aljazeera.com (2026-06-13). Iran war live: US, Iran signal deal within reach; Israel bombs LebanonIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end the war "has never been closer", stressing also that media speculation about the deal should cease "pending its finalisation". | US President Donald Trump reposted the Iranian foreign minister's statement on his Truth Social platform after earlier blasting Iran for alleged leaks to state media regarding details of the memorandum, calling the reports "fake news".
(2026-06-13). They're saying the attack on Iran was proportional here are the stats: You decide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nuri Vitacchi The US on Wednesday night destroyed civilian water utilities serving 20,000 Iranian people. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," US Central Command said in a statement on X. The punishment was "in response to yesterday's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter," the US Centcom said. READ…
(2026-06-13). Iran-US peace deal near as talks reach final stage. newarab.com 
Iranian and US officials said Friday that a But during weeks of halting negotiations, marked by And disagree…
(2026-06-13). Tehran 'Holds Firm' To Red Lines As Trump Backpedals. popularresistance.org An Iranian official told US media on 11 June that the "war will continue" until Washington "respects" Tehran's interests, coinciding with reports that the Islamic Republic has withdrawn from negotiations. | Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, told CNN that the situation is "in their hands." | "If they respect Iran's interests and act accordingly, the war will end; otherwise, it will continue," he added, stressing that Tehran will "not back down" and "not step back." | US President Donald Trump is "mistaken" if he believes he can continue to "test" Iran's military capabilities, Mokhber said, adding…
(2026-06-13). Under The Western Empire You Get Punished For Having A Conscience. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The UK has sentenced four anti-genocide activists to years in prison on terrorism charges, and the US is working to deport a prominent foreign policy analyst for criticizing the war in Iran. | Four members of the group Palestine Action
(2026-06-13). Charges Against U Of M Eight Threaten Entire Movement For Palestine. popularresistance.org On the morning of June 10 the FBI raided homes and arrested eight activists associated with the pro-Palestine movement. Local police and the University of Michigan aided the FBI with their investigation ahead of the raids. The activists are facing several charges including "conspiracy to transmit a threat," with some facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. | This raid and the extreme charges are a tactic to suppress solidarity with Palestine. A fully armed squad of federal government agents raided the homes of college students who spoke out against a live-streamed genocide.
(2026-06-13). DHS Documents: Government Bracing For Nationwide Anti-AI Riots. popularresistance.org New documents from government agencies such as the FBI and Department of Homeland Security show that Washington is preparing for widespread anti-A.I. riots, as the technology destroys communities and industries across the country. Ironically, the Trump administration is already using invasive A.I. technology to identify and suppress what it calls anti-A.I. "extremists," in the process, sweeping the entire nation into its massive surveillance dragnet. | More than 1,000 pages of leaked documents reviewed by WIRED Magazine show that government agencies are anticipating a huge wave of domestic unrest in the coming ye…
(2026-06-13). Chris Hedges: The Fight To Save America. popularresistance.org The worst is not the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and private contractors, wielding baseball bats and batons, who flood the parking lot at the end of their shifts and unleash on protesters outside the gates the sadism practiced on those incarcerated inside Delaney Hall. | The worst is not the tear gas, the tasers, the pepper spray or the dozens of arrests. | The worst is not the beatings and the riot shields, raised above the heads of New Jersey State Police and Newark police and brought down swiftly on bodies, leaving severe lacerations. | The worst is watching the children.
(2026-06-13). Sarah Henderson puts Senate Estimates on notice over Eurovision score. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). What Happens When the US Military Puts AI in Charge of National Security? moderndiplomacy.eu On June 5, Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 11. The document is titled "Artificial Intelligence in the National Security Enterprise" and it does exactly what that title suggests: it tells the US military, intelligence agencies, and every national security department how they will adopt, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence going forward. It replaces Biden's …
(2026-06-13). Friday Nite Videos | June 12, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 12, 2026 |
(2026-06-13). Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Appears In Court For The First Time. popularresistance.org In yet another attempt to break the will of Palestinians and their supporters around the globe, Israeli occupation authorities released new footage of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya in hand and foot shackles. The footage, taken during his first appearance before an Israeli court on Wednesday, June 10, shows his health condition remarkably deteriorating. | My detention is "unjust" and arbitrary and I demand my immediate release, Abu Safiya maintained. | This is the second time that footage surfaced revealing the dire situation of the prominent Palestinian physician under Israeli custody.
(2026-06-13). Oh just Barnaby being Barnaby. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). The World Needs A Living Left. popularresistance.org From 29 to 31 May, forces of the South African left gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the Conference of the Left. It is important to understand the context for this meeting. More than thirty years after the end of formal apartheid, South Africa's people still struggle to meet their basic needs, with unemployment at 32.7% officially and 43.7% when discouraged workers — those available for work but no longer looking — are included. Meanwhile, the country's riches are extracted by multinational corporations.
(2026-06-13). The Pyongyang Diaries: Xi's North Korea Visit and the North Korea/Russia Axis. moderndiplomacy.eu Xi Jinping's historic Pyongyang summit, coming after 7 years of limited diplomatic engagement, has been touted as a Chinese effort to bring North Korea back under its "orbit." This comes amid strengthened Moscow-Pyongyang ties due to bilateral military support in the Ukraine war and economic support due to global sanctions and exclusionism, respectively. The ties …
(2026-06-13). The Grassroots Secret of Chinese Manufacturing. moderndiplomacy.eu The dramatic transformation of the global flange industry over the past two decades serves as a masterclass in the profound structural power of China's localized cluster economy. Around twenty years ago, a delegation of German engineering experts traveled to Dingxiang County, a rural area in North China's Shanxi Province, for field research. What they witnessed …
(2026-06-13). Congress Is Pushing To Integrate The Israeli And US Militaries. popularresistance.org Last month, Responsible Statecraft's Ben Freeman reported on a provision buried in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that seeks to deepen connections between the United States and Israeli militaries. | Section 224, the "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative", would synchronize efforts between the the two countries "to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, evaluation, integration, and industrial cooperation." | "The result could well be a U.S. political system even more susceptible to the whims of an Israeli government that seem…
(2026-06-13). Trumpism, Mamdani and the revolutionary party we need. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc responds to criticism of his recent text on the situation in the United States, "Defining Trumpism, defeating Trump".
(2026-06-13). Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme. portside.org Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme |
(2026-06-13). Bolivia In Crisis Part 2: In Conversation With Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. In the recent presidential election won by Rodrigo Paz, Evo Morales, the people's candidate and first indigenous president of the plurinational state of Bolivia, was banned using various mechanisms of lawfare which prevented him from successfully running a fair campaign. They also discussed the now five week long general strike. Below is Part 2 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president from his office in Lauca àë, Shinaho…
(2026-06-13). Alifereti Sakiasi: The geopolitical battle for Pacific media narratives. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Alifereti Sakiasi in Suva The contest for influence in the Pacific is no longer confined to diplomacy, aid projects or infrastructure. Increasingly, it is being waged through information, media and communications networks. A recent report, Understanding China's Footprint in the Pacific Island Media Landscape, paints a picture of a region where newsrooms are…
(2026-06-12). 'Do It or Not' Doctrine: What's Really Behind Trump's Iran Flip-Flops? thinktank.pk One day, Donald Trump threatens Iran with devastating military consequences. The next day, he announces the cancellation of planned strikes and speaks optimistically about peace. This pattern has become one of the defining characteristics of Trump's approach toward Tehran, leaving allies, adversaries, and even his own supporters wondering whether Washington is preparing for war or …
(2026-06-12). US '80-85%' confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says. scmp.com The Trump administration on Friday said that it is "80-85%" confident of signing the peace agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war in the Middle East. | "We do expect to be signing this agreement over the next few days … if I were to give you a confidence that we were going to be signing this agreement, I maybe would have said 75 per cent this morning; it's probably more like 80-85 per cent now, but it's not 100 per cent," a senior administration official said.
(2026-06-12). 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.
(2026-06-12). Trump blasts Iran version of deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Friday of lying about the contents of a proposed deal to end the war, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program.The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.But Trump denied that the terms of the deal favored Iran.
(2026-06-12). Out-of-control US Navy attacks civilian ship sailing from ally Oman's port? India slams new hit | Iran. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions in the Gulf have erupted after Iran accused the United States of striking civilian vessels in the Sea of Oman. The developments come amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities, reports of Indian casualties aboard affected ships, and renewed concerns over security in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-12). Tehran Launches Regional Counterattack On Washington's Assets. popularresistance.org Iran announced on 10 June its latest retaliatory missile and drone operations launched against US military assets in the Gulf and Jordan, following Washington's newest strikes on the Islamic Republic. | Washington struck Iran in response to what it claimed was the downing of a US helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. | "In response to the aggression of the US terrorist army in areas in the south of the country under the false pretext of the downing of their helicopter, some US bases in the region were targeted by a powerful attack," the Iranian military announced on Wednesday.
(2026-06-12). Factbox-Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public.It is not clear at this point how any agreement would stack up against the 2015 deal with Iran, which lifted sanctions in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities.
(2026-06-12). Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all. scmp.com Even Western pundits grudgingly admitted the summit between President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a success. Both sides, according to Bloomberg, "appear to have walked away with what they wanted". Given China's rising pre-eminence while avoiding any damaging war, it's no surprise that Xi had the upper hand in his recent meetings with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | But with Kim, the stakes for Beijing were just as high, in light of Tokyo's…
(2026-06-12). Soccer-Iran team chief slams FIFA's of on visa issues. al-monitor.com By Emily GreenMEXICO CITY, June 12 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three games in the United States, Iran's World Cup team supervisor told Reuters. Mahdi Mohammad Nabi, who also served as Iran's supervisor in charge of squad operations at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar, is among 15 Iranian soccer federation members denied a visa to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup games.
