(2026-06-19). Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Approved US-Iran MoU Despite Having a 'Different View'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran despite having a "different view" on the deal. Khamenei said that Iranian officials, including Masoud Pezeshkian, wanted to reach the deal "out of sincere concern and goodwill" and said that it was brought about …
(2026-06-19). US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, Israel strikes Lebanon. newarab.com 
Welcome! | Here are the latest updates of the day: | The White House says US Vice President JD Vance has delayed a planned trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Vance had strongly defended the deal against criticism, mainly from Israel.
| US Central Command (CENTCOM) declares it has ended its blockade on Iranian ports as Tehran says it will issue permits for commercial vessels to transit Hormuz
| Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and Gaza. It launched a wave of attacks across southern Lebanon, killing several…
(2026-06-19). Hezbollah Deals Heavy Losses To Invading Troops. popularresistance.org Tel Aviv announced on 18 June the killing of an Israeli soldier and the wounding of seven others by Hezbollah, following the official signing of an understanding between the US and Iran — which demands an end to the war on Lebanon. | Master Sergeant Alexander Filin "fell in combat" on Tuesday, the army said, adding that an officer, a reserve officer, and a reserve soldier were moderately injured. | A combat non-commissioned officer, two reserve soldiers, and a female reserve soldier were mildly injured, the Israeli army went on to say.
(2026-06-19). MOU: Iran Gains stature, Arab States Diminished, US Humiliated. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The MoU agreed by Iran and the United States has stunned the world. Oil prices have dropped from a high of $120 at the beginning of the Israeli-US war against Iran to $77 per barrel, slightly above their level before the war. Stock markets have reached new heights, and the possibility of a global recession or even an economic meltdown has been averted, though choppy waters remain ahead. | It is still too early to assess the full implications of what is, without doubt, a major Iranian win and a humiliating US and Israeli defeat. Its ramifications will not on…
(2026-06-19). On TV, Vance scorns Netanyahu for sabotaging Trump's Iran deal as Israel vows to remain in Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are emerging between Washington and Tel Aviv as Vice President JD Vance publicly pushed back against growing anxiety inside Israel over Donald Trump's Iran deal. Vance dismissed what he called a "weird panic" among Israeli officials and warned that Israel's biggest problem is not the U.S. president. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon as long as security demands require it. The dispute has raised questions about whether continued operations in Lebanon could undermine Trump's carefully negotiated agreement with Tehran and expose new cracks in…
(2026-06-19). Minnesota Protests War On Iran Outside Army Recruitment Center. popularresistance.org Richfield, MN — On June 14, over 50 protesters gathered outside a U.S. Army recruitment center to demand an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon, highlighting the war crimes committed by U.S. military personnel while admonishing recruiters for preying on vulnerable people's basic needs. The event was organized by the Minnesota Anti-War Committee (AWC) with a wide range of grassroots organizations participating in the event. | The day also marked the Flag Day holiday. Instead of flying the U.S. flag, protesters displayed the flags of Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, Cuba and other countries targeted by T…
(2026-06-19). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-19). Leaked Iran Agreement Contradicts Claims About $300B Postwar Aid. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, CNN obtained and published the details of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, meant to halt the war between the countries for at least the next 60 days. | The 14-point MOU calls for an "immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts" — including in Lebanon. The document also alludes to reaching a "final agreement" within the next two months, indicating that the MOU likely functions as more of a temporary ceasefire agreement than a lasting peace deal.
(2026-06-19). Central Asian journalists: claims of 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang unfounded. ecns.cn Journalists from Central Asian media outlets who visited the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said allegations of "cultural genocide" in the region are unfounded, citing what they described as government support for ethnic minority cultures.
(2026-06-19). Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure. geo.tv 
Members of Cuba's political bureau hold an extraordinary plenum of the Communist Party's Central Committee to evaluate proposals for economic and social measures announced by Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in Havana, Cuba, June 17, 2026. — Reuters Private banks, investment…
(2026-06-19). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is living through its most difficult times and we have a duty to save it. radiohc.cu By Oscar Figueredo Reinaldo, Dianet Doimeadios Guerrero | At the close of the Third Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its 10th Legislature, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, delivered a speech addressed "primarily to the heroic Cuban people," whom, he said, the deputies have "the duty and the honor to represent." | Díaz-Canel affirmed that the country is going through an exceptionally complex moment. "Cuba, our beloved Cuba, is experiencing the most difficult hours of this century…
(2026-06-19). State-owned socialist enterprises and management models: Proposals for economic and social transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu In presenting the report on proposed economic and social reforms to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz noted that the disruption of fuel supplies and the impact on all sources of foreign currency revenue have significantly contributed to the deterioration and instability of the energy infrastructure, with the consequent negative impact on the quality of life of millions of Cubans.
(2026-06-19). Thursday 6/18: STOP Strangling Cuba! Brazil, Lula Break The US Oil Blackade Of Cuba. indybay.org San Francisco Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Raúl Castro valida transformaciones analizadas en el Parlamento cubano. radiohc.cu Durante la III Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura y ante el 92,3 por ciento de los diputados, José Amado Ricardo Guerra, secretario del Consejo de Ministros, explicó que el general de Ejército y diputado Raúl Castro Ruz —presente por videoconferencia— fue consultado y está plenamente de acuerdo con las transformaciones propuestas. | El funcionario manifestó que el compañero Raúl está convencido de que del análisis colectivo, incluso de la discrepancia, siempre emergen las mejores ideas.El general de Ejército pidió que su aprobación no limite la partici…
(2026-06-19). Desarrollan Taller Nacional de Suelos en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu 
En la provincia cubana de Guantánamo se efectuó el Taller Nacional de Suelos, a propósito de conmemorarse el Día Mundial de Lucha contra la Desertificación y la Sequía, con el propósito de resaltar las acciones y estudios que se ejecutan en el país para preservar ese recurso y los ecosistemas en general. | El máster y prestigioso investigador Mario Montero inició el encuentro con una conferencia acerca de la historia de este territorio oriental en torno a las acciones para contrarrestar la salinidad de los suelos, la sequía y otros efectos del cambio climático. Fue momento para reconocer el quehacer de la Unidad…
(2026-06-19). Presidente de Cuba llama a aplicar transformaciones con unidad y compromiso. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel convocó este jueves a unir con el aporte de todos, en pos de asegurar la correcta implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. | Al cierre de la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura, el jefe de Estado reafirmó que "en la construcción de esa Patria mejor no puede faltar ningún cubano, a Cuba le hacen falta todos, siempre desde la defensa de su soberanía y proyecto de desarrollo legítimo". | Díaz-Canel defendió que en med…
(2026-06-19). Impulsarán en Cuba inversión extranjera, comercio exterior y turismo. radiohc.cu La Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) en su X Legislatura analizó este jueves la necesidad de Cuba de estimular la inversión extranjera, la exportación de bienes y servicios, así como el impulso turístico ante las dificultades actuales. | Durante su intervención, Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, dijo que la participación de la inversión extranjera en el sector privado y cooperativas a partir de la creación de empresas mixtas y contratos de asociación económica internacional, constituye…
(2026-06-19). Díaz-Canel: Cuba implementa transformaciones de manera soberana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este jueves que el país propone soberanamente los cambios a aplicar para enfrentar la situación impuesta por la agresividad externa y las insuficiencias internas, sin más permiso que el de su pueblo. | Al dirigirse a la comunidad internacional, "incluyendo al Gobierno de los Estados Unidos", el mandatario manifestó desde el Parlamento cubano que la crítica y la autocrítica honestas son inseparables de la práctica revolucionaria desde siempre. | Aclaró que las transformaciones económicas y s…
(2026-06-19). Parlamento cubano aprueba trasformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) aprobó este jueves la transformación del modelo económico y social vigente, para garantizar la preservación de su sistema socialista frente a la política agresiva de Estados Unidos. | Durante la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria del órgano legislativo en su X Legislatura, los diputados dieron luz verde a 176 propuestas, agrupadas en 23 ejes, dirigidas a dinamizar la economía en medio en la compleja situación generada por el recrudecimiento sin precedentes del bloqueo de Washington, que incluye el cerco energético y la amenaza militar. | Las trasformaciones i…
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-18). Iran deal officially ends US empire, exposes limits of American power: Tucker CarlsonTucker Carlson says the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States marks a historic turning point, stressing that Washington's inability to impose its will on Tehran signals the beginning of the end of the American empire.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-18). Iran, US presidents sign Islamabad MoU digitally as war-ending deal finalized: FM spox"The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was agreed to be signed digitally," Baghaei said. "No signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland," Esmaeil Baghaei told the IRIB's News Network.
(2026-06-19). En Cuba proponen reforma integral de salarios en el sector presupuestado. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz propuso este jueves una reforma integral de los salarios, ante la necesidad de proteger a los trabajadores que laboran en el sector presupuestado. | En el escenario de la III Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura, el jefe de Gobierno defendió la necesidad de un incremento, teniendo en cuenta las transformaciones económicas y sociales que requiere el país, así como las facilidades que se brindarán a los nuevos actores económicos, incluyendo la gestión empresarial privada. | Precisó que "se propone el aumento del salario m…
(2026-06-19). Interpreting the Holocaust from a range of historiographical perspectives: a brief overview. onlineopinion.com.au The Holocaust has become more than a history of Nazi Germany. It is an inquiry into modern civilisation itself.
