(2026-06-23). Faced with collective punishment, resilience in Cuba! wibailoutpeople.org 
The energy crisis gripping the country, caused by the U.S. blockade and exacerbated, as a form of collective punishment, by the executive orders of January and May, is forcing changes in the daily lives of Cubans Author: Anaisis Hidalgo Rodríguez | internet@granma.cu Author: àÅngel Freddy Pérez Cabrera | freddy@granma.cu Author: Julio Martínez Molina | informacion@granma.cu …
(2026-06-23). Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa makes solidarity visit to Gaza. aljazeera.com Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.
(2026-06-23). Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models. aljazeera.com Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.
(2026-06-22). China, India should regard each other as partners: Wang Yi. ecns.cn China and India should view each other as cooperation partners rather than competitors, respect each other's core interests and properly handle sensitive issues, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
(2026-06-23). US joins UN in warning 'mass atrocities' imminent in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday warned that "mass atrocities" could soon be perpetrated in The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been under siege for several months by the
(2026-06-22). Former U.S. Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100. ecns.cn Alan Greenspan, who made several visits to China as chairman of the United States Federal Reserve and consistently brought a data-driven perspective to U.S.-China trade relations, died on Monday at the age of 100.
(2026-06-23). Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain's commitment to the team.
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos highlights innovation, sustainability, cooperation. ecns.cn Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.
(2026-06-23). Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam. aljazeera.com 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.
(2026-06-23). Revolving Door in Britain and the Crisis of Governance in the West. wibailoutpeople.org The resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will result in the seventh leader in the United Kingdom in a decade as the working class faces worsening socioeconomic conditions amid a growth in far-right electoral successes and racist violence in the streets By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireMonday June 22, 2026Political Review After months of …
(2026-06-23). MNA UM-PNC March on the Regents THIS THURSDAY June 25. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-22). 5G tech transforms factory in Zhejiang province. ecns.cn The first commercial 5G local area network in Zhejiang province has successfully transformed the China Jushi fiberglass factory into a highly efficient, unmanned smart manufacturing hub.
(2026-06-23). Madison: Union Food Service Workers Supporters Pack School Board Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Sri Lanka: JVP/NPP government prepares to further suppress media freedom. wsws.org In the guise of upholding "professional standards", the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals is aimed at bringing all media workers under state control.
(2026-06-23). Job cuts mount across Australia. wsws.org Overall employment fell by 300,000 from April to May, with full-time jobs accounting for a disproportionate share of the cuts.
(2026-06-23). Another industrial inferno in Los Angeles working class neighborhood. wsws.org Decades of bipartisan deregulation have transformed California into an industrial tinderbox, endangering workers and entire working-class communities.
(2026-06-23). Insurance companies use rate shopping to boost returns from private credit. wsws.org The use of private ratings for debt held by insurance firms, increasingly with private equity firms, has risen 10-fold since 2018.
(2026-06-23). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 60,000 nurses in British Columbia are pressing for strike action after rejecting a miserable contact offer presented by their union.
(2026-06-23). Shuffling the deckchairs on Labour's sinking ship. wsws.org The Corbynites and the trade union bureaucracy, which suppressed and betrayed the major strikes which erupted against the Tory government, have stymied every attempt to develop a working class, socialist opposition to Starmer's Labour.
(2026-06-23). Ukraine Drone Attacks Not Slowing Russian Advances in Donetsk. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, June 22, 2026, fighting-words.net/ Ukraine's use of large numbers of drones to attack deep into Russian territory are not slowing Russian military advances on the ground. The entire, Western backed, drone campaign is actually designed to divert attention from battlefield losses that are bringing Russia closer to full control of the Donetsk …
(2026-06-23). Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
(2026-06-23). 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.
(2026-06-23). Iraq fans 'proud' and joyful despite World Cup loss to France. aljazeera.com Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
(2026-06-23). Anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union: Pistorius prepares war against Russia in Lithuania. wsws.org On Monday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Lithuania to take part in the first major exercise of the Bundeswehr's Armoured Brigade 45 stationed there.
(2026-06-23). Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.
(2026-06-23). Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three. aljazeera.com Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-22). Hong Kong fire survivors rebuild lives from ashes. ecns.cn Lau is counting the days to June 30, a deadline that offers survivors of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire tragedy a potential new start in life after about seven months in the wilderness.
(2026-06-23). Trump to visit Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to promote militarism and economic nationalism. wsws.org The visit comes just days after Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at the plant and a socialist, was nominated for president of the United Auto Workers at the union's Constitutional Convention in Detroit.
(2026-06-23). Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100. aljazeera.com Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
(2026-06-23). The ignominious role of the Chilean "left" in Kast's sweeping assault on immigrants. wsws.org The pseudo-left government provided a "progressive" cover for a xenophobic assault that the right could never have legitimized on its own.
(2026-06-23). Shooting in Montreal leaves three dead including officer and suspect. geo.tv 
Damaged windows can be seen in the distance as police gather near the scene of a shooting in Montreal on June 22, 2026. — AFP
(2026-06-23). US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman. aljazeera.com Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.
(2026-06-23). The scum rises to the top: Reflecting Pool fiasco epitomizes Trump's Washington. wsws.org The debacle is both an apt metaphor for Trump's role in American politics and an encapsulation of the most degraded aspects of this administration.
(2026-06-23). Mass protest on Prinkipo against arrest of Mayor Ercan Akpolat. wsws.org While a mass protest was held on Sunday in Bàºyàºkada against the operation targeting the municipality, Mayor Akpolat was brought before a court on Monday.
(2026-06-23). France defeats Iraq in Philly's weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game. whyy.org
(2026-06-22). US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks. tribune.com.pk 
US and Iranian negotiators ended the first round of high-stakes talks in Switzerland on Sunday without a breakthrough, as back-channel diplomacy continues amid mounting tensions triggered by renewed US threats, Iranian objections and escalating regional instability linked to Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. | The quadrilateral talks, called 'Lake Lucerne Summit' at the Burgenstock resort lasted about 80 minutes, according to Iranian state media. The US and Iranian negotiating teams also held separate private talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials, various US media outlet stated. | CNN quoting its diplomati…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). What's the status of Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks? al-monitor.com Oil tankers continued to transit the strait in both directions, but many turned off their transponders over the weekend after Iran's military declared Hormuz closed once again.
(2026-06-22). US waives Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return. newarab.com 
The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President Last week, Tehran and Washington signed a
(2026-06-22). 'Iran would have had nuclear bomb': Can Bibi stop Mojtaba Khamenei from getting nuke weapons. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his long-standing position that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, stating that Israel's actions have prevented what he described as an existential threat. In recent remarks, Netanyahu claimed that military operations disrupted Iran's nuclear infrastructure and set back its weapons development capabilities, including targeting key personnel involved in the program. He reiterated that Israel will continue to act to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions "with or without agreements," while also referencing cooperation with the United States in past strikes. The…
(2026-06-22). Milei aligns Argentina with Trump's war preparations against China. wsws.org The Pentagon carried out military exercises on land being searched for remains of people who were disappeared under the Videla dictatorship.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Benjamin RaabJERUSALEM, June 22 (Reuters) – American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel's decades-old alliance with Washington.The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the four-month-old war.
(2026-06-22). Trump threatens Iran as peace talks advance despite Israel's Lebanon escalation. nationofchange.org As mediators report a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal, Trump's threats, Iran's Hormuz warning, and Israel's refusal to withdraw from Lebanon are testing whether diplomacy can survive another push toward regional war.
