(2026-06-21). Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon. geo.tv 
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. — ReutersNegotiators head to Switzerland for Iran-US talks.US says Hormuz passage remains secure and monitored.Lebanon ceasefire collapses amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes.Iran said on Saturday that it…
(2026-06-21). Drop Site News: Stand with analyst Trita Parsi against deportation from US. asiapacificreport.nz EDITORIAL: Drop Site News The Free Press, an American news organisation founded by the Zionist editor-in-chief of CBS News, Bari Weiss, and now owned by David Ellison, reported recently that the Trump administration had launched an investigation into Trita Parsi, one of America's most prominent critics of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The aim is…
(2026-06-21). US-Iran Deal leaves Lebanon in Limbo, Israel as Spoiler. juancole.com The Conversation) — The United States and Iran What about those who have endured the war's spillover in…
(2026-06-21). US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-06-21). Venezuela's WHO Vaccine Access Still Blocked, Says VP for Science, Technology, and Health. orinocotribune.com Despite having the necessary foreign currency resources, Venezuela cannot access vaccines and medicines through the channels created by the World Health Organization (WHO) via the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This is due to the unilateral coercive measures and the economic blockade imposed by the United States regime. | This was stated by the vice president of Venezuela for Science and Technology, Health, and Ecosocialism, Isabel Iturria, in an interview, where she noted that this situation is incomprehensible and impossible to understand. She emphasized that these vaccines are meant to protect the po…
(2026-06-21). Some Guy Broke Into My House. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Some guy broke into my house and set up residence in the study room. He says his great-grandparents used to live in this house and now he won't leave. | My family and I tried to kick him out but he got very violent. He brings in his friends and they help beat us up if we ever try to make him leave. | They keep saying I hate the guy because of his religion. I don't even care about his religion, I just don't like sharing my house with some random outsider who broke in here out of nowhere and took my stuff. | "The…
(2026-06-21). US—China Engagement, the Quad and India's Strategic Calculus. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent diplomatic engagement between the United States and China, coupled with the Quad's continuing leadership challenges, has reignited debate about the future of the Indo-Pacific security architecture. While these developments do not by themselves alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, they offer useful insight into how Washington may be approaching its regional …
(2026-06-21). Report says PM Keir Starmer may announce resignation on Monday. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks as he visits a housing development in north London, Britain, June 19, 2026. — ReutersPressure on Starmer grew after Andy Burnham entered parliament.Wes Streeting also signals readiness to challenge Starmer's rule.Over 100 Labour lawmakers…
(2026-06-21). A Civilian Faàßade: Riyadh's Push to Rebrand Burhan Collapses on His Record. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia is quietly trying to build a civilian political base around Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to Africa Intelligence, in what appears to be a bid to reshape Sudan's postwar future while keeping the general at the center of power. The reported effort comes as the war between the SAF …
(2026-06-21). "'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:46. juancole.com Stanza 46 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám depicts life as a shadow-play. | 'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show,
| Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun,
| Round which we Phantom Figures come and go. | It is similar to William Shakespeare's lines from As You Like It: "All the world's a stage, / And all the men and women merely players; / They have their exits and their entrances . . ." | FitzGerald's stanza influenced the pessimistic British novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) and shows up in the footnotes to his 3-volume verse drama…
(2026-06-21). Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. geo.tv 
36-year-old suspect who attacked attacked Muslim men in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 21, 2026. — XFive men injured in Edinburgh attacks.Police charge 36-year-old suspect.Muslim groups condemn suspected hate attack.LONDON: Scottish authorities said on Saturday they charged a man in…
(2026-06-21). What Does China Mean When It Warns of Japanese "Neo-Militarism" ? moderndiplomacy.eu At this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi publicly pushed back against Beijing's increasingly harsh criticism of Japan. He remarked that it was strange for China possessing a vast arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers to accuse Japan of embracing "new militarism." The distinction in wording, however, deserves closer attention. The term …
(2026-06-21). Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win. newarab.com 
Egypt coach Salah, 34, scored nine goals in the qualifying campaign and provided an assist for Emam Ashour in He was substituted in the 76th minute of that 1-1 draw in Seattle, w…
(2026-06-21). Russian socialist: 'Solidarity means accepting Ukrainians' pain and suffering as our own'. links.org.au 
A Russian socialist from the Left For Peace Without Annexations explains why the left should support the resistance by Ukrainians and Russia's anti-war opposition.
(2026-06-21). US defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, discussions ongoing. newarab.com 
The United States will continue to assess the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the Iran are unhappy at restrictions that mean they can only travel to venues within 24 hours of their…
(2026-06-21). Golfing great Greg Norman swims into view. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-20). Securing peace with Iran compels Trump to divorce Israel. strategic-culture.su After President Donald Trump signed a preliminary Iran peace deal on Wednesday, Israel's occupation and bombing of Lebanon presents the central obstacle to a final agreement and lasting peace. Securing and upholding the final peace deal will require the kind of confrontation with Israel that Trump has avoided for most of his presidency, given Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy flows.
(2026-06-20). Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Response to Israel's Attacks on Lebanon. truthout.org Israel's attempts to sabotage the peace agreement between the United States and Iran appear to be working again, with its relentless attacks on Lebanon reportedly prompting Iran to once again close the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, mere days after it reopened. "In light of the United States' clear bad faith and breach of its commitment to implement the first clause of the memorandum of… |
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-20). 'MoU in trouble': Iran delegation heads to Switzerland to press US over Israeli attacks on LebanonIran says its negotiating delegation has departed for Switzerland to press the United States to fulfill its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), particularly its obligation to ensure Israel stops attacking Lebanon, stressing that talks on a final agreement cannot begin until key commitments are implemented.
(2026-06-20). Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel bombs Lebanon. ummid.com Three days after the Strait of Hormuz was opened following the signing of a deal between Iran and United States, Tehran Saturday closed the key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman accusing Israel of violating the terms of the deal dubbed as Islamabad MoU.
(2026-06-20). 16 Killed in Israeli Strikes as US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 16 people shortly after a truce was announced. Israel stated it was responding to attacks by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah insisted it would not let Israel operate freely in Lebanon. A ceasefire is essential for starting U. S.-Iran talks on Iran's nuclear program and other issues, but the timeline for these …
(2026-06-20). US-Iran deal on the verge of breakdown 48 hours after being signed. wsws.org The first round of nuclear talks, scheduled to open in Switzerland, was scrapped before it began after Iran refused to send its negotiator in response to a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-06-20). Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026."We're doing a lot of trips. We'll be going to Turkey. We'll be going at some point during the year back to China," Trump said at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, as he unveiled the Boeing 747 plane gifted by Qatar that will join the Air Force One fleet."President Xi (Jinping) is coming here in September, but we're going back for a big conference that's in China," Trump added.
(2026-06-20). Israeli strikes kill 83 in Lebanon on Friday, toll passes 4,000. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry has announced that 83 people were killed in The deadliest attack was in Nabatieh in south Lebanon, where 17 people were killed. Other fatalities were reported across several southern districts, while three people were killed in the eastern Baalbek district. | The latest deaths bring the toll since all-out fighting resumed between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah on 2 March to 4,057, with more than 12,120 people wound…
(2026-06-20). JD Vance asks Israel to get on board, else… ummid.com In a stern warning to the Israeli government, U.S. Vice President JD Vance Thursday June 18, 2026 asked the Netanyahu led-Zionist regime to get on board with President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran or risk losing its closest ally.
(2026-06-20). Iran—US Talks In Geneva 'Postponed'. popularresistance.org At least 18 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since the early hours of Friday, following Hezbollah resistance operations that killed four occupation soldiers. | The start of a 60-day period of technical negotiations between Iran and the US in Geneva was postponed on 19 June, following a brutal Israeli escalation against south and east Lebanon. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed in a statement that the talks have been pushed, with no new date provided. | US Vice President JD Vance canceled his flight to Switzerland. Tehran's delegation also did not depart for the talks.
(2026-06-20). Israel collapses Iran-US deal, Swiss meeting cancelled. thecanary.co 
Israel has succeeded — at least for now — in its openly-admitted aim of collapsing peace talks between the US and Iran. Iranian negotiators said they would not attend talks in Geneva after Israel murdered dozens of people in airstrikes in Lebanon — so US vice-president JD Vance has also cancelled. According to Israeli claims, […] | By
(2026-06-20). Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers. al-monitor.com Fighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of four of its soldiers.The violence is the worst since the sealing of a US-Iran deal to halt the wider Middle East war, which was supposed to also pause fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Lebanon's official National News Agency reported a fresh Israeli strike on the area of Jezzine in the south, soon after a US official said on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed a ceasefire.
(2026-06-20). How Israel Is Trying to Burn Down International Law. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — According to OXFAM "Israel copied and pasted its war crimes from Gaza to Lebanon. But …we haven't heard just how dire the situation really is. Thousands of civilians have been killed. 450,000 people have had their water systems damaged or destroyed. More than one million people are facing acute food insecurity". | Why is Israel pursuing military policies that alienate its neighbors and horrifies many? The recent assassination by Israel, with the assistance of "CIA tracking", of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his family, shocke…
(2026-06-20). Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain. al-monitor.com Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon once again put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain, less than two days after it was signed.Lebanese authorities reported 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announced the deaths of four of its soldiers, the highest combined casualty count since the US and Iran struck their deal.
(2026-06-20). Join activists in Iran the US: World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran Sat, June 20 12pm ET / 9am PT / 7:30pm Tehran. iacenter.org Join activists in Iran and the US for this webinar to protest the, FIFA organized, World Cup games being held in the U.S. and the insulting treatment of the Iranian and African teams, as well as the continuing US/Israeli threats on Iran. This webinar is the day before the next Iranian football match and the day after the formal signing of the MOU ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. This will be addressed, as well as Iran's support for Palestine and Lebanon. World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran Saturday, June 20, 12 PM Est Click here to register for this important webinar Speakers include: Fatemeh Khezireverb and Hami…
(2026-06-20). Israel's Lebanese blitz threatens to blow up US-Iran Deal. ummid.com A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran has collided head-on with Israeli military aggression in Lebanon, casting a long shadow over what could have been the most consequential peace settlement in the Middle East in a generation.
