(2026-06-14). Xi's North Korea Visit Fuels Kim's Push for Trump Talks After Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic two-day visit to North Korea (June 8-9, 2026) is linked to the ongoing conflict in their ally Iran and the current conflicts in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, reflecting a global power struggle and the exchange of geopolitical pressure tactics between the superpowers. While Washington is …
(2026-06-14). Doctor Israel banned after 40 years in Gaza's hospitals speaks out. asiapacificreport.nz INTERVIEW: Dr Myriam Franàßois talks to Dr Mads Gilbert on The Tea Eight months on from the so-called "ceasefire" in Gaza, the headlines may have moved on — but Israel's assault has not. The siege remains. The starvation continues. The displacement continues. The destruction continues. "The Palestinian people, with their heroism and sacrifice, are fighting…
(2026-06-14). An inverse transition: Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's first post-Chavista president. links.org.au 
Social movements in the region are resisting anti-popular policies. But Chavismo's state restructuring and austerity faces no opposition in Venezuela. Manuel Azuaje Reverón explains why.
(2026-06-13). Motorcycles from Chongqing gain momentum in overseas markets. ecns.cn Chongqing Yuantai Motorcycle Industry Co., Ltd., in Beibei District, was established at the end of 2024 and went from groundbreaking to trial production in just seven months. The company's products have been gaining momentum in overseas markets.
(2026-06-14). The World's First Trillionaire Is Not Your Friend, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | It's so pathetic watching Elon Musk's groveling bootlickers fall all over themselves on social media to defend their favorite oligarch from criticism as he becomes the They're like "Don't be mean to the trillionaire, just become a trillionaire yourself! All you need is luck, connections, wealthy pare…
(2026-06-14). New York Knicks Win First NBA Championship In 53 Years. newsone.com 
Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty | On Saturday night, the New York Knicks pulled off an amazing win in Texas to claim the 2026 NBA Finals championship over the Western Conference champions, the San Antonio Spurs, in a game that at times seemed like it would go the other way. | Whatever Jalen Brunson wants, Jalen Brunson should get, because he carried the Knicks on his back for the entire game, especially in the second half, where it really mattered. | The 29-year-old point guard, who is in his 8th season with the NBA and 4th season with the Knicks, scored 45 of the team's 94 points, leading them back from a 16-p…
(2026-06-14). Clive Palmer and the cult of Pauline Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-14). Eugene Doyle: Why I'll be marching for global peace on June 20. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Anti-War Aotearoa and Greenpeace are calling on Kiwis to join the March for Peace on June 20 in Auckland. I will be marching. I will be marching for many of the same reasons that compelled me to march against the Vietnam war in 1973 as a 12-year old — opposition to…
(2026-06-14). Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener. newarab.com 
Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough. | The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the Iran's participation had appeared uncertain in the buildup to the tournament because of the conflict…
(2026-06-14). Painters and Dockers at Docklands. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-14). Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener. newarab.com 
Brazil are chasing a record sixth World Cup title, 24…
(2026-06-13). Daihu Lake: Ecological restoration revives a mountain jewel. ecns.cn Overseas Chinese media and community leaders visited Daihu Lake in Beibei District, Chongqing, on Friday as part of a joint tour highlighting the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle.
(2026-06-13). Why has Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran? juancole.com The Conversation) — The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of returning to all-out war on June 11. Hours after saying the US military would carry out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, Donald Trump postponed the attack. The Iranian military had said the US would "receive a more severe response than before" if it followed through on its threats. | Trump claimed to have cancelled the strikes bec…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says. scmp.com The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator Pakistan said on Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal. | The foes and mediators of the conflict have claimed a long-awaited accord is in its final throes, despite new skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz in the months-long war that has roiled the region and global economy.
(2026-06-13). Trump says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump in a social media post on Saturday said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately "open to all" after it was signed.(Reporting by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-13). Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Steve HollandDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to endtheir warwas close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed tomorrow, Strait of Hormuz to open immediately for all: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump, in a social media post on ‚Å Saturday, said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on ‚Å Sunday and that the Strait of ‚Å Hormuz would be immediately "open ‚Å to all" ‚Å after it was signed. | He said former US president Barack Hussein Obama's deal w…
english.palinfo.com (2026-06-13). Hamas lauds Palestinians performing prayers on W. Bank lands facing annexationThe Hamas Movement said that the large turnout of Palestinians for Friday prayers in an area threatened with appropriation in al‑Khalil governorate reflected their strong attachment to their land and national rights, and sent a clear message of rejection against annexation and settlement schemes.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-13). Ayatollah Khamenei to be laid to rest at Imam Reza shrine on July 9 after multi-city funeral ceremoniesAccording to a statement issued by the office, farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader's body will be held at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla on July 4 and 5, corresponding to the 19th and 20th days of Muharram.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-13). 'Justice will be served after all': Iran marks first anniversary of 12-Day WarSenior Iranian authorities have marked the first anniversary of the 12-Day War, which began on June 13 last year with unprovoked Israeli air raids that killed several top military commanders, officials, and nuclear scientists.
aljazeera.com (2026-06-13). Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West BankAmnesty International's Agnes Callamard says the ethnic cleansing and annexation of the occupied West Bank are not the actions of a few extremist settlers, but part of a state-backed project. She's calling on the international community to boycott Israel as violence escalates.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Can Trump Restrain Israel? scheerpost.com Norliza binti Saleh for Middle East Monitor The latest exchange between Iran and Israel raises a fundamental question: Who is really driving events in the Middle East — Washington or Jerusalem? Following Israeli strikes on targets in Beirut, Lebanon, Iran responded with strikes against northern Israel and military facilities around Haifa. Israel then immediately retaliated …
(2026-06-13). Iran to hold funeral for slain supreme leader on July 4-9. tribune.com.pk 
Iran will hold funeral procedures for the country's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei between July 4 and July 9, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. | The program will include a farewell ceremony in the capital Tehran on July 4-5. Then, funeral ceremonies will be held in Tehran on July 6 and in Qom on July 7. | Read More: PM Shehbaz says US and Iran expected to sign initial deal within 24 hours | On July 9, Khamenei will be buried in the Imam Reza Shrine in the city of Mashhad following a funeral ceremony there on July 18. | Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes that began against Iran on February 28…
(2026-06-13). UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
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 US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. | Word of the move by the UAE to seek de-escalation and which has not been previously reported, coincides with the final stages of broader negotiations between Tehran and Washington on ending the war, talks that diplomats say could involve the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen in foreign banks under US sanctions. | In the…
(2026-06-13). At Least Five Killed as Israel Continues To Pound Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Hope springs eternal for the assorted ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon actually reducing the number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Despite the reports that the awaited Iran deal will include calls for an Israeli pullout, however, the strikes and ground troop advancement show no signs of slowing. Between Friday and early Saturday, the IDF has …
(2026-06-13). Lebanon reports strikes on south, east as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings. al-monitor.com Lebanon reported Israeli strikes in the country's south on Saturday, as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of raids.The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on ending the Middle East war that could also include Lebanon, drawn into the conflict when Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of its patron Tehran.The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes had hit several areas, particularly around the southern city of Nabatieh.