(2026-06-22). Qatar blast underscores challenges in race to restart Gulf energy flows. al-monitor.com The deadly explosion marks an early test of Gulf efforts to revive oil and gas production following a historic energy supply shock caused by the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-06-22). Iran Prioritizes Lebanon In Switzerland Talks. popularresistance.org Iran's negotiating team began Pakistani and Qatari-mediated discussions with Washington in Bàºrgenstock, Switzerland, on 21 June, as a cautious calm prevailed across south Lebanon following an initial postponement of the talks over Israeli war crimes in the Levantine nation. | The talks mark Tehran's effort to "prioritize" the Lebanon clause of the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. | The Iranian team, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had arrived in Switzerland the night before.
(2026-06-22). Headlines for June 22, 2026. democracynow.org Progress Cited in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Trump's Threat to Resume Bombing, Despite "Ceasefire," Israel Killed 83 in Lebanon on Friday, Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil, 76, Dies After Israeli Attack on Her Home, Gaza: Israel Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman Ahmed Wishah, Keir Starmer Resigns as PM Amid Mounting Pressure from Labour Party, Trump-Backed Far-Right Lawyer Wins Colombian Presidential Election, Bolivia Declares State of Emergency, Military Deployed to Quell Protests, Under Intense U.S. Pressure, Cuban Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Economic Changes, Salah Sarsour, Head of Wisconsin&…
(2026-06-22). This week in history: June 22-28. wsws.org India rail bridge collapse kills 59; Polish workers strike against price hikes imposed by Stalinist regime;; Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh appeals to the US against Britain; Spanish military officers attempt coup against Primo de Rivera…
(2026-06-22). With US-Iran negotiations on the verge of breakdown, Democrats, Republicans intensify attack on Iran agreement. wsws.org The agreement between the Trump administration and Iran that suspended the four-month war began to unravel over the weekend, four days after US President Donald Trump signed it at Versailles, as leading Democrats and Republicans intensified their attack on it as a capitulation to Iran.
(2026-06-22). Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens. al-monitor.com A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the state's energy minister said on Monday, providing an update on one of the deadliest ever accidents at a Gulf energy facility.Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, which Saad al-Kaabi said was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature", despite earlier Iranian attacks targeting energy facilities in the Gulf during the Middle East war.
(2026-06-22). Iran: Progress on Sanctions Relief at Swiss Talks with US. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — He indicated that real progress was made on some issues, especially the conditional lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum products, saying that draft language to that effect will soon be finalized and then put into practice. | (It might be noted that only Congress can permanently lift sanctions, but that in the case of Syria Trump has been issuing serial…
(2026-06-22). First US-Iran committee meeting under Islamabad MoU 'positive and constructive': PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed what he described as significant progress in talks between the United States and Iran, saying a high-level meeting held in Switzerland had produced an agreement on a roadmap towards a final deal within the next 60 days. | In a statement posted on X following the conclusion of the first High-Level Committee Meeting under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, the premier said the discussions in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, had taken place in a "positive and constructive atmosphere". | Alhamdulillah, the First High-Level Committee Meeting under the framework…
(2026-06-22). US and Iran conclude Switzerland talks, agree on 60-day roadmap towards final deal. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks while holding the hand of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21,…
(2026-06-22). US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap for final deal after talks in Switzerland. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and Iran agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after the conclusion of the first session of high-level talks held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Switzerland, according to a joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar early on Monday. | The first round of four-party talks involving Iran and the US, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland, marking the first formal follow-up engagement since the signing of the agreement earlier this week. | The statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that t…
(2026-06-22). Vance praises Pakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday described the Iran-US engagement in Switzerland as a "historic" diplomatic opening, while crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their decisive leadership in bringing the negotiations to the table. | Speaking at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne at the start of the Lake Lucerne Summit, Vance said the United States would not have reached this stage without Islamabad's role in facilitating the process. | "We would not be here without the Field Marshal, who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat," he s…
(2026-06-22). Ports Of Resistance: Blocking The War Machine And Genocide Economy. popularresistance.org As Israel's genocidal campaign grinds on — with over 70,000 Palestinians slaughtered in Gaza and its aggression now spreading into Lebanon — a powerful new front of resistance is emerging at the world's ports. Dockworkers, truckers, and solidarity activists are refusing to be complicit in the machinery of death, physically blocking weapons shipments and exposing the global supply chains that fuel endless war and profit from mass slaughter. | These actions are not symbolic gestures. They are a developing strategy to choke the war machine and dismantle the genocide economy at its weakest links.
(2026-06-22). True Spirituality Confronts The Abuses Of The Empire. thealtworld.com A spirituality that is uninterested in ending war, genocide, poverty and injustice is a dead spirituality. If you hold your time on the meditation cushion as something separate from the weeping mother clutching a small body in Lebanon, you're wasting your time. | Sometimes I get asked why I only occasionally write about "spiritual" matters like awakening, egoic delusion, inner work etc, but from my point of view everything I write is about that stuff. To oppose the injustices and abuses of our world is to directly interface with the mechanisms of humanity's struggle to become a conscious species. | The overwhelmi…
(2026-06-22). Starmer succeeded in shedding blood and destroying our rights — good riddance! thecanary.co 
As expected, Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the worst prime minister in modern British history. One whose only 'successes' have been on behalf of billionaires and the genocidal colony. Who waged war on our rights and helped spill the blood of hundreds of thousands of innocents. All to serve the interests of Israel […] | By
(2026-06-22). 'Stop genocide': Activist stopped by police at Tokyo's Israeli Embassy. aljazeera.com An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.
(2026-06-22). Harlem rally in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu By Dr. Rosemari Mealy | Blacks4Cuba, a citywide coalition of individuals and organizations representing people of African descent and the African diaspora, gathered Saturday, June 20th, outside Harlem's historic Hotel Theresa, the site where Malcolm X and Cuban President Fidel Castro met more than six decades ago. | Organizers said the rally was meant to express solidarity with Cuba and denounce U.S. policies they described as economic warfare, a genocidal siege against the Cuban people, and part of a broader campaign of threats and military intervention. | From the hotel, marchers proceeded down Harlem's famed…
(2026-06-22). Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea. aljazeera.com Gaza's surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel's genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). The international community is fast losing its diplomatic relevance. thealtworld.com
(2026-06-22). Starmer's legacy shaped by Gaza genocide, UK rights crackdown. newarab.com 
Less than two years after winning a thumping parliamentary majority, albeit with a record-low voter turnout and a vote share of just 33%, UK Prime Minister Starmer, a human rights lawyer by training, exits Number 10 with a record that rights groups say showed little respect for human rights and civil liberties, both at home and abroad. | The prime minister…
(2026-06-22). Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch: we'll not abandon Gaza's Christians. newarab.com 
Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa pledged Monday not to abandon Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos III arrived for a pastoral visit to support both Gaza's small Christian population and its wider community after years of Israel's genocidal war. | "We want to bring the greetings from all the churches in Jerusalem, and to bring also our prayer and our desire for support and unity," Pizz…
(2026-06-22). Is Cuban Socialism Taking Its Purgative? radiohc.cu By Ricardo Ronquillo Bello | Several years ago, during one of capitalism's cyclical crises, I heard the prominent analyst Osvaldo Martínez Martínez, then president of the Permanent Commission on Economic Affairs of our Parliament, say that with that recession and the corresponding adjustment, "capitalism was taking its purgative." | In other words, it was cleansing itself of one of its ingestions, rectifying its mechanisms to advance to its higher phase of exploitation and subjugation. Capitalist crises, seen in this way by the renowned director of the Center for International Economic Studies, were the system's…
(2026-06-22). Cuba and Vietnam reaffirm solidarity and cooperation. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez held official talks on Monday with his Vietnamese counterpart, Le Hoai Trung, in which they reaffirmed the historic solidarity between the two nations. | The Cuban foreign minister emphasized that the Vietnamese foreign minister's visit comes at a very complex time for Cuba, marked by the intensification of US sanctions and their impact on the Caribbean nation's development. | Rodríguez stressed that Vietnam is "a benchmark of its people's heroic and extraordinary struggle for national independence and the construction of a much more beautiful homeland," and also an example…
(2026-06-22). Cuban foreign minister receives visiting Vietnamese counterpart in Havana. radiohc.cu The high priority that Cuba and Vietnam place on bilateral relations marked the meeting and talks between the foreign ministers of both countries, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla and Le Hoai Trung, respectively, as part of the official visit that the high-ranking Asian dignitary has been making to the Caribbean nation since last Saturday.