(2026-06-20). What does Trump's defeat mean for the Middle East? mondoweiss.net 
After months of war, the U.S. and Iran have signed a framework agreement that excludes every U.S. war aim. Mouin Rabbani breaks down why this is a decisive defeat for Washington and Israel.
(2026-06-20). Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon after truce, with prospect of US-Iran talks unclear. tribune.com.pk 
At least ten people, including two children and a Lebanese soldier, were killed in a new wave of Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday, despite a "ceasefire". | Two children and their parents were killed in an Israeli strike on the town of Barish in southern Lebanon's Tyre district, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported. | In Arabsalim, a town in Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate, one person was killed and seven others remain missing under the rubble following a two-wave Israeli airstrike. | In a separate incident in Nabatieh governorate, one person was killed in an Israeli strike targeting a m…
(2026-06-20). Is Israel Deliberately Derailing Iran-US Peace Talks? ummid.com The delay in the Switzerland talks, therefore, cannot be understood solely through the lens of US-Iran relations, it must also be analysed in the context of Israel's broader regional objectives.
(2026-06-20). Israeli, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters."Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire," the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the U.S. and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. "We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire." (Reporting by Steve Holland; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-20). New Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 8, including Lebanese soldier. tribune.com.pk At least eight people, including two children and a Lebanese soldier, were killed in a new wave of Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday, despite a "ceasefire". | Two children and their parents were killed in an Israeli strike on the town of Barish in southern Lebanon's Tyre district, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported. | In Arabsalim, a town in Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate, one person was killed and seven others remain missing under the rubble following a two-wave Israeli airstrike. | In a separate incident in Nabatieh governorate, one person was killed in an Israeli strike targeting a…
(2026-06-20). Irán anuncia intención de cerrar Ormuz por incumplimiento de acuerdos. radiohc.cu Las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán anunciaron este sábado su intención de cerrar el estrecho de Ormuz al tráfico marítimo, al considerar que Estados Unidos incumplió los compromisos asumidos en el acuerdo bilateral por la continuidad de los ataques israelíes en Líbano. | La decisión fue comunicada a través de un mensaje difundido por la televisión estatal iraní, en el que el alto mando militar afirmó que Washington violó las obligaciones derivadas del memorando de entendimiento suscrito entre ambas partes. | Según el comunicado, la persistencia de los ataques israelíes contra el sur del Líbano y la permanencia de tropas…
(2026-06-20). Iraq rejects Reuters' claims of secret IRGC attack cells. newarab.com 
Iraqi officials and members of Iran-aligned Iraqi militias have denied allegations that Reute…
(2026-06-20). From Versailles to a Swiss mountain: a week of dizzying Iran diplomacy. al-monitor.com From the corridors of power in Washington to a Swiss mountaintop resort, via Tehran and a French spa, it has been a dizzying week of diplomacy on Iran ⚪ marked by surprise twists and a last-ditch hunt for a printer in the Palace of Versailles.Talks mediator Pakistan announced on June 14 that a deal had been reached to end the Middle East war.It was US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the eve of his departure for the G7 summit in the French spar town of Evian-les-Bains.
(2026-06-20). For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk and Jacob BogageWASHINGTON/LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump's chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance's prospects as a White House successor.
(2026-06-20). Trump again praises PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir, credits Pakistan's role in peace deal. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Saturday credited Pakistan with "really helping" the United States secure a peace deal with Iran, which took effect this week following weeks of Pakistani-mediated talks. | In an interview with Axios, an American media outlet, Trump stated that Pakistani leaders leveraged their deep familiarity with Iranian counterparts, playing a vital role in a complex negotiation process that often involved difficult decisions by both sides. | "But they really helped us with this deal. They knew the Iranians. They knew the people. They were good," he said while lauding Pakistani leaders. | The pres…
(2026-06-20). Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking office last year.Trump will hold policy and political meetings during his visit, a White House official said. His family will travel with him for the weekend, which includes Father's Day on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). Naqvi arrives in Mashhad to discuss US-Iran negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Mashhad on Saturday for high-level meetings aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts following the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU). | Iran's IRNA and Fars news agencies reported that he would visit the Imam Reza Shrine and hold meetings before leaving for Tehran. | Pakistan's Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, arrived in Mashhad Saturday. Local authorities in Razavi Khorasan told IRNA that he is to visit Imam Reza Holy Shrine and hold political meetings, which will later extend to Tehran. No further information has been released. pic.twitter.com/r…
(2026-06-20). Naqvi departs for Tehran to discuss US-Iran negotiations, ISNA says. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Saturday for high-level meetings aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts following the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU), according to Iran's ISNA news agency. | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told ISNA that Naqvi's visit was part of Pakistan's continued mediation efforts to bridge remaining differences between Tehran and Washington and preserve the momentum generated by the recently announced understanding. | In an exclusive interview with #ISNA, @IRIMFA_SPOX announced that Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Iraq projects oil production to return to pre-war levels within two months. newarab.com 
Iraqi authorities predict oil production will return to peacetime levels "within one to two months", state media reported, after the The war and Iran's ensuing But a deal agreed this week between Washington and…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Another Hind Rajab murderer bites the dust in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Another of the Israeli military officers involved in the murder of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family has bitten the dust in Israel's illegal invasion of Lebanon. In May 2026, Meir Biderman was seriously wounded in an 'FPV drone' attack on his 401st armoured brigade HQ in occupied southern Lebanon. Now, first reported […] | By
(2026-06-20). UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks. aljazeera.com UK foreign secretary slams Israeli minister's inflammatory remarks amid regional tensions and fragile ceasefire.
(2026-06-20). Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins. al-monitor.com By Jihed AbidellaouiJune 19 (Reuters) – Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his village has been destroyed in Israel's latest round of strikes.Where his house once stood in Qlaileh is now rubble; where his garden bloomed, dust, with more dust covering the toys and furniture strewn around the remains of his living room.
(2026-06-20). Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire after a sharp escalation in southern Lebanon threatened broader regional diplomatic efforts and forced…
(2026-06-20). Mona Khalil, Lebanon's turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in southern Lebanon.
(2026-06-20). It Is Not Enough to Condemn Colonial 'Israel', We Must Abolish Colonial 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Jun 17, 2026 | Let us free ourselves. | Let us not get confused, let us not get tangled up, let us not be manipulated. Let us free ourselves from the talented and creative fear, let us get to the point, there will be no free indigenous, sovereign and democratic Arab-Persian, Kurdish world, nor will there be a free indigenous Arab-Persian woman as long as the Eurocentric colonial expansionist anachronism fraudulently called "Israel" exists. Yes, women today in Iraq and Syria are brutally threatened by the Western barbarism of their offspring called Al-Qaeda, to the benefit of Zionism. | The…
(2026-06-20). Fresh disgrace for GAA: sponsor Allianz are Israel's biggest foreign backer. thecanary.co 
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is set to come under renewed pressure for its disgraceful failure to cease its sponsorship agreement with backer of the 'Israeli' genocide Allianz. A new report by Middle East Eye reveals that the German insurance giant is: …the single largest foreign financier of the Israeli state — holding more in […] | By
(2026-06-20). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-20). Democrats back Trump's frame-up of anti-genocide protesters at the University of Michigan. wsws.org State and national Democratic Party officials have either endorsed the witch-hunt or remained silent.
(2026-06-20). June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba's Queer Rights Revolution! — No U.S. War On Cuba! — End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
Hear from socialist, queer, trans and union activists who visited Cuba and wrote the book: "Cuba's Queer Rights' Revolution: Love is the law" with Melinda Butterfield & Gregory E. Williams. The same White House regime trying to strangle and destroy socialist Cuba, is the same cabal trying to exterminate our Trans and Queer siblings in …
(2026-06-20). Juneteenth and 250 years of hypocrisy. iacenter.org June 16, 2026 Almost two weeks before the 250th celebration of the "founding" of the U.S., Juneteenth, a federal holiday, will take place on June 19. Making Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021 was a long overdue recognition that on June 19, 1865, enslaved Black people were liberated in Galveston, Texas — two and a half years after the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation made by President Abraham Lincoln. This historic day did not prevent Black people from being kidnapped from Texas to countries like Cuba or Brazil, where slavery still existed until the late 1880s, or even murdered by Texas enslavers…
(2026-06-20). 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…
(2026-06-20). Cuban deputy foreign minister thanks Mexico for solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal expressed her gratitude for Mexico's solidarity during a meeting on Friday in the capital with the Undersecretary for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Raquel Serur. | According to a press release from the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City, Serur received the deputy foreign minister Friday morning, who is on a working visit to Mexico. | "During the meeting, the Cuban Deputy Minister conveyed the gratitude of the Cuban government and people for the expressions of solidarity from the Mexican government and people, demonstrated through stateme…
(2026-06-20). Cuba Discusses Economic Reforms to Counter US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, presented a comprehensive program of economic and social reforms aimed at boosting production, attracting investment, and strengthening social protection amid the difficulties caused by the US blockade. | The proposals were discussed during a special plenary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba on Thursday, June 18, held at the Palace of the Revolution. The program, consisting of 23 fundamental axes and 176 concrete measures, aims to not only address the current economic situation but also lay the foundations for a new cycle of growth and development.