(2026-06-19). Paper shortages causes Gaza's students to write on aid boxes. newarab.com 
(2026-06-19). Flotilla Activists' Harrowing Experience In Israeli Torture Dungeon. popularresistance.org Since the Zionist siege of Gaza began 19 years ago, people from around the world have been organizing to break through it and establish a humanitarian corridor to guarantee that Palestinians receive the supplies they need to survive. International flotillas are one way people challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza. As is occurring with all forms of resistance to the Zionist State, retaliation against activists is escalating. Participants on the most recent flotillas have been subjected to abuse, torture and rape perpetrated by the Israelis with near impunity.
(2026-06-19). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). US-Venezuelan forces carry out extrajudicial killing of alleged cartel leader as they bomb informal miners. wsws.org Six months after US special forces abducted Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, the Chavista government is jointly operating with the US military to execute Venezuelans under indictment in US courts.
(2026-06-19). NicaNotes: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposes all U.S. Interference. afgj.org 
NicaNotes June 18, 2026 This week, NicaNotes includes below, along with our usual article and Briefs, an important statement on Venezuela from the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition of which the Alliance for Global Justice/Nicaragua Network is a member. Read the statement in Spanish here. Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposes…
(2026-06-19). China sends new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March 12 carrier rocket, carrying the 22nd group of low-orbit internet satellites, blasts off from a commercial spacecraft launch site in South China's Hainan province, June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-19). DR Congo stuns Portugal with 1-1 draw in 2026 World Cup. ecns.cn Democratic Republic of Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday during the 2026 World Cup, earning the nation's first-ever World Cup point.
(2026-06-19). Democratic Progressives Are Winning Primaries Everywhere. Here's Why. portside.org Democratic Progressives Are Winning Primaries Everywhere. Here's Why. |
(2026-06-19). Renewed UN calls for decolonisation action on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific The UN Special Committee on Decolonisation has heard renewed calls for action on Kanaky New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau. Pacnews reports that the committee has heard from Pacific representatives, petitioners and administering powers debating the pace of self-determination and decolonisation in the territories. The committee approved three draft resolutions aimed at…
(2026-06-19). Beijing book fair fosters cultural bonds. ecns.cn The 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center, offering visitors the chance to embark on a literary journey across cultures.
(2026-06-19). New geography of global trade: the Oceans Bridge – Africa. onlineopinion.com.au World trade is dominated by naval chokepoints, but there are ways to go around them.
(2026-06-19). China-Myanmar ties in numbers. ecns.cn As neighboring countries, China and Myanmar share a border of around 2,200 km and have a long history of people-to-people exchanges. President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visits China this week, ties between the two countries are once again in the spotlight.
(2026-06-19). Times Square shooting: Panic as gunmen open fire near crowded New York tourist spot. ptcnews.tv Times Square shooting: A busy afternoon in New York City's Times Square turned chaotic after gunshots rang out near one of the world's most visited tourist destinations, sending visitors and pedestrians scrambling for cover.According to authorities, at least two persons dressed in dark clothing were seen entering the crowded area and opening fire with a handgun before fleeing the scene. The incident took place just steps away from a parked police vehicle, creating panic among hundreds of people gathered in the area. | pic.twitter.com/3Pbgnybtx1— World In Last 24hr (@world24x7hr) (2026-06-19). Global profits: an upward turn? links.org.au 
Profits are rising, but not because of excessive government spending as is often claimed, argues Michael Roberts.
(2026-06-19). Jiaxing zongzi exports surge ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn At a local food company, production lines have been running at full capacity as workers wrap, cook, package and inspect batches of the traditional sticky rice dumplings bound for overseas markets.
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/24: Community and Connection: Building Our Future and Keeping Public Funds Local. indybay.org CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: We the Peoples. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library – Park Branch (8133 Page Street)…
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: The Logic of Freedom: a Juneteenth-inspired walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Teamster Fearless Presidential Candidate Richard Hooker Jr. On The Results of IBT Election. indybay.org Teamster Philadelphia Local 623 secretary-treasurer Richard Hooks Jr. ran for president of the Fearless slate and the slate was unable to get on the ballot at the Teamster convention in Las Vegas. Hooker Jr. spoke out about the election at Las Vegas and the violations of the rules and election laws by President Sean O'Brien and the issue of inferred cameras which are causing tumors and cataracts for Teamster drivers.
(2026-06-19). G7 Leaders Call for Faster, More Efficient and Comprehensive Debt Relief. indybay.org Debt vulnerabilities are on the rise and threaten global economic stability, G7 heads of state noted as they recommitted on actions to tackle debt challenges.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 7/11: Stop The AI Race — Protest. indybay.org 12: 00 PM — Rally at OpenAI (1455 3rd St) | 12: 00 PM — Speeches at OpenAI | 1: 00 PM — Walk to Anthropic (500 Howard St) | 1: 45 PM — Speeches at Anthropic | 2: 15 PM — Walk to Google DeepMind (345 Spear St) | 2: 30 PM — Speeches at Google DeepMind…
(2026-06-19). Beloved TV Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comedian Ron Schell has passed at 94 Years Old. indybay.org Richmond's California's own television comedy actor and stand-up comedian, Ronnie Schell has died at the age of 94 years old on June 12, 2026.
(2026-06-19). New book questions official finding that fascist Brenton Tarrant acted alone in Christchurch massacre. wsws.org The book is a scathing critique of the 2020 Royal Commission of Inquiry, which declared that fascist terrorist Brenton Tarrant acted alone and that his mass murder of 51 people could not have been prevented.
(2026-06-19). Fiji deaths in custody reignite allegations of state brutality. wsws.org Despite "liberalising" posturing by Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, two recent deaths at the hands of the security forces prove that nothing has fundamentally changed.
(2026-06-19). "We cannot be contained—the rebellion is real" : Autoworkers welcome nomination of Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org Autoworkers continue to respond with enthusiasm to the nomination of Mack Trucks worker and socialist Will Lehman to run for United Auto Workers president.
(2026-06-19). Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights. geo.tv 
(2026-06-19). Green transformation of Chongqing's 'park city' efforts draws overseas media. ecns.cn More than 30 overseas Chinese media and community leaders visited Xiuhu Park in Bishan District of Chongqing on Tuesday to see firsthand the district's commitment to green development and its efforts to build a "park city" that blends ecological restoration with cultural heritage.
(2026-06-19). German federal government and states coordinate police, intelligence agencies, and the Bundeswehr in preparation for war. wsws.org The 225th Interior Ministers' Conference, which has been meeting in Hamburg since Wednesday, marks a new stage in the construction of a German police and military state.
(2026-06-19). Western Balkans Summit: The EU pushes for economic and military alignment. wsws.org At the EU-Western Balkans summit held on June 5 in Tivat, Montenegro, the European Union's leading powers—above all Germany—pushed for the fastest possible integration of the Western Balkan states into the EU.
(2026-06-19). Democratic condemnation of Trump's Iran deal exposes bipartisan conspiracy for war. wsws.org The publication of the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Trump administration and Iran has triggered an outpouring of criticism from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
(2026-06-19). How Capitalism Kills The Game For Poor And Working Class People. popularresistance.org Capitalism has a way of rendering what was once accessible to, and tactile for the masses into distant memories that themselves become the only thing that can be possessed, which is not a bad thing until said memories become the only thing that can be possessed due to profound wealth and income iniquity. For myself, I remember a time when my single, working class mother and I could impulsively decide to go to a Yankees game or a Knicks game the same day they were being played. Moms would head to the Chemical Bank ATM, take out $40, and have the ability to purchase two decent seats along with refreshments for both…
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: (Theatrical Play) They Have Names: Hind Rajab in Her Voice. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-06-19). Dragon boats and forest escapes drive travel trends. ecns.cn Dragon boat races have grown from local folk celebrations into major tourism attractions, while forest retreats are becoming a favored escape for urban residents seeking physical and mental rejuvenation, according to a new report.
(2026-06-19). West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2026 — Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026, including two humpbacks entangled near Monterey, Calif., in late May.
(2026-06-19). Xizang high-altitude farms turn harsh plateau into agricultural hub. ecns.cn High-altitude agriculture in Xizang Autonomous Region is emerging as a growing source for those in rural areas, as wineries and food producers expand production of wine, blueberries and edible oils, creating steady jobs across multiple villages.
(2026-06-19). Donald Trump, the End Times President. juancole.com ( Now, mind you, it's true that all great powers invariably go down in their own fashion, but never, I suspect, quite in the fashion of Donald J. Trump's America. And consider that no small thing for what was, not so long ago, the greate…
(2026-06-19). From pulse-taking to AI diagnosis: Chongqing explores digital and smart upgrade of TCM. ecns.cn With a few taps on the screen of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) four-diagnostic instrument, data on the body's meridian status, constitution type and potential health issues are delivered to the user's mobile phone within minutes, along with a personalized health regimen.
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: Fired Pfizer Molecular Biologist Becky Mclain Book Reading On Her Book "Exposed" indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Chinese researchers turn optical fibers into 'mini dexterous hands'. ecns.cn Researchers from Anhui University and the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a novel fiber-optic microgripper that transforms an optical fiber no thicker than a human hair into a cell-scale "mini dexterous hand."