(2026-06-22). Cuba participates in Caribbean states ministerial meeting. radiohc.cu Cuba attended the XXXI Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), held this Sunday in Panama City under the pro tempore presidency of Panama, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Cubaminrex. | The delegation was headed by Ileana Núñez Mordoche, Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to supporting the Association's founding objectives for the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean. | At the meeting, the Cuban delegation denounced the strengthening of the economic…
(2026-06-22). Mexico works on mechanism for companies to ship oil to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that mechanisms are being developed to allow private companies to transport fuel to Cuba, which is under a US energy blockade. | "We are working on it. Primarily through—it hasn't exactly restarted—but the mechanism would be through private companies that have the permit to ship fuel to Cuba," she asserted in response to a question about whether oil trade between the two countries had resumed. | During her daily press conference, the head of the Executive Branch stated from the National Palace that work on this has been underway for some time. | "We…
(2026-06-22). Eterno reconocimiento del Minint al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. radiohc.cu Los integrantes del Ministerio del Interior expresan sus más sentidas condolencias y el eterno reconocimiento al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Héroe de la República de Cuba y del Trabajo, fundador del Minint y uno de sus jefes más queridos a lo largo de estos 65 años. | En el corazón y en cada acción de los combatientes del Minint que él forjó con su inteligencia y su firmeza vivirá por siempre el Asaltante al Cuartel Moncada, el expedicionario del Granma, el combatiente del Ejército Rebelde en la Sierra Maestra, segundo jefe de la Columna Invasora No. 8 Ciro Redondo y protagonista, junto al…
(2026-06-22). Vietnam y Cuba fortalecen sus relaciones. radiohc.cu Motivado por las excelentes relaciones que caracterizan la historia entre Vietnam y Cuba, este domingo, Le Hoasi Trung, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de la nación asiática y su ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, visitó la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel (ZEDM). | En la empresa cubana con capital totalmente extranjero ViMariel s.a., que opera desde 2019 en la Isla, hizo la primera parada con la comitiva que le acompaña, donde Ana Teresa Igarza Martínez, directora General de este enclave económico, destacó que Vietnam es el segundo país con mayor presencia de negocios en la Zona…
(2026-06-22). Gobierno mexicano trabaja en mecanismo para que empresas lleven petróleo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó este lunes que se trabaja en mecanismos para que empresas particulares trasladen combustible hacia Cuba, asediada por un cerco energético del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | "Estamos trabajando en ello. Principalmente a través de —no es que se haya reiniciado- pero el mecanismo sería a través de empresas particulares que tienen el permiso para llevar el combustible a Cuba", aseveró en respuesta a una pregunta sobre si se retomó el comercio de petróleo entre ambos países. | Durante su habitual conferencia de prensa, la jefa del Ejecutivo sostuvo desde Palacio…
(2026-06-22). In Gaza, Fathers Can't Promise Their Children Food or Even Survival. juancole.com By Hassan Herzallah | This article was originally published by Every Palestinian father faces the impossible task of trying to create a sense of safety in a place where there is none. | In Gaza, where I live, the Israeli occupation has stripped fathers of the most basic promises of fatherhood. | A father cannot promise his children a safe place, because the place they flee to may be bombed only hours later. He cannot promise them a meal at the end of the day, because food has becom…
(2026-06-22). New Zealand's Free Palestine Party seeks to put Gaza at centre. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). 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!
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea. al-monitor.com By Dawoud Abu AlkasGAZA CITY, June 22 (Reuters) – Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes, as summer temperatures rise and fresh water remains hard to come by. Nearly all Gaza's population was displaced during two years of war between Israel and Hamas, with Gazans now crammed into a narrow strip along the coast, mainly in tents and damaged buildings.
(2026-06-22). Euro-Med Monitor Closes Offices In Gaza After Threats. popularresistance.org After 15 years of carrying out essential fieldwork in the Strip, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) has closed its Gaza office. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure, in response to recent Israeli occupation threats, smear campaigns, and actions targeting the organisation and its staff. Maha Hussaini, Euro-Med Monitor's head of media, manages the Gaza office. Herself and her Gaza team have received threats, including death threats via social media and phone calls. There have also been multiple hacking attempts of Euro-Med Monitor's website.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Venezuela's Acting President Visits Communes in Caucagàºita. orinocotribune.com In a territorial deployment focused on strengthening organized Popular Power and economic sovereignty, Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez visited the Araguaney Residences in Sucre Municipality, Miranda State, on Saturday, June 20. The visit aimed to verify the implementation of winning projects from the Popular Consultations and the consolidation of the communal economy. | The Araguaney Commune, composed of seven communal councils and 15 condominium boards, directly serves 2,272 families, equivalent to 6,723 inhabitants, 60% of whom are senior citizens. | During the visit, the community showcased its p…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Free State reports a successful voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Free State reports a successful voter registration weekend | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents reported. | "The peaceful and orderly conduct of the registration process is a testament to the commitment of Free State residents to democracy, responsible citizenship and respect for the rule of law. | "Communities throughout the province conducted themselves with discipline and dignity, contributing significantly to the success of this important electoral process," the poli…
(2026-06-22). Syria announces direct flights to Amsterdam as Europe links expand. al-monitor.com The head of Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced that after years of suspension, Syrian Airlines would restart direct services between Damascus and Amsterdam.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Qatar LNG plant explosion: 54 injured, 18 missing after blast at Ras Laffan facility. ptcnews.tv Qatar LNG plant explosion: A major explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City left at least 54 persons injured, while 18 others remain missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry.The incident took place on Sunday at a facility inside the Ras Laffan industrial complex, one of the world's most important natural gas processing hubs. Officials said the blast was caused by a technical malfunction that triggered an internal explosion, followed by a fire.QatarEnergy confirmed that the explosion and fire occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility during the restart of operations. Emergency response teams…
(2026-06-22). Cepeda announces Colombia's left will challenge results of 27% of ballot boxes. colombiareports.com Colombia's leftist presidential candidate, Senator Ivan Cepeda, says that party lawyers will challenge the results of 27% of the ballot boxes. in a speech that followed the presidential election, Cepeda said that the lawyers of his political party, the Historic pact, were "in the process of challenging 33,000" of 122,200 ballot boxes. We must report …
(2026-06-22). Saudi Arabia School Results 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia is set to announce today i.e. Monday June 22, 2026 the public school exam results online via Noor System and Tawakkalna App.