(2026-06-20). Cómplices en el PE de la contracción a cubanos. radiohc.cu En una prueba de hasta dónde ganaron espacio las fuerzas de derecha y de extrema derecha, el Parlamento Europeo adoptó recientemente una resolución contra Cuba, con un diseño próximo al discurso corrosivo del Departamento norteamericano de Estado. | El Parlamento Europeo aprobó un documento en el que no se condena el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense a la mayor de las Antillas y el cerco energético. | Tampoco se menciona el impacto de nuevas medidas de corte extraterritorial que adoptó Washington y que perjudican los intereses de compañías europeas con presencia en el archipiélago caribeño. | El Parlamen…
(2026-06-20). Embajador dialoga con presidente de grupo de amistad Pakistán-Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Damián Cordero dialogó con el presidente del Grupo de Amistad Parlamentaria Pakistán-Cuba, Syed Mustafa Mehmood, sobre la situación que enfrenta hoy el país caribeño y otros temas. | Durante el encuentro, el legislador paquistaní manifestó su preocupación por la situación actual por la que atraviesa el pueblo cubano y recibió explicaciones del diplomático sobre las difíciles circunstancias que enfrenta la nación, derivadas del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense y de su criminal cerco energético, de acuerdo con un reporte. | El presidente del Grupo Parlamentario abogó por fortalecer la…
(2026-06-20). Canciller de Vietnam visitará Cuba. radiohc.cu El compañero Le Hoai Trung, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República Socialista de Vietnam y enviado especial del compañero To Lam, secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV) y presidente de esa hermana nación, realizará una visita oficial a Cuba del 20 al 23 de junio. | Durante su estancia en La Habana, el titular actualizará a las autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba sobre los resultados del XIV Congreso del PCV, que tuvo lugar en Hanoi, en enero pasado. | Igualmente, sostendrá conversaciones oficiales con su homólogo cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla y cumplirá un programa oficial q…
(2026-06-20). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Cuba con una intervención militar. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump se manifestó sobre una posible intervención militar en Cuba, horas después de que las autoridades de la isla denunciaran que desde Washington ´quieren imponerle ª una hoja de ruta. | Preguntado por Axios sobre cuánto se parece la hipotética acción militar sobre la isla con la que autorizó a inicios de año en Venezuela, el republicano contestó: ´La diferencia es que Venezuela tiene petróleo, Cuba no ª. | Una vez que insistieron con la pregunta en 'The Axios Show', Trump respondió: ´Es posible. Estos lugares están cerca. En cambio, si miras Irán, e…
(2026-06-20). "Guapo y faja'o" : La trinchera cotidiana de un Héroe del Trabajo en el turismo cubano. cubadebate.cu No es habitual que un directivo del turismo hable más de llevar comida a los barrios y cursos para jóvenes desvinculados que de indicadores de eficiencia. Tampoco es común escuchar a un Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba decir que su más alta distinción "es al colectivo". Pero Esteban Alfaro—director del Departamento de Palmares en Playa 2, con más de tres décadas de trayectoria— aprendió a dirigir en la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en el Mariel de los ochenta, y forjó su estilo en el Período Especial, cuando "reinventarse" era cuestión de supervivencia.
(2026-06-20). Liga Élite de Béisbol: Definidos los cruces de semifinales. cubadebate.cu Con la victoria de Industriales en el último partido de la etapa clasificatoria de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano quedaron definidos los cruces de semifinales, que comenzarán el próximo domingo en duelos al mejor de siete juegos.El conjunto capitalino sumó su triunfo 24 ante 16 derrotas, aseguró la primera posición y tendrá como rival a los Huracanes de Mayabeque.
(2026-06-20). Villaclareñas honran el legado de Vilma Espín a 19 años de su partida física. radiohc.cu 
En las circunstancias tan difíciles que vive el país, el legado de Vilma Espín Guillois es más urgente y necesario que nunca para salvaguardar el proyecto social de la Revolución que emancipó a las cubanas, fue el sentimiento que primó en un encuentro realizado en la Casa de Orientación a la Mujer y la Familia en Villa Clara para recordar a la eterna Presidenta de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas en el aniversario 19 de su partida física. | "Vilma nos acompaña siempre, en estos tiempos duros, cuando es imprescindible salvaguardar las conquistas, por eso recordamos su ternura, su preocupación por las familias, por…
(2026-06-20). Suspendidas funciones de Giselle por problemas técnicos en el Teatro Nacional. cubadebate.cu Las dos funciones de Giselle por el Ballet Nacional de Cuba, anunciadas para el sábado 27 y el domingo 28 de junio, han sido suspendidas debido a la rotura del equipo de climatización del Teatro Nacional. A pesar de los esfuerzos realizados no han podido llevarse a cabo las tareas de reparación necesarias para garantizar el buen desenvolvimiento del espectáculo.
(2026-06-20). "Wake Up Europe!" June 25th rally in front of the European Union headquarters in Barcelona. radiohc.cu Various solidarity groups with Cuba, united in the Catalan coordinating body Defensem Cuba, have called for a rally on June 25th at 6: 30 p.m. in front of the European Union headquarters, located at Passeig de Grà cia, 90 in Barcelona, to demand the lifting of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against the island.
(2026-06-20). Villaclareñas realzan la trascendencia de las nuevas medidas y propuestas de transformaciones económicas y sociales para nuestro país. radiohc.cu Las nuevas medidas y propuestas de transformaciones económicas y sociales para nuestro país, debatidas por el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido y en la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria del Parlamento en su X Legislatura., son necesarias ante el difícil contexto que vive la nación. | Así opina Mayelín Díaz Rodríguez, Secretaria General de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas en Villa Clara. | "En estos momentos tan duros, son medidas necesarias para salvar el proyecto social socialista, para salvar la revolución; las mujeres podemos hacer mucho para seguir adelante, producir alimentos en los pedazos de…
(2026-06-20). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visits Defense Zone in Havana. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of the National Defense Council, visited the Carmelo Defense Zone on Friday in the central Havana neighborhood of Vedado, located in the Plaza de la Revolución municipality, to assess preparations and territorial organization in the event of an emergency. | According to a report from the Presidency, at the Defense Zone's headquarters, located in the Office of Historical Affairs, Díaz-Canel stated that the Defense Zone must be the Party and Government of each community, both in times of peace and war, and expressed that the complex context in Cuba warrants it. | During discussions with…
(2026-06-20). Canciller cubano denuncia recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció este sábado a Estados Unidos de intensificar su política de bloqueo contra la isla y rechazó declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, sobre la situación económica del país. | En una publicación en su perfil oficial de la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana cuestionó las declaraciones del funcionario estadounidense sobre presuntos problemas de gestión interna en Cuba y aseguró que Washington mantiene una estrategia dirigida a obstaculizar el acceso de la nación a combustibles, tecnologías y financiamiento. | "Cuando el secretario de Estado de EEU…
(2026-06-20). Parlamento cubano rechaza resolución de la Eurocámara: "Injerencia y doble rasero" cubadebate.cu La adopción de este texto constituye un nuevo ejercicio de manipulación política, doble rasero y subordinación a la agenda neofascista y hostil del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra nuestra nación. Su contenido muestra una alta dosis de injerencia, que desconoce y difama sobre la realidad cubana, su ordenamiento jurídico y Estado de Derecho.
(2026-06-20). Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la clausura de la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura, en el Palacio de Convenciones, el 18 de junio de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz" radiohc.cu Querido General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana; | Queridas diputadas y diputados; | Compañero Lazo, Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional; | Compatriotas: | Las ideas que voy a expresar, como conclusiones de esta Sesión Extraordinaria de nuestro Parlamento, van fundamentalmente dirigidas al heroico pueblo cubano, del cual venimos y al cual todos los presentes tenemos el deber y el honor de representar. | Cuba, nuestra amada Cuba, vive las horas más difíciles de este siglo y tenemos la histórica responsabilidad de salvarla. | El concepto de Revolución que el Comandante en Jefe nos legó, en…
(2026-06-20). En Cuba rinden tributo a víctimas del nazismo. radiohc.cu Una representación de la comunidad rusa en Cuba y amigos de la nación eslava, rindieron honores este viernes a las víctimas del nazismo, al conmemorarse el aniversario 85 del inicio de la Gran Guerra Patria. | En la liturgia, organizada por la Embajada de la Federación de Rusia y la Agencia de Casa Rusa, en la Iglesia del icono de Nuestra Señora de Kazán, en La Habana, se encendieron velas en memoria de los héroes y mártires de esa confrontación armada y las víctimas del holocausto nazi. | Savva Gagloe, máximo representante de esta institución religiosa en Cuba, resaltó el significado que posee para la nación eur…
(2026-06-20). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-20). Israeli strikes kill six, including two children, in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes killed at least five people in Israel has violated the An overnight Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City killed four members of the al-Safadi family, including the husband, wife and their two daughters,…
(2026-06-20). 'Take this seriously' flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by NZ govt. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Penny Smith of RNZ A New Zealand activist detained as part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla is calling on the government to launch an independent investigation into allegations of mistreatment by Israeli forces, after Australia launched an inquiry into similar claims involving 11 of its citizens. HƒÅhona Ormsby, a member of the Global Sumud…
(2026-06-20). Family, including two daughters, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel has repeatedly violated the October ceasefire brokered by the US.
(2026-06-20). Al Jazeera says Israeli strike kills journalist in Gaza. newarab.com 
Qatar-based Al Jazeera said on Saturday that an Israeli strike killed one of its An Israeli military spokesman told AFP it "confirms it carried out a strike on "Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman for…
(2026-06-20). Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch It. truthout.org As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, millions of soccer fans around the world are gathering in stadiums, homes, and cafés to watch the tournament. In Gaza, however, where war and its aftermath continue to shape daily life, the World Cup feels distant for many residents. Some are unable to watch matches due to electricity and internet outages, while others have lost the… |
(2026-06-20). Pro-Palestine activists in Michigan charged by feds, face 5-20 years. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt June 18, 2026 Demonstration demands the University of Michigan divest from Israeli apartheid, July 1, 2026. Speaking is Rhiannon Willow, who faced state charges — later dropped, stemming from her involvement with the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus. The FBI detained seven pro-Palestine activists in Michigan on June 10. All of those detained, plus an eighth defendant currently in India who has not yet been arrested, have been charged with "conspiracy to transmit threats in interstate and foreign commerce," which carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment. One defendant faces…
(2026-06-20). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-20). Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza, including two girls. newarab.com Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 11 people, including four members of the same family, in the latest violence to rock the Palestinian territory Gaza Strip remains gripped by bloodshed as progress on permanently ending the war remains stalled, and with near-daily Israeli violations of an October 2025 truce. | An overnight Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City killed four members of the Al-Safadi family, including the husband, wife…
(2026-06-20). Now, Palestinians in Gaza found their bank accounts frozen, inaccessible. ummid.com Bank of Palestine account holders in Gaza, including employees, traders, lawyers, exchange shop owners and ordinary citizens, report that both their bank accounts and electronic payment apps were frozen simultaneously without explanation.