(2026-06-13). Prioritise Lebanon interests over Iran, PM Salam tells Hezbollah. newarab.com 
In an interview with Reuters, Salam said Hezbollah should "be faster than us, or at least at the same pace" in backing the upcoming talks between Lebanon and Israel, scheduled to resume on 22 June in Washington. | He stressed that the Lebanese government is negotiating as an independent state, adding that "no on…
(2026-06-13). UAE Agrees to Unlock Billions for Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to release billions of dollars to Iran in a move aimed at reducing tensions after Iranian attacks during the ongoing U. S.-Israeli war. This development, which had not been reported before, coincides with negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the war. Officials believe these talks could lead …
(2026-06-13). Israel strikes South Lebanon, issues broad evacuation warnings. newarab.com 
Lebanon reported The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday. Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death marked the end of more than three decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic. (Reporting by Ahmed Elimam, Eman Abu Hassira and Mohammed Gebaly, Editing by Louise Heavens)…
(2026-06-13). The Madkhali Double Standard on Shirk, Kufr, and the UAE. muslimskeptic.com Madkhali Wahhabis hate Iran and refuse to ally with them because of their 'shirk and kufr.' They claim to hate it so much that, because of it, there can be no political unity between Sunni and Shi'ah against the US-Israel regime. However, when it comes to Gulf governments like the UAE openly promoting shirk and …
(2026-06-13). Iran, US close to finalising Pakistan-brokered MoU: Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said during an interview with Iran's State TV, Tehran and Washington are on the verge of finalising a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at formalising the ceasefire that ended the recent conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel. | According to IRNA, Araghchi described the proposed agreement as the outcome of two months of negotiations facilitated by Pakistan, which brokered the April 8 ceasefire and has continued to mediate efforts to secure a lasting settlement. | Both Iran and the United States have indicated in recent weeks that discussions are ne…
(2026-06-13). Iran-linked hackers 'enter' FIFA World Cup; Mojtaba preys on Trump's fears amid football event. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims it breached FBI drone systems and threatened to target the FIFA World Cup that began June 11. The FBI and U.S. agencies have stepped up World Cup security, deploying authorized drones and imposing temporary flight bans around stadiums and fan zones. Watch for the latest analysis and what this means for U.S. homeland security, event organizers, and international tensions.
(2026-06-13). US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer. newarab.com 
(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). 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). In Rare Step, Iran FM Agrees With Trump, Trump Retweets Him. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment The announcement by President Trump on Friday that he had decided not to pursue further attacks on Iran for the moment after a round of tit for tat strikes midweek provoked two different reactions in Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that negotiations are nearing success, saying that the Islamabad …
(2026-06-13). Trump and Rubio Build a Narrative on Lies to Attack Cuba. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch / Photo: Associated Press / LaPresse (APN) | Fulton Armstrong, a former U.S. intelligence official, told the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that "Trump and Rubio are constructing a narrative tailored to their needs to justify an escalation against Cuba." | The former CIA member and one of the leading U.S. experts on Latin America, who has spent nearly three decades analyzing Washington's relationship with Havana, indicated that the White House is reinforcing sanctions and the economic blockade amidst a regional escalation following the offensive against Venezuela and tensions with Iran. | I…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached.Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. (Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi in Bengaluru; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)…
(2026-06-13). Mediator Pakistan expects US-Iran deal within 24 hours. newarab.com 
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week," he said in a post on social media platform X. | After weeks of stalled negotiations…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US—Iran talks reaching final stage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed the US—Iran negotiations entering their final stage, expressing hope that the development would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. | Both Iran and the United States have indicated in recent weeks that discussions are nearing completion. The proposed framework follows the conflict that erupted in late February and was halted after Islamabad helped secure a ceasefire between the parties. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telepho…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan: US-Iran peace deal could be finalised within 24 hours. newarab.com 
Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. | "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expe…
(2026-06-13). Iran Commander's bold declaration; Mojtaba to hit where it hurts Trump? 'World will soon hear of…'. hindustantimes.com Iran signals confidence as Khatam al-Anbiya commander Major General Ali Abdollahi declares that the world will soon witness Iran's victory and the triumph of the resistance. His remarks, delivered on the anniversary of senior commander Gholamali Rashid's death, underscore Tehran's emphasis on indigenous military capabilities, active deterrence, and strategic resilience amid ongoing regional tensions, ceasefire efforts, and U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
(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). PM Shehbaz says Pakistan now preparing for electronic signing of US-Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework ‚Å for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached. | Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected ‚Å within the next 24 hours, followed by technical-level &sbqu…
(2026-06-13). Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.Starmer welcomed progress made so far and reiterated that Britain stands ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement and work with international partners to ensure its success.The two leaders also agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation to ease global economic impact. (Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru)…
(2026-06-13). Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry. newarab.com 
Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. |
(2026-06-13). Dar, Egypt's Abdelatty discuss regional situation, peace efforts: MoFA. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke late last night with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | In a post on X, MoFA said the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and welcomed the positive momentum in ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability. | According to the ministry, they expressed hope that an early and constructive outcome in the ongoing engagement between the United States and Iran would be reached, contributing to lasting peace and stability in the region.
(2026-06-13). The US May Not Have Troops on the Ground, But Venezuela's Government Is Occupied. truthout.org Venezuela is under United States occupation, albeit without the physical presence of U.S. troops on the ground. Since January 3 — when the Trump administration attacked the country and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on highly questionable drug and weapons charges — Venezuela has lost control of its oil, minerals, and foreign policy. In Maduro's absence Delcy… |
(2026-06-13). Western Media Normalize Ethnic Cleansing of Lebanon by Viewing It Through Israel's Eyes. scheerpost.com Belén Fernández for FAIR In October 2024, one year into Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and attendant assault on Lebanon, the Israeli army did a thing. It invited journalists from major Western corporate media outlets on an incursion into Lebanon's ravaged south, accompanied by Israeli military personnel who would interpret the wreckage in Israel's favor—not that …
(2026-06-13). Mayor among dead as Israeli attacks hit south Lebanon districts. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders. aljazeera.com The Israeli military has threatened residents of 24 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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). 'Right to protest genocide' denied: Scotland's Palestine Action supporters. aljazeera.com As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.
(2026-06-13). Watch: Bosnia fans chant for Palestine before match vs Canada. thecanary.co 
Bosnia fans have gathered to chant their support for Palestine before their team's match against Canada today, 12 June 2026. Bosnia — Genocide collusion To Canada's shame, its government has colluded in Israel's genocide just like that of the UK and most other western states. The Bosnian fans are on the right side of history: […] | By
(2026-06-13). The Democrats' 2024 "Autopsy" and the Party's Refusal to Halt Weapons to Israel. scheerpost.com Robin Andersen When the DNC finally released its 192-page "autopsy" of what went wrong in the disastrous 2024 election that propelled Donald Trump back into the White House, it was a poorly written document full of typos that offered few if any insights. As Michael Arria noted in "It's the Genocide Stupid," the report contained "virtually …
(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). Cuba denounces that U.S. oil embargo is hindering food and medicine distribution. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced this Friday on his social media the damaging direct effect that the oil embargo imposed by the United States is having on the supply of food and medicine on the island. | The island's foreign minister stated that these measures imply collective punishment for the entire Cuban people, without exception, and asserted that there is a declared intention to provoke a social explosion in the country through a real energy blockade. | To illustrate the gravity of the situation, Bruno Rodriguez cited two concrete examples related to the distribution of basic goods. First, h…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Biocubafarma denounces most complex situation in its history. radiohc.cu Mayda Mauri Pérez, president of the Biocubafarma Business Group, declared that the Cuban biopharmaceutical industry is going through the most complex period in its history, marked by the impact of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade and the escalation of measures against the national economy. | Mauri Pérez explained to Canal Caribe of Cuban Television that the inability to access raw materials and pharmaceutical supplies prevented the delivery of some 300 of the 395 medications committed to the basic health formulary. | She noted that, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health…
(2026-06-13). Solidarity campaigns with Cuba continue in the Basque Country. radiohc.cu Numerous solidarity campaigns with Cuba are underway in the Basque Country, northern Spain, where unions, political parties, politicians, NGOs, and Basque associations are maintaining their momentum. | The Euskadi-Cuba association stands out as a central organizing body, providing infrastructure, storage facilities, and transportation routes, as well as covering the shipping costs for containers of aid to the Caribbean island. | According to José Manzaneda, coordinator of Cubainformación, the results of the "Argia eta Indarra Kubarentzat" campaign were presented on May 30. The "Against the Blockade, Energy for Cu…
(2026-06-13). Cuba reaffirms it does not reject or obstruct humanitarian aid. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has reaffirmed that the island does not reject or obstruct aid offered without conditions, however cynical or ridiculous it may seem. | In a post on social media, the island's foreign minister stated that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio constantly and intentionally misrepresents the figures and responses from Cuba regarding the amounts of aid announced by its government since November of last year."It took them more than six months to finalize the shipment of the first aid package, valued at $3 million USD. Nearly four months to send a portion of the announced $6 million…
(2026-06-13). World Cup Football: When Cuba was a Protagonist. radiohc.cu Havana, June 12 (RHC) — Seeing Cuba win something important in football is like the artistic and fruitful reunion between Bjork and Lars Von Trier; that is, practically impossible. | That's why today it's worth remembering the Cuba-Sweden match that took place in the third edition of the FIFA World Cup, in France in 1938, the only time the largest of the Antilles has participated in a global football tournament. | The Cuban team attended as a guest and debuted with a 3-3 draw against Romania, whom they then defeated 2-1 in a replay, before falling in the quarterfinals to Sweden by a resounding 8-0 defeat.