(2026-06-22). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-22). STREETSIDE #5: "Explanations" indybay.org Having Articles about Your Business Deleted, But You Weren't Really Writing About Your Business Anyways…
(2026-06-22). Saibari's fastest goal in 2026 FIFA WC gives Morocco edge over Scotland. ummid.com Ismael Saibari's 71st second goal, fastest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, proved enough to give Morocco a 1-0 victory in Foxborough and send the Atlas Lions to the top of Group C.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Hungary hopes to expand cooperation with China, says chamber vice president. ecns.cn According to Bornemissza, the steady growth of bilateral trade is driven by a combination of strategic political cooperation and economic complementarity. Hungary plays a bridging role between East and West and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, providing a stable foundation for long-term cooperation.
(2026-06-22). Turkish shipyard workers revolt against union sellout on eve of strike. wsws.org At the shipyard, where 2,000 workers are employed, the workers protested the union's sellout with chants of "Union, resign!"
(2026-06-22). Keiko Fujimori claims Peru election victory amid protests, fraud allegations and open US intervention. wsws.org The results reflect not a popular mandate but the determination of Peru's ruling class and Washington to prevent even a hint of social reforms that could feed the class struggle.
(2026-06-22). Two deranged blowhards walk into a bar . . . pontificate like know-it-alls . . . then get tarred and feathered. nationofchange.org The horror exceeds whether Trump is stupid, ignorant, senile and/or fixated, even locked into failed "instinctual" responses. What matters is the damage done from MAGA recklessness before being defanged, decommissioned, impeached or exiled.
(2026-06-22). Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). Dems use war to launch fiery salvo against Pentagon spending. responsiblestatecraft.org The debates in the Senate and House Armed Services Committees this month over this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Pentagon's annual authorization bill, were anything but business as usual. Perhaps the biggest shift in tone and substance was an unprecedented, bicameral challenge to the Pentagon's ever-growing budget. The rest of Congress should take note.Early in the House committee's marathon 14-hour markup of the bill, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) led an amendment to cut the bill's proposed $1.14 trillion topline by $150 billion. The first sign that this was going to make a splash came…
(2026-06-22). The Persistence of Israel First. juancole.com
(2026-06-22). The US government's multi-pronged push to coerce young people into the military. wsws.org The drive to corral working class youth into uniform through automatic conscription registration, the expansion of JROTC and the deepening "economic draft" is being intensified as the US builds for World War III.
(2026-06-22). Starmer's resignation speech is a list of his own failures. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party this morning. As such, he's also started the clock on stepping down as prime minister, once a new leader is decided. Of course, an impending leadership contest has been the worst kept secret in Westminster for months now. In particular, leadership rival Andy Burnham's […] | By
(2026-06-22). 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…
(2026-06-22). UK becoming co-participant in Ukrainian terrorism. infobrics.org London will send drones to Ukraine to be used against deep Russian territory.
(2026-06-22). Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing. aljazeera.com Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Qatar's Ministry of Interior says.
(2026-06-22). Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40 ∞C. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). Sindh declares public holidays for Muharram 9, 10. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has announced June 25 and 26, Thursday and Friday, as public holidays across the province on account of Ashura, the Sindh Information Department said on Monday. | "The Government of Sindh hereby declares June 25 and 26, 2026, as public holidays throughout the province on the occasion of Ashura, Muharram 9 and 10, 1448 AH," a notification said. | It added that all offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under the administrative control of the Sindh government, except those providing essential services, would remain closed. | ÿ≠⁄©…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Taliban regime detained Afghan aid workers over beards, say sources. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). Two students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting. aljazeera.com At least seven people wounded in a rare school shooting in the city of Tacloban in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). PM forms body to review telecom bill. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to review the Telecommunication Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. | The committee will be headed by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar, while the members include Senator Sherry Rehman, Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Attorney General Mansoor Awan and experts related to the field of law and IT. | The bill, which seeks changes to a 1996 Act and was tabled by IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, was approved by the National Assembly on June 11 by a majority vote. Later, it was deferred by the Senate S…
(2026-06-22). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-22). Ireland confirms eagerness to wreck national military neutrality. thecanary.co 
Ireland's defence minister has confirmed that her government is intent on tearing up the triple lock, which is key to Ireland's official position of military neutrality. This and other similar moves are intended to make Ireland a more useful pawn for NATO and the US. Helen McEntee said there was "no ambiguity" about what the […] | By
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Bahraini poet Ali Abdullah Khalifa dies aged 82. newarab.com 
Bahraini poet and writer Ali Abdullah Khalifa has died at the age of 82, ending a literary and cultural career that spanned more than six decades and Khalifa died on Monday morning, according to local reports. | He first published poetry in the early 1960s before releasing his debut collection, Anin al-Sawari (The Moaning of the Masts), through Dar Al Ilm Lilmalayin in Beirut in 1969. The collection established themes that would define much of his work, particularly his engagement with the…
(2026-06-22). China unveils plan to boost foreign investment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce, along with other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to optimize foreign investment utilization.
(2026-06-22). Supreme Court decision time. whyy.org The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?
(2026-06-22). No, Pauline, 63 per cent of Australians do not use candles. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry. tribune.com.pk 
World leaders are "feeding" wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. | Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged governments to increase their spending to combat hunger and not subject food aid to limits based on geopolitical concerns. | "Conflicts are 'fed' more readily than people are nourished," the first US ‚Å pope said in a visit to the Rome headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP). | "This reality ref…
(2026-06-22). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Students denied entry at many centers across India. ummid.com A number of students, who came at th exam centres to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate Re-Exam (NEET UG Re-Exam) Sunday June 21, 2026, were not allowed to enter for various reasons.
(2026-06-22). Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here's what to know. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! In the coming weeks, potentially by the end of the month, residential homeowners across Philadelphia will — with a healthy dose of dread — start opening envelopes from the city containing their new property assessments. | That's because the majority of them will be higher than the valuations sent out more than two years ago, the last time the Office of Property Assessment completed a reval…
(2026-06-22). The 2026 World Cup is on the verge of breaking own goals record. thecanary.co 
Own goals have become one of the most striking phenomena of the 2026 World Cup, with eight own goals scored in the tournament's opening days alone — a figure that puts the current edition on course to break the record set at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The US team benefited more than any […] | By
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Netanyahu Finally Learns the Truth About Trump. portside.org Netanyahu Finally Learns the Truth About Trump |
(2026-06-22). No voting inside Nexteer plant! No to the fourth sellout deal! Strike Now! wsws.org In an transparent effort to silence opposition, UAW Local 699 officials intend to hold the vote inside the plant where a worker was fired for criticizing a UAW rep during a contract rollout meeting.
(2026-06-22). Yanis Varoufakis's 'Technofeudalism': A review by Boris Kagarlitsky. links.org.au 
Writing from prison, Boris Kagarlitsky engages with Yanis Varoufakis's account of the transformations that have taken place in the economy and society as a result of new technologies.
(2026-06-22). China's consumer market steady during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China's consumer market maintained stable operation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with sufficient supply and stable prices of daily necessities, the Ministry of Commerce said Sunday.