(2026-06-12). Democracy Now! 2026-06-12 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 12, 2026; "New Form of Imperialism": Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom's Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint; U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid "Normalization" of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure; "Cautionary Tale": NYC's The New School Guts Faculty & Staff as Colleges Intensify Austerity; Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin "Weaponizing Immigration Laws" to Deport Me; "Hell's Army": New Film Tracks Russia's Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies | Headlines for June 12, 2026; "New F…
(2026-06-12). Come Russia e Iran stanno riposizionando la geografia commerciale nel Mar Caspio. strategic-culture.su Il Mar Caspio non rappresenta più una rotta secondaria: sta diventando uno dei pilastri silenziosi della risposta eurasiatica all'egemonia statunitense. | Segue nostro Ri-orientamento strategico | Per anni la pressione militare contro l'Iran è stata concepita soprattutto da sud. Le basi statunitensi circondano il Golfo Persico, mentre Israele opera attività di intelligence dall'Azerbaigian e da altre aree vicine. La superiorità navale a…
(2026-06-12). US investigating prominent Iran war critic Trita Parsi: report. newarab.com 
The US administration is reportedly investigating The pro-Israel publication said it had spoken to US officials and seen documents suggesting that the
(2026-06-12). Headlines for June 12, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Claims "Great Settlement" Has Been Reached to End War, But Iran Says Nothing Has Been Finalized, India Condemns Deadly U.S. Strikes on Boats After 3 Sailors Killed Near Oman, Musk Poised to Become World's First Trillionaire as SpaceX Goes Public, Trump Taps Jay Clayton to Head National Intelligence After Bipartisan Opposition to Bill Pulte, Detained Palestinian Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Appears in Israeli Court with Signs of Torture, Family Says, U.S. Issues New Sanctions on Cuba's Oil & Gas Company, Two Top U.K. Military Officials Resign in Row with Starmer over Military Spending, ̶…
(2026-06-12). The time has come for Trump to choose between U.S. and Israeli interests in the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. can end the Iran war, but only if it restrains Israel. Will Donald Trump muster the political will to end this disastrous war of choice?>
(2026-06-12). 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.
(2026-06-12). Lebanon's US-aligned PM condemns Iran for Israel's attacks in deranged interview. thecanary.co 
Lebanese PM Nawwaf Salam has condemned Iran for Israel's war of aggression in southern Lebanon, in a deranged interview with the Murdoch Times. Nawaaf claimed that Tehran rejected a supposed 'ceasefire' 'deal' in Israel's invasion of Lebanon because: Tehran wanted to say Lebanon is a card in our pocket, that 'we decide on Lebanon's behalf … […] | By
(2026-06-12). Exclusive-UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarDUBAI/LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the U.S.-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.
(2026-06-12). The Iran conflict and the potential collapse of the 'Greater Israel' vision. onlineopinion.com.au As global support wanes and America looks inward, Israel faces a fateful choice between expansion and integration.
(2026-06-12). Once Again, Trump Lashes Out At Iran For Leaking Details Of Peace Deal He Calls Fake News. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | We're nearly four months into the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, and, once again, there's talk of a ceasefire and a deal that could end the conflict. Now,
(2026-06-12). Iran-linked Handala claims hack of FBI drones. newarab.com 
An Iran-linked The SITE Intelligence Group, an organisation which monitors non-state groups, published a statement from
(2026-06-12). U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid "Normalization" of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure. democracynow.org 
We continue our conversation with acclaimed Iranian environmental scientist Kaveh Madani, who comments on U.S. strikes targeting Iranian water reservoirs, which have exacerbated the country's water shortage. He criticizes the "normalization of targeting civil infrastructure as a part of a war." | "Who suffers from the consequences of this? The poor community, the vulnerable communities," says Madani.
(2026-06-12). Trump Calls Iran Deal Leak False. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump expressed on Friday that Iran's comments about a potential deal do not match what has been agreed in writing. He described their statement as weak and claimed they are not trustworthy in negotiations. Trump emphasized the urgency for Iran to "get their act together. " On Thursday, Trump had decided …
(2026-06-12). Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower. moderndiplomacy.eu Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes that a three month conflict in the Gulf may be nearing an end. The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough boosted investor confidence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Asian equities …
(2026-06-12). Pakistan PM Sharif says in X post that final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed, working on next steps. al-monitor.com June 12 (Reuters) – Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that a final, agreed text of a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached.Islamabad is working with both sides to finalize next steps, Sharif added in an X post. (Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi in Bengaluru; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)…
(2026-06-12). Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within days, potentially ending a three month conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. According to Trump, a memorandum of understanding has largely been agreed upon and …
(2026-06-12). Mexico World Cup opener turns political. thecanary.co 
The first game of the 2026 World Cup, held in Mexico, was notable for reasons other than Donald Trump's racist authoritarianism. The vomit-inducing bootlicking and double standards of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino didn't go unnoticed, and Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum's refusal to attend made headlines. Sheinbaum reportedly gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman […] | By
(2026-06-12). Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin "Weaponizing Immigration Laws" to Deport Me. democracynow.org 
Palestinian activist and green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, who was targeted by the Trump administration last year as part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism, faces a new deportation threat. A federal immigration judge has sided with the administration and renewed removal proceedings against him, reviving a case that had been dismissed by an earlier immigration judge. Now he is taking his case directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, telling Democracy Now! that he is "technically without a backup plan" and relying on the federal courts for justice "because I belie…
(2026-06-12). Teherán advierte a Trump sobre estrategias equivocadas o precipitadas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, advirtió hoy al mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, que cualquier estrategia equivocada o decisión precipitada contra la República Islámica tendrá graves consecuencias para Estados Unidos y la estabilidad regional. | En un mensaje difundido en la red social X, Qalibaf respondió a las recientes declaraciones de Trump sobre la posibilidad de apoderarse de la isla iraní de Kharg y otras instalaciones estratégicas del sector energético. | El dirigente iraní afirmó que ´las estrategias erróneas y las decisiones impulsivas ª alterarían el equi…
(2026-06-12). Repetitive folly: Israel's futile war in Lebanon deepens. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's war in Lebanon was meant to weaken Hezbollah. Instead, Hezbollah is adapting and the war is spreading.
(2026-06-12). Lebanon Is Not Netanyahu's Escape Route. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a familiar cruelty in the way Lebanon is treated whenever Israel wants to change the regional conversation. A village becomes a message. A suburb becomes a signal. A border town becomes a lever in someone else's negotiation. Last night's escalation was not an isolated military episode; it was part of a pattern that …
(2026-06-12). Is Israel's 'buffer zone' inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves? aljazeera.com Israeli zone extends into Lebanon's maritime territory, raising fears that it could become a long-term 'resource grab'.
(2026-06-12). Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Gaza Genocide re-surface after son killed in US strikes. ummid.com Social media users have digged out Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza after his son, Aditya Sharma, was killed in a United States military strike off the coast of Oman Thursday June 11, 2026.
(2026-06-12). Judge who served security services imposes draconian 'terror' sentences on Filton peace activists. thecanary.co 
Judge Jeremy Johnson has imposed draconian sentences on four 'Filton 25' anti-genocide activists. Johnson had earlier refused to recuse himself from the case over his connections to the security services, Johnson also announced that he would impose 'terrorism connection' sentences despite none of the four ever being charged with terror offences, let alone convicted. Palestine […] | By
(2026-06-12). Sporting boycott votes fail as Irish government backs 'Israel'. thecanary.co 
The Irish government has again come to so-called 'Israel's' aid by voting down two Dáil motions, to combat the genocidaires' continued participation in international sport. The Social Democrats introduced a motion entitled Exclusion of Israel from Sporting Fixtures, calling for: …Israel to be excluded from all international sporting competitions, as long as the genocide and […] | By
(2026-06-12). The Baden-Wàºrttemberg Minister-President's use of the term "genocide" regarding the events of 1915 and the reactions. uwidata.com Germany's Baden-Wàºrttemberg Minister-President Cem àñzdemir, who is of Turkish descent (and previously served as Germany's Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture between 2021 and 2025, and briefly as Federal Minister of Education and Research), stated in a video posted on his X account on June 2 that he used the term "genocide" (Và∂lkermord) to describe …
(2026-06-12). Gaza is Not an Aberration Israel Planned This Genocide Decades Ago. progressivehub.net JONATHAN COOK | MIDDLE EAST EYE…
(2026-06-12). En Villa Clara nuevas disposiciones para reservas en servicios nacionales. radiohc.cu 
Ante la situación energética que limita el combustible para el transporte público, a causa del genocida cerco petrolero impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra el pueblo cubano, el Ministerio del Transporte ha implementado un procedimiento excepcional que no incluye limitación de movilidad, ni se requerirá permiso o autorización para viajar, aclaró el viceministro del sector Luis Ladrón de Guevara, durante una reunión de trabajo en la provincia de Villa Clara. | En el encuentro informó que se reducirán las capacidades en ómnibus nacionales a solo 37 asientos por salida y, a partir del 18 de junio pr…
(2026-06-12). After week of escalation, Trump threatens ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The fascist president has stated at least 38 times since March, by CNN's count, that a deal with Iran is imminent.
(2026-06-12). Senior communist party officials of China, Cuba hold video call. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a video call with Emilio Lozada Garcia.
(2026-06-12). Díaz-Canel explains priorities designed to overcome current challenges. radiohc.cu 
"In complex times, we cannot do without a passion for development." This is a Fidel Castro-era concept that embodies the will to not be defeated, and it was shared by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with the press team of the Presidency of the Republic.
(2026-06-12). Chilean politician says blockade of Cuba is a crime against humanity. radiohc.cu By Carmen Esquivel | The leader of the Communist Party of Chile, Juan Andrés Lagos, considers the blockade of Cuba, currently maintained by the United States, and in particular the oil embargo, to be a crime against humanity against an entire people. | "Here, all limits have been crossed," said Lagos in an interview with Prensa Latina, in which he addressed how the measures imposed by Washington after January 29 affect everything from surgical procedures and medical treatments to food supply chains. | He recalled that US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, do not hide their intentions…
(2026-06-12). The Platt Amendment and its persistence in Cuba's historical memory. radiohc.cu The Platt Amendment, a significant and controversial episode in Cuban history, symbolizes the limitations imposed on national sovereignty at the beginning of the 20th century and remains part of the country's historical and political debate today. | Approved by the United States Congress in 1901 and incorporated into the Cuban Constitution as a condition for ending the U.S. military occupation, it established restrictions that conditioned the full exercise of the independence won after decades of struggle against Spanish colonialism. | Among its relevant provisions was the right of the United States to intervene…
(2026-06-12). Cuban authorities denounce "another turn of the screw" in the U.S. energy blockade after sanctions against Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET). radiohc.cu The Prime Minister of Cuba and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, denounced the sanctions imposed by the United States government this Thursday, June 11, against the state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet). | Marrero Cruz described the measure as a new attack directed at the Cuban people, warning that this provision represents another tightening of the energy blockade "and its cruel impact on vital services and the daily lives of Cubans," he emphasized. | For his part, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez expressed his rejection of the decision and accuse…
(2012-06-26). The 'Start of Summer' Festival at the crossroads of Cuba's political project. links.org.au 
Cuba's "heroic resistance" takes many forms, writes Rubén Padrón Garriga. While some cannot sleep due to heat and blackouts, others dance to the beat of reggaeton in a hotel pool.