(2026-06-19). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-19). Iran Ceasefire Deal Confirms Military Might doesn't Work. juancole.com The Conversation) — What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran signed on June 17 has formally brought a halt to the devastating war. Yet, as the ink dries on the 14-point preliminary framework, the reality of the document stands in stark contrast to the grandiose, megalomania…
(2026-06-19). Mississippi Police Kill One-Year-Old Kohen Wiley. popularresistance.org On Sunday 14 June, a Mississippi police officer shot and killed Kohen Kartier Wiley, a 1-year-old Black child, whilst responding from a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia. Since Tuesday evening, protesters have gathered outside both the store and Senatobia's city hall, facing down police using tear gas to suppress them. | Kohen's mother, Vellesiya Wiley, reportedly left the store with her baby and a friend. All three got into a car together to drive away. However, an officer responding to a suspected theft of a box of diapers opened fire on the car before it could leave the scene.
(2026-06-19). 880,000 followers watch U.S. YouTuber get schooled by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Tommy Beard is an American vlogger with over 880,000 subscribers on YouTube. His channel Sabbatical focuses on traveling to so-called "controversial" or dangerous places around the world. Recently, he arrived in Daliangshan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, planning to shoot a video titled "Inside China's poorest and most drug addicted area."
(2026-06-19). Exploring origin of northern China's sweet sticky rice dumplings. ecns.cn Ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, residents of Nanxiebao Village were busy filling orders for zongzi. Known as the birthplace of sweet stuffed zongzi in northern China, the village boasts a history of more than 600 years of making the traditional delicacy.
(2026-06-19). Australia's Deakin University shelves job cuts to seek union consultation. wsws.org In a tactical retreat, management has said that new cuts will be prepared after consultation processes in which the National Tertiary Education Union has signalled its readiness to play a central role.
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). Mississippi cop fires on vehicle in Walmart parking lot, killing 1-year-old child. wsws.org One-year old Kohen Kartier Wiley was killed and the driver was critically injured when an as yet unidentified police officer opened fire on their vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.
(2026-06-19). CARTOONS: Pauline is playing up her populism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-19). An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 11.7 percent year-on-year.
(2026-06-19). Obama library dedication turns presidency of war, Wall Street bailouts into Democratic Camelot. wsws.org The opening of the Obama Presidential Center was an over-the-top exercise in political mythmaking, aimed at recasting a presidency of Wall Street bailouts, war, deportations and attacks on workers as a lost age of democratic progress.
(2026-06-19). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-19). Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between U.S. and Iran. ecns.cn The Islamabad Memorandum of Understandingbetween the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed digitally by presidents of both countries on Wednesday.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Activists to Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-19). Dockworker killed in 50-foot fall at Port of Los Angeles. wsws.org Marc Salgado's death exposes years of preventable fatalities and unsafe conditions fostered by union-management collaboration on the waterfront.
(2026-06-19). Fans get one more chance to be thrilled by Michael Jackson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-19). Paddling across cultures: Toronto dragon boat race festival returns. ecns.cn The 38th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival was held on Toronto Centre Island from June 13 to 14, attracting more than 120 teams and over 5,000 athletes from around the world.
(2026-06-19). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-19). The Parallels between Wahhabism and Calvinist Protestantism. muslimskeptic.com Both Wahhabism and Calvinist Protestantism sought to return to the original message of their religion, as understood by the earliest generations (i.e., early Church, Salaf). Both movements rejected additional teachings which had accumulated by the late medieval period, arguing that these often amounted to polytheism and idolatry. Both movements also prioritized militant rebellion and literal …
(2026-06-19). The Student Tenant Union Movement Is Spreading To Appalachia. popularresistance.org For Morehead State University students Allison 'Al' Belter and Madi Reffitt, residents of the university dorms aren't just students: As people who pay a property owner to inhabit a residence, they're tenants, too. | With tenant unionization picking up steam in Kentucky and around the country, students organizing through Kentucky Tenants' MSU chapter are calling on the university to provide better living conditions for their tenants. | The student organization is bringing its demands to Morehead State's Board of Regents this summer, after months of preparing their campaign.
(2026-06-19). Beijing rolls out cultural events for Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Beijing will stage more than 1,800 cultural and tourism activities during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday under a citywide program organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, aiming to enrich holiday experiences for residents and visitors.
(2026-06-19). Striking Canadian Pacific-Kansas City rail workers confront strikebreaking operation backed up by Canada's anti-worker labour laws. wsws.org A strike, now in its third week, by 300 signalmen and communications workers at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway has exposed once again the gaping, pro-company loopholes in federal labour law that allow employers to subvert and break legal walkouts.
(2026-06-19). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-19). Pauline Hanson, Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the IA story. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). Sri Lanka: Residents in Colombo housing complex protest dilapidated conditions. wsws.org As with all other social problems, the experiences of workers and the poor have demonstrated that the housing crisis cannot be resolved by appealing to capitalist governments.
(2026-06-19). Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup game win. newarab.com 
Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada secured their The co-hosts' joy at the resounding victory was tempered by a serious injury suffered by midfielder Ismael Kone, but they moved top of Group B with four points after two matches, while Qatar are bottom with one. Canada next host second-placed Switzerland, who also have four points, in Vancouver on Wednesday. | Roa…
(2026-06-19). The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed. portside.org The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed. |
(2026-06-19). How governments are greenlighting decline. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). "No Name Slate" Wins Teamster White Ballot Election At National Convention In Vegas. indybay.org At the national convention of the Teasmters in Las Vegas a "No Name Slate" won a white ballot election which means that there will be no election by the rank and file for election of all national officers. The TDU which is supported by Labor Notes called for a white ballot to prevent a rank and file vote for president. Teamsters from the Fearless slate spoke out about why they are running, what happened to them and the future of the Teamsters and all workers.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-19). Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers: A Portrait of the Artist as a Not Very Important Person. wsws.org Artists of Soderbergh's generation were cut off at the knees, so to speak, by the reactionary atmosphere of the 1980s and 1990s.
(2026-06-19). Make Australia fair dinkum again. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). Democracy Now! 2026-06-19 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, June 19, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, June 19, 2026…
(2026-06-19). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-19). Tuesday 6/23: Enterprise Drop ICE! National Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN0N……
(2026-06-19). Understanding Albania's Flamingo Revolution. links.org.au 
Gresa Hasa looks at how a Jared Kushner real estate project became a rallying point against crony capitalism.
(2026-06-19). Expert says Belfast paramilitaries forced children into pogroms to clear drug debts. thecanary.co 
Belfast — The Commissioner for Children and Young People in the north of Ireland has said loyalist paramilitaries pressured children to engage in violent racist pogroms, in return for writing off money owed to those same gangs. Chris Quinn was speaking to the Irish News. He said the money owed might be "drug debts" or […] | By
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-19). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-19). Nation outlines pathway to a more just, equitable world. ecns.cn China released a white paper on Wednesday titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions", which Foreign Minister Wang Yi said aims to offer a comprehensive account of the country's ideas and actions in promoting global governance, and to foster broader consensus within the international community on reforming and improving global governance and ensuring more effective responses to global challenges.
(2026-06-19). G7 Summit: Leaders Praise Trump, Reaffirm Western Imperialism. popularresistance.org G7 leaders met in Évian, France, from June 15-17 to discuss — in their own words — "geopolitical issues" and "mutually beneficial international partnerships." In the days leading up to the summit, a counter-meeting was organized in nearby Geneva, followed by a mass demonstration against the Global North's warmongering and exploitation of the Global South. | The heads of state from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada and representatives of the European Union addressed pressing global issues but maintained their standard biased vision.
(2026-06-19). 'After Burnham's Win in Makerfield, the Answer Cannot be Managerial Politics with a Different Accent'. bylinetimes.com 
At the last Constituency Labour Party meeting, I told members that the future of Labour hinged on Makerfield. Not just the party. The Government too. | If Reform UK won this heartland seat, a place Labour had already been told it had lost, its victory would not stop there. It would harden the story Reform wants the UK to believe: that the old Labour towns have gone; that the 'Red Wall' has collapsed; and Nigel Farage's party is no longer a protest vehicle but the next force in British politics. | That is why the by-election mattered. | In the campaign, I compared Makerfield to Stalingrad. I probably went too f…
(2026-06-19). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-19). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). China releases white paper on global governance. ecns.cn
(2026-06-19). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Haití: el pecado de la negritud libre. indybay.org
(2026-06-18). US, Iranian versions of memorandum reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording. tribune.com.pk 
The US and Iranian versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending months of war in the Middle East reveal broad convergence on the deal's core provisions, despite differences in political emphasis, legal detail, and the way each side frames sensitive issues such as Lebanon, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program. | The Iranian and US versions of the memorandum drew renewed attention after Tehran said early Thursday that the agreement had become fully official following its signing by the presidents of both countries. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said…
(2026-06-18). Hezbollah chief says Lebanon at moment after US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday urged Lebanese authorities to take advantage of a "pivotal" moment following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, ahead of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations next week.American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said the deal includes Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since March 2.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instead insisted his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the regional deal.