(2026-06-22). Argentina: Flawed Lobbying Bill. hrw.org (Washington, DC) — A proposed bill to address lobbying that is before Argentina's Congress would place unreasonable burdens on independent human rights organizations and other civil society groups that wish to influence government policy, Human Rights Watch said today.The bill seeks to advance important government interests around transparency and integrity, but would impose new administrative burdens and legal risks so severe that they would effectively prevent many civil society groups from participating in the policymaking process."The government is right to want to regulate and ensure transparency aroun…
(2026-06-22). Pakistan warns India of war over Indus Water dispute, tensions rise again. ptcnews.tv India-Pakistan tension: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the country could consider military action if it believes India's actions on the Indus river system pose a threat to Pakistan's water security.Speaking to local broadcaster ARY News, Asif described water as a key part of Pakistan's national security. He said if Pakistan feels its water interests are under serious threat, it would be prepared to respond strongly, including through military means.The minister's comments came after reports emerged that India may be working on plans to significantly reduce the flow of Indus basin water reaching Paki…
(2026-06-22). Global Justice in Healthcare: BRICS Cooperation in Production of Medical Technologies. infobrics.org Cooperation among BRICS countries in the healthcare sector has produced tangible results in recent years. Experts point, for example, to successes in combating viruses…
(2026-06-22). Hungary's PM launches drive to free country from Orban's 'mafia'. aljazeera.com The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.
(2026-06-22). IMF director says Iran war fallout creating for Africa. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up."We are now in a difficult moment for the region, in particular after the war in the Middle East," Zeine Zeidane told reporters at the IMF's headquarters in Washington."Even though there is a ceasefire today, we know that the disruption will take time to be resolved," he said.
(2026-06-22). 'Muhammad is Everything to Me': Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito after converting to Islam. ummid.com Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito, who converted to Islam after his stay in Saudi Arabia, said Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is everything for him.
(2026-06-22). Lawsuit Seeks Records on Trump Executive Order to Accelerate Glyphosate Production. commondreams.org The Center for Biological Diversity
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). NDMA issues nationwide severe weather alert. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and glacier-related flood risks could affect several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours, with vulnerable mountainous regions facing an elevated threat of flash floods, landslides, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). | According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the forecast weather pattern is consistent with the seasonal outlook issued three to four months ago. | The NDMA said it has been continuously provid…
(2026-06-22). Israeli Minister Ben Gvir To Attend UNCops Conference In NYC In July. popularresistance.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — a far right extremist who is notorious for escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — is set to attend a United Nations policing conference in New York City in early July. | The UN Chief of Police Summit will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on July 7 and 8. The conference, dubbed "Investing in Peace," will feature security ministers and police chiefs. Discussions will focus on "strengthening international peace, security, and development for all," a UN writeup claims.
(2026-06-22). 85 years since the Nazi war of annihilation against the Soviet Union. wsws.org 85 years ago, on June 22, 1941, the German military invaded the Soviet Union. It combined the barbarism of the Middle Ages with the most modern technology of the 20th century.
(2026-06-22). Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce exit plan: UK media. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from his own Labour Party to announce plans to step down as prime minister.
(2026-06-22). Marwan Barghouti and the World Cup. newarab.com 
Did you know that Let me tell you something about the human side of Marwan: the child in him who never stopped loving football. | In 2018, inside
(2026-06-22). How to find a tradesperson you can actually trust. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). Lebanon welcomes Sharaa's rejection of military intervention. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). Australian Labor government covers up cruelty of refugee detention in Nauru. wsws.org A parliamentary committee has been given evidence of the lack of medical care and other shocking conditions for detainees on the remote Pacific island.
(2026-06-22). Meet Bangladesh Origin Calligrapher Who Refined The Kaaba Kiswa Design. ummid.com It may sound strange, but it is a fact that the man credited to have refined the decades old design of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa is not an Arab but a Bangladeshi origin Calligrapher Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Pauline Hanson targets multiculturalism while ignoring the real crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). Lamine Yamal says 'I'm here': Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal. aljazeera.com The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.
(2026-06-22). Qatar reports 13 dead and 66 missing after Ras Laffan blast. newarab.com 
At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at at At least 66 people were injured, and at least 18 others remain missing according to Qatar's Energy Ministry said. | Qatar's Ministry of Interior The ministry later announced…
(2026-06-22). DSA member Janeese Lewis George wins Washington D.C. mayoral primary, pledges to work with Trump. wsws.org DSA member Janeese Lewis George won D.C.'s Democratic mayoral primary on a wave of working class radicalization—which her election will serve to contain and misdirect, not advance.
(2026-06-22). Iraqi Christians seek genuine guarantees of rights, partnership. newarab.com 
Christian religious and political leaders in The demands came weeks after Al-Zaidi took office on 14 May, when
(2026-06-22). US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids. aljazeera.com Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would 'hold Big Tech accountable'.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Trump-backed fascist claims victory in Colombian election, sparking mass protests. wsws.org For the past quarter century, Colombian workers and poor have rejected overwhelmingly the traditional parties of the oligarchy and imperialism only to be served a more right-wing version of the same politics.
(2026-06-22). How the Trump Administration Pushed Judges To Deport Children. portside.org How the Trump Administration Pushed Judges To Deport Children |
(2026-06-22). PSX opens week strong as Asian rally, softer oil lift sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note on Monday, mirroring a rally across Asian markets as improving geopolitical sentiment and softer oil prices boosted investor confidence. The benchmark KSE-100 Index was trading at 179,386.94 points at 12: 34pm, higher by 464.19 points, or 0.26%, as trading continued and some profit-taking pared gains. | Strong buying interest emerged across automobile assemblers, cement, chemical, commercial banking, oil and gas exploration, oil and refining stocks. | Read: PSX sheds nearly 2,500 points on profit-taking | The benchmark index climbed…
(2026-06-22). First P-8 Poseidon Ever Built Starts New Career Supporting Pacific Missile Tests. twz.com 
(2026-06-22). Declassified Files Ignite New Scrutiny of Fauci, COVID Origins, and Alleged Intelligence Suppression. wattsupwiththat.com After years of dismissal and institutional resistance, determined whistleblowers, independent researchers, and investigative outlets have finally forced critical information into the open, revealing credible evidence of suppressed dissent, questionable research practices, and serious concerns about the true origins of COVID-19.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Saturday 7/25: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-22). Wednesday 7/1: Transit Riders Unite with Operators. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market | 1525 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-22). Explore our Ancient African New Day our Ancient Future. indybay.org 2026 African New Year's Day, we are living in a moment when 25,920 years of African astronomical knowledge converges with the future documented throughout our Black Agriculture Resource Network…
(2026-06-22). Embattled and defeated, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister It also comes the same day his likely successor, "Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Pa…
(2026-06-22). South Africa Resumes Major Maize Exports as Record Harvest Boosts Outlook. infobrics.org Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) has marked a significant milestone in South Africa's agricultural export sector, with the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban handling its first maize export vessel since December 2023…
(2026-06-22). Deputy President courts investors at China supply chain expo. sanews.gov.za Deputy President courts investors at China supply chain expo | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa's value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). | "We invite Chinese and international partners to work with us to position Africa not merely as a consumer market but as a competitive production base, a sourcing destination, and an important node in global supply chains," the Deputy President said on Monday in China during his working visit. | Addressing leading Chinese and international supply chain c…
(2026-06-22). War bonds and socialism 'reassure' Burnham's financiers. thecanary.co 
When the press tells us we should be "reassured" by Andy Burnham's economic team, we should be worried. Bloomberg's headline says it all: Burnham's Finance Friends Are a Reassuring Bunch What follows in the article is an admission that Burnham has surrounded himself with the very architects of the system that he is seemingly rebelling […] | By
(2026-06-22). WBW News Action: Try This at Home. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-06-22). UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign. aljazeera.com The British leader announced a timetable for his resignation as prime minister.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Burnham sworn in as MP. newarab.com 
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media have reported, the same day his likely successor, Government ministers said the Labour leader was reflecting on his political future over the weekend. | As the press gathered outside 10 Downing Street on Monday morning, it was unclear whether he had made a decision, and Starmer's office could not confirm the timing of a potential press con…
(2026-06-22). Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win. aljazeera.com Egypt rallied from a goal down at half-time to turn the game on its head and strengthen their case for the knockouts.