(2026-06-20). Gaza es el ejemplo más claro de desplazamiento forzado, afirma Ankara. radiohc.cu 
El Burhanettin Durán, jefe de la Dirección de Comunicaciones de la Presidencia de Türkiye. (Foto tomada de Prensa Latina) | , afirmó que la tragedia en la Franja de Gaza constituye uno de los casos más graves de desplazamiento forzado y de sufrimiento de la población civil en el mundo contemporáneo. | En un mensaje publicado en la red social turca InSocial, con motivo del Día Mundial del Refugiado, el funcionario señaló que millones de personas se han visto obligadas a abandonar sus hogares debido a conflictos, guerras y persecuciones, en una tendencia que calificó de alarmante. | Durán centró su declaración…
(2026-06-20). Washington's Influence Visible as Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera Convene in Caracas (+Opposition Frictions Government Missteps). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This US-backed group was created alongside Juan Guaidó's failed "interim government" in 2019, specifically aiming for regime change and the seizure of Venezuelan assets abroad. Before meeting with Jorge Rodríguez, Figuera held a meeting in Caracas…
(2026-06-20). Foreign Minister Yván Gil: Venezuela Has Historically Demonstrated Sovereignty Over Essequibo. orinocotribune.com At the Conference on the Territorial Controversy of the Essequibo, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil stated that Venezuela has historically demonstrated its sovereignty over the territory. | At the conference on Wednesday, June 17, the foreign minister highlighted the documentation and "solid legal strategy deployed by the Venezuelan State that demonstrate, with irrefutable arguments before the international community, the nation's legitimate rights over the Essequibo territory… it is a legal and historical truth that no one can refute." | At the opening of the conference, organized by the Venezuelan Attorne…
(2026-06-20). How the IRGC Could Benefit from U.S. Sanctions Relief. moderndiplomacy.eu Emerging discussions between Washington and Tehran aim to end their conflict, but there's a major concern: efforts to encourage Iran to comply might strengthen the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which the U. S. and its allies classify as a terrorist group. The IRGC has benefited from sanctions over the years, establishing a large commercial …
(2026-06-20). Cunha hits Brazil double against Haiti to seal first World Cup 2026 win. aljazeera.com Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores Brazil's first two goals in 3-0 win against Haiti as FIFA event progress nears.
(2026-06-20). UN rights chief expresses concern at EU migration crackdown. newarab.com 
The UN rights chief said on Saturday he deeply regretted the European Union's The rules, Volker Tur…
(2026-06-20). Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute. aljazeera.com The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Poland's top honour.
(2026-06-20). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-20). India's revolution in women's cricket. aljazeera.com In cricket-obsessed India, a women's World Cup win and a glitzy new league are transforming the lives of female players.
(2026-06-20). Why Tunisia's renewable energy strategy is facing resistance. aljazeera.com Giving concessions for renewable projects to foreign corporations will not help solve the country's energy crisis.
(2026-06-20). World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights. aljazeera.com World Cup day 10 features Netherlands-Sweden as the USA reach the knockout stage and Brazil move closer to qualification…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). How China Viewed Egypt's June 30 Revolution and the Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood. moderndiplomacy.eu China supported Egypt politically and economically following the June 30, 2013 revolution, rejecting interference in its internal affairs and seeking strategic rapprochement. Chinese think tanks and military circles considered the success of the June 30 revolution to have saved Egypt, while strongly criticizing the Muslim Brotherhood's rule, accusing the group of attempting to dismantle national …
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 'Hakimi calm despite facing rape trial'. tribune.com.pk 
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is "very calm" despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges, his national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday. | "He is fine. He woke up this morning, ate like everyone else, got ready for the game and motivated everyone," Ouahbi said of the Paris Saint-Germain player. | "He was there in the dressing room, focused and determined to put in a big performance. He did that, and so there is nothing to say. We are behind him, and he is very calm, totally unfazed." | Hakimi, 27, is facing allegations that he rape…
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: We the Peoples. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library – Park Branch (8133 Page Street)…
(2026-06-20). Green mayor hopeful to save Manchester from 'Reform disaster'. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has announced that its candidate in the Greater Manchester mayor by-election will be Geraldine Coggins: At the @TheGreenParty launch of their campaign for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, our reporter @cjmbaillie was one of the first to speak to their candidate Geraldine Coggins — and she's immediately showing why she's the right […] | By
(2026-06-20). Newton as Pilot, Equinox as Equator — What India is Teaching Today? ummid.com The Odisha textbook crisis is a microcosm of a larger failure – the failure to treat poor children as full citizens whose education deserves the same standard of care and investment as any electoral scheme.
(2026-06-20). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. ummid.com The Hilal Committees across India and Bangladesh have urged fellow Muslims to sight the New Moon or Crescent of Muharram 1448 today i.e. Tuesday 29th of Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to June 16, 2026, to confirm the start of the New Islamic Year.
(2026-06-20). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-20). France Deepens Eastern Mediterranean Footprint Through Defense Pact with Greek Cypriot Administration. uwidata.com The recently signed Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between France and the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) has triggered sharp criticism from Turkish Cypriot and Turkish officials, who argue that the deal alters the military balance on the island and strengthens a growing French strategic presence in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement, signed on June 8, …
(2026-06-20). People power against Trump's wars act against NZ 'war mineral' deals. asiapacificreport.nz 
Greenpeace Aotearoa The streets of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, echoed with the sound of people power today. From Aotea Square to the US Consulate on Customs Street, protesters marched shoulder-to-shoulder because they refuse to let Aotearoa become a supply chain for global conflict. The protesters in the March for Peace were demanding that the…
(2026-06-20). Voter registration weekend gets off on 'overwhelmingly positive note'. sanews.gov.za Voter registration weekend gets off on 'overwhelmingly positive note' | South Africans are turning out in their numbers across the country as the Electoral Commission's (IEC) voter registration weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections gets under way. | At a media briefing on Saturday, the commission's Masego Sheburi revealed that some 330 000 voter registration applications were processed by noon. | He noted that nearly all voting stations were open and operating smoothly by 8am with those not opening on time "due to community protests". | "The voter registration weekend…has started off on an overwhelmin…
(2026-06-20). Australia: Protester arrested in Sydney as Labor government starts demolition of public housing. wsws.org The police attack demonstrates the Labor government's determination to proceed with its plan to tear down around 150 homes by the end of June, as the first phase of demolishing all 750 homes in the Waterloo South estate over the next six to nine months.
(2026-06-20). Friday Nite Videos, June 19, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos, June 19, 2026 |
(2026-06-20). Two roadside bombs kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan. aljazeera.com No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
(2026-06-20). Corporate Australia wants fewer rules? Give us fewer reasons to demand them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). One Nation now importing grievance politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). Ebola rages through the Congo. wsws.org At four weeks, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is three times larger than any previous epidemic at the same stage, with 894 cases and over 200 dead.
(2026-06-20). Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel's death ruled a homicide after ICE release in Pittsburgh. wsws.org Michel's death, apparently caused by exposure to freezing temperatures after her release from ICE custody, is another indictment of the US immigration system.
(2026-06-20). Hot town, summer in the city. wattsupwiththat.com My point here is that many factors are at play in what one sees during any given weather event, let alone across the entire climate. If you believe that CO2 is the cause-of-all-evil person, then you have to admit that trees are its kryptonite — both getting rid of it and keeping it cooler.
(2026-06-20). How (And When) To Build A Union Reform Caucus. popularresistance.org Quick! What do these exciting stories have in common? Educators bringing a new fighting spirit to their unions, from Los Angeles to Chicago to Massachusetts. Members overthrowing corrupt leaders in the Teamsters and the United Auto Workers. Grocery workers and letter carriers rebelling against subpar contracts. Building trade workers organizing to turn their locals around. | The answer is union reform caucuses. A reform caucus is simply a group of union members who are organizing together to improve their union and build its power to fight the boss more effectively.
(2026-06-20). New Zealand keep semis hopes alive. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand kept their hopes of defending their women's T20 World Cup crown alive with a thrilling four-run win over Ireland on Friday in Southampton. | Defeat for the Kiwis, who had lost their previous two games, would have left them teetering on the brink of an early flight home but instead they move up to fourth in Group Two. | However, they are not out of the woods yet as they may need to win their final two group games and rely on other results going their way. | The Irish are all but out of contention for a place in the last four after coming tantalisingly close to their first win in the history of the t…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Racist Katie Hopkins booed out of British pub. thecanary.co 
Katie Hopkins — One of our great British traditions is that landlords have the right to refuse service to anyone. Anyone. And if you don't like it, you're probably not all that British, are you? Anyway, here's Tommy Robinson having a cry because rancid bigot Katie Hopkins got booed out of a British pub for […] | By
(2026-06-20). ECOWAS Outlook on Food Security and Regional Integration. moderndiplomacy.eu The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has released the 2025—2027 edition of its Regional Economic Outlook (REO), a flagship report that analyses macroeconomic developments across the region and highlights the challenges and opportunities related to food security and regional integration. This new publication comes at a time when the international environment is characterized …
(2026-06-20). Peaceful Afghanistan essential for return of Afghan nationals: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan's longstanding commitment to refugees and said that a peaceful, stable, and economically resilient Afghanistan was essential for the dignified return and sustainable reintegration of Afghan nationals. | In his message on World Refugee Day, observed under the theme "Until Everyone is Safe," the prime minister said Pakistan joined the global community in expressing solidarity with refugees worldwide while paying tribute to their resilience, courage and determination in the face of displacement. | Calling on the international community, he stressed tha…
(2026-06-20). Trump ordered to restore National Parks Service historic panels. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette June 20, 2026 On June 12, U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley gave President Donald Trump's administration 21 days to restore any dismantled or altered contents at multiple National Parks Service sites across the U.S. The order includes the President's House in Philadelphia, which was awaiting a Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling regarding Trump's appeal of a February lawsuit filed by the city of Philadelphia. Depiction shown of George Washington signing the Fugitive Slave Act. Posse of white men with clubs and guns shown in panel background shooting at four Black men escaping from enslaveme…
(2026-06-20). SK Hynix unpacks 'HBM4E' – Next-Generation DRAM for AI. ummid.com Memory giant, SK Hynix, June 17, 2026 said it has shipped samples of HBM4E, a next-generation DRAM for AI, to major customers.