(2026-06-13). Coalition Demands ICE-Free World Cup / Cuba activists educate at Los Angeles World Cup. radiohc.cu 
By Mark Friedman | One hundred and fifty community residents, activists, and members of UNITE Local 11 joined a June 7 protest in Los Angeles, California, days ahead of the opening World Cup games to demand that no ICE agents be present. | The Boycott Home Depot coalition has been protesting Home Depot's permission to allow ICE agents on their property to detain suspected undocumented day laborers. | Home Depot has been one of the sites statewide where ICE officials have targeted immigrant workers, arresting hundreds throughout California and violating their liberties and legal rights. | The Boycott Home Depot Co…
(2026-06-13). Ukraine Shuts out Cuba in Volleyball Nations League. radiohc.cu Havana, June 12 (RHC) — The Cuban team lost 3-0 to Ukraine today in their second appearance in the first week of the Men's Volleyball Nations League. | The Europeans dominated the match with sets of 25-21, 25-20, and 25-16 to improve their record (2-1), while the team coached by Cuban Jesús Cruz suffered their second consecutive defeat. | Kovalov (11 points) and Yanchuk (10) led the Ukrainian attack, who displayed greater control at the net, blocking nine balls to the Cubans' four. | The Cuban team's best individual performers were González (14) and Cárdenas (9), while collectively they committed nine more u…
(2026-06-13). Thursday 6/25: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp625…
(2026-06-13). Gaza post-'ceasefire' deaths hit 983 as Israeli attack targets refugee camp. aljazeera.com Israeli attack kills one person in central Gaza's Bureij camp, as a disabled Palestinian is shot in occupied West Bank.
(2026-06-13). Israel's 'voluntary emigration' plan in Gaza is its latest attempt to ethnically cleanse Palestinians. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli leaders recently announced plans to implement a "voluntary emigration plan from Gaza." This echoes Zionists' proposals since the 1800s to force Palestinians off the land. But they have always failed because Palestinians are the land.
(2026-06-13). Ireland-Israel to be play at neutral venue. tribune.com.pk 
The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel on October 4 will be held behind closed doors at a neutral venue overseas, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) announced on Friday. | The FAI said that European football governing body UEFA had approved its request to hold the fixture abroad. | Several pro-Palestinian Irish politicians and football figures have urged the federation to withdraw from the ties ⚪ there is also an away game in September ⚪ over Israel's conduct during the war in Gaza. | Last month, home fans disrupted Ireland's friendly with World Cup participants Qatar in Dublin b…
(2026-06-13). Saturday 6/20: Love in the Time of Intifada: A Speed Meeting Fundraiser for Gaza Students. indybay.org The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-06-13). Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza's toxic alternative to tobacco. aljazeera.com Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.
(2026-06-13). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-13). New Cafés in Gaza Can't Conceal Tent Cities and Mountains of Rubble. truthout.org After the so-called ceasefire was implemented in Gaza in 2025, I did not at first have the courage to return to Gaza City, which I had not seen since before October 2023. All the other Palestinians who went back described with deep sorrow the experience of reentering a city they no longer recognized. The beautiful Gaza City they once knew had become strange to them — unfamiliar to both their eyes… |
(2026-06-13). Separated by the Gaza war, a Palestinian yearns to see his family again. aljazeera.com Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.
(2026-06-13). Venezuela Denounces New Oil Spill From Trinidad and Tobago. orinocotribune.com Pollutants threaten Venezuelan marine ecosystems, fishing activities and coastal communities. | On Friday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil denounced before the international community a new oil spill in the Caribbean Sea originating from Trinidad and Tobago. | "Confirmed by satellite imagery, this event exceeds in magnitude the one that occurred in May and confirms the drift of pollutants toward Venezuelan waters, posing risks to marine ecosystems, fishing activities and coastal communities. | "In light of this situation, the competent agencies of the Venezuelan state have activated the necessary mon…
(2026-06-13). Hugo Chávez and Venezuela's Historical Role in Regional Integration. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jun 11, 2026 | At the end of the 20th century, the landscape of Latin America and the Caribbean displayed the aftermath of a widespread structural dismantling. The 1980s and 1990s, administered under the economic dogmas of the Washington Consensus and executed by technocratic teams trained in global financial centers, installed dynamics of subordination that reduced the sovereign capacities of states within the region. That fragmentation created a social void driven by the privatization of public functions and the transfer of political power to transnational corporations. The statistics of…
(2026-06-13). How to Understand Venezuela's Political Reality After January 3. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jun 12, 2026 | Venezuela's reality after January 3 does not leave room for binary or moralizing interpretations. It is, above all, a scenario of State survival in which power, coercion, and pragmatic adaptation redefine the rules of the game. | To understand this reconfiguration, Hans Morgenthau's political realism offers an irreplaceable framework: his work argues that realism "is aware of the moral significance of political action… [but] universal moral principles cannot be applied to the actions of states in their abstract universal formulation… they must be filtered through the con…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Workers remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center after court ruling. aljazeera.com Judge says Trump-backed board's move to add president's name unlawful, requires Congressional approval.
(2026-06-13). Plankton Production Same As 20 Years Before—Climate Scientists Panic! wattsupwiththat.com Yet another junk study, which would not see the light of day in any other branch of science:…
(2026-06-13). Friday 6/19: Swing in Union Square / Featuring the Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-06-13). Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire: The SpaceX IPO and the social physiognomy of oligarchy. wsws.org On Friday, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. A syndicate of investment banks priced SpaceX on the Nasdaq at $135 a share Thursday night. When trading opened Friday, the stock leapt to $150, climbed as much as 30 percent intraday, and closed up about 19 percent at $161, lifting the company's market capitalization to roughly $2.1 trillion.
(2026-06-13). Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late goal. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Love Not Hate! Art Exhibition in Manitowoc. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-13). Trump's name removed from Kennedy Centre in predawn operation. tribune.com.pk 
Workers stripped United States President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Centre early on Saturday, less than six months after it went up, complying with a judge's ruling that the performing arts landmark cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. | The work began around 1: 20am (0520 GMT), hours after the Department of Justice (DOJ) said the government would miss the court-ordered deadline of 11: 59pm on Friday to take Trump's name off the Washington venue, created a half-century ago to honour an assassinated president. | The centre's board, which Trump chairs, voted in ‚Å December to rename…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). European Central Bank lifts interest rate amid rising inflation. wsws.org The rate rise was the first since 2023 and sets the stage for other central banks to possibly follow suit.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). US deports Iran activist to Central African Republic: lawyer. newarab.com 
The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday that three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity. | In the end, only the activist was on the flight which took off from Louisiana on Thursday night, said her l…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). China sanctions Philippine defense secretary, family. ecns.cn China announced on Thursday sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr and his family due to his repeated irresponsible remarks on China.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event. aljazeera.com UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ‚Å a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.