(2026-06-22). OAKLAND BASED SPEED METAL BAND TRENCHER CONFIRMED FOR NAZIS. indybay.org Oakland Speed Metal Band Trencher has played in punk/DIY spaces and been in community with punks. But they are racist, violent, Nazi Trump supporters.
(2026-06-22). U.S. Military Bases Around the World Are Facing Growing Protest From an Emboldened Antiwar Movement. covertactionmagazine.com Global Women for Peace United Against NATO webinar spotlights protests against U.S. militarism that receives scant coverage in the U.S. media In early April, an unidentified Irish man climbed onto the roof of a U.S. C-130 Hercules military transport vehicle parked at Shannon Airport in County Claire, Ireland, and sabotaged its wing and fuselage using …
(2026-06-22). Chinese robot vacuums clean up in global rankings. ecns.cn When Mikki Hayward was preparing her home in the United States for sale, she expected her robot vacuum to help with the cleaning. What she did not expect was for it to recognize clutter, navigate around obstacles and even flag small valuables.
(2026-06-22). China launches joint probe into formamide in infant diapers. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have formed a joint investigation team to examine reports of formamide in baby diapers and said actions will be taken in accordance with laws and regulations.
(2026-06-22). Inside The Making Of The New Air Force One. twz.com 
Last week, President Donald Trump
(2026-06-22). Bearded Ladies Cabaret empties its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia's queer theater. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Bearded Ladies Cabaret is turning its closet inside out for an art installation about grief and loss. | "Priority Hoarding" will repurpose a mountain of old props and costumes to explore emotional baggage, lost cultural memory and the scars of theater life. The immersive installation will open this fall at 444 N. Third Street during the Fringe Festival and remain until the end of the year. | In its 16 years of theater-making, the company and its founder, Rose Jarboe, have cr…
(2026-06-22). Belgium's Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy. aljazeera.com Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.
(2026-06-22). 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…
(2026-06-22). Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A road trip with a cause had Philadelphia city leaders and education supporters crossing Pennsylvania to push state officials in Harrisburg for school funding. | Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Superintendent Tony Watlington were just a few among those who traveled to the state capitol Monday. The visit comes on the heels of a promised push to secure more financial support for the district following the city's newly approved budget. | Parke…
(2026-06-22). Sunday Science: Killing Cancer Requires Immune Cells To Infiltrate Tumors' Hostile Microenvironment — Sugar Shields Can Help Them Break In. portside.org Sunday Science: Killing Cancer Requires Immune Cells To Infiltrate Tumors' Hostile Microenvironment — Sugar Shields Can Help Them Break In |
(2026-06-22). Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win. aljazeera.com Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-22). Trump wants to unleash 'America First' fishing. What's he really doing? grist.org 
When Kekuewa Kikiloi boarded a research vessel to visit the northwestern Hawaiian islands in 2002, he didn't know what to expect. Kikiloi grew up on O'ahu, but like a lot of Native Hawaiians, he had never had the opportunity to visit the uninhabited islands and atolls scattered to the west of the main islands. | What he saw changed his life. "There's no places left in Hawai'i, or very few places, where the environment is so wild and intact that you have your ancestors who are embodied in the environment communicating with you every second: Birds hovering over you, monk seals swimming up to you, fish trying to…
(2026-06-22). Watch World Cup Day 11: Egypt's first-ever win; Spain crushes Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-22). The Real 'Moral Bankruptcy' That Brought Down Keir Starmer's Premiership. bylinetimes.com Keir Starmer's claim, as he announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, that the Labour party had heen "morally bankrupt" before he took over, tells us an awful lot about how he got himself into this position. | The claim, which was an apparent reference to the anti-semitism scandal under his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn, is revealing on a number of levels. | While it is certainly the case that Jewish people were badly let down by Corbyn's leadership, it is also the case that Starmer was himself a very senior figure within the party during that period. | And while he today disowned that era as having b…
(2026-06-22). New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga. aljazeera.com New Yorkers gathered for the 24th annual "Solstice in Times Square" event to celebrate the summer solstice.
(2026-06-22). New Zealand: Company, union gag workers from speaking publicly on train crash. wsws.org Train services resumed on the Johnsonville line in Wellington last week following a crash on June 6 that injured six people.
(2026-06-22). Wisconsin: Building Unity's 'Democracy Tour' Summer Fall 2026 (Information). wibailoutpeople.org Link to this invitation: Info Page |
(2026-06-22). PMSA repatriates eight Iran nationals after sea rescue. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has completed the repatriation of eight Iranian nationals rescued at sea, providing them humanitarian assistance and facilitating all necessary arrangements for their safe return home. | According to a PMSA spokesperson, the eight Iranian citizens were rescued by the merchant vessel MMA VALOUR while at sea. | Following the rescue, the agency coordinated their reception, documentation, medical examinations and all other formalities required for their repatriation. | Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Navy, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),…
(2026-06-22). Vance, Aoun discuss Lebanon ceasefire amid fragile calm. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Transnet issues RFP for establishment of rolling stock Leasing Company. sanews.gov.za Transnet issues RFP for establishment of rolling stock Leasing Company | Transnet has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders for the establishment of a rolling stock Leasing Company (LeaseCo), marking a key milestone in South Africa's rail reform programme. | This follows the successful conclusion of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process, which was launched in April 2025 and received 14 submissions. | In a statement on Monday, Transnet said the RFP marks another step towards a more competitive, inclusive and efficient rail ecosystem that supports growth and improves logistics perform…
(2026-06-22). Tradition takes center stage during holiday. ecns.cn Cultural experiences took center stage during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday as people from across the country embarked on journeys in search of traditional festivities involving boat races, rituals and seasonal foods, travel agencies said.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: Volunteer Workday ⚪ Lompico Pond Restoration Project. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-06-22). Parliament set for a busy week before constituency period. sanews.gov.za Parliament set for a busy week before constituency period | Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members break for their constituency period. | The National Assembly is expected to wrap up its second-term programme on Tuesday with the consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, a critical piece of legislation that allocates funding from the National Revenue Fund for government departments and programmes during the 2026/27 financial year. | The Bill also sets conditions for spendi…
(2026-06-22). Congress loves to buy failed jets and ships then make your kids pay. responsiblestatecraft.org As Congress debates the 2027 defense budget, members must confront an essential reality: their children and grandchildren will be left footing the bill. Many of the dollars that will be appropriated for military purposes in 2027 will be borrowed and tacked onto the ballooning national debt. But that is only part of the problem. Defense policies established today become spending obligations for future generations.If members of Congress are seriously considering $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027, it is in part because they must cover the expenses resulting from policy decisions made years ago by people…
(2026-06-22). Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Serge Oulon signing his books at the Norbert Zongo press center in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, October 2023. | © 2023 Private | (Nairobi) — Burkina Faso's authorities should urgently account for the journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, who was forcibly disappeared by state security forces two years ago, and release him immediately, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Observatoire Kisal, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (Fédération internationale pour les droits humains) and the Wo…
(2026-06-22). Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site. geo.tv 
QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, March 2, 2026. — ReutersA technical accident caused the explosion.No leak threatened public safety, said authorities.Search teams were looking for 18 missing people.Fifty-four people…
(2026-06-22). Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC's Goma and Rwanda. aljazeera.com Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
(2026-06-22). Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: How They Stack up on Reusing Waste. infobrics.org The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This "take, make, dispose" model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution…
(2026-06-22). Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver. aljazeera.com Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
(2026-06-22). Chinese officials take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese match officials marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming were assigned to the Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-22). Iran's World Cup heroes had barely played before Belgium draw. newarab.com 
A Iran frustrated the group favourites thanks to disciplined defending from the back four and a heroic goalkeeping display by Alireza Beiranvand. | The team's performance was praised by head coach Amir Ghalenoei, who said his side had "played a beautiful game of football" under the "worst possible conditions"
(2026-06-22). Bangladeshi PM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman will pay an official visit to China from June 24 to 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
(2026-06-22). Oil baron funds far-right campaigns across Texas, including his own. peoplesworld.org 
Texas State Sen. Mayes Middleton from Galveston is bankrolling campaigns across the state to push a far-right agenda, using a combination of his own oil and gas riches and the cash he fundraises from fellow members of the economic elite. One of those races includes Middleton's own bid in the Republican Primary for Texas Attorney …
(2026-06-22). Dong ethnic group marks end of rice planting season in Guizhou. ecns.cn People of Dong ethnic group celebrate Guan Yan Men (Closing the rice seedlings gate) in Liping County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 20, 2026. This tradition marks the day when farmers finish rice seedling planting.