(2026-06-18). Vance warns Israel against criticizing US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli critics of the Iran deal, warning them not to alienate their "only powerful ally" left in the world.Vance told members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet to "wake up and smell the reality," amid growing tensions between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
(2026-06-18). Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell by more than $2 per barrel on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on Tehran's oil, boosting the oil supply outlook. | Brent crude futures were down $2.14, or 2.69%, at $77.41 a barrel as of 0616 GMT, and US West Texas Intermediate fell $2.36, or 3.07%, to $74.43 a barrel. | Brent sank to its lowest since March 2, which was the first day of trading after the US and Israel began attacking Iran, while WTI was at its lowest sin…
(2026-06-18). Can US-Iran Peace Deal End Decades of Hostility? ummid.com The US-Iran Peace Deal has reduced the immediate risk of a wider regional war, but the accord leaves unresolved the central issues that have fuelled four decades of confrontation, making its long-term survival far from assured.
(2026-06-18). US, Iranian versions of MoU reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording. tribune.com.pk The US and Iranian versions of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending months of war in the Middle East reveal broad convergence on the deal's core provisions, despite differences in political emphasis, legal detail, and the way each side frames sensitive issues such as Lebanon, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program. | The Iranian and US versions of the memorandum drew renewed attention after Tehran said early on Thursday that the agreement had become fully official following its signing by the presidents of both countries. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei s…
(2026-06-18). What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal. geo.tv 
People drive past a billboard with a picture of the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after US and Iranian officials said they had reached a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2026.— ReutersWhen US and Iranian…
(2026-06-18). US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland; oil passes through Hormuz. newarab.com 
Welcome to our live coverage. Here are the updates from this afternoon: | US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said 12.5 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran to end the nearly four month-long war. | The VP also said that the 60-day ceasefire period between the two countries will start 'today'. | The US and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Initial talks between the US and Iran are set to go ahead in Switzerland on Friday in the mountain resort…
(2026-06-18). Canada lauds Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran understanding. tribune.com.pk 
Canada praised Pakistan's "constructive role" in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the United States (US) and Iran that helped facilitate the recent understanding reached between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday. | The statement comes hours after Iran and the US electronically signed the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding', and the memorandum would enter into force immediately. As a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the US will immediately lift the naval blockade. | T…
(2026-06-18). Vance says 60-day period in Iran deal begins Thursday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the 60-day window laid out in a memorandum of understanding approved by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders begins on Thursday."I would say the 60-day period officially started today," Vance told reporters at a White House briefing.Asked what happens after the 60-day period in terms of governance of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance repeated the U.S. view that the major supply route for oil and gas shipments should be free of tolls. Iran effectively closed the waterway during the war.
(2026-06-18). Trump thanks Xi, Putin for being in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Trevor HunnicuttEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had notthwarted his efforts to curbTehran's nuclear ambitions."I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better," Trump said following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.
(2026-06-18). US faces tough path to new Iran nuclear deal. al-monitor.com The United States is about to embark on difficult negotiations with the Iranian government, whose survival of a massive US-Israeli military assault has undercut American leverage while bolstering the Islamic republic.US President Donald Trump tore up the last nuclear deal with Tehran and now faces the key test of whether his administration can come up with a better one ⚪ or any at all ⚪ in talks that are set to start soon and last for an initial 60 days.
(2026-06-18). Why is a lasting agreement between the USA and Iran not possible? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The war that began around Iran's so-called nuclear program has, after more than 100 days, evolved into a broad struggle that calls security doctrines into question and shakes both regional power balances and the deterrence architecture of the international system. The developments taking place in a process defined by the …
(2026-06-18). Trump confirma en Versalles la firma del memorando de entendimiento con Irán. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, confirmó este miércoles que ha firmado el memorando de entendimiento con Irán, documento de 14 puntos que sienta las bases para el cese de las hostilidades entre ambas naciones y abre la vía a una negociación definitiva sobre el programa nuclear persa.
(2026-06-18). US, Israeli nukes brought no advantage in Iran war: ICAN. newarab.com 
(2026-06-18). Trump's Attacks on Black Power and Freedom Show How Far We Still Have to Go. truthout.org How should Juneteenth be understood, be celebrated, be remembered, given this moment of deep anti-democratic machinations and authoritarian/fascistic ambitions cultivated at the "highest" offices within this land? The tension between the sense of renewed freedom that Juneteenth engenders and the profound unfreedom that this country perpetuates is not lost on me. Indeed, as the 250th anniversary of… |
(2026-06-18). America's own Israel envoy gets into fight with Trump for abandoning Netanyahu amid Iran deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are emerging over the state of U.S.-Israel relations as Washington pushes ahead with diplomacy involving Iran. Remarks by America's envoy to Israel, alongside reports of disagreements over the Iran deal, have fueled speculation about growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Middle East security.
(2026-06-18). Israeli foreign agent took over The Charlie Kirk Show days after his killing. thegrayzone.com Charlie Kirk's media empire and his right-wing activist organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), have come under the control of the Israel-directed forces he spent the last months of his life antagonizing. Erika Kirk now claims her husband supported Israel to the end, while TPUSA misrepresents his opposition to war on Iran. The Charlie Kirk Show is now distributed by a federally registered agent of Israel tasked with seeding American media with Zionist propaganda. It is part of a whopping $46 …
(2026-06-18). Deranged US Senator Graham is keeping his Abraham Accords dream alive. thecanary.co 
Zionist Republican Senator Lindsey Graham continued to post on X that the expansion of the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is his and Trump's ultimate goal. He said he had a fruitful conversation with fellow envoy Steve Witkoff According to Graham, the MOU with Iran is just the first step. […] | By
(2026-06-18). Netanyahu Reaffirms Israel Won't Withdraw From Lebanon Despite US-Iran MoU. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday reaffirmed his position that Israel won't withdraw from southern Lebanon and end its war in the country despite the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that calls for an end to the conflict. "We will restore security and prosperity to northern towns," Netanyahu said. "That requires maintaining the security zone …
(2026-06-18). Iran won war against Washington: will Israel accept it. infobrics.org The US-Iran ceasefire has allowed both sides to claim victory, yet Tehran has secured the more enduring strategic gains, with sanctions relief, and strategic leverage. Washington now faces a different problem altogether: whether it can restrain an increasingly dissatisfied Israel.
(2026-06-18). Headlines for June 18, 2026. democracynow.org Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Memorandum Aimed at Ending U.S. War on Iran, Israel Attacks Lebanon, Killing One and Wounding Three, Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal, Ukrainian Drones Attack Moscow, Sparking Massive Oil Refinery Fire, Israeli Attacks on Gaza Have Killed Over 1,000 Palestinians Since October "Ceasefire", Rep. Ro Khanna Is First U.S. Lawmaker to Sign Anti-AIPAC PEACE Pledge, Peace Activists Celebrate as Maryland Public Pension System Divests from Israeli Bonds, U.N. Says Gang Violence Has Displaced 1.5 Million Across Haiti, Haitian Immigrants Call on Supreme Court to Toss Case Seeking to End…
(2026-06-18). Switzerland hails US-Iran peace plan, confirms Friday talks. tribune.com.pk 
Switzerland on Thursday welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, noting that the stakeholders and mediators are set to meet at the resort town of Burgenstock on Friday for initial negotiations. | "Switzerland welcomes the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran yesterday by both countries at the highest level," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "The signing is an important step toward de-escalation in the region." | "Currently, the plan remains for the United States and Iran, along with the mediators Pakistan and Qatar and ot…
(2026-06-18). Meet the biggest winner of the war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of on-and-off talks, Iran and the United States are set to end their war and sign an interim peace agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led most of the negotiations, but no Iranian politician has benefited more from the talks than Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Majles (Iran's parliament), who was officially the head of Iran's negotiation team. His meteoric rise comes after a controversial career — one in which Ghalibaf has drifted in and out of favor with both Iran's leadership and people.In 1961, Ghalibaf was born to a religious f…
(2026-06-18). Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said overnight that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday to begin talks on implementing an agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end the war.
(2026-06-18). Can the US-Iran Negotiations after the MOU Succeed? (Juan Cole Asieh Namdar). juancole.com Here is the Here is the YouTube computer-generated transcript, slightly cleaned up via Claude. | Asieh Namdar: For more, let's turn to Juan Cole. He's a Middle East expert and professor of history at the University of Michigan. | Professor, welcome to the program. How unusual is it that we still have not seen the terms and condi…
(2026-06-18). US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against several Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the sanctioned Alaa Hassan Hamieh business network for obstructing Lebanon's peace process and delaying the disarmament of Hezbollah.The U.S. Treasury Department said its Office of Foreign Assets Control was also designating individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who it said were raising funds and operating front companies to generate revenue for Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
(2026-06-18). Vance: Israeli Officials Need To Realize Trump Is the Only Head of State Still 'Sympathetic' to Israel. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance said at a press briefing at the White House on Thursday that members of the Israeli government should realize that President Trump is the only head of state in the world who is still "sympathetic" to Israel. The vice president made the comments when discussing Israeli officials who have been harshly …
(2026-06-18). Apologies to all the people in Lebanon. mronline.org 
It bears thinking that the world needs to apologize to Lebanon and to Palestine as the genocide by Israel grinds on from Gaza City to Beirut.