(2026-06-12). Solidarity shown in Paris for Cuba's will to resist. radiohc.cu Support for Cuba was strong at a solidarity rally near the Federal Assembly, where the communist group in the French legislature was presenting a resolution in favor of the island. | Before dozens of attendees from various solidarity and collaboration organizations with the island, members of parliament, and union leaders, the Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, expressed his gratitude for the sustained support and solidarity of those present. | The diplomat denounced the policy of strangulation applied by the administration of US President Donald Trump, aimed at destroying the Cuban Revolution, and highli…
(2026-06-12). U.S. sanctions Cupet oil company and strengthens energy blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The United States government has escalated its maximum pressure strategy against Cuba by adding the state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the Treasury Department. | With Cupet's inclusion on the SDN list, U.S. citizens are prohibited from engaging in any transactions or business dealings with the Cuban company unless they hold a specific OFAC license. Additionally, foreign individuals and companies doing business with Cupet risk being subject to sanctions. This measure is, in effect, another tighteni…
(2026-06-12). Blaming the Victim: Ada Ferrer's Letter to the Cuban President. mronline.org 
Ferrer's short article offers an excellent example of a simple truth: even many apparently moderate, intellectually sophisticated observers accept the basic premises of U.S. government policy toward Cuba.
(2026-06-12). Presentan en Italia muestra sobre el líder cubano Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu En el Palacio Bisaccioni, de la ciudad italiana de Jesi, abre hoy sus puertas una exposición en homenaje al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una iniciativa enmarcada en el centenario de su natalicio. | La muestra, que se mantendrá abierta al público hasta el 22 de noviembre de 2026, fue organizada por la Fundación Cassa di Risparmio de esa ciudad de la central provincia de Ancona, en colaboración con la Embajada de Cuba en Italia y la Asociación Para un Principe Enano, de nacionales de la isla radicados en este país europeo. | En la misma se exhiben más de 200 fotografías,…
(2026-06-12). Canciller español recibió a vice primer ministro de Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación, José Manuel Albares recibió este jueves en Madrid, al vice primer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga. | La Cancillería de España informó que en la reunión se abordó "la crítica coyuntura de Cuba y sus graves consecuencias para los ciudadanos y la economía de la isla". | Durante su visita a la nación ibérica, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga dialogó, además, con el vicepresidente primero y ministro de Economía, Comercio y Empresa del Reino de España, Carlos Cuerpo Caballero. | En ambos encuentros se…
(2026-06-12). Hurricanes Rearrange the Standings in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — The Huracanes de Mayabeque unleashed an unrelenting offensive today at the Julio Antonio Mella stadium, knocking out Las Tunas 13-1 and returning to qualifying positions in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. | Like a relentless whirlwind, the squad managed by Osmel Cordero punished the opposing pitching with 13 hits, building a lopsided score that secured their 15th victory and propelled them into fourth place in the standings. | The offense was spearheaded by Jeison Martínez, who hit a double and a home run with four RBIs, and Lázaro Ponce, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs…
(2026-06-12). Israel kills young Gaza fisher, infant in West Bank. electronicintifada.net Detained doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was transferred to solitary confinement in Israeli prison.
(2026-06-12). Is the UK complicit in Israeli abuse of Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Hear no evil, see no evil, punish no evil: The British Government's policy on Israeli aggression against its citizens | I picked up my friend, Cerie Bullivant, from Stansted airport on 23 May 2026. He had arrived there from Occupied Palestine via Turkey. The weeks prior, he was on the latest Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) with hundreds of others from all across the globe, attempting to break Israel's siege imposed on Gaza. | Of course, at arrivals, I wasn't the only one waiting for their friend or loved one. Others had gathered with welcome home banners, flowers and chocolates. That was to be expected. Conspicuously…
(2026-06-12). not over Tel Aviv celebrates Pride but war in back of mind. al-monitor.com Rainbow flags, colourful floats and Bad Bunny on loudspeakers brought a festive mood to Tel Aviv for this year's Pride march, the first in full form since before the October 7 attack and the war in Gaza."I wanted to come last year, they cancelled it at the last minute, and the previous year too," Orion Tree, a nursery employee who joined the march, told AFP under the blazing sun of the coastal Israeli city."I'm 40 years old, and I've been waiting to go to Pride since I was a child. So I'm really happy to be here," he said.
(2026-06-12). Israel continues to violate Gaza ceasefire, killing 13 people in a single day. mondoweiss.net 
In Gaza, a 'ceasefire' means Israel can kill more than a dozen people in under 24 hours — and over 1,000 people since the ceasefire took effect in October 2025 — while the world remains silent.
(2026-06-12). 10 humanitarian Gaza volunteers abducted in Libya to be held another month. thecanary.co 
The Libyan abductors of ten Global Sumud land convoy volunteers kidnapped on 24 May 2026 have extended their illegal captivity for another thirty days. The ten were abducted near Sirte despite having previously agree safe passage with aid bound for Gaza. The extension is the second imposed on them by Libya's Internal Security Agency (ISA). […] | By
(2026-06-12). A Two-State Solution to Prevent a Forever War. covertactionmagazine.com On May 28, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) endorsed a Palestinian state, with the West Bank and Gaza to be connected physically. As an advocate for peace, I do not agree that Israel must be defeated for Palestinians to achieve liberation. That is a forever war. It reminds me of the statement by Russell Means …
(2026-06-12). Global Sumud Activists Continue Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org Three weeks after being kidnapped by the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF), 10 of 11 volunteers of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud land convoy remain unlawfully detained in an immigration facility in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi. | The Global Sumud Flotilla coalition announced that Mehdi Bouzguenda (from Tunisia), was the only volunteer to be released and return to his country on Sunday, June 7. | The fate of the remaining 10 activists is still uncertain. Refusing both food and water, their "dry" hunger strike has continued for around 10 days, while they remain barred from communicating with the outside world. At t…
(2026-06-12). Thursday 6/25: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp625…
(2026-06-12). PDVSA and Schlumberger Sign Oil and Gas Memorandum. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA signed a memorandum of understanding with the oil multinational Schlumberger, focusing on oil and gas sectors. | On Wednesday, June 10, the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, received the CEO of Schlumberger Limited, Olivier Le Peuch, at the Miraflores Palace for the signing of the MoU. | The agreement is aimed at establishing new areas of cooperation within the oil and gas sectors, promoting the transfer of cutting-edge technology for exploration, drilling, and optimization of reservoirs in the country. | Schlumberger, the largest oilfield services company in t…
(2026-06-12). Venezuela's May Oil Output Surges, Reaching Seven-Year Export High. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Data provided by official Venezuelan sources indicates that the nation's crude output rose by 3.78%, representing an increase of 43,000 barrels per day (bpd) compared to April, bringing total production to 1,179,000 bpd. | Meanwhile, OPEC's secondary sources reported that May's production increase stood at 3.97%, which comes out to…
(2026-06-12). Venezuela Signs Agreements With Shell for Loran Gas Field. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed several agreements with the multinational company Shell on Thursday, June 11. These agreements represent the start of Phase I of development and operations at the Loran natural gas field. A total of five strategically important deals were signed, designed to increase Venezuela's energy capacity for both domestic consumption and the export market. | Through the momentum generated by this first operational stage, Venezuela seeks to strengthen its role as a gas exporter, using its vast hydrocarbon reserves as part of the solution to the oil price crisis created by t…
(2026-06-12). Four U-2S Spy Planes Would Be Restored In Bill That Would Save The Dragon Lady Fleet. twz.com 
Congress is moving again to block the Air Force from retiring the U-2 amid continued questions about capability gaps.
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 6/17: Pesticides News Conference at Headquarters. indybay.org Driscoll's Headquaters | 345 West Ridge | Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-06-12). German fan dies ahead of the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
An 81-year-old German fan died near Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the Mexican capital, hours before the kickoff of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. According to the Mexican website Publimetro, the fan suffered a heart attack while attempting to enter the stadium through Gate 1, near the […] | By
(2026-06-12). BYD Seal U to hit Indian roads soon: Explore features. ummid.com Chinese carmaker BYD India Tuesday June 09, 2026 showcased its first plug-in hybrid 'Seal U SUV' based on its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology.
(2026-06-12). New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket. aljazeera.com New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.
(2026-06-12). Labubu makes appearance at World Cup opening ceremony. ecns.cn Labubu, the flagship character from Pop Mart's The Monsters franchise, made a high-profile appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, becoming the first Chinese original IP to appear at the tournament's opening event.
(2026-06-12). Data Sovereignty, Asset Manager Capitalism, And Privatization Of Economic Governance. popularresistance.org The struggle for data sovereignty is often presented as a debate over privacy, cybersecurity, or technological regulation. The stakes are far greater. Data sovereignty concerns ownership of the social commons itself. Every search query, financial transaction, medical appointment, classroom interaction, social media post, photograph, message, and geolocation record contributes to an immense reservoir of information created through ordinary human activity. This information is generated collectively. It emerges from relationships, communities, institutions, labor, culture, and daily life.
(2026-06-12). Huawei is considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief says. scmp.com Huawei Technologies is studying whether to run its newest Ascend artificial intelligence chips inside its cloud and AI services in Latin America, a senior executive has confirmed, in a move that would push Chinese-designed hardware deeper into a region long courted by US suppliers. | Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America, gave the confirmation in an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post after his presentation at the Rio Web Summit, the technology and innovation…
(2026-06-12). World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks. aljazeera.com From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
(2026-06-12). One in 17 children is working: Here are the industries driving child labour. aljazeera.com On World Day Against Child Labour, Al Jazeera takes a look at the latest numbers on child labour worldwide.
(2026-06-12). 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…
(2026-06-12). Producer Lu Buoy Joins HMM! mediasanctuary.org Local producer Lu Buoy joins us in the studio to talk about the art of producing, musical inspiration, and his upcoming performance at No Fun.