(2026-06-13). Five killed in India military transport plane crash. tribune.com.pk 
Five Indian air force personnel were killed when a military plane crashed while landing at a base in the country's remote northeast on Saturday, the military said in a statement. | "The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat", a city in Assam state, the air force said in a statement. | It did not say how many people were on board at the time, or whether there were any survivors. | The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. | Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveerv…
(2026-06-13). England rout of Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run rout of Sri Lanka on Friday. | Wyatt-Hodge, whose wife Georgie gave birth to their daughter Daisy last month, celebrated becoming a parent with a superb innings of 105 not out in just 62 balls at Edgbaston. | It was only England's fifth women's T20 hundred and Wyatt-Hodge has three of them. | Wyatt-Hodge had made single-figure scores in each of her last three knocks since returning from maternity leave. | But she propelled the hosts to 219-1, their highest ever score in the tournament ⚪ eclips…
(2026-06-13). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-13). New Law Requires Parental Consent for Sex Ed in Italy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | OSA students perform a flash mob in front of the Ministry of Education and Merit to request sexual and affective education in schools in Rome, Italy, on October 31, 2024. | © 2024 Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto via Getty Images…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). San Diego County schools gutted by cuts in 2025-26, as budget deficits deepen. wsws.org Every major school district in San Diego County is in deficit. The 2025-26 school year has brought mass layoffs, pay cuts and campus closures, with deeper austerity projected for years to come.
(2026-06-13). How Iran is framing deal with US amid competing narratives. al-monitor.com Amid growing speculation about details and technicalities of a US-Iran deal, Washington and Tehran are painting different pictures, exposing a gap between public messaging and diplomatic reality.
(2026-06-13). Israeli, Palestinian groups urge G7 support for two-state solution. newarab.com 
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urged support for The
(2026-06-13). Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). SPL 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick is Goal of the Season. ummid.com Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic bicycle kick against Al Khaleej has been adjudged the 'Goal of the Season' for 2025-26.
(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). NY Amazon Driver Fired for Posting Pro-Union Content on Social Media. truthout.org For more than a year, Esly Paredes shared regular dispatches of her life as a delivery driver for Amazon to her small following on TikTok — dishing on her preferred lunch spots and fashion scores among hundreds of videos of herself hauling packages and killing time between shifts. In one April 30 post — filmed, like many of her videos, in full uniform inside a parked Amazon truck — a man she… |
(2026-06-13). US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Eman Abouhassira and Saad SayeedWASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). At the Department of Homeland Security, a Culture of Sexual Violence Runs Deep. truthout.org Dozens of federal immigration agents have been arrested — and in some cases, convicted — of crimes related to sexual and gender-based violence, according to a group of anti-fascist researchers. The Pacific Antifascist Collective (PAC) tracks federal immigration agents they claim are "credibly accused" of abuse. The group reports that over the last 20 years, at least 81 agents with… |
(2026-06-13). Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run news agency said Saturday funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, The funeral, burial, and farewell ceremonies for Khamenei would take place between July 4 and 9, Iran's state-run television, IRIB, reported. | Khamenei
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Middle Eastern leaders and attend a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the G7 summit in France next week, senior U.S. administration officials said on Saturday. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Andrea Shalal; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)…
(2026-06-13). Friday 6/12: Land: the only real frontier . . . a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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). Belgium seek statement start as Egypt chase first World Cup win. newarab.com 
Belgium will seek to underline their credentials as Group G favourites when they Belgium arrive in North America among contenders to progress deep into the tournament despite being some way removed from the generation that delivered a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup, the best result i…
(2026-06-13). Elon Musk is a threat to democracy, and now also a trillionaire (same thing, really). thecanary.co 
Elon Musk has been all over the headlines today, 12 June, as he tips over the threshold to become the world's first trillionaire. And inevitably, Musk is a walking, talking argument against the existence of such wealth — which he uses to oppose democracy and amplify the far-right around the world. The real-life Bond villain […] | By
(2026-06-13). Mexico's teachers march against wage and pension cuts as tens of millions are doled out on FIFA World Cup. wsws.org Despite the populist guise of Morena, President Sheinbaum has cited "budgetary constraints" in prioritizing financial elites over teachers' demands.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission is releasing on its official website upsc.gov.in the result of the UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims exams held in May 2026.
(2026-06-13). Sunday 6/14: End This Corrupt, Brutal, and Chaotic Regime. indybay.org Tam Junction, 150 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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). Friday 6/12: Papal encyclical on AI online roundtable. indybay.org Join with Google Meet | meet.google.com/uwe-oeaw-ppi…
(2026-06-13). Canada Achieved a Historic First Point in World Cup Football. radiohc.cu Havana, June 12 (RHC) — Amid an atmosphere of total euphoria in the streets of Toronto and Vancouver, the national team achieved a milestone that had eluded generations: the first point in its history in the competition. | Before a crowd that filled every corner of the stadium with red, the team led by a new generation of stars like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David proved that the Maple Leaf is no longer just a passing attraction. | With a courageous and disciplined performance, the home side secured a draw that felt like a victory, erasing a record of six defeats in six World Cup appearances (1986 and 202…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Palestine Action Activists Sentenced as Terrorists. orinocotribune.com A British judge has concluded that the vandals tried to "influence the UK government" by ransacking an Israeli arms plant | Four Palestine Action activists convicted of causing criminal damage to an Israeli arms plant in the UK have been sentenced as terrorists due to the blacklisting of their organization. Dozens of the group's supporters were arrested outside the courthouse as the verdicts were read out. | The defendants took part in a raid on an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024. After ramming the gate with a decommissioned prison van, they destroyed computers, drones, and other equipment inside, caus…
(2026-06-13). Who Will Handle Younis Khan? tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-13). Tuesday 6/16: Why Juneteenth Still Isn't a Holiday in the City of Sacramento. indybay.org Sacramento City Hall…
(2026-06-13). Judge Denies Motion To Keep Trump's Name On Kennedy Center. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | For whatever reason, President Donald Trump's
(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). 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). They Weren't Convicted of Terrorism, But These Palestine Activists Got Sentenced as Terrorists Anyway. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-13). Morocco coach says 'don't fear' Brazil ahead of World Cup opener. newarab.com 
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Friday his players The Atlas Lions take on Brazil in New Jersey on Saturday in one of the standout matches of the group stage, fuelled by the memories of their run to "It's a match that will tell us where we stand, but I think we're in a good place to start t…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater. aljazeera.com Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater…
(2026-06-13). Bernie Sanders' AI "sovereign wealth fund" : a public-private partnership to bail out the tech giants. wsws.org Sanders' scheme amounts to a state bailout of the AI monopolies, giving Washington a direct stake in propping up their speculative valuations while binding them to the US imperialist war machine.