(2026-06-18). Tidbits — June 18 — Reader Comments: Art of the Deal; MAGA Inequality; Everyone Loves the Knicks; Fifty Years of Zionism and the Bund; Jews for Salah Vigil; Fight Ellisons' Takeover of American Media; America at 250: A Conversation; Socialism 2026! portside.org Tidbits — June 18 — Reader Comments: Art of the Deal; MAGA Inequality; Everyone Loves the Knicks; Fifty Years of Zionism and the Bund; Jews for Salah Vigil; Fight Ellisons' Takeover of American Media; America at 250: A Conversation; Socialism 2026! |
(2026-06-18). In Britain, resisting a genocide is now treated as terrorism. aljazeera.com The Filton 4 case reveals a democracy more frightened of protesters than of the destruction they protest against.
(2026-06-18). Breaking: 'Moog 4' walk free as jury refuses to convict. thecanary.co 
The 'Moog 4' anti-genocide activists who were put on trial for direct action against an arms firm supplying Israel have walked free from Birmingham Crown Court today. The jury in the trial was split and refused to convict the activists despite the prosecution claiming the decision to convict would be "simple". The activists were charged […] | By
(2026-06-18). Transformations in Cuba are to preserve the Revolution. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, affirmed on Wednesday that the profound transformations being debated in the organization's Extraordinary Plenum are to preserve the Revolution and the achievements of Socialism. | The Presidency reported on its Facebook page that the member of the PCC's Political Bureau stated that Cuba "is a State that resists and seeks alternatives." | Morales emphasized that the Party will continue to be the most revolutionary element within the Revolution and that unity will continue to be "our response" to imperiali…
(2026-06-18). Díaz-Canel Explains Priorities Designed To Overcome Current Difficulties. orinocotribune.com The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, gave a statement to the press team of the Presidency of the Republic. He spoke about how, on the island, thought and consensus are focused on moving forward despite the fierce imperial blockade | "In complex times, one cannot do without the passion for development." This is a Fidel Castro-era concept that embodies the will not to be defeated, and it was shared by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with the press…
(2026-06-18). Nuevo contenedor solidario para Cuba desde España. radiohc.cu 
(2026-06-18). Cuba's Real Crime in the Minds of American Elites. covertactionmagazine.com In the eyes of American policy elites Cuba's most unforgivable crime is not even its socialism, which is now badly frayed, but rather its sovereignty. Cuba's persistent independence and oppositional survival as a state is an American imperial humiliation. Revolutionary Cuba's mere existence threatens the cynicism, complacency and defeatism that does so much to maintain imperial …
(2026-06-18). 'You're a liar! You're a liar!' NZ foreign minister Peters insults Gaza flotilla torture survivor in Parliament. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle Something significant and revelatory just happened in the New Zealand Parliament. I was present at today's Foreign Affairs Select Committee meeting when things kicked off between the Foreign Minister and humanitarian aid activist Hāhona Ormsby, one of the New Zealanders who survived kidnapping and beatings by Israeli forces in May.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: Backyard Dance Party Fundraiser for Gaza Soup Kitchen. indybay.org 2112 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-18). Activist praises Algeria's support for Gaza orphans following World Cup def. aljazeera.com Activist praises Algeria's support for Gaza orphans following World Cup defeat…
(2026-06-18). Chavista Leader Condemns Alleged DEA Plot Targeting Caracas' 23 de Enero Neighborhood (+Continentalization). orinocotribune.com Following the US empire's invasion on January 3, Venezuela was left in a state of shock and complexity that appears not to exclude new military movements. In recent days, "a combined operation between security agencies in Venezuela and the US in the southeast of the state of Bolívar in which organized crime structures were dismantled" has taken place, according to a statement from the Venezuelan government. | Days earlier, the Simón Bolívar Coordinator, a historic Chavista organization, had condemned DEA interference in the planning of a repressive offensive in the emblematic 23 de Enero neighborhood to derail th…
(2026-06-18). The Philippines: Is Akbayan now supporting the US against China? links.org.au 
Partido Lakas ng Masa challenge Akbayan's Perci Cendaña's statement lauding national defence secretary Gibo Teodoro as a defender of Philippine sovereignty and respond to attacks by an Akbayan supporter.
(2026-06-18). Cristiano Ronaldo criticized after Portugal's shock draw against DR Congo. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo is being trolled and facing criticism after Portugal's shock draw against DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener Wednesday June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Elon Musk's Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response. portside.org Elon Musk's Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response |
(2026-06-18). Foreign aid cuts push up migrant flows, IOM chief warns. newarab.com 
(2026-06-18). Undoing Platform Humanitarianism. publicbooks.org If humanitarian aid organizations embrace tech, they will only be powering the surveillance empire opposed to their goals.
(2026-06-18). India learns to live with hotter summers. geo.tv 
On India's hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun turns punishing."We try to adjust, but the traditional ways to combat heat are not working," said 26-year-old herdsman Sawai…
(2026-06-18). Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection? aljazeera.com As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it – and falls short.
(2026-06-18). Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies. aljazeera.com Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.
(2026-06-18). 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced strong support for India, stating that the United States would stand by the country in the event of an attack as long as Prime Minister Nar | 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi…
(2026-06-18). I Went Inside Tanlines, L.A.'s New Bikini Coffeeshop. lataco.com Tanlines presents itself as something transgressive—a bikini coffee shop in an industrial corner of Los Angeles. But after a few hours inside, the novelty wears off and something much stranger emerges: It's just a neighborhood café.
(2026-06-18). Jammu Kashmir under siege: The unfinished revolt against national oppression and class exploitation. links.org.au 
The people of Pakistani-administered Jammu Kashmir remain in the streets after almost two weeks of blackout, siege and state violence, writes Umair Khurshid.
(2026-06-18). New Orleans Teens Are Keeping Jazz Alive Through the Trombone Shorty Academy. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — Tyler Stevenson, 17, stood in the spotlight for his solo on the same stage graced by James Brown and Buddy Guy decades ago at New Orleans' historic nightclub Tipitina's. This past spring was his final performance as a student of the Trombone Shorty Academy. After deepening his skills his senior year of …
(2026-06-18). NSA Whistleblower Thomas Drake: We Must Reform the Espionage Act and Protect the First Amendment. rightsanddissent.org 
My name is Thomas Drake. I am a decorated veteran of the United States Navy and Air Force. I served my country in uniform, and then I served it again as a senior executive at the National Security Agency — one of the most secretive and powerful intelligence organizations on earth. I believed in public service. I believed in the oath I took. And I believed that when I saw something deeply wrong, it was my duty to say so. | What did I see happen after 9/11? Under the secret authorization of President Bush, the NSA made a deliberate, willful choice to bypass the Constitution. A top-secret program — known…
(2026-06-18). Ukraine attacks Belarusian children in Russia's Bryansk. infobrics.org The objective of the operation was to spread fear and terror, as well as to provoke Belarus.
(2026-06-18). Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Philadelphia just experienced one of its warmest springs, and forecasters say the region can likely expect a hotter-than-normal summer. | The average temperature in Philadelphia from March through May was 57.8 degrees Fahrenheit, matching the spring of 1921…
(2026-06-18). GPs reject government-imposed contract changes, BMA diverts opposition into a "Plan B" for privatisation. wsws.org NHS Fightback calls on GPs in England to vote NO in the referendum and reject the BMA's privatisation blueprint for General Practices; government attacks must be answered by the demand for full funding.
(2026-06-18). Jersey Shore accessibility: Where to find beach wheelchairs, mats, accessible parking and more in 2026. 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? For many people, a trip to the beach requires more planning than packing sunscreen and a towel. | Older adults, people with disabilities and families caring for loved ones with mobility challenges often need to know whether they can get onto the sand, borrow a beach wheelchair or find accessible parking and restrooms at the shore. | Most
(2026-06-18). Trump Administration Shifts Pregnancy-Prevention Program to Promote Childbearing. truthout.org A federal poverty-fighting program focused on reducing unintended pregnancies is about to undergo a major overhaul. Reproductive health clinics use Title X federal grant money to provide birth control, cancer screenings and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections to people with little or no health insurance. Title X money cannot be used for abortions. |
(2026-06-18). Fierce and total solidarity shuts down Tommy Robinson in Oxford. thecanary.co 
The Oxford Union handed a platform to some of the scummiest far-right bigots under the guise of free speech — including Tommy Robinson. But on the streets outside, a fierce and stunning display of community solidarity showed them that these people and their hatred have no space on the streets of Oxford. Tommy Robinson — […] | By
(2026-06-18). This New Party Wants To Write a New Future for Israel. portside.org This New Party Wants To Write a New Future for Israel |
(2026-06-18). Muslim-majority countries slam Israel for W. Bank mosque attacks. newarab.com 
Eight Muslim-majority countries including regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Turkey said on Thursday that they held Israel responsible for The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey lambasted "the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank", pointing to the mosques that were set on fire a day earlier. | "The Min…
(2026-06-18). Before it opens its new building, Philadelphia Ballet stages joint summer program with Opera Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The new Philadelphia Ballet building on North Broad Street is still being built; there are missing panels on the faàßade fronted by an open ditch. However, it's complete enough to host the ballet's first-ever collaborative summer camp with Opera Philadelphia. | "If you were here yesterday, you would see 'wet paint' signs up," Sarah Cooper, the ballet's creative director for community education and public programs, said on the second day of camp. "We have furniture that…
(2026-06-18). Ghana Crushes Panama's World Cup Dream. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — The whole country suffered, and silence took over the public spaces in Panama when the national team lost 0-1 to Ghana today in their debut in the World Cup. | A last-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi dashed the hopes of thousands of fans who, as the match neared its end at Toronto's stadium in Canada, had at least dreamed of a draw and advancing from Group L, which also includes Croatia and England, the overwhelming favorites. | The team managed by the Spanish-Danish coach Thomas Christiansen enjoyed more possession and created more chances during the more than 90 minutes on the pitch, b…
(2026-06-18). Why US asked Anthropic to suspend Fable 5, Mythos 5 access to foreign nationals. ummid.com Leading AI firm, Anthropic, said the federal government in the United States has asked it to suspend all access of its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to foreign national, including its employees, inside or outside the United States.