(2026-06-12). 10 Years After Pulse, Protecting Queer Spaces Is Critical for Liberation. truthout.org On June 12, 2016, a man opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 queer people and injuring at least 58 others. An entire decade later, protections for LGBTQIA+ people in Florida and across the country continue to be stripped away under a government that insists on inflicting harm. Queer nightlife spaces, like Pulse, are designed to be deeper than DJ sets and drink specials… |
(2026-06-12). I Was Divided by Hopewell Indivisible on June 11! fightbackbetter.com On Thursday, June 11 I was at a recreational fitness site in Hopewell NJ and an acquaintance there who is also a political activist invited me to attend an event that occurred at 5: 30 pm (earlier today). The event was an Indivisible rally on Broad Street in Hopewell. Since it was on my way home I made an attempt to participate. I had the depicted sign in my vehicle so I brought that to the site. The Indivisible group had a couple of people on 3 of the corners and most of the group was on a fourth corner. I approached one of the smaller groups on one corner — showed them the sign — and explained how o…
(2026-06-12). Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Was Xi's stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?
(2026-06-12). White House Cancels 2026 OSHA Penalty Increases. portside.org White House Cancels 2026 OSHA Penalty Increases |
(2026-06-12). US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says. al-monitor.com By Robbie Corey-BouletDAKAR, June 12 (Reuters) – The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said on Friday, describing it as a "super dangerous" transfer to a country with which the activist has no connection.The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity.
(2026-06-12). South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term in drone case. geo.tv 
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. — ReutersA South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on…
(2026-06-12). OFSS Inter 3rd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 14. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Third Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-06-12). Sweden Drops Plan to Jail 13-Year-Olds. It Should Stop There. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Anstalten Rosersberg prison facility in Rosersberg, north of Stockholm, Sweden, on March 4, 2026. | © 2026 Jonathan Nasktrand/ AFP via Getty Images | The Swedish government has dropped its proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for serious crimes, Justice Minister Gunnar Strà∂mmer said on June 11. Instead, officials will present parliament with a proposal to lower the age from 15 to 14.While that is better than 13, it would still be the wrong move. Sweden should keep its current minimum age of criminal responsibility at 15.Victims affected by gang viole…
(2026-06-12). Pope Leo's visit lays bare Spain's tangled politics of faith and migration. aljazeera.com The American pope's message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain's far right.
(2026-06-12). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases 'student-friendly measures'. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced a number of initiatives that it called 'student-friendly measures' to make the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam to be held later this month smoother for the candidates.
(2026-06-12). USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match — Trump, schedule, lineups. aljazeera.com FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.
(2026-06-12). What we know so far about the reported US—Iran MOU. newarab.com 
On his Truth Social network, he wrote that the
(2026-06-12). US deportation flight carrying Iranians lands in C.African Republic. al-monitor.com A US deportation flight landed in the Central African Republic on Friday, lawyers and activists said, carrying nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia as part of the latest "third-country" deportation under US President Donald Trump. Deportations of people ⚪ including those with legal protections ⚪ to countries where they have no links have become a staple Trump's expanded crackdown on immigration.The US State Department advisory for the impoverished, violence-wracked CAR reads: "Do not travel to Central African Republic for any reason."
(2026-06-12). 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.
(2026-06-12). Paying Who? IBT Election Officer Rules IBT SOB Illegally Taking Employer $ For Union. indybay.org The national election supervisor of the Teamsters has ruled that the president Sean O'Brien has improperly taken employer funds for his pod cast Better Bad Ideas and attacking candidates from the Fearless slate. According to IBT International Vice President John Palmer SOB continues to ignore the decision of the election supervisor.
(2026-06-12). Soup Street – An Interview with Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry. indybay.org Audio interview with Keith McHenry, co-founder in 1980 of Food Not Bombs. His newly published memoir is titled "Soup Street" and the local book opening is in Santa Cruz, California on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6PM at London Nelson Community Center in room 3.
(2026-06-12). This School District Received Death Threats For Standing Up For Immigrants. popularresistance.org Winooski, VT – The day's class started with a writing prompt: Do you feel safe in school? Why or why not? The students — whose families hail from across the globe and speak languages including Arabic, Nepali, Spanish and Somali — wrote their responses before reading them aloud. | "I feel safe in school because I saw the school doors are locked every time," one student said, "and I heard ICE is not here." | "If ICE comes to school, they are not allowed to go in," said another. | "ICE can't come in," said a third teen. | The sense of security students feel in this multilingual learner class at Winooski…
(2026-06-12). US strikes on Indian-crewed tankers spark tensions with New Delhi. al-monitor.com India summoned the US deputy chief of mission in Delhi on Friday to protest American strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.
(2026-06-12). Manmade climate change responsible for extreme sea level rise: Study. ummid.com Human-caused climate change is responsible for the unprecedented increases in extreme sea water levels at local and regional scales across the globe during the 21st century, a new research has found.
(2026-06-12). Crackpot Christians Worried About GB News! wattsupwiththat.com The Guardian headline refers to "Christian leaders". In fact, Operation Noah is nothing of the sort, it is just a small charity (their own description"), and do not reflect the policies and beliefs of the C of E.
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 6/10: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road, San Francisco, CA, 94132…
(2026-06-12). Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others. scmp.com A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died on Friday after a stand-off with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. | The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, had shot at police just days earlier during a chase and was already being sought by authorities when he began firing at officers and bystanders in Midland, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
(2026-06-12). China enhances organ transport efficiency. ecns.cn China's streamlined transport channel for delivering lifesaving donated organs has significantly improved the efficiency and availability of transplant organs over the past decade, while public awareness on organ donation has also grown steadily, authorities and experts said on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). Pakistan's Evictions Harming People in Poverty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Homes in Mujahid Colony, Karachi after being demolished, 2022. | © 2022 Karachi Bachao Tehrik | In recent weeks, Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) completed the first wave of demolitions of informal settlements across the city. Muslim Colony in Bari Imam, in existence since the 1960s, is now entirely leveled. Allama Iqbal Colony in Sector G-7, home to more than a thousand families, many of them who work as sanitation workers for the CDA, is next; it has been marked for a similar razing. The residents, many of whom have lived in these neighborhoods for decades, receiv…
(2026-06-12). RRB NTPC CEN-07/2025 Admit Card: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is releasing the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Admit Card 2026 for Phase 2 Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) conducted to fill the vacancies as per the CEN 07/2025 today i.e. Tuesday June 09, 2026.
(2026-06-12). Why Barkatullah University Must Not Be Renamed. ummid.com Barkatullah University must remain Barkatullah University because names carry stories, and stories shape national memory.
(2026-06-12). Germany And Spain Launch 'Team Gen 6' After Europe's Next-Gen Fighter Effort Collapses. twz.com 
The emerging coalition could reshape Europe's future fighter landscape, but it still needs political backing, lots of funding, and likely more partners.
(2026-06-12). A Ninja Turtles-Themed Pizzeria with a Serious New York Slice. lataco.com Take it from a California-raised food writer who did ten years in NYC, these slices slaughter the competition like a sai to Shredder's face.
(2026-06-12). MHT CET PCB Result 2026 Declared: Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 (PCB) First Attempt result on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-12). Sunday 6/14: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Meet at the Lake Anza parking lot (Lake Anza Rd, Berkeley)…
(2026-06-12). The Right's "Election Fraud" Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-12). Philippines' belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend. scmp.com The Philippines' confrontational approach to maritime territorial disputes, such as its championing of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, has not only failed to resolve regional tensions, it also risks undermining Asean centrality. | In May, addressing Japan's National Diet, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr announced that Manila would mark the ruling's 10th anniversary in July, an occasion he said "embodies our determination to resolve disputes through peaceful means". That is…
(2026-06-12). The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals: Competition for Resources in the Green Energy Transition. moderndiplomacy.eu "Rejoice! For by God, they have handed their land over to us." And then the world saw how the Arab Commander turned a basket of intended humiliation into the very omen that brought the Great Persian Empire crashing down. Sometimes, in arrogance or in folly, we fail to apprehend the long-term consequences of our immediate …
(2026-06-12). Ben-Gvir wants to ban Mosque loudspeakers, citing precious "sleep" thecanary.co 
Ben-Gvir is eagerly sharing cheap content online to fan the flames of incendiary views against Palestinians. In his latest cringe-worthy video, he complains that the Islamic call to prayer disrupts his sleep and threatens to "put an end to the noise." For Muslims worldwide, the call to prayer — also known as adhan — holds […] | By
(2026-06-12). Plan for a 'Central Region Province' in Libya is falling apart. newarab.com 
The announcement by several municipal officials in The official page of Misrata Municipality, located about 200 kilometres east of Tripoli, published a statement announcing what it described as the "birth of the Central Region Province", stating that its establishment represents "a new beginning carrying broad prospects for development and institutional work". | The stat…
(2026-06-12). UK economy contracts 0.1% in April. ecns.cn Britains economy contracted in April, with gross domestic product falling 0.1% after growing 0.3% in March, according to a statement released by the Office for National Statistics.
(2026-06-12). London must not become a marketplace for stolen Palestinian land. newarab.com 
On Sunday 14 June, the " Among the areas reportedly promoted is Gush Etzion, a settlement bloc in the occupied West Bank. Its inclusion gives the British government…
(2026-06-12). "Hell's Army" : New Film Tracks Russia's Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies. democracynow.org 
We speak with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rick Rowley about his new documentary, Hell's Army. The film tracks the Wagner Group, the notorious Russian mercenary army that has fought in Ukraine and other parts of the world. The group's founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was a confidant to Putin until a failed 2023 mutiny against the government. He died in a suspicious plane crash two months later. | "We realized that he could be killed, the leader of this army could be killed, but its model continues," says Rowley. "Around the world, oligarchs are turning to mercenary armies, and it's a s…
(2026-06-12). Comicomment ‰∏®Beneath the U.S. 'human rights table': The tears of child labor. ecns.cn Today, child labor remains a troubling reality in the United States, where cases of illegal child employment continue to surface with alarming frequency. Children represent the future and hope of humanity. They deserve protection, education, and opportunity—not exploitation.
(2026-06-12). FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Organization. truthout.org A voting rights organization in Ohio is accusing the federal government of waging a large-scale intimidation campaign after the group was raided by the FBI on Thursday. MS NOW reported on late Thursday that FBI agents searched the Cleveland offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, an organization that helps register voters. In addition to raiding the group's offices… |
(2026-06-12). Video: US defends visa denials at World Cup. aljazeera.com The US has defended visa denials that have prevented officials and fans from travelling to the World Cup.