(2026-06-13). Football: Why is India struggling to play the world's most popular sport? aljazeera.com As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport…
(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). China highlights major strides in disability rights. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in developing disability-related programs, a representative of the China Disabled Persons' Federation said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-13). Beyond the romantic necrophiliac's chit chat activities. indybay.org The Sick Twisted World Of Necrophilia:…
(2026-06-13). Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme. portside.org Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme |
(2026-06-13). Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges. tribune.com.pk 
An Indian pollution regulator has alleged that wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple's iPhone has contaminated the groundwater for nearby farms and warned of a forced shutdown unless Tata gives a satisfactory explanation. | India's Tata Electronics is central to Apple's push to diversify iPhone production beyond China and is the second-biggest supplier to Apple in South Asia after Taiwan's Foxconn. | The Tata plant under investigation is in Hosur in southern Tamil Nadu state and makes back panels and other components for iPhones. Farmland…
(2026-06-13). President Ramaphosa meets with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa meets with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah | President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia. ⚪ The Presidency said the meeting took place in Johannesburg on the occasion of Her Excellency President Nandi-Ndaitwah's working visit to South Africa. ⚪ "South Africa and Namibia share deep, fraternal diplomatic and historical relations forged through their shared struggles against colonialism and apartheid. ⚪ "Ties are cemented by strong economic interdependence, as Namibia and South Africa's bilat…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Beyond School Gates: Why Violence in Turkish Schools Has Become a Structural Problem. unitedworldint.com Interview with Kadem àñzbay, President of the trade union Egitim ƒ∞≈ü. The fatal shooting of a school principal in Istanbul, attacks on teachers in ≈ûanlƒ±urfa and Kahramanmara≈ü, and a growing number of incidents involving threats, physical violence and intimidation in educational institutions have reignited a national debate in Türkiye: Why is violence increasingly reaching schools, …
(2026-06-13). Dem Lawmakers Condemn Trump's Attempts to Influence Upcoming Colombian Elections. truthout.org A group of Democratic members of the US Congress on Friday condemned President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers' attempts to influence the results of Colombia's upcoming presidential runoff, calling it an "insult" to the Colombian people's sovereignty. "We see actions by US President Donald Trump and other members of Congress to endorse, advocate for, or otherwise tip the scales to a… |
(2026-06-13). Cambodia's New Airport Won't Become a Hub by Itself. unitedworldint.com 
Techo International Airport gives Cambodia the hardware. The next test is whether Cambodia can build the software. Techo International Airport is the kind of project Cambodia doesn't get to build twice. A gateway of this kind, in this day and age, has the potential to change the way the country relates to the region, the …
(2026-06-13). Saturday 7/4: On July 4 Stop The Fascist Take-over Of The Media, Rally At Oracle. indybay.org Oracle Redwood City | 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065…
(2026-06-13). Who Is Min Zhen? US Scholar Detained in China Before Myanmar's President Visit. moderndiplomacy.eu On Friday, June 12, 2026, Chinese authorities officially announced the detention of American analyst Min Zhen, co-founder of the Institute for Strategy and Policy in Burma (ISP-Myanmar). He was detained in Kunming, China, on suspicion of engaging in espionage activities that threaten Chinese national security. The US Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, was notified. Min …
(2026-06-13). Belfast pogroms show loyalism is ideal vanguard of a future brownshirt Britain. thecanary.co 
By now, there has been extensive coverage of the fact that the Belfast pogroms took place almost entirely in loyalist areas. This should surprise no one. Loyalism has always been an exclusivist ideology, predicated on the notion that one population deserves to dominate another that is dismissed as less deserving. Historically of course, this viewpoint […] | By
(2026-06-13). 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard hotspot found in Indian Ocean. ecns.cn Scientists have discovered the worlds deepest and largest collection of whale remains on the ocean floor, a site they call a"whale necropolis.".
(2026-06-13). Ro-meow and Juliet: Cat steals show during tragic ballet finale (VIDEOS). t.co A cat wandered onstage during Romeo's death scene in Türkiye, briefly turning the Shakespearean tragedy into comedy | A cat became an unlikely star in Türkiye after wandering onto the stage during a performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' and upstaging one of classical theater's most tragic scenes. | The surprise entrance occurred during a performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet in the western city of Izmir on Friday when the cat strolled out as Romeo lay dying in the climactic final act. | According to prima ballerina Larisa Korsakova, who played Juliet, the cat settled beside Romeo's head and started…
(2026-06-13). Cape May County Zoo's new red panda could help protect endangered species. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The Wally, whose full name is Dr. Stephen Wallace, arrived in May from Zoo Knoxville and celebrated his first birthday June 3, according to zoo officials. Just a few feet away in a separate yard lives Ember, a female red panda that came to Cape May from New Yor…
(2026-06-13). Why Traditional Endpoint Security Isn't Enough Anymore. moguldom.com For a long time, endpoint security felt straightforward. You installed antivirus, kept signatures updated, and trusted that if something bad landed on a laptop or desktop, your tools would catch it before damage happened. That approach wasn't perfect, but it matched the world we were living in: most work happened inside the office, on managed …
(2026-06-13). Five Indian air force staff killed as transport plane crashes in Assam. aljazeera.com Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam's Jorhat region, air forces says.
(2026-06-13). 'Every day it's more barriers': how the US is shutting out climate refugees. grist.org 
Millions of people around the world are having their lives upended by floods, storms and heatwaves worsened by the Neither US nor international law recognizes environmental hazards, such as climate-related displacement, as a valid cause to claim asylum or gain entry through other migration pathways, despite the mounting toll of disasters caused by an overheating planet. | But those who have managed to get to…
(2026-06-13). Podcast: Painting Pete Hegseth And Then Burning The Painting. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Trump, trillionaires and other tribulations. Caitlin paints the US Secretary of War and then sets fire to the painting. Available in video or audio, and can be found on all your favorite podcast platforms. VIDEO: AUDIO: _____________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I publish is to get …
(2026-06-13). US judge reprimanded for having sex in chambers apologises: 'I have no excuse'. scmp.com A US federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and then lied about it wrote a letter to a former law clerk apologising for her "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behaviour". | An investigation initiated last year by the chief judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit found that US District Judge Eleanor Ross had sex in the courthouse with a high-ranking uniformed police officer within earshot of staff, attended a partisan…
(2026-06-13). Peru Presidential Elections: Fujimori Leads by Minimal Margin, Sánchez Demands Recount. orinocotribune.com The leftist presidential candidate for the Together for Peru party, Roberto Sánchez, formally proposed to his far-right opponent, Keiko Fujimori, that they jointly request a thorough review and a total recount of the votes in the second round of the presidential election from the electoral authorities. Currently, 98% of the votes have been counted, and the candidates are separated by a minimal difference in favor of Fujimori. | Sánchez made his proposal on Friday, June 12. He underscored that its objective is to ensure absolute transparency, legitimacy, and political stability in Peru, regardless of who ultimatel…
(2026-06-13). Netanyahu Pushes Congress to Adopt a New Structure for US Military Aid to Israel. truthout.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… |
(2026-06-13). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Instagram Handle: @wi.bopm. wibailoutpeople.org Please give us a follow at our new Instagram. | @ In unity and solidarity, | Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement…
(2026-06-13). USGA aims to keep control as US Open returns to Shinnecock. tribune.com.pk 
After organizers "lost the course" and desperately watered greens between groups in the past two US Opens at Shinnecock, there's hope for improvement when the 126th US Open begins Thursday. | Shinnecock Hills will play host to the US Open for the sixth time and try to learn from stumbles in 2004 and 2018, the most recent times the Long Island layout has staged the event. | "There's never guarantees about anything. This is Shinnecock. Things change here quickly," Jeff Hall, US Golf Association (USGA) manager of rules and open championships, told Golf Channel. | "But we are acutely aware of it and we believe we…
(2026-06-13). Price on women health products drops as state halts luxury tax. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-13). 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."