(2026-06-20). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Other Arab Countries. ummid.com Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other states have urged local Muslims to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram 1448 (Moharram Moon 2026) today i.e. Monday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Turkey crashes out of the World Cup after Paraguay loss. newarab.com 
Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the Fired up from a humiliating 4-1 defeat by the United States in their opening match, Paraguay went ahead 64 seconds in when Matias Galarza rifled home from long range, then clung on for the entire game against a torrent of Turkish attacks. | Paraguay defende…
(2026-06-20). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-20). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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…
(2026-06-20). Have your say on proposed tax amendments. sanews.gov.za Have your say on proposed tax amendments | With the deadline drawing near, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have reminded the public to submit written comments on the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (2026 draft Rates Bill). | Among other things, the draft Rates Bill outlines adjustments to various tax thresholds, exemptions and limits, as well as changes to excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco-related products. | The 2026 draft Rates Bill, which contains the proposed tax amendments, is available on the National Treasury and SARS we…
(2026-06-20). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-20). On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 VP Trent Willis Talks About History & Struggle For General Strike. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 commemorated Juneteenth and VP Trent Willis talked about the history of Black workers and the fight for a general strike today.
(2026-06-20). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-20). Scottish police investigate Edinburgh attacks after five injured. newarab.com 
Scottish counter-terrorism officers are investigating a series of violent attacks across its capital Edinburgh on Friday that left five men injured, police said on Saturday. | A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism, the police statement said, adding that three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. | The local officers confronted and detained the suspect at around 9: 30 p.m. local time (8: 30 p.m. GMT). | Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton condemned the violence and said, "I want to send a clear message…
(2026-06-20). IEC ready for KZN voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za IEC ready for KZN voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is fully prepared for the voter registration weekend scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026, a key milestone in preparations for this year's Local Government Elections (LGE2026). ⚪ Addressing the media at the commission's provincial offices in Westville, Durban, on Thursday, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga said extensive preparations had been completed to ensure a smooth registration process across the province's 5 021 voting districts. ⚪ The registration weekend follows a ward bounda…
(2026-06-20). Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House.""This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," Trump said at a speech inside the plane's hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being "so nice and providing" it.Qatar's gift of the aircraft ⚪ valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars ⚪ has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns.
(2026-06-20). Indian Haj Mission wins Saudi award for Excellence in Serving Pilgrims. ummid.com The Indian Haj Mission has been conferred two 'Labaytum' awards for 'Excellence in Serving the Hajj Pilgrims', Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi Thursday.
(2026-06-20). Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning a trip to the Middle East next week and is expected to visit Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, Axios reported on Friday, citing two sources.Rubio is expected to hold a summit with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain, Axios reported later, citing a third unidentified source.The State Department did not immediately respond to an emailed request for confirmation. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil; Editing by Andrea Ricci and Ryan Patrick Jones)…
(2026-06-20). Popular protests in Albania enter third week. iacenter.org By Sue Harris June 17, 2026 U.S. land grab in Adriatic Sea provokes popular protest in Tirana, Albania, June 14, 2026. The popular protests in Albania are now in their third week. On June 14, between 100,000 and 200,000 people poured into the streets in the capital city of Tirana to defend their country's islands, wildlife and dignity. Other demonstrations that are part of what is being called the "Flamingo Revolution" took place in the cities of Durrà´s, Elbasan, Fier, Gjirokastra, Koràßa, Kukà´s, Lezha, Shkodra and Vlora. According to June 14 Politico, the demonstrators included children, the…
(2026-06-20). The Quad's Identity Crisis: Caught Between Ambition and Reality. moderndiplomacy.eu Asia-pacific region is becoming increasingly contested with like-minded states forming coalitions. Two institutional models such as AUKUS and Quad, which are both US led, represent alliances in the region. Although both harbour concerns with China's rise, yet they function differently; AUKUS for hard deterrence, and Quad for broad alignment. At one hand, AUKUS embodies high …
(2026-06-20). EU summit accelerates war course: Arms build-up, trade war, social cuts and anti-refugee measures. wsws.org The EU summit held in Brussels on Thursday and Friday was in every respect a war summit. Behind the official formulations about "security," "competitiveness," "resilience" and "migration" lies a comprehensive program of rearmament, war escalation, social cuts and attacks on democratic rights.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Will Lehman's nomination for UAW president: A milestone in the fight for rank-and-file power. wsws.org Workers backed his campaign because it expressed their own experiences with the UAW apparatus: sellout contracts, suppression of opposition, the defense of corporate profit and the subordination of workers' struggles to the Democratic Party and the state.
(2026-06-20). Paraguay eliminate Turkey from World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far to beat Turkey 1-0 in a dramatic Group D match on Friday, breathing life into their campaign and condemning their opponents to an early exit. | Fired up from a humiliating 4-1 defeat by the United States in their opening match, Paraguay went ahead 64 seconds in when Matias Galarza rifled home from long range, then clung on for the entire game against a torrent of Turkish attacks. | Paraguay defended doggedly and played the second half with 10 men after Miguel Almiron was sent off for remarks made to Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth.
(2026-06-20). Australia: Victorian educators reject AEU-Labor sellout—Build rank-and-file committees to take the struggle forward! wsws.org The overwhelming no vote was registered despite anti-democratic mechanisms the AEU deployed in an attempt to ram the deal through.
(2026-06-20). Seven killed, five injured in twin blasts in K-P's Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people were killed and five others injured in a twin blast in the Phang Musa Khel area within the jurisdiction of Ahmadzai Police Station in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district on Saturday, District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu Yasir Afridi confirmed. | According to Afridi, a private vehicle carrying passengers was targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), resulting in multiple casualties. | "The injured were being transported for medical treatment when a second explosion struck a motor car carrying the wounded," he said. | The two explosions left a total of seven people dead and five others injure…
(2026-06-20). Free Ercan Akpolat, the Turkish mayor of the historic Prinkipo island where Trotsky lived! Stop the political witch hunt by the Erdoƒüan regime! wsws.org Ercan Akpolat, the mayor of Bàºyàºkada—where Trotsky spent his years in exile in Turkey—has been taken into custody.
(2026-06-20). Polanski calls out Burnham's 'more of the same' migration plan. thecanary.co 
According to the Times, Andy Burnham is going to keep Shabana Mahmood as the home secretary if he becomes PM. Given that this would be the most 'more of the same' possible, it's understandable Zack Polanski has said the following: The architect of Labour's cruel plans on settled status and persecution of free speech and […] | By
(2026-06-20). Full circle in Toronto: Nora Fatehi on performing before family at FIFA 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Nora Fatehi recently performed in her hometown to open the prestigious tournament ahead of the high-stakes Canada vs Bosnia match. | The dancer and actor delivered a career-defining moment that was as emotionally raw as it was spectacularly high-energy. For the first time in her journey, her entire family and closest loved ones were assembled in the stands, watching her perform live on the world's grandest stage. | Taking to social media to share the overwhelming gravity of the milestone with her fans, Nora pulled back the curtain on the often-lonely reality of life in the mega-spotlight. | "I wanted to…
(2026-06-20). Ebola surges in central Africa as funding collapses. wsws.org At four weeks, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is three times larger than any previous epidemic at the same stage, with 894 cases and over 200 dead.
(2026-06-20). Special Intensive Revision: A Covert NRC to Snatch Citizenship. ummid.com The opposition parties neither speak of how Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a covert NRC that threatens the citizenship of those opposing the BJP and RSS forces, nor do they speak of how the government, the Election Commission, and the Supreme Court are engaged in a fascist collusion.
(2026-06-20). Mamdani promotes DSA candidates in New York Democratic primary election. wsws.org Mamdani's hypocrisy and opportunism are in the service of what? The promotion of the fiction that the Democratic Party—a party of the same corporate-financial oligarchy that controls the Republicans ⚪ can be reformed, as can the capitalist system.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). KCET 2026 First Round Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the First Round Seat Allotment Schedule for Karnataka UGCET 2026 Counselling underway for admission in Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy and other courses.
(2026-06-20). A Bundle of Chopsticks: How ASEAN Can Deepen Rare Earth Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu ASEAN's REE Potential Amid today's war-induced energy shocks and the perennial urgency of decarbonisation, rare earth elements (REEs), the 17 metallic elements essential for electronics and electric vehicle (EV) production, have been increasingly pushed into the geopolitical spotlight. China's dominance over these materials, with 60% of global REE production and nearly 90% of processing capacity, …
(2026-06-20). Our freedoms and our oppressions are all connected. uwidata.com 
By Syeda Ayesha Gardeza, Mazdoor Kisan Party (Workers and Farmers Party), Pakistan — Responsible for Media and Information May 19th, 1919, is the date Mustafa Kemal Atatàºrk arrived in the northern Turkish city of Samsun to start the armed struggle against the imperialist occupation of Türkiye and its collaborators. The date is considered as the …
(2026-06-20). Actor and author Hannah Diviney denounces Australian Labor government's attacks on the disabled. wsws.org "If you remove a disabled person's ability to participate in society, then inevitably many will question whether they have value, whether they belong, and whether there is a place for them in the wider community."
(2026-06-20). David Hockney and the art of seeing in an age of upheaval. wsws.org David Hockney's death at 88 closes one of the most remarkable careers in modern art. His legacy is to remind us that careful looking is the beginning of understanding—but not its end.