(2026-06-12). Ukraine Raises Military Pay, Seeks More Foreign Fighters. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine will raise military wages and seek to recruit more fighters from abroad, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This decision comes as the army faces a manpower shortage following four years of war with Russia. In his daily address, Zelenskiy mentioned a need for increased financial support for defense and the transformation of the Ukrainian …
(2026-06-12). DOJ Targets Michigan Palestine Solidarity Activists With Federal Charges. truthout.org Eight activists are facing federal charges for their Palestine solidarity activism in Michigan. On Wednesday morning, the FBI raided the homes of seven of the activists, and prosecutors unsealed an indictment against them and another activist following their arrest. The federal government is charging the activists — most of whom attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor — with… |
(2026-06-12). Rubio Signs Sports Diplomacy Deal With UFC Ahead of Weekend Fight at White House. truthout.org On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an agreement with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed-martial arts sports company, to create a public-private partnership for "sports diplomacy" efforts across the globe. Ostensibly, the agreement would be similar to other sports diplomacy partnerships, such as one the White House struck with the NFL, that use sports to promote… |
(2026-06-12). How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion, and Imagination. whyy.org Music can transport us to a different time and place — but how does that happen? We explore how music affects our brains — from its ability to tap into our memories and imaginations, to "musical daydreaming" and how it helps us understand both the world and ourselves. We also discuss the therapeutic power of music.
(2026-06-12). Bolivia in Crisis PT 2: In Conversation With Evo Morales. orinocotribune.com By Clau O'Brien Moscoso, Jun 10, 2026 | In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. In the recent presidential election won by Rodrigo Paz, Evo Morales, the people's candidate and first indigenous president of the plurinational state of Bolivia, was banned using various mechanisms of lawfare which prevented him from successfully running a fair campaign. They also discussed the now five week long general strike. Below is Part 2 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president f…
(2026-06-12). As U.S. turns 250, two-thirds of Americans lose faith in the American Dream. ecns.cn "As long as you work hard, you can live a good life." For generations, this belief drove Americans to work, save and strive. Yet as the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, that national promise is facing a severe test.
(2026-06-12). Exploring Mexico City's spectacular opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026. ecns.cn As the host of the opening match, Mexico held the first in a trio of opening ceremonies that will continue across Canada and the United States.
(2026-06-12). Burlington, WI June 20, 2026: Juneteenth Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
BCD Racism Burlington's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration returns on June 20, 2026 12 PM — 5 PM Low Daily For seven years, our community has come together to commemorate freedom, celebrate culture, uplift local businesses, and create space for connection across generations. And we're building even bigger for 2026. Mark your calendars. BCD Racism…
(2026-06-12). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-12). New U.S. tariff proposal draws criticism. ecns.cn The U.S. proposal to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners over alleged forced labor concerns has drawn criticism from experts in Canada, Europe and the United States, who argue the move is aimed at preserving Washington's broader tariff agenda after earlier measures faced legal setbacks.
(2026-06-12). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.
(2026-06-12). Zelensky's new drone warfare against Putin's forces to spell trouble for Ukraine? | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian supply lines is turning a key route from Rostov‚Äëon‚ÄëDon toward occupied southern Ukraine into a so‚Äëcalled "highway of death," with swarming strikes on trucks, tankers, and bridges aimed at forcing a logistics lockdown on Moscow's forces. The strategy, built around persistent drone harassment of convoys and chokepoints, is designed to raise the cost of Russia's war—but also risks fiercer retaliation from the Kremlin as the tit‚Äëfor‚Äëtat escalates.
(2026-06-12). 2025 Wildfires were Costliest Ever: Why isn't that News? juancole.com ( Really? The costli…
(2026-06-12). Azerbaijan Rearrests Journalist Forcibly Returned from Georgia. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov detained in Tbilisi, Georgia, 2024. | © 2024 RFE/RL | Azerbaijani authorities' renewed detention of exiled journalist Afgan Sadigov raises serious concerns about transnational repression and the apparent manipulation of legal procedures across borders to silence a government critic. Several masked men in civilian clothing detained Sadigov in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku on June 8, according to Sadigov's family and lawyer. Later that day, a court ordered him to be held in pretrial detention until July 30.Sadigov, editor-in-chief of the Azerbaij…
(2026-06-12). Pakistan-born Sikh peer sues PM Keir Starmer. geo.tv 
Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer Lord Rami Ranger seen in this undated image. — ReporterLONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being sued by a Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer after claiming the stripping of his CBE over social media posts constitutes a threat to free speech.Lord…
(2026-06-12). Australian pseudo-left tries to head off rebellion against Labor-union sellout of Victorian teachers. wsws.org The pseudo-left are trying to keep teachers within the union straitjacket as it works with the Labor government to impose a sellout deal.
(2026-06-12). End of an era in Thai royal family: Princess Bajrakitiyabha passes away at 47 after years in coma. hindustantimes.com Thailand is in mourning following reports that Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma. The princess reportedly suffered severe heart-related complications that led to her long-term critical condition. A highly educated royal figure with a doctorate from Cornell University, she was known for her work on justice reform and advocacy for women prisoners. Her passing marks a significant moment for the Thai monarchy and raises renewed questions about royal succession and the future structure of the Thai royal family and its l…
(2026-06-12). Sunday 6/14: ICE Out the Bay. indybay.org 7500 Arroyo Circle | Gilroy, CA 95020…
(2026-06-12). UAW bureaucracy announces deal in bid to end American Axle strike. wsws.org The United Auto Workers bureaucracy is rushing to end the 10-day strike to prevent American Axle workers from linking up with Nexteer, Dana and other parts workers fighting decades of UAW backed wage cuts.
(2026-06-12). Supreme Court Blocks Alabama From Executing Black Man Using Nitrogen Gas. newsone.com 
Source: Alabama Department of Corrections / Alabama DOC | For some weird reason, it's not enough for state officials in
(2026-06-12). Unite's Graham pines for Healey exit. thecanary.co 
Unite — Sharon Graham's call for looser fiscal rules to fund military spending was slammed by Stop the War's officer, Shabbir Lakha. Graham was mourning the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary, who resigned citing Starmer and his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as not 'serious' enough about spending huge amounts of our money on military […] | By
(2026-06-12). Gov. Newsom Applauds Trump Regime for Advancing Delta Conveyance Project Construction. indybay.org In response to the Governor, Delta Tunnel opponents noted the concurrence between Trump and Newsom on water management in California, despite their alleged "differences."
(2026-06-12). Trauma lingers in Mosul 12 years on from fall to freedom from IS. newarab.com 
This week marks 12 years since the northern But before that war, resid…
(2026-06-12). DWP shutdown Whateley's 'polygamous marriages are stealing benefits' dogwhistle. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has debunked the right-wing dog whistle suggesting Muslims are claiming benefits for households where a man has multiple wives. The Racist British media are beating the same drum to whip-up hatred against Muslims again. GB News, of course, led the charge, running with the headline: DWP increases benefits […] | By
(2026-06-12). U.S. forces disable 3rd oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week. ecns.cn "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulfand Gulf of Oman, "the command added.
(2026-06-12). Meet Atiqa Mir: 1 of only 3 girls globally selected by Formula 1 Academy. ummid.com Atiqa Mir, 11-year-old Kashmiri teen racing sensation who is currently residing in Dubai, created history after her selection by the Formula 1 Academy (F1 Academy) for its 'Discover Your Drive' development programme.
(2026-06-12). The Beat Did Not Die. It Found Another Body. newsone.com 
Source: Warner Bros Entertainment / Proximity Media | When the ngoni enters the Juke Joint in Sinners, the room shifts. The sound is small, sharp, ancient, almost easy to miss if you're only listening for volume. But that little stringed voice opens a door. Suddenly, the blues is not alone in Mississippi. It has ancestors in the room. | That is the brilliance of Ryan Coogler's Surreal Montage. It does not treat Black music as a straight line. It treats it as a circle. Past, present, and future arrive together, each one carrying rhythm in a different body. | At DanceAfrica 2026 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music,…
(2026-06-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-12). New Zealand's pseudo-left ISO calls for "anti-war" alliance with pro-imperialist Labour and Green parties. wsws.org The group's call to support the bourgeois opposition parties is aimed at trapping workers and youth who are moving to the left and blocking the development of a socialist anti-war movement.
(2026-06-12). ICE Will Be At The World Cup, But Organizers Are Ready. popularresistance.org With the World Cup starting on June 11, workers, residents and activists in its 16 host cities across North America are mobilizing against the increased presence of police and of Immigration Customs and Enforcement, or ICE, in communities of color during the World Cup. | On May Day, thousands of people, led by the Unite HERE Local 11 union of hospitality workers walked from Los Angeles' MacArthur Park to the FIFA building downtown, where they proceeded to drop more than a hundred soccer balls down the steps, chanting "kick ICE out."
(2026-06-12). SC notice to CBSE over Saudi student's 12th Improvement Exam Result. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday June 08, 2026 issued notice to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) over the undeclared result of a private student who appeared in the 12th Improvement Exam 2026 from Saudi Arabia.
(2026-06-12). Keshena, WI, June 13, 2026: Two-Spirit Pow Wow. wibailoutpeople.org 
We're honored to help spread the word about Wisconsin's first Two-Spirit Powwow. Taking place on the Menominee Reservation at Woodland Bowl in Keshena, this gathering is dedicated to honoring, uplifting, and celebrating Two-Spirit people. This event celebrates Two-Spirit people and Indigenous traditions that have existed for generations, long before the modern term "Two-Spirit" was adopted …
(2026-06-12). ISS Leak Scare Underscores Why NASA Is Ready to Send the Aging Outpost to a Fiery End. wattsupwiththat.com Five astronauts ordered to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours as Russian crew attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory,…
(2026-06-12). Western Isles MP attacks guga hunt campaigners. thecanary.co 
Torcuil Crichton MP, the Labour MP for the Western Isles, has hit back at campaigners opposing the annual guga hunt. He accused protesters of "attention-seeking behaviour" and "virtue-signalling". In response, campaigners accused Crichton of "dismissive and belittling rhetoric", saying he's: lost sight of the views of his constituents. The spat comes as Scotland's nature agency […] | By
(2026-06-12). Nearly 100 Billionaires Donate to Collins in Race That May Decide Senate Control. truthout.org Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection campaign in February by posting a video that showed her opening a box of New Balance running shoes. "This is perfect for 2026," she said to the camera as she held up a sneaker. "Because I'm running." The video didn't mention that New Balance's owner and chairman, billionaire Jim Davis, gave $1 million to the super PAC supporting… |
(2026-06-12). German coach Low criticises FIFA and the 2026 World Cup format. thecanary.co 
Former German coach Joachim Là∂w has voiced clear criticism of FIFA's decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, arguing that the new format has diminished the tournament's competitiveness and technical quality. In an interview with the German channel RTL as part of the series "World Cup Fever: Monica Lierhaus and the National […] | By
(2026-06-12). Palestine Action activists sentenced as terrorists in UK court. newarab.com 
(2026-06-12). Tuesday 6/16: Why Juneteenth Still Isn't a Holiday in the City of Sacramento. indybay.org Sacramento City Hall…
(2026-06-12). Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma. aljazeera.com Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.