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Huma Tahir says society judges women for being strong, trying to lead. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Huma Tahir discussed how hard it is for women to speak their minds, saying that even today, when a woman is strong or outspoken, people are quick to judge her. | According to Tahir, when women become successful professionals such as doctors or engineers, people often treat them differently or say they are not feminine enough. "Our society loves to see a crying mother on screen, but when a woman tries to lead, people push her back," she said, adding that, to her, it feels as though a woman is simply not allowed to tell her truth. | Further, Tahir revealed how much pressure stars face when people constantl…
(2026-06-13). Saturday 6/13: Free virtual screening of the film "Forced to Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf-s……
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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). Sunday 6/14: ICE Out the Bay. indybay.org 7500 Arroyo Circle | Gilroy, CA 95020…
(2026-06-13). Why Barkatullah University Must Not Be Renamed. ummid.com Barkatullah University must remain Barkatullah University because names carry stories, and stories shape national memory.
(2026-06-13). US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals. aljazeera.com The company said it received ‚Å an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
(2026-06-13). The corporate lobbyists behind new defence secretary Dan Jarvis. thecanary.co 
New defence secretary Dan Jarvis has previously received around half a million pounds in donations from corporate lobbyists. So, as mainstream media outlets say the Labour right-winger "once looked like the future" and "is a fine choice", let's look into the dark money that's been fuelling his political career. Jarvis and his local Labour Party […] | By
(2026-06-13). Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns. newarab.com 
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says the crisis has exposed its heavy dependence on imported refined jet fuel, leaving airlines vulnerable to global shocks. | African carriers were already paying about 17% more for jet fuel than the global average before the Iran war, according to AFRAA. The new price pressures are adding to al…
(2026-06-13). Democrats counter Trump's White House UFC spectacle with nationalist "No Kings" concert. wsws.org The June 14 No Kings event aims to dissipate mass opposition to Trump by subordinating workers and youth to the Democratic Party and American nationalism.
(2026-06-13). Africa's nuclear future is small (modular reactors). wattsupwiththat.com Rwandan President Paul Kagame may well be Africa's foremost nuclear energy champion. Speaking in Paris at Nuclear Energy Summit 2026, Kagame said Rwanda is determined to do what it takes to power its development with nuclear energy. This, he said, will require strong institutions, sound regulation, and an educated workforce — all of which Rwanda is building.
(2026-06-13). Chinese Intelligence Targets Organized Crime in Egypt. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence and security agencies view the crackdown on influence thuggery and the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh by Egyptian security forces in June 2026 as a vital step to ensure the stability of Chinese investments. This is achieved by reducing the activities and influence of (intermediaries and parallel entities) operating outside the official security apparatus. …
(2026-06-13). As Federal Voting Rights Law Is Gutted, Some States Step In to Fill the Gap. truthout.org As the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back from the landmark federal law designed to safeguard the voting rights of minorities, more states are stepping in to prohibit discrimination in state and local elections. State versions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act include some of the federal law's approaches to fighting discrimination, including prohibitions against voter intimidation and vote dilution… |
(2026-06-13). England squad's boots, equipment, and balls stolen before start of 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
The England national team suffered an unexpected setback before the start of their 2026 World Cup campaign after a portion of their training equipment was stolen following the squad's arrival in Kansas City, USA. According to a report by The Guardian, special boots belonging to several players, along with official balls and other training equipment, […] | By
(2026-06-13). Friday Nite Videos | June 12, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 12, 2026 |
(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). Trump, not Netanyahu, has the cards. he should play them. strategic-culture.su By Josh PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Upcoming Israeli elections give the U.S. president leverage he can use. | The U.S.-I…
(2026-06-13). Ardent Russian patriotism on display in the Mariinsky Theater last night. gilbertdoctorow.com As those who have been reading my travel notes on Substack this past week will know, last night my wife and I attended a performance of Mikhail Glinka's 1836 opera 'A Life for the Tsar' at the historic Mariinsky-1 theater. This was a special event for a very special opera, which, as I have noted, …
(2026-06-13). Norris pips Russell in Barca practice. tribune.com.pk 
Lando Norris edged fellow Briton George Russell by 0.009 seconds to top second practice on Friday for the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix. | Reigning world champion Norris, who sat out the opening session, and his team-mate Oscar Piastri sandwiched the Mercedes driver for the top three, with the Australian coming in 0.057s off the top time. | Italian teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship after five straight triumphs in the other Mercedes, came in fifth, over half a second behind Norris, with Charles Leclerc fourth in his upgraded Ferrari. | Norris, who did not finish the previ…
(2026-06-13). UNITE HERE Local 11 cancels strike by 2,000 hospitality workers days before 2026 FIFA World Cup. wsws.org A planned strike by 2,000 hospitality workers was called off by UNITE HERE Local 11 after the announcement of a tentative agreement. Ninety-six percent of members voted overwhelmingly for strike action.
(2026-06-13). 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…
(2026-06-13). Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch. aljazeera.com Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.
(2026-06-13). DHS Docs: Govt bracing for Nationwide anti-AI riots, preparing to crack down on dissent. mronline.org 
It remains to be seen to what extent A.I. will actually become a revolutionary technology, but what is clear is that the U.S. government is preparing for major economic and social disruption in its wake.
(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). Israeli settlers shoot, injure disabled Palestinian man in WB. newarab.com 
A The 29-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was reportedly shot at the entrance of Duma, a Palestinian village in the Nablus governorate, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. | The owner of an a…
(2026-06-13). 5 Best Websites to Buy Instagram Followers in 2026 for Social Proof. moderndiplomacy.eu Building an Instagram following is tougher today than it has ever been. By 2026, nearly every niche is crowded with creators, brands, influencers, and businesses competing for the same attention. A new account can post sharp Reels, write helpful captions, and share polished photos, yet still struggle to break through the noise. Follower count also …
(2026-06-13). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Not Brainwashed or Forced: Shamli Millionaire's Son who Converted to Islam. ummid.com Mohammed Ali, earlier Ayush Malik — Shamli millionaire's son who converted to Islam, has refuted the allegations that he was forced or blackmailed to shun Hinduism and convert to Islam.
(2026-06-13). In the steel cage: Understanding that UFC is Trump's happy place. responsiblestatecraft.org There's a lot of America happening this weekend. For good or ill.Sunday June 14 is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes
(2026-06-13). Teachers in Türkiye to launch an indefinite protest in Ankara. wsws.org Private-sector teachers in Türkiye will launch an indefinite protest in Ankara—where the NATO summit will be held in early July—to demand their social rights.
(2026-06-13). Over 160 Years After Abolition, Anti-Black Racism Still Structures US Economy. truthout.org More than 400 years have passed since the first white colonists arrived in North America to establish a settlement, and more than 160 years since slavery was abolished, yet structural racism is still alive and kicking in the U.S. In the interview that follows, two economists, Michele Holder and Jeannette Wicks-Lim, co-authors of a new book titled The Political Economy of Racism: The Persistence of… |
(2026-06-13). 88 Corporations That Paid No US Federal Income Tax in 2025 Spent $852 Million on Recent Lobbying, Elections. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Reinstate Nexteer worker Antwiane Sanders immediately! An injury to one is an injury to all! Remove the company's cops in the UAW bureaucracy! wsws.org Antwiane Sanders, a Nexteer worker with more than 10 years on the job, was fired after speaking out against the fourth tentative agreement at a UAW Local 699 roll-out meeting held on company premises.
(2026-06-13). Equipment stolen before England's opening World Cup match. newarab.com 
Police in Kansas City, Mo., are investigating the theft of training equipment from England's World Cup team. | Gear was taken from the team's vehicles sometime Friday night during their move from a training site in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., to its World Cup base camp in Kansas City, authorities said. | Sgt. Phil DiMartino of the Kansas City Police Department confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that two people had been taken into custody. | "Yesterday, officials in Kansas City learned at some point between their over- the-road transport from Florida to their arrival at the training facility in Kansas Cit…
(2026-06-13). SpaceX to debut on Nasdaq at $1.77t valuation. ecns.cn Space Exploration Technologies Corp, known as SpaceX, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share and raised $75 billion through the sale of about 555.56 million shares, U.S. media reported Thursday.