(2026-06-20). Is New England's new hydropower transmission line paying off? grist.org 
When the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line started carrying electricity from Canada into Maine in January, supporters hailed the project as a triumph for renewable power. Now, after nearly six months of operations, the early numbers raise questions about whether the project will be able to advance the region's energy transition as much as advertised. | Energy flow into New England is up just marginally, and there have been roughly 27 days when no power at all traveled along the new line, commonly called NECEC. If current trends hold, New England will receive less hydropower this year over two…
(2026-06-20). Morocco jails six minors over Gen Z protest movement. newarab.com 
A The ruling was handed down on Friday by a court in Casablanca and relates to demonstrations held last autumn, when thousands of young Moroccans took part in protests calling for reforms to healthcare and education and demanding action against corruption. | The six minors were convicted of "obstructing traffic" on a motorway during one of th…
(2026-06-20). Is Keir Starmer set to resign as Labour's Andy Burnham lines up a challenge backed by 200 MPs. hindustantimes.com Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as internal Labour tensions intensify following poor local election results and growing speculation about a possible leadership challenge. Reports suggest that as many as 200 Labour MPs could support Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in a potential bid to replace Starmer, amid claims of a widening split within the party. Starmer has rejected calls to resign, insisting he will contest any leadership challenge and warning that a contest could destabilize both the party and government. The situation reflects growing uncertainty within Labour as economic pres…
(2026-06-20). An Israeli court has convicted seven men over the 2021 lynching of Sa'id Mo. aljazeera.com An Israeli court has convicted seven men over the 2021 lynching of Sa'id Moussa, ending a five-year trial.
(2026-06-20). FBI Tried to Flip Anti-ICE Protesters Into Informants. theintercept.com 
John Mark Rozendaal was just trying to play music. | On May 29, along with scores of others, Rozendaal responded to calls on social media to gather outside of Delaney Hall, the immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. | The privately run U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility had, in recent weeks, become the site of daily protests, spurred by a detainee hunger strike When Rozendaal went to Delaney Hall, he took his cello with him. | "I consider music to be a…
(2026-06-20). Iran starts 2026 FIFA WC campaign unbeaten, then this happened. ummid.com Iran's National Football Team Monday June 15, 2026 began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign playing against New Zealand unbeaten but post match the footballers were surprised after receiving a marching order by the US administration.
(2026-06-20). Israeli envoy shouts 'be quiet' at UN official during sexual violence in conflict event. tribune.com.pk 
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon clashed with a senior UN official at a General Assembly event on Friday, shouting at her to "be quiet" after she attempted to raise a point of order. | The confrontation erupted during an event marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, where Danon directed sharp criticism at Pramila Patten, the secretary-general's special representative on sexual violence in conflict, demanding her resignation for a 2025 report that documented patterns of sexual violence against Palestinians detained in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. | A…
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-20). 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…
(2026-06-20). Vinicius stars as Brazil cruise past Haiti. tribune.com.pk 
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. | After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class with outsiders Haiti, who became the first country to exit this World Cup. | Cunha's scruffy goal in Philadelphia gave Brazil the lead midway through the first half, and he struck again as Carlo Ancelotti's side asserted their dominance. Vinicius Junior added a third before the break. | Brazil play Scotland in their final Group C…
(2026-06-20). Hydration break boos: How FIFA united players, fans, coaches at World Cup. aljazeera.com Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.
(2026-06-20). Elderly Sikh man assaulted in Smethwick, England; two teenagers taken into custody. ptcnews.tv Sikh man assaulted in England: An elderly Sikh man was found seriously injured on a roadside in Smethwick, England, in an incident that has shocked the local community. The police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the case and are continuing their investigation.The incident reportedly took place on the night of June 14. A video that later surfaced on social media showed the elderly man lying near bushes and a pile of rubbish beside a road. He appeared badly injured, with torn clothes, visible wounds and blood on his head.People who were present at the scene rushed to help the man and tried to speak…
(2026-06-20). U.S. anti-war activists demand: 'Stop the secret war chest for Israel before it starts!'. iacenter.org By J.M. Straw June 15, 2026 June 14 — In the face of widespread and growing popular opposition to Israel's atrocities, Congress is proposing two bills that would give Israel unprecedented powers and access to U.S. military expenditures and intelligence resources far surpassing current levels, which are already high. According to an article in Responsible Statecraft, the magazine of the Quincy Institute think tank, a buried section, 224, in the House's 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) "would all but fuse the two countries' armed forces together." ("Congress quietly moves to integrate U.S. and I…
(2026-06-20). Trump's war on Iran ends with a 'triumphant' Tehran and a diminished US. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The signing came a day ahead of schedule. President Trump signed the agreement at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed…
(2026-06-20). Keir Starmer has decided to quit as PM: Report. ummid.com Under pressure from the party colleagues, Keir Starmer has finally decided to quit as UK Prime Minister, according to The Observer.
(2026-06-20). Reform Restore fight over who lost Makerfield worse. thecanary.co 
In the Makerfield by-election, the three parties of the right failed to win enough votes between them to match Labour's result. Rather than reflecting on what this means, however, Reform UK and Restore Britain have decided to argue over who lost hardest: You got less than the BNP in 2010. You threw everything you had […] | By
(2026-06-20). James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85. tribune.com.pk 
US director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on "Friends," "Cheers," "Taxi," and many other beloved comedies, has died, People magazine reported on Friday. He was 85. | "We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James 'Jimmy' Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family," his family said in a statement. The time and place of his death were not disclosed. | Burrows won 11 Emmy awards for excellence in television and helmed more than 1,000 episodes of hit programs, working as a director, producer and writer. | Burrows was among the e…
(2026-06-20). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-20). Brazil takes over Philly, dominates Haiti in city's second World Cup match. whyy.org 
This story originally appeared on Philadelphia's second game of the In a one-sided affair, Bra…
(2026-06-20). Trump Is Forcing Coal Pollution on Consumers and Communities. juancole.com By | In one of the most perverse Big Government moves ever, last year President Trump proclaimed an "energy emergency." Since then he's Thes…
(2026-06-20). Department of Energy Celebrates Second Advanced Reactor Achieving Criticality. wattsupwiththat.com "Today marks another historic moment for America's nuclear renaissance," said U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. "From the first-ever airlift of a small reactor aboard a U.S. military C-17 to successful zero-power criticality testing, Valar Atomics is delivering achievements that mark a revolutionary moment for advanced nuclear in this country. The Trump administration is proud to support the rebirth of America's nuclear industry, ensuring Americans have access to affordable, reliable and secure energy for generations to come."
(2026-06-20). FinMin says govt focused on broadening tax base, not burdening salaried class in budget. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said that Pakistan's macroeconomic indicators remained stable and the government was focused on expanding the tax base rather than increasing the burden on salaried individuals. | "In this budget, we have taken additional and strong steps in this regard, and keeping in mind the principles of equity and fairness, we have reduced the burden of tax on the existing taxpayers, especially the salaried class, small businesses, industries, exporters and construction industries, whereas the provision of property loans has been ensured for the export sector and agriculture…
(2026-06-20). The New East India Companies: How Tech Giants Are Colonizing the Global South for AI. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, historian's discussion about colonialism has revolved around large armies, territorial conquests and vast empires. Yet, they often fail to focus on the fact that one of the most powerful empires did not begin with soldiers — it emerged because of corporations. The British East India Company, in 1600 started its commercial activities in …
(2026-06-20). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We are having …
(2026-06-20). How Netanyahu used Lebanon strikes to push back on Trump's Iran deal. al-monitor.com The latest ceasefire in Lebanon leaves Netanyahu squeezed between Washington and domestic pressure.
(2026-06-20). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Round 3 Admission 2026 Starts, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 3 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 18, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Bangladesh Hindus protest over halted Ram statue project and alleged desecration of Lord Ram image. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Thousands of Hindus took to the streets in Bangladesh on Friday after the construction of a giant Lord Ram statue was suspended following alleged threats from Islamist groups.Protesters gathered in Dhaka and other parts of the country, carrying torches and raising religious slogans. The demonstrations were also linked to allegations that an image of Lord Ram was desecrated during a protest against the statue project earlier this month.Several Hindu organisations, including the Hindu Mahajot, led marches and demonstrations in the capital. Protesters demanded the arrest of those allegedly involved in…
(2026-06-20). Shadow Of Minneapolis Hung Over 2026 Labor Notes Conference. popularresistance.org More than 4,000 workers, organizers, and self-described "troublemakers" braved brutal weather and travel changes to pack into a Chicago-area hotel this past weekend for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference, filling nearly 300 workshops, panels, and meetings over three days. | By most measures, this was the largest and most explicitly political iteration of the biennial gathering in recent years. As always, it served as a barometer of what's animating the labor movement's most advanced sectors.