(2026-06-22). Nearly 1.5M people in Louisiana depend on this strip of marsh. But it needs saving. grist.org 
(2026-06-22). Brazil's former First Lady juggles Christian conservatism, cracks open the far right's gender contradictions. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: San Jose: All Of U.S. 250 – Stop White Nationalism! Save Our Rights & Democracy Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd, | San Jose/Santa Clara border…
(2026-06-22). Mamya Shajaffar opens up about living with lupus. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Mamya Shajaffar took to Instagram to reflect on the often hidden realities of living with chronic illness, drawing from her own experience with lupus. | Shajaffar posted a video on Instagram with the caption, "Unrelatable for most." In the video, she said, "A lot of people with chronic illnesses become masters at making pain look graceful because the world responds better to suffering." | View this post on Instagram | The actor has previously spoken openly about her health struggles. On Iffat Omar's podcast in May, Shajaffar detailed her ongoing battle with lupus, revealing that she fought for her life w…
(2026-06-22). Ukrainian-Polish diplomatic crisis over Nazi collaboration exposes NATO war with Russia. wsws.org The diplomatic crisis over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's promotion of anti-Polish Nazi-collaborationist forces during World War II is stripping away the political lies in which the NATO imperialist powers have shrouded their proxy war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2026-06-22). When The Revolution Comes. popularresistance.org Chris Smalls, author of When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class has hip hop flash and a half. He comes from working class Hackensack, New Jersey, enjoyed a short career as a rapper, and never stopped dressing like one. While leading the drive that led to the first unionized Amazon warehouse, Staten Island, JFK8, he and his best friend Derrick Palmer resolved to create a brand that made labor organizing and solidarity cool: | We had decided to dress as colorfully as possible. We had actually come up with a branding idea that we were calling Union Drip. We thought of it as if we were…
(2026-06-22). Mohamed Salah leads pharaohs to landmark World Cup win. thecanary.co 
Egypt finally has a World Cup win to its name. It took 92 years, four tournaments and a second‚Äëhalf surge in Vancouver, but Mohamed Salah dragged his country over the line with a goal, an assist and a performance that shifted the entire tone of its campaign. New Zealand struck first. Egypt finished stronger. By […] | By
(2026-06-22). Newly elected G-B Assembly members sworn in. tribune.com.pk 
The newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly were sworn in on Monday during the inaugural session held at the Assembly Hall in Gilgit, formally marking the start of a new five-year legislative term. | G-B Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced the final results for all 24 constituencies on June 17, nearly 10 days after polling. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerged as the largest party in the assembly with 11 seats, followed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with six. | The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party became the third-largest parliamentary group after four succes…
(2026-06-22). Gandapur tears into K-P budget. tribune.com.pk 
Former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur blasted his own party's provincial budget on Sunday, warning that several development projects were so underfunded they would not be completed even in a century, while cautioning that lawmakers would ultimately bear the political cost. | Speaking during the budget debate in the K-P Assembly, Gandapur said the province's development throw-forward had reached an unsustainable level, citing the Khushal Hazara project as an example of schemes unlikely to be completed for decades. | He said projects worth millions of rupees had been allocated…
(2026-06-22). Celebrities mark Father's Day with heartfelt tributes, family moments. tribune.com.pk 
Several celebrities took to social media on Father's Day, sharing heartfelt tributes to their fathers and husbands, celebrating the men who hold a special place in their families and lives. | Actor Saboor Aly shared a post dedicated to her husband Ali Ansari, writing "You are our safe place, our biggest support, and the heart of our family." She also expressed her gratitude to Ansari for "loving us the way you do," adding "Happy Father's Day to the best dad and the love of my life." | View this post on Instagram | In a post on her Instagram story, the actor also shared a video showing Ansari hugging fellow act…
(2026-06-22). Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State While in Bahrain, Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, a grouping of six Sunni monarchies that also includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Mon…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). NADRA issues notices to suspected cardholders. tribune.com.pk 
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has issued notices to 1,152 suspected Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) holders in various parts of the country, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to official sources on Sunday, the list includes individuals whose citizenship status, family records, or other personal information have raised concerns for NADRA officials. | The verification process also includes the scrutiny of some suspected Afghan refugees. | Under the directives issued by NADRA's Regional Headquarters, all notified individuals have been instructed to appear before the r…
(2026-06-22). 'Good Riddance': Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister. scheerpost.com "Getting rid of Keir Starmer is not enough. We need to get rid of the politics he represents: corporate greed, anti-migrant rhetoric, and endless war," said former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Brad Reed for Common Dreams UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, less than two years after his Labour party swept into power in a …
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). The Office Chair Features That Actually Matter When You Sit at a Desk All Day. thecanary.co 
A bad office chair does not usually feel bad straight away. At first, it looks like any other chair: it fits under the desk, rolls around easily enough and seems comfortable for the first hour or two. The problems tend to show up later, when the back support feels slightly off, the arms keep catching […] | By
(2026-06-22). Pharaohs beat the All Whites at the World Cup. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-22). The Provisions of the Agreement Show That America's Traditional Tools of Pressure Have Lost Their Former Effectiveness. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Abed Akbari, an expert in international relations. By Azar Mahdavan from Tehran / Iran In the early hours of Monday, June 15, it was announced that Iran and the United States had reached a preliminary agreement. Yesterday, Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States, …
(2026-06-22). Russia Is Building Huge Protective Shelters For Its Strategic Bombers. twz.com 
(2026-06-22). 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…
(2026-06-22). UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain's seventh leader in a decade. | Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain's chaotic politics, one source said he had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest. "Keir likes to think about things," said the source on condition of anonymity. | Pressure had been building for months | The threat to Starmer, which has been bui…
(2026-06-22). Life Projections: On Swamp Creatures and Pedo Besties. commondreams.org 
Kudos to VJayBombs, ingenious street artists who once emblazoned L.A. with projections of ICE hauling off Jesus, and who just hit D.C. to plaster "Guardians of Pedophiles" on the Kennedy Center's "literal cover-up" and murky regime minions – bats, worms, turtles – on the besieged Reflecting Pool. Growing more ideological as the fascist stakes rise, they use peaceful but splashy projection bombing to "make our voices heard," sensibly arguing, "If you're gonna say something, say something."It seems only apt an anonymous collective of renegades chooses as weapons the visual tools of their oppressors, slathering…
(2026-06-22). Small traders face new tax push. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to introduce a fixed or simplified tax system for small traders and shopkeepers in the 2026-27 budget, aiming to bring more businesses into the tax net and generate additional revenue. However, previous experiences with similar schemes and existing tax collection trends have raised doubts over whether the initiative will achieve its ambitious targets. | According to budget documents, the government has introduced a simplified tax regime for traders with annual business turnover of up to Rs200 million. The scheme aims to encourage small businesses to register with the tax syst…
(2026-06-22). Abu Dhabi instead of Nagpur: NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 now faces center blunder. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the National Testing Agency (NTA), a student appearing in the NEET UG Re-Exam on June 21, 2026, has been allotted his exam centre in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) instead of Nagpur.