(2026-06-13). Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad. aljazeera.com The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.
(2026-06-13). The chimera of a reformed capitalism. mronline.org 
Today India has a level of income inequality higher than at any time in the previous one hundred years, and one of the highest in the world…
(2026-06-13). Dr. Hamawy's Call for an End to War a Model for all 12 NJ Dem Candidates for Congress (and the Senate Seat). fightbackbetter.com EDITOR'S NOTE: If I was in an organization with Dr. Hamawy (click foreign policy) and this was a statement we…
(2026-06-13). Oh just Barnaby being Barnaby. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). The Centrality of India-US Ties in Shaping Quad's Future. moderndiplomacy.eu With its recent Foreign Ministers' meeting in Delhi, the Quad has again shown it remains active, defying widespread rumours of collapse. While the Japanese and Australian foreign ministers highlighted their countries' strong relations with India and the Quad's central role in shaping the Indo-Pacific security architecture, Marco Rubio's four-day visit to India was the most …
(2026-06-13). Forty Years of Raising Hell About Corporate Media Bias. scheerpost.com Jeff Cohen for FAIR For 40 years now, FAIR has raised hell about corporate media bias, censorship, and persistent exclusion of peace and justice voices. I left FAIR's paid staff in the year 2000, but 26 years later, I still often receive totally undeserved thanks and compliments for FAIR's excellent output that I had absolutely …
(2026-06-13). Text of tentative agreement exposes UAW bureaucracy's effort to betray American Axle strikers. wsws.org One thousand striking American Axle parts workers are being rushed by the UAW bureaucracy into voting on a sellout tentative agreement announced on Wednesday and deliberately denied adequate time to study and understand what is in the contract.
(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). Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 12 (Reuters) – Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as Paris seeks to keep the issue alive amid the Middle East war.
(2026-06-13). Do organic farms use pesticides? How organic and conventional farming differ. nationofchange.org Many consumers assume organic food is pesticide-free. In reality, both organic and conventional farms use pesticides, but the types of products, regulatory standards, and pest-management strategies differ significantly.
(2026-06-13). Rotting body found near Iran's World Cup training venue. newarab.com 
A rotting body was found in the trunk of a car parked near the stadium where Iran's The gruesome discovery came with games underway in the tournament, which is being jointly hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada. | Reporters watched as police in Tijuana opened the trunk of the gray Toyota SUV, which had California plates, in the parking lot of a supermarket directly across from the Caliente Stadium, where Team Melli is training as it prepares for three games in the United States…
(2026-06-13). World's longest high-altitude permafrost railway bridge marks 20 years of stable operation. ecns.cn Located in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, northwest China's Qinghai province, the bridge sits at an average elevation of 4,620 meters above sea level. Stretching 11.7 kilometers and supported by 1,365 piers, it is the longest bridge on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway and the world's longest railway bridge built on permafrost in a plateau region.
(2026-06-13). Australia: Union offers no way forward for striking ACT teachers. wsws.org The strike showed strong opposition among educators to the deepening attack on public schools, where conditions are already close to impossible. But the union speakers sought to channel this anger behind plaintive appeals to the same Labor government carrying out the attack.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). You Love To See It: Democracy Dodges A Bullet. levernews.com Good things are happening! The Senate votes down voter suppression, Hawaii lawyers take one for the team, immigrants fight to stay in Tennessee, and Massachusetts teachers oppose private equity. | Dodging A Voter Suppression NightmareA major voter suppression bill failed in the Senate this week. On June 4, senators voted against adding the SAVE America Act, which President Donald Trump has called his… | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already…
(2026-06-13). Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon. aljazeera.com MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.
(2026-06-13). Deputy President to deliver eulogy at King Makhosonke II funeral. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to deliver eulogy at King Makhosonke II funeral | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the eulogy at the Special Official Funeral service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, on Sunday, 14 June. | The funeral service will be held at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | His Majesty King Makhosonke II passed away on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at the age of 65 after reigning for 40 years. | "King Makhosonke II was a symbolic leader who, through his reign, led communities with humanity and honour. The late King was dedicated to the empower…
(2026-06-13). Wednesday 6/10: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road, San Francisco, CA, 94132…
(2026-06-13). India FM calls Rubio over Gulf ship attacks. newarab.com 
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has called The call came after New Delhi summoned a senior US diplomat in the Indian capital for a second time in two days over the incident. | "Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening," Jaishankar said early Saturday in a post on X. | "I reiterated India's strong protest at the a…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Sunday 6/14: The Streetside Library. indybay.org in front of ye olde abandoned Half Price Books, | in Downtown Berkeley, | on 2036 Shattuck Avenue.
(2026-06-13). How We Got Here, Part 4: The Framework Solved in Code. scheerpost.com From Madison's Failure to Bitcoin's Challenge to State Power In the concluding installment of his four-part ScheerPost series How We Got Here, Jeffery Wernick brings together the constitutional, monetary, and political threads developed throughout the previous episodes and asks the question that follows naturally from them all: If the American system failed to restrain the …
(2026-06-13). Sarah Henderson puts Senate Estimates on notice over Eurovision score. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). Canada denies Ghana star entry visa as FIFA says it cannot intervene. thecanary.co 
Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign after it was confirmed that midfielder Thomas Partey will miss their opening match against Panama in Toronto following a decision by Canadian authorities to deny him entry to the country. According to Reuters, the ruling will deprive Ghana of one of their […] | By
(2026-06-13). From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons. aljazeera.com This testimony is part of a wider pattern documented in reports describing sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons.
(2026-06-13). US, India to tackle trade at G7 but deal not imminent. tribune.com.pk 
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to India the week after the G7 leaders summit, a senior US administration official said on Saturday, saying a trade agreement was possible. | Trade would be an issue discussed during President Donald Trump's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during next week's gathering in France, but no agreement on a trade deal was expected at the summit, the official said. | "We know that Prime Minister Modi is quite ambitious about the role he sees for India, the importance of the US-India…
(2026-06-13). The US border runs straight through the World Cup. aljazeera.com The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump's border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.
(2026-06-13). Wrong, ScienceAlert: Sea Level 'Acceleration' Isn't What the Measured Data Show. wattsupwiththat.com Sea level is rising; it has been for generations. The key question is whether it is accelerating in a way that justifies claims of looming crisis. The longest, most reliable measurements say no. ScienceAlert failed to look at all the science available, and in the process, created a biased and false article.
(2026-06-13). Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. | On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and take on debutants Haiti in Boston. | In other games, 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar play Switzerland in Santa Clara before Australia take on Turkey in Vancouver to close out the day. | Co-hosts the United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 to delight a…
(2026-06-13). England training equipment stolen ahead of squad's arrival in Kansas City. aljazeera.com Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
(2026-06-13). Women inherit warnings before they learn independence: Durefishan. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Durefishan Saleem took to her social media to share an honest note regarding the mental load that women carry daily, prompted by the comedy film Ladies First. | While watching the new Netflix release, Saleem noted that she was left feeling a mix of exhaustion and clarity. The movie flips the script and imagines a world run entirely by women, where men have to deal with the daily anxieties and expectations women usually face. | View this post on Instagram | "Maybe it was the fever and bed rest for days," Saleem wrote, adding, "Maybe it was the exhaustion that comes from watching the news and realising how…
(2026-06-13). What You Need To Know About ICE At The FIFA World Cup. lataco.com Plus, CHIRLA and LAARN published a "Know Before You Go" safety guide for fans attending World Cup-related events.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Bujrjeel Holdings announces Dh10 mn package for Indian/SL expats died in accident. ummid.com The UAE based Burjeel Holdings of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh10 million package for the families of the Indian and Sri Lankan expatriates killed in a road accident in Dubai three days ago.