(2026-06-12). Defence Resignation Exposes Starmer's Spending Dilemma. moderndiplomacy.eu Keir Starmer has a new defence minister but is still facing major challenges, including limited finances and political demands. Even if a new prime minister takes charge, these issues will persist. Starmer might soon confront a leadership challenge from figures like Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and former health secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned recently. …
(2026-06-12). French journalist is the latest foreign national to be denied entry by the Israeli occupation. thecanary.co 
"Israeli" authorities have deported French journalist Alice Froussard. Although possessing all necessary paperwork, she was stopped at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, on the evening of 10 June. She was then interrogated several times and detained for almost ten hours. Then she was expelled from the country, and sent back to France the following day. […] | By
(2026-06-12). Palestine in Pictures: May 2026. electronicintifada.net A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists.
(2026-06-12). Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire — what could he buy with all that money? scmp.com Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire. | That level of wealth, all owned by just one person, was once unfathomable. Before Friday, the trillion dollar mark was reserved for measures like the GDP (or staggering debt) of a handful of major economies — and, in the last decade alone, the value of some of the biggest companies to ever trade on the stock market.
(2026-06-12). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.
(2026-06-12). L.A TACO's 2026 Guide To Free Summer Concerts in L.A. lataco.com Los Lobos, Keyshia Cole, DJ Quik, Kurupt, The Paranoias, Jungle Fire, and Delfonics are among the many artists you can catch for free in L.A. this summer, if you know where to look. Just don't look at that Rivers Cuomo too closely.
(2026-06-12). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2026-06-12). Head of Palestinian football not given visa to attend World Cup>. newarab.com 
The head of the
(2026-06-12). GB News Presenter Denied Racist Violence in Belfast Was a 'Riot' and Claimed 'Not a House Has Been Burnt Down'. bylinetimes.com A GB News presenter has denied the violent scenes in Belfast over recent days— which have seen masked men burning down the homes of migrants and ethnic minority people and terrorising their inhabitants — have been 'riots', insisting that "there was not a house that has been burnt down". | Presenter Bev Turner made the claims around 2: 30am on 10th June, the second night of racist rioting in Northern Ireland. | Turner claimed in a heated exchange with commentator Matthew Stadlen, that: "There weren't people marauding through the streets with pitchforks", "there aren't bodies being piled up in hospita…
(2026-06-12). Educators in US and UK support fight against Australian Education Union sellout. wsws.org Teachers in the United States and Britain have sent messages of solidarity to teachers and Education Support staff in Victoria fighting a sellout union-Labor deal.
(2026-06-12). Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture | Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana's relentless effort and attitude to never give up following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening game on Thursday night. ⚪ "Our boys showed resilience against all odds. They never folded and kept it going until the end. They battled hard for the badge and the aspirations of millions of South Africans back home. ⚪ "We say to them football is a game of mistakes and chances and against a top 15 ranked team with such overwhelming…
(2026-06-12). The Republican Party's Trump Problem: Why Some Conservatives Are Getting Ready for Life After Him. moderndiplomacy.eu By June 2026, the cracks inside the GOP weren't hidden anymore. On May 19, the Senate voted 50—47 to push forward a bipartisan war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to keep military ops going against Iran. Four Republican senators crossed the aisle and voted with Democrats. Then on June 3, the …
(2026-06-12). Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests. aljazeera.com The struggle over military service is stoking protests, threatening Israel's coalition and reshaping political debate.
(2026-06-12). Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution: Is this all the BBC can offer on one of the most decisive events in world history? wsws.org Worsley's narratives—whether on the Romanovs, the Peasants' Revolt, or the English Civil War—consistently displace class antagonism, economic crisis, and mass political struggle, fixating on monarchs, courtiers, domestic interiors and historical cosplay.
(2026-06-12). The New School Guts Faculty and Staff as Higher Ed Intensifies Austerity. truthout.org The Trump administration is continuing its assault on higher education, but in a departure from its earlier high-profile fights with individual institutions like Harvard, it is now rewriting the federal rules that govern all universities and colleges. Rules are being proposed by the Education Department and other agencies to impose the administration's preferred policies on thousands of schools… |
(2026-06-12). Preventable deaths of almost 16,000 patients last year in A&E in England. wsws.org The Royal College of Emergency Medicine identifies the cause as hospitals being under resourced and pushed to the brink of collapse.
(2026-06-12). China announces sanctions against Philippine defense secretary, his relatives. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). 6 States Opt Out Of Trump's 'Great American State Fair,' A Celebration Of All 50 States. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | Here's a question: Does anyone who isn't a MAGA supporter, a GOP official with MAGA constituents, or a billionaire who is being further enriched amid the MAGA movement want anything to do with any event tied to President Donald Trump? Since Trump's disastrous second term began,
(2026-06-12). The climate crisis behind migration panic. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-12). Iran deal 'very close' but not at finish line, senior US official says. al-monitor.com The announcement comes after a week of tit-for-tat strikes between the two sides.
(2026-06-12). Pope Leo's plane grounded, so Spain's king gives him a ride. scmp.com Even popes have travel delays. Lucky for Pope Leo, King Felipe VI offered a way out, and a way home. | Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a week-long visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
(2026-06-12). Israeli firm accused of meddling in Scotland, New York elections. newarab.com 
Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France's local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France's disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday. | Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three mayoral candidates from the left-wing, pro-Palestine France Unbowed party (LFI) in the local elections. | At a press conference on Thursday alongside French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Viginum chief Marc-Antoine Brillant s…
(2026-06-12). In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint. responsiblestatecraft.org Observers could easily dismiss Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" as just another document on artificial intelligence. But under the surface lies a deeper question: whether modern political elites still have both the ability and the moral clarity to place restraints on power.The era of technology poses a choice between power domination and collective responsibility. Leo writes that technology "takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it." The pope's analysis has consequences for international affairs: for the regulation of AI development and deployment, the conduct of war…
(2026-06-12). With Central Asia rising, John Lee's visit was well timed. scmp.com In their 2022 book Sinostan, Raffaello Pantucci and Alexandros Petersen saw Central Asia as China's "inadvertent empire". If that is true — and the five-country region embracing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan (informally called the C5) certainly sits at the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative — then Beijing could not have chosen a less noticed corner of the world atlas. | Unnoticed, perhaps, by almost everyone except Halford Mackinder, who in 1904 described…
(2026-06-12). China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China's interests and bilateral relations. The move follows Teodoro's repeated criticism of Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, where tensions have escalated as the Philippines pushes back against what it describes as Chinese …
(2026-06-12). Trump says leaked deal terms are untrue. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran's leaked comments on a deal with the United States do not represent what has been agreed to in writing."What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!," he wrote on Truth Social."They better get their act together, and FAST!," Trump said.
(2026-06-12). ILO Adopts Landmark Treaty on Gig Work. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Delegates of the Standard-Setting Committee on Decent Work in the Platform Economy celebrate the Committee's approval of the text of ILO Convention No. 193 on June 11, 2026, in Geneva. The Convention was adopted by the International Labour Conference plenary the following day. | © Lena Simet/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-06-12). India to fast-track Production of Ebola Vaccines. moderndiplomacy.eu Supported by the World Health Organization and Africa CDC, India has taken on the urgent and unique task to engage in the production of a vaccine for the Ebola virus, the deadly disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-May 2026. Following the Ebola infection cases, many countries have broader steps …
(2026-06-12). Scott Pelley's firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought. scmp.com Before Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes last week, he accused CBS's editor-in-chief of "murdering" the programme he had served for over two decades. For a show that once defined hard-edged journalism, his dismissal raises questions about what institutional independence means. | The split followed a tense staff meeting in which Pelley confronted the show's new executive producer. In a statement after his firing, Pelley said the organisation was becoming more policitised and tried to get him…
(2026-06-12). UK Arab community 'alarmed' after Belfast anti-migrant violence. newarab.com 
An organisation representing Arabs in the UK has expressed alarm at the wave of Hundreds of masked rioters burned families out of their homes and torched cars in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday following a stabbing attack believed to have been carried out by a Sudanese refugee. | The violence was stoked by far-right activists, who called for…
(2026-06-12). ICJP issues Serious Crime Prevention Order letter to Met over Great Israeli Real Estate event. thecanary.co 
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), in collaboration with the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) and Public Interest Law Centre (PILC), has written to the Metropolitan police asking them to assess the legal issues in relation to a London edition of the Great Israeli Real Estate event under the Serious Crime Act and […] | By
(2026-06-12). US Plans NATO Force Cuts in Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is reportedly preparing a significant reduction in the military assets it allocates to NATO operations in Europe, according to a New York Times report citing senior European officials. The proposed changes include fewer fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and support capabilities available for alliance missions. Under the reported plan, the number of U.S. …
(2026-06-12). Nigeria killed more than 13,000 'terrorists' in past year, president says. aljazeera.com President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.
(2026-06-12). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-12). China, New Zealand to advance negative list negotiations on service trade under FTA. ecns.cn China and New Zealand have agreed to jointly promote negotiations on the negative list for trade in services under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). FIFA World Cup boosts interest in China's Jiangsu soccer league, survey shows. ecns.cn Nearly 70 percent of foreign residents surveyed in East Chinas Jiangsu province say this month's FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico has made them more interested in following the provinces local soccer league.