(2026-06-18). DRC Celebrates Draw Against Portugal in World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — In the streets and neighborhoods of Kinshasa and the main cities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the population celebrated the debut today of the national team in the 2026 World Cup, with a draw against Portugal. | Many fans had gathered in public places to watch the match and celebrated the 1-1 draw achieved at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA, 52 years after a national team's participation in this competition. | Others took to the streets and squares with national flags, horns, and loudspeakers, in a joy that was also felt in Congolese communities abroad, as happened in Angola…
(2026-06-18). What does Burnham's potential by-election win mean for the UK. newarab.com 
Voters are heading to the polls in Latest figures from Opinium predict that Burnham will receive almost half of the votes (46 percent), wit…
(2026-06-18). With Mbappe chasing, Messi equals Klose record of most goals in FIFA WC. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Tuesday June 17, 2026 equaled legendary German footballer Miroslav Klose's record of most goals in FIFA World Cup even as France Captain Kylian Mbappe is chasing him.
(2026-06-18). DOJ Takes Elon Musk's Side in NAACP Lawsuit Against xAI for Polluting Black Neighborhoods. democracynow.org 
The Department of Justice has intervened in a legal case involving the world's first trillionaire, Elon Musk, asking a Mississippi federal court to toss a lawsuit from the NAACP against Musk's company xAI, a subsidiary of SpaceX. The NAACP says xAI is violating the Clean Air Act by running dozens of unpermitted gas-burning turbines in majority-Black neighborhoods to fuel its data centers in Memphis, Tennessee. The Department of Justice, however, is arguing that the lawsuit violates national security by "seeking to shut off the power supply for artificial-intelligence innovation that supports the…
(2026-06-18). Who will represent Europe against Russia? Italy's Meloni rejects big powers, backs new face. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has renewed her call for a single European Union negotiator to represent the bloc in any future talks with Russia over the Ukraine war. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Meloni argued that multiple diplomatic formats weaken Europe's influence and effectiveness. She suggested that a representative from a medium-sized EU member state could help build broader consensus among nations. The proposal comes as European leaders continue discussing support for Ukraine, security challenges, and the future framework for negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Watch the full…
(2026-06-18). BBC cuts 'devastating for creative industries' says Equity. thecanary.co 
Commenting on the announcement of significant cuts across the BBC, entertainment and performing arts trade union Equity says they are "devastating for the creative industries". The union goes on to question whether the public service broadcaster will be able to fulfil its Charter requirements in the face of such deep programme, commissioning and staffing cuts. […] | By
(2026-06-18). Tuesday 6/16: 2026 City of Sacramento Juneteenth Flag Rasing Ceremony. indybay.org City Hall of Sacramento | Courtyard | 915 I Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-06-18). Why VA Labor Movement Missed the Warning Signs on Governor Spanberger. portside.org Why VA Labor Movement Missed the Warning Signs on Governor Spanberger |
(2026-06-18). US: Federal Government Terrorized Minnesota Communities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester sits on the street with his arms up in front of federal agents and Minneapolis Police on W. 27th St and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in the area early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. | © 2026 Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images | The Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota led to widespread human rights violations, terrorized residents, and spotlighted the deeply abusive patterns in US immigration enforcement.In addition to un…
(2026-06-18). No, A VC-25A Air Force One Jet Isn't Being Retired Just Yet. twz.com 
(2026-06-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-18). Farage posts years' old photo to pretend he watched England game. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has attracted criticism recently for avoiding the media. In the latest example of this, the man has posted a two-year old picture and used it to pretend he was out last night watching the football: He's given up. Reposting an image from two years ago; can't even be bothered to pretend he was […] | By
(2026-06-18). Violating 1997 agreement, Israel approves settlements in Hebron. newarab.com 
Israel's finance minister announced the plans a day after saying he had scrapped a deal that gave the Palestinian municipality control over certain planning and construction around Hebron'
(2026-06-18). Why Bolivia Is Exploding: The Battle Over Sovereignty, Lithium, and Latin America's Future. orinocotribune.com By Teri Mattsonjun — Jun 16, 2026 | As nationwide protests and road blockades paralyze the country, a deeper struggle is unfolding over who controls Bolivia's resources, development strategy, and political destiny. | As road blockades spread across Bolivia and labor unions bring major transportation routes to a standstill, the country's political crisis has become impossible to ignore. Fuel shortages have disrupted daily life. Supply chains have been strained. Protesters have erected more than one hundred blockades across the country, demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz less than a year after…
(2026-06-18). BRICS vs Bretton Woods Is About a Gradual Reconfiguration of World Financial Architecture. infobrics.org As BRICS challenges Bretton Woods dominance, India balances de-dollarisation, sovereignty, and global financial realignment…
(2026-06-18). The US military is spending big on critical minerals. grist.org 
This is an original story by Over the past decade, Department of Defense spending for critical minerals transformed from virtually nonexistent into a major spending area. The last five years in particular have seen a dramatic surge in both contracts and dollar value. | Although minerals like lithium and nickel can be used for renewable energy and green technology like electric vehicle batteries, they are also key components for m…
(2026-06-18). Police Tear Gas Protesters After Killing 1-Year-Old in Mississippi. truthout.org On Tuesday, hundreds marched through downtown Senatobia, Mississippi, in protest of the police murder of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley two days prior. Police responded to the protest, which stopped in front of the local Walmart and continued to grow in size, by teargassing the protesters. On Sunday afternoon, police officers shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen in a car outside of the Walmart. |
(2026-06-18). GASLIT documentary featuring Jane Fonda exposes toxic impacts of US fracking boom. thecanary.co 
GASLIT is a new documentary featuring Academy Award-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda and produced by Greenpeace USA. It'll have its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival in London on 24 June. In GASLIT, Fonda embarks on a road trip through Texas oil and gas fields and Gulf Coast communities, meeting the people on the […] | By
(2026-06-18). Hanson and the media: an unholy alliance of the ruling class. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Watching the Cops Exposes Blind Spots. politicalresearch.org PRA speaks with author Peter Mancina about his new book, police cooperation with ICE, and the misconceptions about sanctuary city policies and enforcement.
(2026-06-18). World Refugee Day in a Hemisphere that Mistook Blindness for Success. fpif.org As recently as 2024, the river port of Lajas Blancas in eastern Panama was a bottleneck of human movement with more than a thousand people a day staggering out of the Darién jungle bound for the United States. In 2023, more than half a million Today, by contrast, the camp is effectively
(2026-06-18). Talegaon: Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge. ummid.com The Pune Ring Road – whose western section is targeted for completion by May 2027 – will directly benefit the Talegaon belt, connecting it to Hinjewadi IT Park, Lohegaon Airport, and PCMC without traversing city arteries.
(2026-06-18). Why did Finland just lift a ban on nuclear weapons. infobrics.org It was only under the Russian Empire that Finland was effectively defined as a country in a personal union with its eastern neighbor. Despite all this, Helsinki keeps joining Moscow's enemies, with incessant drone attacks serving as the most glaring example. However, even that pales in comparison to the potential deployment of EU/NATO nuclear weapons on Finnish soil, as they would clearly be aimed at Russia.
(2026-06-18). Defying GOP leaders, House OKs pro-worker Faster Labor Contracts Act. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Defying the anti-worker House Republican leadership, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers approved the Faster Labor Contracts Act, to force bosses to start bargaining quickly when workers vote for union representation. The early-June vote was 230-193 with 20 Republicans, most of them from "swing" districts or from the Northeast, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., other …
(2026-06-18). Release As Ritual: New Orleans Bounce Is More Than A Party. newsone.com 
Source: Warner Bros Entertainment / Proximity Media | When Sinners shows New Orleans twerking inside the Juke Joint, the easy reading would be to call it sexual, profane, wild, maybe dangerous. | But that would miss the point. | What's happening in that room is release. | A woman's hips move with a precision that feels older than the language people use to judge it. The lower spine speaks. The pelvis remembers. The body throws something off and calls something back. | Jazz Johnson, founder of Twerk NOLA, talks about shaking, Bounce, and twerking not as spectacle, but as community, wellness, healing, and joy. I…
(2026-06-18). UAE sets social media ban for under 15. newarab.com 
The Under a resolution approved on Thursday, children under 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts. The ban means they will not be able to post content, comment, share or join public groups, the government's media office said. | Teenagers a…
(2026-06-18). Trump Dismisses Question on Holding Officials Accountable for Iran School Strike. truthout.org President Donald Trump dismissed a question on whether he'd hold members of his administration accountable for a strike on an Iranian elementary school in the early days of the war, continuing to deny that the U.S. was involved in the massacre despite evidence suggesting otherwise. A reporter asked Trump on Wednesday whether he would "hold anyone in your administration accountable for the… |
(2026-06-18). PM Cares Fund: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com PM CARES remains one of the most debated public initiatives of the pandemic era and continue to remain till the custodians share the transaction details in the public domain, which is less likely to happen for obvious reasons.