(2026-06-13). Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried on July 9: state TV. geo.tv 
(2026-06-13). Upset 'Tommeh' gives Canary's print edition free advertising. thecanary.co 
The Canary upsets all the right people. Particularly, it seems, in print. The far-right hate peddler known as 'Tommy Robinson' has got a bit upset at being called out on a Canary front page for his part in inciting white-supremacist violence in Belfast. And in his annoyance, he gave the Canary some accidental free advertising: […] | By
(2026-06-13). Aurangzeb says Budget 2026-27 delivers on promise to move economy from stability to growth. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the government's Budget 2026-27 delivers on its commitment to shift the economy from stability towards growth during a post-budget press conference on Saturday. | He noted that last year's discussions on economic stability included a clear commitment to move the country from stabilisation towards growth, and said the latest budget fulfils that pledge through measures aimed at supporting economic expansion. | Finance Minister Aurangzeb, flanked by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bos…
(2026-06-13). 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…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Indiana Banned Press From Executions for "Dignity." It Actually Serves Repression. theintercept.com 
A witness area at the lethal injection chamber at California's San Quentin State Prison in 2010. Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images | A few days before my best friend's execution date in 2006, prison administrators granted me one last chance to see him in a legal visit. We discussed his concerns about the humaneness of the lethal injection that would kill him. I will never forget his terrified look. | The day of his execution, I paced my cell hoping for the best. Without access to a telephone, my only method to monitor if or how my friend had died was through radio reports from me…
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know. aljazeera.com Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
(2026-06-13). Germany: As unions close ranks with corporations and the state, steelworkers need international unity to defend jobs. wsws.org IG Metall is not fighting against the steel corporations and government, which is pouring hundreds of billions into war and rearmament while slashing social spending. It is closing ranks with the worst enemies of the steelworkers.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Climate Alarmism's Reset And The Policy Reckoning It Demands. wattsupwiththat.com This moment offers developing nations a rare opportunity to reclaim energy sovereignty. They can accelerate fossil-fuel development where it makes economic sense, integrate newer technologies where they prove competitive, and reject any framework that treats affordable energy as a luxury.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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)…
(2026-06-13). PDMA issues Punjab rain alert as thunderstorms, hail forecast across province. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a province-wide alert for thunderstorms, rain and possible hailstorms on Saturday after widespread showers were recorded in several districts over the past 24 hours. | Rain is expected in most parts of the province, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Faisalabad, Jhang, Okara, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Sheikhupura, Khushab, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu and Mandi Bahauddin. | Lahore, S…
(2026-06-13). Pendulum justice: The greater MAGA's orgy of outrages, the more change looms. nationofchange.org Under duress, wealth shares its spoils,/ But never forsakes its octopus coils.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Pakistan to face India in ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will open their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals India on Sunday, 14 June at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. | The 10th edition of the tournament, hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board from 12 June to 5 July, marks the biggest Women's T20 World Cup in history, with the field expanding from 10 to 12 teams. | A total of 33 matches will be played across seven venues, with the final scheduled for the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London on 5 July. | Pakistan have been placed in Group 1 alongside record six-time champions Australia, India, South Africa, Bang…
(2026-06-13). Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup group match — preview, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.
(2026-06-13). What explains the global stardom of Dimash Qudaibergen, Kazakhstan's cultural phenomenon? globalvoices.org His fame knows no limits and attracts people from all walks of life Global VoicesDimash performing Kazakhstan's national anthem. Screenshot from the video " Joy is a young lady from California, wearing a traditional robe called a shapan and speaking Kazakh, a language she began learning three months earlier.
(2026-06-13). Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access. tribune.com.pk 
Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the US government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals, citing national security concerns. | The company received the export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals, without being given specific details of its national security concern, Anthropic said in a statement. | The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by a…
(2026-06-13). Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast. aljazeera.com The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight. aljazeera.com After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.
(2026-06-13). Trump Plan Would Give Political Appointees More Control Over Federal Grant Money. truthout.org A Trump White House plan to give political appointees more power over federal grant money has sparked alarm among scientists, public health organizations, environmental groups, and others who fear that the proposal amounts to an attempt to subordinate critical funds to the whims of the president and his far-right allies. More than 300 organizations signed a joint letter on Friday calling on… |
(2026-06-13). Humanoid robots enter mass market. ecns.cn As leading Chinese humanoid robot makers unveil increasingly affordable models, advances in manufacturing, supply chain localization and growing production volumes are pushing the sector into a new phase of commercial adoption.
(2026-06-13). Fans reveal how much they paid for World Cup tickets. aljazeera.com World Cup fans reveal how much they paid for a seat at the US's opening game against Paraguay.
(2026-06-13). Wednesday 7/8: Webinar: A Conversation with the First Apartheid-Free University. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-06-13). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-13). 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…
(2026-06-13). Workers begin removing Trump's name from US Kennedy Centre. scmp.com Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Centre early on Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue's operations. | Scaffolding was erected on Friday around a section of the building that includes Trump's name, but shortly after midnight, the Kennedy Centre asked a judge to extend the deadline until noon Eastern Time on Saturday because of…
(2026-06-13). South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 30 years in prison over general treason. ecns.cn South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for general treason linked to the infiltration of drones into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to local media on Friday.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). A little distraction hurts nobody. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-13). Warning: Trump's rolling coup is already underway. mronline.org 
And what must be done to stop it.
(2026-06-13). Monte Dwyer: Barnaby Joyce owes me a beer. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). China to celebrate its 'root and soul'. ecns.cn Thousands of celebrators are expected at events nationwide, including exhibitions, symposiums and public education programs, that have been scheduled to immerse the country in an atmosphere of cultural heritage and history to welcome China's annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls on Saturday.
(2026-06-13). New York's Iconic Queer Beach Faces Looming Privatization Scheme. truthout.org Imagine a beach where the rules of the outside world simply do not apply. A place where people of every background, every identity, every body, and every expression of queerness arrive and exhale. Where the person next to you on the sand might be a drag queen in full regalia, a family chosen rather than born into, an elder who has been coming since the 1970s, or a young trans person experiencing… |
(2026-06-13). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). 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.
(2026-06-13). Jeff Metcalf Said The Karmelo Anthony Trial Wasn't About Race, Then Called The Black Teen A 'Watermelon Felon'. newsone.com 
Source: Fox News / Screenshot | Tell me something . . . Why is it that whenever racists try to degrade Black folks, one of the most popular tropes they always reach for is watermelon? | Think about it. | It's never lychee, kumquats, dragon fruit, guava, or even a cheap Del Monte fruit cup. It's never a charcuterie board with seedless grapes, artichoke hearts, or pâté de foie gras on a water cracker. Nope. It is always watermelon. | I'm really posing a rhetorical question here because you and I both know that the racist imagination will go digging through the same Jim Crow junk drawer every time. That's because…
(2026-06-13). 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…
(2026-06-13). L'Iran scommette sulla guerra. strategic-culture.su Questa fase del conflitto iraniano probabilmente si concluderà solo quando l'Occidente precipiterà nel baratro economico che si profila all'orizzonte | Segue nostro La guerra degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran è passata dalla fase iniziale a una nuova fase emergente — una fase in cui l'Iran scommette implicitamente sul fatto che la fase successiva sarà la guerra. Molto probabilmente si tratterà di episodi brevi di guerra limitata, che…
(2026-06-13). Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday. al-monitor.com June 13 (Reuters) – The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.Baghaei said the possibility of signing the Islamabad memorandum in the coming days could not be ruled out, but added that caution was needed regarding any comment on the signing date due to the hesitation of the other side. (Reporting by Eman Abouhassira and Muhammad El Gebaly, Editing by Louise Heavens)…