(2026-06-12). Russia Building New Infrastructure For Major Troop Deployments Along NATO's Northern Flank. twz.com 
As Russia builds facilities for tens of thousands of troops, NATO is also bolstering its defenses with a new Arctic combat force to act as a deterrent.
(2026-06-12). Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major. ecns.cn A group of runners pass the iconic Muizenberg railway station, which dates back to the late 1800s, during the 62nd Balwin Run Series Peninsula Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa, February 15, 2026./CFP.The next edition of the Cape Town Marathon will take place on May 23, 2027.
(2026-06-12). How Chinese Media Views the U.S. Hosting the FIFA World Cup. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese media and think tanks view the United States' hosting of the FIFA World Cup from a purely geopolitical, economic, and commercial perspective, critically assessing the infrastructure and political climate. Chinese circles see the tournament not merely as a sporting event but as a central tool for the United States to polish its image, bolster …
(2026-06-12). Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar. grist.org 
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Applause echoed through the halls of the Gage County courthouse. The county board had just approved new, more stringent wind energy regulations, and the overflow crowd of residents couldn't contain themselves. | Few in the crowded courthouse that day in September 2020 beamed brighter than Larry Allder. The Cortland-area resident helped lead the yearslong charge against wind e…
(2026-06-12). Comicomment: Tears of child labor beneath the U.S. 'human rights table'. ecns.cn Promoting and safeguarding the rights of children is a shared responsibility of the international community and a vital component of the global human rights agenda. Children represent the future and hope of humanity.
(2026-06-12). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-12). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Supplementary Results 2026 Out; Check Now. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Thursday June 11, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 Supplementary examinations.
(2026-06-12). Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University. publicbooks.org Her student—a former Nazi stormtrooper—was proof that no one was lost to the new regime, that every person might choose to refuse.
(2026-06-12). Police rule out hate crime in arson attack on Imam's home. thecanary.co 
Bolton Imam Hassan Patel has released CCTV footage of a masked arsonist setting fire to his family home in a shocking arson attack. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are reportedly not treating the incident as a hate crime. However, local Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi called out the clear Islamophobia at play. Likewise, Green leader Zack Polanski […] | By
(2026-06-12). Iran Warns Of World Cup Suspensions Over Political Symbols. popularresistance.org Iran is warning that it will suspend its team's matches at the 2026 World Cup if "unofficial" flags or political slogans are seen or heard at stadiums. Moreover, the team is referring to the Lion and Sun flag. The flag in question is recognised as an anti-government symbol. It is popular among some — though not all — dissidents and supporters of the Pahlavi monarchy. | Reuters quoted Iranian media as saying Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirmed that Iran had informed FIFA of the need to prevent such incidents.
(2026-06-12). Nexteer worker fired for opposing UAW sellout. wsws.org The firing of Antwiane Sanders exposes the bureaucracy's real function: policing workers on behalf of the corporations by suppressing opposition and enforcing labor discipline.
(2026-06-12). Rain, aftershocks hamper rescuers as Philippine quake toll hits 55. geo.tv 
(2026-06-12). The world needs a living Left: The Twenty-Fourth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
As a declining imperialist system lashes out to preserve its declining order, working-class organisation becomes not only necessary for the oppressed of the world but indispensable to human survival.
(2026-06-12). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-12). Friday 6/12: Papal encyclical on AI online roundtable. indybay.org Join with Google Meet | meet.google.com/uwe-oeaw-ppi…
(2026-06-12). Why a Regional War Is Becoming a Global Economic Problem. thinktank.pk The global economy is once again facing a dangerous crossroads. Just as governments were beginning to recover from the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new crisis has emerged that threatens to derail growth across both developed and developing nations. According to the latest World Bank assessment, global economic growth is expected to slow …
(2026-06-12). UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules. newarab.com 
(2026-06-12). Family mourn Indian sailor killed in US strike on oil tanker. aljazeera.com The wife and family of an Indian sailor killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman this week have gathered in mourning.
(2026-06-12). The Entire Human Species Has Been Turned Into A Profit-Generating Machine. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The human species has essentially been transformed into a giant machine to generate profit for corporations. | Under capitalism, humanity exists to serve the interests of the corporation. We are all livestock; beasts of burden used to carry margin expansion forward from quarterly statement to quarterly statement. Enjoyment of life has no value other than the extent to which it can be used to increase the net worth of the shareholders. | That's why everyone's so unhappy. We're not living with purpose. We're not…
(2026-06-12). Why is Pakistan's Sialkot Trending as 2026 FIFA World Cup Opens. ummid.com Pakistan has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet it is trending worldwide as fans gear up for the opening ceremony of the football mega event, and the reason is Sialkot.
(2026-06-12). Why both Judaism and Islam forbid Propaganda and Fooling People. juancole.com Silver Spring, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — What do a hidden defect, wet grain, and a modern propaganda campaign have in common? | According to both Jewish and Islamic tradition, they are all forms of the same moral offense: creating a false impression that conceals the truth. |
Long before the age of mass media, both faiths recognized that deception can be committed not only through lies, but through what we choose to hide. |
Jewish law forbids not only outright lying but even "geneivat da'at" (literally "stealing a person's mind")—creating a false impression to mislead ano…
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 7/8: Webinar: A Conversation with the First Apartheid-Free University. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-06-12). 'The Claw' rises: White House Octagon ready for Trump's 80th birthday cage fight. scmp.com It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump — a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday. | A giant arena dubbed "The Claw" has been built on the famed South Lawn for Sunday's tournament featuring 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contestants.
(2026-06-12). Union movement's Beckett's X account hacked. thecanary.co 
The X account of Howard Beckett, the popular former Unite general secretary candidate, has been taken over by hackers. The culprits may to be aligned with the Israeli occupation, of which Beckett is a staunch opponent. However, they are continuing to put out watered-down versions of Beckett's usual output in an apparent attempt to fool […] | By
(2026-06-12). Morocco faces injury setback ahead of World Cup opener. thecanary.co 
Morocco have suffered a significant setback just days before the start of their 2026 World Cup campaign, with defender Nayef Akrad and winger Abdel Samad Al-Zalzouli both ruled out through injury. Unfit to play The Moroccan Football Federation, in coordination with FIFA, have confirmed that both star players will miss the tournament. The team have […] | By
(2026-06-12). Cepeda revives Colombia's parapolitics scandal. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 6/24: Virtual Visit: Kufr. indybay.org Online | http: //zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-visit-kfr-aqab…
(2026-06-12). Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO. scmp.com In a post on the social media platform he owns, Elon Musk recently lamented: "Whoever said 'money can't buy happiness' really knew what they were talking about." | Now the world's richest person can put that maxim to an even bigger test as he adds a new title: world's first trillionaire. | Shares of SpaceX rose 19 per cent on Friday to US$160.95 each in their first day of trading, vaulting the value of the rocket and AI company Musk founded to US$2.2 trillion.
(2026-06-12). NATO's war summit to convene in Ankara in July. wsws.org The NATO gathering in Ankara will be a historic war summit. It will be driven by escalating imperialist war abroad and the suppression of the social and democratic rights of the working class at home.
(2026-06-12). Co-hosts Mexico kick off 2026 World Cup with a victory. newarab.com 
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. | Julian Quinone…
(2026-06-12). How the CIA conjured Ukrainian Nationalism. mronline.org 
As this journalist has previously revealed, in August 1957 the CIA secretly drew up elaborate plans for a U.S. special forces invasion of Ukraine.
(2026-06-12). Labour pushing bill to legalise 'dark money' political bribery. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's Labour party is trying to push a bill through Parliament that amounts to legalising bribery. Hollow corpse stuffed with cash Clause 60 of the Representation of the People bill will remove caps on political donations and de-couple donations from companies' UK taxable profits. Starmer has already pulled murky political tricks to mask its […] | By
(2026-06-12). Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 55, search continues for 38 missing. ecns.cn At least 55 people were killed, 38 missing and 1,120 injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on Monday, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday.
(2026-06-12). US bars head of Palestinian Football Association from attending 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, revealed that the United States denied his visa to attend the 2026 World Cup, despite his presence in Mexico City to participate in events for the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Rajoub was […] | By
(2026-06-12). A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers>. geo.tv 
Family members of the crew of Air India Flight 171 plane crash pay tribute during a memorial service on its first anniversary, in Mumbai on June 12, 2026.— AFPFamilies of those killed in last year's Air India plane crash gathered at the site on Friday to mark the anniversary…
(2026-06-12). Great Nicobar Project: Serious Questions to Answer. ummid.com As bulldozers move into the forests and plans become reality, Great Nicobar stands at a historic crossroads where the choices made today may determine the fate of one of the world's last great island wildernesses for generations to come.
(2026-06-12). West Bengal where the Constitution is now taken for a toss. ummid.com India's democratic pride is required to be upheld not just in law and letters, but also in its essence, its spirit, not overlooking the concerns of the electors once elected, instead by creating a space for stronger dialogues, criticism, and responsibility of the opposing voices.
(2026-06-12). Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office. al-monitor.com By Ben BlanchardTAIPEI, June 12 (Reuters) – Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with Taipei, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on Friday at the opening of a new office. Strategically situated on the Horn of Africa, Somaliland has enjoyed effective autonomy – and relative peace and stability – since 1991, when it broke away from Somalia as that country descended into civil war.
(2026-06-12). "New Form of Imperialism" : Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom's Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint. democracynow.org 
The environmental toll of the artificial intelligence boom continues to mount as tech companies use ever more power to run their data centers and enormous amounts of water for cooling. A new investigation by U.N. scientists warns that AI's water use in 2030 will match the needs of 1.3 billion people, while its power use will be triple that of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria combined — countries with a total population of 650 million. | "Most people understand AI as a digital technology, as a virtual thing, as something that is in the clouds," says Iranian environmental scientist Kaveh Mad…
(2026-06-12). Factbox-Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon. al-monitor.com By Andy SullivanWASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has reached a deal to end the war with Iran, but the agreement has not been finalized and he has disputed accounts that it favors Tehran.Since the conflict began on February 28, Trump has repeatedly stated that a deal to end the war is imminent.Here are some examples: • "We have points of, major points of agreement, I would say, almost all points of agreement. … I think this is something that's going to happen." – March 23, speaking aboard Air Force One…
(2026-06-12). Crossing The Threshold: 'Sinners' Surreal Montage Unveils Connection Between Ancestral And Modern Black Music, Dance. newsone.com 
Source: Warner Bros Entertainment / Proximity Media | In the hushed moments before the Surreal Montage in Ryan Coogler's Sinners becomes a portal that transcends time, space, and language, Delta Slim leans toward Sammie and says, "Tell 'em who you are, where you from." | It lands like advice, but it feels closer to ritual instruction. | Because in Black music, especially the blues, where you're from is never just geography. It's inheritance. It's lineage. It's the sound of a place living inside the body. The weight of a grandfather's hands. The rhythm of a church tambourine. The sway of a second line. The ache…
(2026-06-12). Here's Why AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Result 2026 is Delayed. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has postponed the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026.