(2026-06-18). Juice, Water, Diapers: Why Do Black Children Keep Getting Killed Over Cheap Products? newsone.com 
Source: Family of Kohen Kartier Wiley / Family of Kohen Wiley | A 1-year-old His name was Kohen Wiley. Before he was shot, his mother lifted him up so police officers could see there was a child in the car. This mother's desperate act was supposed to be proof of innocence, vulnerability, and a new life they were obligated not to destroy. | It didn't matter. | They still fired. | Young Kohen was shot in his ribcage while his mother was holding him. | H…
(2026-06-18). UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromJune 17 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children as he voiced alarm at a "staggering" rise in violations against Palestinian children.The world body's annual report on Children and Armed Conflict recorded 38,558 "grave violations" globally in 2025, affecting 24,174 children, the latter figure a record since CAAC's mandate began in 1996.
(2026-06-18). The Anti-Defamation League Was Rotten From the Start. portside.org The Anti-Defamation League Was Rotten From the Start |
(2026-06-18). How $5,000 donation became 50,000 trees: China's desertification success. ecns.cn Not long ago, 60-year-old Yin Yuzhen, who has devoted her life to fighting desertification in north China, reconnected with Ronald Sakolsky, an American educator who had supported her more than two decades ago.
(2026-06-18). Reform MP implies gross 'get out of jail free' card for abusers saying England losses to blame. thecanary.co 
Sarah Pochin, Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has posted a sickening video on X which implies that domestic abuse 'just happens' when the England team loses a game. Given that Reform has a track record of platforming and promoting abusive men, Pochin's comments appear less like a warning and more like an attempt to […] | By
(2026-06-18). Welsh peace activists to headline vigil at RAF Lakenheath. thecanary.co 
Grassroots activists from Wales will travel across the UK to lead a peace vigil at the main gate of RAF Lakenheath on Saturday 27 June 2026. Organised in collaboration with the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace and supported by networks like Mid Wales Against Arms, the demonstration aims to challenge the return of US nuclear weapons […] | By
(2026-06-18). Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan as global rates fall. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday following a fall in global bullion rates. In the international market, gold fell by $23 per ounce to $4,305, weighing on domestic prices. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola fell by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936, while the price of 10 grams of gold declined by Rs2,070 to Rs387,615. | Similarly, the international silver price fell by $1.44 per ounce to $68.80 per ounce. | As a result, the price of silver in local bullion markets declined by Rs144 per tola to Rs7,359, while the price of 10 grams…
(2026-06-18). Pirate attacks on ships in the Gulf of Aden are on the rise. longwarjournal.org Since late April, armed attackers in small skiffs, using tactics consistent with pirates, have been attacking ships off Yemen's southern coast and other waters around the Horn of Africa at a rate not seen since 2011, when piracy in the region was at its peak.
(2026-06-18). Minister Tau welcomes withdrawal of Tongaat Hulett liquidation. sanews.gov.za Minister Tau welcomes withdrawal of Tongaat Hulett liquidation | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau has welcomed the withdrawal of the liquidation proceedings against Tongaat Hulett and commended all stakeholders who worked tirelessly to secure a viable path forward for one of South Africa's most important agro-industrial companies. | "The withdrawal of the liquidation application represents a significant milestone in safeguarding around 250 000 jobs, protecting rural livelihoods, preserving productive industrial capacity and securing the future of the sugar value chain," the Minister said in a s…
(2026-06-18). Govt bans over-the-counter sale of cough syrups. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi has disallowed with immediate effect over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, making a valid prescription by certified doctors and medical practitioners compulsory for their purchase from licensed pharmacies.
(2026-06-18). China, U.S. keeping drug control on a steady track. ecns.cn China and the United States have maintained steady progress in anti-drug cooperation, with both sides continuing to expand practical collaboration in key areas, a senior Chinese narcotics control official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). Washington's Pax Silica and the return of extraterritoriality in the Philippines. wsws.org The US plan for extraterritorial immunity over an industrial hub at its former Clark Air Base in the Philippines exposes Pax Silica as an attempt to reimpose colonial forms of rule in preparation for war.
(2026-06-18). Arturo Griffiths: A Remembrance. cpusa.org 
I first met Arturo Griffiths along with his comrade and best friend, Jaime Cruz, in the fall of 1979 when I moved to Washington, D.C. after graduating college. We became acquainted in the ranks of the Young Workers Liberation League and the Communist Party USA where we were all destined to spend our lives in pursuit of a socialist USA. | Armed with a gregarious personality and engaging smile, Arturo was a born working-class politician and organizer, skills he likely inherited from his Panamanian father and namesake. His dad had been a candidate for D.C. mayor and, like father, like son. Arturo seemed to know e…
(2026-06-18). Germany deploys ship to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission. newarab.com 
"As we speak, our minesweeper Fulda and the supply ship Mosel are sailing through the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea," he told reporters as he arrived for a meeting with his NATO counterparts in Brussels. | Pistorius said approval would be needed from Iran and Oman before any participation in a minesweeping operation, and added any mission wou…
(2026-06-18). High-speed trains bring Dragon Boat Festival flavors to passengers. ecns.cn The railway operator launched a four-direction interactive event across its east, west, south and north routes, bringing local specialty zongzi (traditional sticky rice dumplings), agricultural products and festive traditions to passengers, while integrating folk customs, passenger services and rural revitalization promotion.
(2026-06-18). Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them. al-monitor.com PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles if other countries have them."I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for them not to have some," Trump told reporters in Paris."If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I would say in relative proportion, I think it's okay."
(2026-06-18). Mother Of Kohen Kartier Wiley Speaks Out, Says No One Drove Toward The Cop Who Killed Her Son. newsone.com 
Source: Family of Kohen Kartier Wiley / other | The
(2026-06-18). Trump Administration Attempts to Stop Reparations to Black Community in Illinois. truthout.org On Tuesday, the Trump administration filed a motion to join a lawsuit attempting to block the U.S.'s first and only reparations program. The federal government is supporting a 2024 lawsuit by right-wing group Judicial Watch, which argues that the Evanston, Illinois reparations program violates the rights of non-Black residents. In a court filing on Tuesday, the Department of Justice… |
(2026-06-18). Juneteenth 2026 launches Freedom Summer. peoplesworld.org 
On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had already declared it. The lesson of Juneteenth has never faded: Rights announced on paper mean nothing without the power to enforce them. That history hangs directly over Freedom Summer 2026, a nationwide campaign …
(2026-06-18). Council admits guga hunt 'not in full compliance' with food safety laws. thecanary.co 
Officials say they are aware the traditional guga hunt operates outside current food safety regulations. But they claim that enforcing the law is impractical. The guga hunt is the UK's last legal seabird hunt. Every year, the "Men of Ness" travel to the remote island of Sula Sgeir to kill up to 2,000 flightless […] | By
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr. progressivehub.net AMY GOODMAN, NERMEEN SHAIKH, & VALI NASR | DEMOCRACY NOW!
(2026-06-18). Greece's 'war on Roma' is Europe's new blueprint for discrimination. aljazeera.com Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.
(2026-06-18). A solution to data center backlash? Put them in oil fields. grist.org 
(2026-06-18). News X World interview on evening wrap-up news bulletin. gilbertdoctorow.com See minutes 23.40 to 28.05 This podcast afforded me the opportunity to share with a broad public of this Indian global broadcaster my key impressions of Russia's "war weariness" after spending a month in St Petersburg with my ear to the ground. Russia's war weariness among the elites, middle classes and working class does not …
(2026-06-18). Trump, president sign deal to end Mideast war. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, as host French President Emmanuel Macron and other guests applauded, a video posted by a Trump aide showed."Just signed it," Trump told reporters as he emerged from the palace.
(2026-06-18). Mississippi police kill 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during response to suspected shoplifting report. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 14 June, a Mississippi police officer shot and killed Kohen Kartier Wiley, a 1-year-old Black child, whilst responding from a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia. Since Tuesday evening, protesters have gathered outside both the store and Senatobia's city hall, facing down police using tear gas to suppress them. Kohen's mother, Vellesiya […] | By
(2026-06-18). World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches. aljazeera.com From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.
(2026-06-18). White Woman's Black Mom Impersonation Goes Viral, And As Bad As You Think It Is, It's Worse Than That. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | OK, white people, it's time we have a talk about how not all humor is for you. Specifically, not all humor that is manifested from social media trends is meant for you to engage with, and certainly, for you to perform. | For example, apparently, there's a recent trend on
(2026-06-18). Major study shows world sees USA as biggest threat, and prefers China. mronline.org 
A global survey found people in most countries see the United States as the biggest threat to the world, and prefer China over the U.S. These are the results of the EU-backed Democracy Perception Index.
(2026-06-18). Far-Right Israeli Minister Ben Gvir to Attend UNCops Conference in NYC in July. truthout.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — a far right extremist who is notorious for escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — is set to attend a United Nations policing conference in New York City in early July. The UN Chief of Police Summit will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on July 7 and 8. The conference, dubbed "Investing in… |
(2026-06-18). Luis Diaz, Colombia defeat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan. aljazeera.com The star winger scores a goal and sets up another, as Colombia make a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.