(2026-06-20). Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations. aljazeera.com Ghana has been hosting a conference to advance the UN resolution declaring slavery the 'gravest crime against humanity.'…
(2026-06-20). Decks cleared for Oscar nominated Palestinian film's release in India on June 19. ummid.com 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', the Oscar nominated Palestinian film, is set for a high profile release in over 100 cinema halls in India on Friday June 19, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Trump threatens 100 pct tariff on French wines, champagnes ahead of G7 summit. ecns.cn President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France removes its 3-percent digital services tax on U.French wine and spirit exports to America currently face a 15-percent tariff.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Minneapolis Rallies Against Indictments Of Anti-ICE Protesters. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On the morning of June 15, the Department of Justice announced charges against 15 anti-ice protesters for "conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer," and other bogus charges. That same morning 12 out of the 15 protesters had their homes raided and were arrested in relation to the federal indictment. | After the arrests, the DOJ held a press conference, where U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen claimed that the accused had assaulted a federal officer and destroyed government property, among other charges. When asked, Rosen did not respond to any questions regarding the injuries or the number…
(2026-06-20). Family fights to preserve legacy of Lebanon turtle sanctuary. newarab.com 
(2026-06-20). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-20). Priyanka Chopra confirms project with Angelina Jolie, keeps details under wraps. tribune.com.pk 
In a massive announcement that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has officially confirmed that she is joining forces with Hollywood royalty Angelina Jolie. | Speaking in an exclusive interview, the global star dropped the bomb that she was set to work with the Oscar-winning actor on an upcoming venture. | While she kept the exact details strictly under wraps, leaving fans guessing whether it was a high-octane feature film, a luxury commercial campaign, or a major philanthropic initiative, Priyanka did not hold back her admiration. | She singled out Jolie, along with Pen…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Can Macron Save Europe's Human Rights Legacy? thinktank.pk At a time when migration politics is increasingly dominated by deterrence, deportation, and border security, French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have emerged as two of the most prominent European leaders defending a more human-centered approach toward migrants. Their latest opposition to the European Union's proposed "return hubs"—offshore detention and deportation …
(2026-06-20). At least 15 migrant bodies wash ashore in eastern Libya: sources. newarab.com 
The bodies of at least 15 migrants including a girl have washed ashore along Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast over the past week after their boat was believed to have capsized, security, navy and medical sources told Reuters on Saturday. | The vessel was carrying around 61 people, according to 10 survivors, a navy source said. | The bodies were recovered from several places along the coastline of Tobruk, a city near the Egyptian border, the sources added. Two security officials said the remains were badly decomposed and warned that more bodies could still be found. | Images posted on Facebook by the Tobruk Red…
(2026-06-20). Despite State's Attempts To Stamp Out Opposition, Our Movements Persevere. popularresistance.org It is difficult to find inspiration on this Juneteenth. We are still living in difficult times. In the last year, hundreds of thousands of African Americans have lost jobs. Some state legislatures in the South — Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi — have sought to dilute Black political power after the Supreme Court issued its Louisiana v. Callais decision. Meanwhile, this new administration has enacted a white nationalist immigration policy — effectively closing the Southern border; throwing undocumented people into prisons and camps; deporting thousands, including children; and unleas…
(2026-06-20). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-20). Peter Beinart Discusses Monstrosities, Abuse of Power, and the Universal Desire for Justice. covertactionmagazine.com Treating a state as a god is a very frightening endeavor. It confers upon mortals a level of veneration that we do not deserve and will always abuse. [Israeli scientist Yeshayahu] Liebowitz called it "the essence of fascism." It is especially frightening when that state operates along explicitly tribal lines.[1] — Peter Beinart On this …
(2026-06-20). Rights groups denounce shutting of LGBT X accounts in Turkey. newarab.com 
Access to the X accounts of numerous LGBTI+ and women's organisations has been blocked in Turkey for "reasons of national security and public order" at the request of authorities, said a statement from Engelliweb, which tracks access restrictions in Turkey. | "These access restrictions constitute an unacceptable prac…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). The Knicks And New York's Disappearing Black Communities. popularresistance.org Everyone loves a winning hometown team. The New York Knickerbockers basketball team, aka the Knicks, won the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship on June 13, 2026. They had not done so since 1973, when legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Willis Reed, Earl Monroe, and Bill Bradley were playing. The end of five decades of disappointment created an infectious euphoria across all five boroughs that had not been seen in recent memory. | Impromptu watch parties sprang up across the city as neighbors came together to see their team overcome past failure and prove naysayers wrong to win in a dramatic fashion…
(2026-06-20). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-20). Turning Science Into a $1.5T Trumpian Slushfund. portside.org Turning Science Into a $1.5T Trumpian Slushfund |
(2026-06-20). World Cup: First red card in football history for mouth covering. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup witnessed the first sending-off in football history under the new law regarding covering the mouth during altercations between players, after the referee showed a direct red card to Paraguay national team player Miguel Almirón during the match against the Turkey national team. The decision came after a review by the VAR, […] | By
(2026-06-20). Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military. tribune.com.pk 
Bolivia's crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order after protests brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days. | The emergency declaration gives Paz broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear blockades. While the order goes into effect immediately, the ‚Å president must notify Congress of the state of emergency within 24 hours of issuing the decree, which then has up to 7…
(2026-06-20). Palestinian women face increasing abuse in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office said women held in Damon Prison had been subjected to 30 prison crackdowns ov…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Friday 6/19: Fired Pfizer Molecular Biologist Becky Mclain Book Reading On Her Book "Exposed" indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-20). Why Georgia Republicans Backtracked on Gerrymandering. portside.org Why Georgia Republicans Backtracked on Gerrymandering |
(2026-06-20). Sunday 6/21: Community, Art, and Mutual Aide in the Park. indybay.org Patricia's Green Park in Hayes Valley near City Hall | 50 Fell St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-20). Overseas Chinese assistance alliance launched to boost Tongliang enterprises' global expansion. ecns.cn The "Overseas Chinese Assistance Alliance for Tongliang Enterprises' Global Expansion" was officially launched on Thursday in Tongliang District of Chongqing, marking a substantive step in integrating the district's industries with overseas Chinese resources for global expansion.
(2026-06-20). The Victory Could Go to Clean Energy. portside.org The Victory Could Go to Clean Energy |
(2026-06-20). One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK. aljazeera.com One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/27: Oakland: All of U.S. 250 – We Must Reclaim & Repair OUR Democracy Rally. indybay.org West Oakland Bart Station | 1451 7th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-20). Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claim, says 'Italy and I never beg'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected comments by US President Donald Trump, who claimed she had "begged" him for a photograph during the G7 summit in France, describing the remarks as "completely fabricated" and criticizing his treatment of close allies.In a video statement posted on social media on Thursday, Meloni dismissed Trump's account of their interaction and expressed disappointment over what she described as a recurring pattern in his approach toward partner nations."Certain things deserve an immediate response," Meloni said. "Donald Trump's statements are completely fabr…
(2026-06-20). New Study: Chile's Relative Sea Level Was 3.2 Meters Higher Than Today During The Mid-Holocene. wattsupwiththat.com Higher sea levels were due to a warmer climate, or the consequence of more water in ocean basins rather than locked up on land as ice.
(2026-06-20). In Nepal's highlands, climate change threatens Tibet's Bon faith. aljazeera.com In Lubra, Nepal's last Bon village, climate-driven floods are destroying homes and land, endangering ancient traditions.
(2026-06-20). One dead, 89 injured in train collision near Bedford, London. geo.tv 
Emergency service workers and people gather near the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford, Britain, June 19, 2026. — ReutersLONDON: One person was killed and several others injured when two trains collided about 60 miles north of London, British Transport Police…
(2026-06-20). Somaliland open to possibility of Israeli military base. newarab.com 
The breakaway state of The visit has been described as the first by a leader of the unrecognised state, and the developments come around six months after Somaliland's foreign minister, Abdirahman Dahir Adam, said that the presid…
(2026-06-20). Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed. aljazeera.com Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.
(2026-06-20). Two killed in fire at auto supplies market in central China. ecns.cn A fire broke out at an auto supplies wholesale market in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, on Friday night, leaving two people dead and two others with minor injuries, local authorities said.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). You Are America, Ready To Seize What Ought To Be. commondreams.org 
This week, a growing "dignity gap" amidst more busts and botches – war, flu, pools, fans – suggests a faint, nascent shift in momentum back toward we the people. As DC sank into mire, New York came together "as one" – Mamdani: "We find a way" – with a jubilant party for its beloved Knicks, and Chicago marked a dazzling, joyful, Juneteenth launch of an Obama Center with free library, museum, gardens, sledding hill where "hope took root" for the first Black president, and somehow still resides. Meanwhile, the regime tried to sell a fragile Iran deal deemed "the worst foreign policy blunder in decade" that achie…
(2026-06-20). Resistance to War, Part 4 of 4: Flotilla As Resistance. worldbeyondwar.org 
To create a World Beyond War and a just and sustainable peace we have to answer the basic question of whether people can protect themselves without pointing a gun at someone. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-20). FM Dar departs for Cairo to attend R-4 foreign ministers meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday departed Islamabad for Cairo to participate in the 4th meeting of the R-4 Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | "On the sidelines of the meeting, the foreign minister will also hold bilateral meetings with the participating foreign ministers and call on the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi," the ministry added. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 departed Islamabad for Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the 4th…
(2026-06-20). Israeli Foreign Agent Took Over The Charlie Kirk Show. popularresistance.org 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 million dollar annual contract between the Israeli government and Brad Parscale, the former chief of staff for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. This may be the largest lobbying contract in the history of foreign influence operations in the US. | On September 10, 2025, Kirk was assassinated during the first stop on his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley State University.
(2026-06-20). "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.
(2026-06-20). India probes embezzlement allegations at temple built over razed Babri mosque. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the opening of a grand temple to the Hindu god Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, January 22, 2024. — ReutersProbe launched to look into syphoning of devotees' cash offerings.UP CM urges public to provide documentary proof to SIT if…
(2026-06-20). G7 summit kicks off against backdrop of massive protest. ecns.cn EVIAN, France, June 15 ⚪ The Group of Sevensummit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration.Before the summit, massive protest was staged in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). 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."
(2026-06-20). Released from ICE, Salah Sarsour vows to continue his advocacy. newarab.com 
Wisconsin-based The US resident of over 30 years was detained by
(2026-06-20). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-20). Sustainable Fashion in Southeast Asia. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer With this era of climate consciousness and responsible consumption, sustainable fashion is a global movement transforming how individuals perceive apparel. In Southeast Asia, where garment manufacturing and textile production are the drivers of economic growth and international supply chains, green and socially conscious fashion is gradually building momentum. Customers, especially young …
(2026-06-20). Starmer's secret Burnham attack plan leaks. thecanary.co 
Seemingly oblivious to reality, Keir Starmer has said he will fight against Andy Burnham in a leadership challenge. We say 'oblivious', because Starmer is one of the most unpopular PMs in history, and Burnham just smashed Reform in a by-election despite Farage's party leading the polls for over a year. Should Starmer defend himself, we […] | By
(2026-06-20). 'We tasted the horrors of war': Stories of refugees who returned home. aljazeera.com In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned – the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.