(2026-06-12). Infantino sees with one eye: he called for a French journalist's release but ignored Palestinian journalists denied the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
When Gianni Infantino reserved an empty seat for French journalist Christophe Gleizes and called for his release so he could attend the 2026 World Cup, the FIFA president wanted to send a message of solidarity with a reporter who had been prevented from covering the world's biggest football tournament. But there are many more empty […] | By
(2026-06-12). Israel's rampant ethnic cleansing of West Bank Palestinian communities. asiapacificreport.nz 
Amnesty International What is happening right now is [the] erasure of humans, trees and stones, and anything that is Palestinian, by settlers under the support of the military. — Muntasir al-Maliki, a resident of Kufr Malik Palestinian Bedouins lived for generations in the occupied West Bank village of Khirbet Zanuta (Zanuta), sustaining themselves through herding,…
(2026-06-12). Milwaukee Juneteenth 2026: Honoring the Past and Empowering the Future! (Parade Vendor Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-12). Two costly Endangered Species Act permitting boondoggles. wattsupwiththat.com The public, landowners, and Congress need to know what Endangered Species Act development permitting actually requires in labor and cost.
(2026-06-12). What's driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change. grist.org 
(2026-06-12). Hunger striker nears 130 days in defence of Athens Prosfygika community. thecanary.co 
Aristotelis Chantzis has entered the 130th day of a hunger strike in defence of the Community of Squatted Prosfygika in central Athens, as concerns continue to grow over plans to evict residents and redevelop the historic neighbourhood. The second hunger striker, Suzon Doppagne, who joined the protest in solidarity on 1 May, is approaching 50 […] | By
(2026-06-12). Sadiq Khan opposes London Israeli settlement property event. newarab.com 
Responding to a question from Green Party London Assembly member Zack Polanski at
(2026-06-12). Thursday 6/18: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-12). and Other finds beauty, warning and wonder in everyday life. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-12). Canada Post workers vote reluctantly for concessions-filled contracts as government-backed jobs massacre continues. wsws.org After over two years of the CUPW leadership isolating postal workers, conniving behind the scenes with management and the government, and blocking any attempt to broaden the fight to other sections of workers confronting the same attacks, the prevailing mood among workers was that they had no option but to accept…
(2026-06-12). World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO. newarab.com 
The first-ever international agreement on safeguarding digital platform workers in the The agreement aims to extend The convention applies to all platform workers, regardless of their e…
(2026-06-12). Boeing Drops Out Of Navy's T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition. twz.com 
The field of competitors to design and build the Navy's next jet trainer has narrowed to just two teams, and both are putting forward twin-engine designs.
(2026-06-12). 5th Annual Watertown PRIDE, July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
Save the date! This year's Pride will be on July 18, 2026 at…
(2026-06-12). Trash and dignity: The rise of inclusive recycling projects in Latin America. globalvoices.org Invisible workers powering a circular economy in Latin AmericaOriginally published on Eloisa Cartonera books, made by unhoused workers. While the project was born in Argentina, it has expanded to other Latin American countries, like Perú, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. ( T…
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 7/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-06-12). New Caledonia's political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia's political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies…
(2026-06-12). Monday 6/15: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-12). The 'cultural Marxism' myth was always meant to prop up capitalism. peoplesworld.org 
The right wing is constantly warning us that a great danger stalks the free West: "cultural Marxism." It's an ideological fiction with a long lineage. It's been the obsession of the feverishly conspiratorial U.S. right since the 1960s—a time when conservative sought a culprit to blame for dramatic social change, for the ungodly counterculture of the …
(2026-06-12). Israeli Firm Accused of Launching Smear Campaigns During US, European Elections. truthout.org An Israeli firm is suspected of orchestrating smear campaigns to undermine left-wing and pro-Palestine candidates in Scotland, New York, and France. On Thursday, France's disinformation detection service Viginum said that BlackCore, an Israeli tech company, targeted candidates in several countries' elections — including in New York City's 2025 mayoral election won by Zohran Mamdani. |
(2026-06-12). Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention. newarab.com 
The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after Hassan Yousef, 71, was "freed near the southern West Bank city of Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in the 1980…
(2026-06-12). "Work or starve" : Trump's SNAP cuts drive millions from food stamp rolls. wsws.org Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents whose youngest child is 14 or older, and people who were in foster care at age 18 are among the groups stripped of previously held exemptions from providing documentation of work to receive SNAP benefits.
(2026-06-12). Gun Violence, Domestic Violence, and the Systems That Fail Us. portside.org Gun Violence, Domestic Violence, and the Systems That Fail Us |
(2026-06-12). Polanski question leads Khan to reveal he told police to investigate Great Israeli Real Estate event. thecanary.co 
London mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the Great Israeli Real Estate event, scheduled for Sunday 14 June in London. This came in response to a question from Green Party leader and London Assembly member Zack Polanski at Mayor's Question Time. The event promotes the sale of land in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. […] | By
(2026-06-12). He profits off raw milk that makes people sick as government looks away. peoplesworld.org 
A white Ford pickup truck broke through a thick curtain of fog one morning in February, winding its way down a muddy farm road in California's Central Valley. From it emerged a 64-year-old dairyman, burly and tan, who left the engine running as he lumbered toward me with open arms. "You must be Mark," I …
(2026-06-12). Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast. aljazeera.com Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland's ethnic minority communities.
(2026-06-12). Iraq's paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen? aljazeera.com Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.
(2026-06-12). Shouldering cement for a living, Hunan mother sends daughter to gaokao. ecns.cn In a scene that recently resonated with many on the internet, a mother tightly embraced her daughter after she completed her gaokao, or national college entrance exam, outside a school in Qidong county of Hengyang, Hunan province.
(2026-06-12). Watch Tonight: Venus, Jupiter to be at kissing distance. ummid.com Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Watch tonight when Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets of our solar system, will come in conjunction again.
(2026-06-12). Saturday 6/13: Free virtual screening of the film "Forced to Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf-s……
(2026-06-12). 'Welcome to class warfare': My half-century as a reporter covering the coal miners. peoplesworld.org 
Of all the hundreds of assignments I was given as a reporter for the Worker/ Daily World/ People's World, my stories about the coal miners of Appalachia—and Wyoming—moved me the most. Joyce and I and our children had just moved down to Washington, D.C., to take up my assignment as Washington Bureau Chief of the …
(2026-06-12). The Ex-Muslim Argument from David: Why the Qur'anic Reading Is More Coherent. muslimskeptic.com In recent years, social media has witnessed the rise of a highly visible "Ex-Muslim" online ecosystem. Contrary to the impression created by algorithms, this visibility should not be confused with demographic significance. Major demographic studies, including those conducted by organizations such as the Pew Research Center, have consistently found apostasy from Islam to be statistically …
(2026-06-12). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-06-12). 'Northern Ireland Does Not Have an Immigration Problem, It Has a Problem With Violence'. bylinetimes.com More than 30 women and girls have died violently at the hands of men in Northern Ireland since 2020. There were no "protests" for Natalie McNally, Sarah Montgomery, or Ellie Flanagan; no "rage" at the brutality of their murders. | Northern Ireland does not have an immigration problem, it has a problem with violence. | The Shankill Butchers, the Kingsmill Massacre, Bloody Sunday — violence did not arrive in Northern Ireland on a boat of migrants from Europe or Africa or the Middle East, but through British colonialism that incited civil war and the partitioning of Ireland, leaving behind a legacy of secta…
(2026-06-12). El Salvador recibió los embates de tormenta tropical Cristina. radiohc.cu La tormenta tropical Cristina, ya degradada a depresión tropical, dejó hasta este jueves más de 200 personas en albergues, daños en escuelas públicas y viviendas, así como inundaciones urbanas y deslizamientos de tierra en El Salvador, según informaron funcionarios del Gobierno a medios locales. | El director de Protección Civil, Luis Amaya, señaló en rueda de prensa que 11 albergues están activos en diferentes puntos de ese país centroamericano, a donde se han trasladado 225 personas, entre ellas 106 adultos y 119 menores. | El funcionario también recalcó que no se reportaron víctimas fatales y aseguró que las f…
(2026-06-12). Security Crises Around The Sahel: Nigeria And The Alliance Of Sahel States. popularresistance.org Security crises in West Africa cannot be understood in isolation but as reflections of a state's prioritization of popular sovereignty or foreign alignment. Unlike Nigeria, the African masses in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are strategically organized to bolster national security and Pan-African unity. From April 25-26th, the Islamist terrorist group Jama'at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), in coordination with the Tuareg separatist movement the Front de libération de l'Azawad (FLA), conducted attacks on several cities across Mali.
(2026-06-12). President of Mexico Congratulates National Team after Victory Against South Africa. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated the members of the national team today after their 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | "Congratulations to the National Team! Congratulations to all Mexicans," wrote the head of the Executive Branch on her social media account. She enjoyed the match from the Deportivo Hermanos Galeana, one of the 18 venues in the capital offering free broadcasts of the games. | At the Ciudad de México (Azteca) stadium, at the Fan Fests located at the World Cup venues, and especially at the iconic Angel of…
(2026-06-12). Evo Morales Challenges Bolivian President as Protests Enter Sixth Week. orinocotribune.com Demonstrations demanding the resignation of Paz intensified as authorities released a detained farmers' leader. | On Wednesday, former Bolivian President Evo Morales challenged right-wing President Rodrigo Paz to travel to the Tropics of Cochabamba amid protests that thousands of workers, miners, and farmers have been carrying out for six weeks to demand his resignation. | "At a press conference, the president said, 'If Evo is man enough, let him come to La Paz.' If he gives me guarantees, I'll go there, and if not, if Paz is man enough, let him come to Lauca àë to discuss social issues. We are not only goin…