(2026-06-18). Govt refutes TOI Bharat's deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi Tuesday June 16, 2026 refuted the TOI Bharat's report on deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake.
(2026-06-18). JoSAA 2026 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 release on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' the Seat Allocation 1 result, also called as Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026.
(2026-06-18). US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits. al-monitor.com Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?White House officials bade farewell on Thursday to one of the two jets that have been used to transport US presidents for more than 30 years.The goodbye messages fueled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to President Donald Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar is now due to enter service.
(2026-06-18). EU begins to understand Kallas' absurdity toward Russia — media. infobrics.org Kaja Kallas' anti-Russianism destroyed her own diplomatic post.
(2026-06-18). NEET UG June 2026 Admit Card Released: Imp Instructions. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (NEET UG June 2026) Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-06-18). "Shoot the People" : Meet Misan Harriman, Celebrated Photographer & Outspoken Advocate for Palestine. democracynow.org 
The new documentary Shoot the People profiles the Nigerian British photographer and activist Misan Harriman, the first Black photographer to shoot the cover of British Vogue and an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights. We speak to Harriman in New York City ahead of the film's U.S. premiere, about his work, the repression and criminalization of pro-Palestine protest in the United Kingdom — including the unprecedented sentencing of four activists with the group Palestine Action as terrorists — and more. "I genuinely believe that through art and culture, we can see that the sum of all of…
(2026-06-18). White Illinois Man Accused Of Hurling Slurs At 9-Year-Old Black Boy, Pushing Him And Tossing His Bike. newsone.com 
Source: Naperville Police Department / DuPage County State's Attorney's Office | Is it just me, or do the racist whites seem angrier and more hateful than ever, despite having an entire federal government constantly The racists are out here
(2026-06-18). UAE becomes first Arab nation to ban social media use for children under 15. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a new regulation that prohibits children under the age of 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts. With this decision, the UAE has become the first Arab nation to introduce a minimum age requirement for social media access.Under the new rules, children below 15 years will not be allowed to open personal accounts on social networking platforms. Their access to certain features of these platforms will also be restricted.
(2026-06-18). G7 Summit Highlights Global Economic System "Captured" by Billionaires: Oxfam. democracynow.org 
World leaders are returning home from the annual G7 summit, having failed to address issues such as income inequality, climate change and territorial conflict, while entertaining the wealthy executives of the artificial intelligence and fossil fuel industries. Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar calls the G7 "a club of the super-rich super-elites" and slams the summit's focus on business, and business as usual, at the expense of humanitarian efforts and improving the lives of "the common people."…
(2026-06-18). Australian government dismisses wide opposition to disability scheme cuts. wsws.org Health Minister Mark Butler rejected calls for delays in implementing changes to the NDIS, as a rushed Senate inquiry reveals what the cuts mean.
(2026-06-18). After the Iran War, is the UAE the odd man out? responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2026-06-18). China to further facilitate cross-border investment, financing. ecns.cn China will take more concrete steps to continuously advance capital account opening-up and facilitate cross-border investment and financing, Zhu Hexin, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China and head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, said Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). Navy Finally Seeking To Dispose Of USS Long Beach, The World's First Nuclear-Powered Cruiser. twz.com 
More than three decades after decommissioning the
(2026-06-18). For Decades, Americans Learned the Treasonous Truth After the Votes Were Counted. This Time Is Different. portside.org For Decades, Americans Learned the Treasonous Truth After the Votes Were Counted. This Time Is Different. |
(2026-06-18). Divisions compromise G7's global influence. ecns.cn The ongoing summit of the Group of Seven nations in Evian-les-Bains, France, has been marked by visible tensions between the United States and Europe, a situation that has the potential to weaken the grouping's global influence and reduce its ability to shape international affairs, experts said.
(2026-06-18). The Best UK Suppliers for Branded Notebooks in 2026. thecanary.co 
Whether you are sourcing premium A5 notebooks for your executive team, pulling together branded gifts for an internal event next month, or looking for a reliable supplier that can deliver at short notice, the UK market for custom branded notebooks has a lot to offer — if you know where to look. Suppliers like allbranded […] | By
(2026-06-18). One Nation leader delivers racist, pro-business rant at Australian press club. wsws.org The event underscored the bogus character of One Nation's populist pitch, with its leader Pauline Hanson denouncing workers as "lazy" and declaring there were too many obstacles to sacking them.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). KCET 2026 Verification Slip Link Active, Download Now. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has made active on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the link to download Karnataka UGCET 2026 or KCET 2026 Verification Slip in PDF.
(2026-06-18). Xi calls for more coordination of regional growth. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for further steps to optimize the collaboration program between eastern and western regions of China to enhance coordinated regional development and boost the common prosperity drive.
(2026-06-18). Bulgaria Licensed Surveillance Exports to Rights Violators. hrw.org © 2026 Glenn Harvey for Human Rights Watch | (Brussels, June 18, 2026) — The Bulgarian government between 2018 and 2023 licensed exports of surveillance equipment to countries that were likely to use it for internal repression or to commit serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.Human Rights Watch previously reviewed data that shows that European Union governments often seem to issue such licenses. Human Rights Watch urged EU institutions to tighten enforcement of laws intended to restrict the export of surveillance technology to places where there is a credible risk it wou…
(2026-06-18). Mashatile calls for firm, fair and compassionate approach to migration. sanews.gov.za Mashatile calls for firm, fair and compassionate approach to migration | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says migration forms part of South Africa's historical and contemporary story and must be addressed with firmness, fairness and compassion. | Guided by the spirit of Ubuntu, the Deputy President emphasised that migration should unite rather than divide communities, helping to build a South Africa that is safe, inclusive and prosperous. | He made the remarks during a special meeting with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, led by Kgosi Seathlolo, alongside the Inter-Ministerial Committee on…
(2026-06-18). Egypt attacks Sudanese gold miners as fears grow for al-Obeid. newarab.com 
Egyptian forces killed several Sudanese gold miners A Cairo-based analyst told The New Arab that the conflict remains particularly volatile in South Kordofan, where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to pressure army positions while opening additional fronts that t…
(2026-06-18). Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool. aljazeera.com Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
(2026-06-18). The economic problem AI solve on its own. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). The National Average Gas Price Is Finally Dipping Below $4. newsone.com 
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty | After months of egregiously high gas prices, there is finally some hope on the horizon. On Thursday, gas prices fell slightly below $4 nationwide. | When I say slightly, I mean it in the fullest extent of the word, The monthslong conflic…
(2026-06-18). Qatar stalls Volkswagen's deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael. newarab.com 
Volkswagen's plans for a deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael to use its struggling Osnabrueck plant to manufacture weapons are being complicated by Three people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Qatar, which holds 17% of voting rights in Europe's biggest carmaker via the Qatar Investment Authority, has raised concerns about the talks between the two companies, citing the Gulf state's complicated re…
(2026-06-18). Hegseth hails defence progress by Nato allies, says some must ¥do more ¥. geo.tv 
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives at the US Capitol Building on June 16, 2026, in Washington, DC, US. — AFPBrussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday hailed progress by Nato allies to meet defence spending vows, but said some must "do more", as he struck a…
(2026-06-18). Bridge North Texas and Black Faith Coalition launch voter power campaign across Dallas. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—Over two weekends in June, Bridge North Texas and the Black Faith Coalition brought together faith leaders, labor organizers, and community activists for a series of trainings and rallies aimed at building progressive people power and driving voter turnout among poor and low-wage Texans. The effort kicked off on Saturday, June 6, at Friendship West …
(2026-06-18). Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match. aljazeera.com Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match.
(2026-06-18). ICE: The mental health emergency we can no longer ignore. peoplesworld.org 
Last fall, families in Wilder, Idaho gathered for horse races when helicopters and armored trucks suddenly descended. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — armed with guns, flashbang grenades, and rubber bullets — stormed the event, terrifying children and parents alike. Agents zip-tied Juana Rodriguez's hands — and even kept her from feeding her three‚Äëyear‚Äëold. …
(2026-06-18). India's Education System is Extortion Machine, Let's Change It: Rahul to Students. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Wednesday June 17, 2026 addressing a students' rally 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Kota called India's Education System an 'extortion machine' and asked them to join hands to change it.
(2026-06-18). Colombian Presidential Candidate De La Espriella Accused of Corruption Within Health Sector. orinocotribune.com His law firm participated in misuse of public health funds affecting more than 1.6 million citizens. | On Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of the leftist Historic Pact, accused Abelardo de la Espriella, the far-right candidate of Homeland Defenders, of having participated in acts of corruption within the health care system through his law firm. | At a campaign rally in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, Cepeda presented a document titled "Abelardo de la Espriella and the Theft of Health Care Resources," which shows that the U.S.-backed candidate participated in acts related to private corruption,…
(2026-06-18). Considerazioni sulla sicurezza in vista delle elezioni russe del 2026. strategic-culture.su àà ingenuo pensare che l'Occidente rinuncerà ai propri tentativi solo perché il loro fallimento è prevedibile. Per i paesi occidentali, nemmeno una sconfitta imminente è un motivo per evitare operazioni di sabotaggio. Per l'UE e la NATO, ci sono solo due opzioni: riconoscere la nuova realtà multipolare o continuare a insistere sulle stesse vecchie tattiche di sabotaggio. Ed è prevedibile quale scelta verrà fatta.