(2026-06-20). The Concrete Is Drying In East Asia. popularresistance.org The Okinawan artist Kinjo Minoru is haunted by the tragedy of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa and the military occupation that has marked the island ever since. His art is informed by that sensibility. His sculptures seem to emerge from the earth itself. Human figures struggle outward through stone and concrete, their bodies marked by war, occupation, and memory. Kinjo works with the same materials now being poured into Okinawa's coast to build yet another US military base. His sculptures are not merely monuments to the past. They are a warning for the present.
(2026-06-20). Trump attacks HUD's subsidized housing tenants again. indybay.org Older photo of Lynda Carson advocating for tenant's rights while speaking before the Oakland City Council.
(2026-06-20). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-20). ICE Halts Efforts to Open Several Immigration Jails. truthout.org The movement in Metro Detroit fighting ICE and Trump's reactionary agenda has scored an important victory with the news that the agency has given up on its plan to build a new detention center in Romulus. Instead, ICE will be selling the property, one of 11 facilities purchased by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier in the year in an effort to expand deportations. |
(2026-06-20). Zelenskiy Demands Belarus Remove Equipment Used in Ukraine Attacks. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that he expects Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove military equipment used by Russia against Ukraine within a week. Zelenskiy pointed out that Russian forces used signal relay stations in Belarus to direct attacks on Ukrainian civilians and warned that if Lukashenko does not act, Ukraine will take measures. Zelenskiy …
(2026-06-20). California's Coast Is Not a Launchpad for Billionaires. progressivehub.net LEAH YANTON | COUNTERPUNCH…
(2026-06-20). Could a new Jewish-Arab party split the anti-Netanyahu vote. newarab.com 
The launch of a new Jewish-Arab political party ahead of A Place for Us All, founded by activists from the grassroots movement Standing Together, says it aims to attract younger voters, women and politically disengaged Israelis who have lost faith in existing parties. | Its founders…
(2026-06-20). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-20). Families storm Ebola treatment centre in DRC, remove patients. aljazeera.com Families of suspected Ebola patients in DR Congo stormed a quarantine centre, removing patients.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-20). Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland. newarab.com 
Ismael Saibari helped Saibari scored in Morocco's opening 1-1 draw with Brazil last weekend and his clinical finish with just over a minute gone settled a hard-fought, physical contest watched by a crowd of 64,146 at the Gillette Stadium near Boston. | The 25-year-old, who was born in Spain and raised in Belgium, is reportedly on the br…
(2026-06-20). Juneteenth and the Distance Between Freedom and Meaning. portside.org Juneteenth and the Distance Between Freedom and Meaning |
(2026-06-20). Pakistan reaffirms commitment to SCO, highlights role in regional connectivity, development. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, June 15 ⚪ Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed the countrys commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-06-20). Israel fetes Somaliland's leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence. aljazeera.com Six months after recognition, Israel and Somaliland say they are moving from symbolism to strategic cooperation.
(2026-06-20). UN meeting erupts over sexual violence allegations against Israel. aljazeera.com "You will be quiet." A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.
(2026-06-20). Israel Is Spying On Millions Of Christian Americans In Their Churches. popularresistance.org If you are a Christian living in the Western United States, you have almost certainly been targeted with pro-Israel, anti-Palestine propaganda, paid for directly by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Your searches, location, and internet activity is being monitored by Israel, and your algorithms and search results across multiple platforms are being manipulated by Israeli government in what its American partner calls the "largest geofencing and targeted Christian digital campaign ever." | Amid a massive drop in support from the Christian community, Israel is spending millions of dollars to target individuals e…
(2026-06-20). Poland Revokes Zelenskiy's Top Honor as WWII Dispute Strains Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu Poland's president, Karol Nawrocki, has decided to revoke the country's highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This decision comes after Zelenskiy renamed a Ukrainian army unit to honor the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a nationalist group responsible for massacring Poles during World War Two. Nawrocki's statement emphasized that …
(2026-06-20). World Professional Association for Transgender Health Is Government's New Target. truthout.org Between the 1940s and 1950s, the House Un-American Activities Committee and Senator Joseph McCarthy's investigations targeted Americans for their beliefs, their associations, and their speech. The mechanism was not primarily criminal prosecution — it was investigation, subpoena, and the threat of institutional destruction. Its goal was compliance through fear. That fire burned through Hollywood… |
(2026-06-20). Sentencing of Palestine Action Defendants Marks a Dangerous Escalation. truthout.org As Justice Jeremy Johnson sentenced her to six years in prison last Friday, Leona Kamio spoke from the dock: "In order to hear the birds, the drones must be silent." The line was adapted from a passage by Palestinian poet Marwan Makhoul: "In order for me to write poetry that isn't political, I must listen to the birds. And in order to hear the birds, the warplanes must be silent. |
(2026-06-20). Morocco beat Scotland 1—0 as Saibari scores fastest World Cup 2026 goal. aljazeera.com Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland's late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.
(2026-06-20). What pushed the number of displaced people down? aljazeera.com Global displacement fell for the first time in a decade. On World Refugee Day, AJLabs looks at what drove millions home.
(2026-06-20). AI is creating a 'two-track' labour market: Jobs Barometer. ummid.com Highlighting how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the skills employers want most from workers, PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer said the developing technology is creating a 'two-track' labour market in turn increasing the emphasis on human skills.
(2026-06-20). America's 250th Birthday Is a Good Time to Reflect on the Growth of Misguided Civic Education Programs in Colleges and Universities. scheerpost.com July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence. It seems like a moment for this nation's civic and educational institutions to celebrate. But I detect a certain ambivalence and uncertainty about how to mark the occasion. At a time when the American political system is under great strain and the future …
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-20). Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 19 (Reuters) – Paris-based Iranian opposition group NCRI said on Friday that the city's police had banned a rally it was due to hold on Saturday and that it had appealed what it said was a "bogus" decision.
(2026-06-20). Threats to Justice Gautam Patel's family from "Dawoodi Bohra Guild" ummid.com To non-Bohras, the Dawoodi Bohra community, largely consisting of traders and businesspersons, appear to be peaceful, but there are many instances where they have been internally violent and highly intolerant.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Ralph Lauren sports cross-generational appeal at Milan fashion show. tribune.com.pk 
Ralph Lauren showcased its timeless vision of American luxury on Friday, blending heritage tailoring with younger, sportier styles in its Spring/Summer 2027 show on the first day of Milan Men's Fashion Week. | Photo: Ralph Lauren's presentation of its Spring/Summer 2027 men's collection/Reuters | The collection opened with the soft neutral and indigo two-piece sets of the brand's high-end ‚Å Purple Label line, mixing sharp tailoring with more relaxed designs. It was followed by an explosion of colourful pieces from its Polo Ralph Lauren…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Would the EU take Britain back. geo.tv 
Illustration shows the Union Jack and the Flag of the European Union. — PixabayBRUSSELS: Is it Brejoin, Breturn — or perhaps Bre-entry?A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe…
(2026-06-20). Hawke's Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lucy Xia of RNZ A Hawke's Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. Seventy-one-year-old Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for using…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-20). Brics aboga por una mayor cooperación en materia de Mipymes. radiohc.cu Las naciones del Brics abogaron por una mayor colaboración, sostenibilidad e integración global de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (MiPymes), consideradas hoy motores de innovación, empleo y desarrollo regional. | Reunidos en el Foro inaugural Brics sobre MiPyme 2026, que tuvo lugar la víspera en la ciudad india de Agra, representantes de países miembros y socios del bloque intergubernamental deliberaron sobre el fortalecimiento de los ecosistemas de ese tipo de asociación económica, el fomento de la sostenibilidad y la mejora de la competitividad global. | De acuerdo con las autoridades indias, el foro,…
(2026-06-20). Gobierno de Irán anuncia aplazamiento de conversaciones con EEUU. radiohc.cu Irán anunció este viernes el aplazamiento de las conversaciones previstas con Estados Unidos en Suiza, mientras ambas partes continúan los contactos indirectos para avanzar en la implementación del memorando de entendimiento suscrito recientemente. | El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores iraní, Esmail Baghaei, informó que las gestiones diplomáticas continúan a través de intermediarios y señaló que cualquier novedad sobre la reanudación de las negociaciones será anunciada cuando existan las condiciones adecuadas. | Según el vocero, el inicio de una nueva ronda de diálogo está condicionado a la aplica…
(2026-06-20). FIFA reinforces ICE repression while targeting Iran, Haiti and Africa. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders June 17, 2026 Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights holds news conference, June 9, 2026, Chicago. The stated role of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), as the World Cup tournament organizer, is to ensure that football (soccer) is accessible to everyone and that global tournaments will be "safe, welcoming and inclusive." That is not the reality of the 2026 World Cup. The anger at FIFA's multimillionaire directors is wholly justified and righteous. The call to "Boycott FIFA" and a demand for accountability for abusive behavior need immediate support. Every FIFA…
(2026-06-20). Colombia implementa medidas previo segunda vuelta de comicios presidenciales. radiohc.cu Los pasos fronterizos terrestres y fluviales cerrarán de manera temporal este sábado en Colombia, y también se implementará la ley seca, como parte de un paquete de medidas que entrarán en vigor previo al balotaje presidencial. | Migración informó previamente que entre las 18: 00 (hora local) de esta jornada y las 6: 00 del venidero lunes 22 permanecerán cerrados los pasos limítrofes, una decisión que hace parte de las acciones previstas para garantizar condiciones de seguridad durante los comicios que se celebrarán mañana. | Aclaró la entidad que durante el referido periodo se restringirá el tránsito de viajeros p…
(2026-06-20). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-20). Il fuoco dell'Europa parte da Belfast? strategic-culture.su Belfast è in fiamme, e tra le sue ceneri giace proprio la domanda che l'Europa continua a eludere: vogliamo affrontare le cause, o preferiamo continuare a fare la guardia alla tanica di benzina? | Segue nostro Notti di fuoco | C'è qualcosa di moto potente che sta avvenendo a Belfast, e che potrebbe diventare la dinamite che farà esplodere l'Europa intera. | La città dell'Irlanda del Nord ha conosciuto la stagione più nera dai tempi della…