(2026-06-22). Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match. aljazeera.com Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). University of Michigan graduate student workers' union extends contract. wsws.org On May 1, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), Local 3350 of the American Federation of Teachers, extended the old contract with the University of Michigan and announced no plans to strike for a new agreement.
(2026-06-22). Former ChristianaCare intern indicted on multiple charges after allegedly shooting two co-workers, one fatally. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said the gunman in Jennings announced the indictment against John Wallace-Bey at a news conference Monday, along with Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos and ChristianaCare's incoming President and CEO Jennifer Schwa…
(2026-06-22). KCET 2026 Option Entry starts, Last date June 30. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has provided the links to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-22). LGBTQ Organizing Beyond Meta's Censorship. projectcensored.org Meta's censorship of LGBTQ voices brings together digital activists, legal experts, and LGBTQ communities to combat invisibilization. We discuss the problematic dependency on social media platforms, how this can spur the creation of alternative comms and organizing methods, digital legal frameworks in the EU vs the US, and more. Caspar…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). RAPID RESPONSE: Defend the freedom to vote! peoplesworld.org 
Defend the freedom to vote! Call, write, or visit your US Senators and Representative, during this week of Juneteenth, to demand an end to the escalating obstructions to the fundamental right to vote. Investigate the FBI raid on the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, the largest voter registration organization in the state, that registers their neighbors to …
(2026-06-22). Egypt coach Hassan's half-time message fuels World Cup victory. newarab.com 
Egypt coach His stern words had the desired effect as they fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 at BC Place and record their first Has…
(2026-06-22). Juneteenth & Fight Today Against Resegregation & A Fascist Government-Time For Mass Action. indybay.org The rise of fascism and the attack on Black representation in the South are connected since the supporters of fascism want to disenfranchise the entire Black population yet there has been no national action against this direct fascist racist attack to bring back segregation. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary-treasurer talks about the need to build a national working class mobilization against the attack on Black representation and to prepare for a fascist attempt to impose martial law to prevent any transfer of power.
(2026-06-22). The war against Iran may have ended, but Trump's war against anti-war Iranians continues. thecanary.co 
It was upsetting for fans to learn that Team Melli — the affectionate nickname for Iran's national football team — was forced by US immigration authorities to leave immediately after their World Cup match in Los Angeles against New Zealand. Previously, the Iranian national football team was supposed to stay in Los Angeles after the […] | By
(2026-06-22). Matias Galarza's goal replaces Saibari's as 2026 FIFA World Cup's fastest. ummid.com Paraguay Midfielder Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hours after Morocco Forward Ismael Saibari set the new record.
(2026-06-22). LIVE: UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister. aljazeera.com The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
(2026-06-22). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Gyantse weaves Tibetan aesthetics onto global stage. ecns.cn A single piece of Pulu showcases Tibetan aesthetics to the world. From little looms in Gyantse, Xizang Autonomous Region, to the fashion windows in Paris and further to international events at the United Nations, Pulu, this textile carrying a millennium of cultural heritage is capturing the world's attention.
(2026-06-22). Unremitting efforts seen as key to progress. ecns.cn The saying reflected more than a play on words. Along the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, several counties had long struggled with constraints of terrain and resources. In Xingtang, a traditional agricultural county, quality farm products often failed to reach wider markets because they lacked strong brands and sales channels.
(2026-06-22). KCET 2026 Option Entry to Start Soon. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) providing soon the link to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-22). Chicago nurses vote overwhelmingly to unionize at Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. wsws.org Chicago nurses at Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth voted overwhelmingly to unionize. The win against a for-profit chain with a long record of obstruction opens a longer fight over the road ahead.
(2026-06-22). FBR hints at relief on low-cost mobile imports. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Sunday assured a parliamentary panel that the government would review a reduction in the 20 per cent regulatory duty on imported mobile phones, particularly for handsets priced up to $200, as the committee also approved proposals to impose higher customs and special excise duties on imported hybrid, electric and luxury vehicles. | The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance met under the chairmanship of Syed Naveed Qamar. | Briefing the committee, FBR officials said mobile phones priced up to $30 currently attract a 25 per cent effectiv…
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Eskom on its way to ending load reduction. sanews.gov.za Eskom on its way to ending load reduction | Eskom's load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply. | The power utility launched a phased programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027. | "About 886 717 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing about 52% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern and Western Cape. | "The programme targets 971 feeders and will benefit approximately 1.69 million customers across all provinces, out of Eskom's total customer base…
(2026-06-22). China bars government purchases of products made by 46 U.S. companies. ecns.cn Under the new measure, entities involved in government procurement activities are barred from purchasing products made by the listed U.S. firms, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
(2026-06-22). US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials. aljazeera.com Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.
(2026-06-22). Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand for first World Cup win. aljazeera.com Salah led Egypt to their first victory in the country's 92-year tournament history against New Zealand.
(2026-06-22). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-22). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 22, 2026. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's report The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
(2026-06-22). India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). USPS worker twice exposed to acid at Arizona mega-facility. wsws.org A former United States Postal Service electronics technician says he was exposed twice to muriatic acid at USPS' massive Avondale, Arizona processing hub, according to reporting last week by the Arizona Republic.
(2026-06-22). Lion's den politics: Pauline Hanson at the National Press Club. onlineopinion.com.au Pauline Hanson has spent 30 years attacking the establishment. What happens if she becomes part of it?
(2026-06-22). Colombia's De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results. aljazeera.com Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.
(2026-06-22). Robert De Niro unveils first Nobu Residences project in Egypt. newarab.com 
Actor and Nobu Hospitality co-founder Robert De Niro has unveiled The residences will form part of the wider Nobu hospitality development at OGAMI on The project was presented during an event at Nobu Hot…
(2026-06-22). 2026 Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes toward an official paid City Holiday. indybay.org Our global economy is currently running on a broken circuit, by injecting direct liquidity into the hands of those who can probe generational harm, we aren't just paying a debt—we are performing a massive market intervention to unlock 'stranded' human capital and create millions of new consumers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs." according to a leading economist invited to present new strategies during Folsom Juneteenth events.
(2026-06-22). Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia's tight presidential race. aljazeera.com Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
(2026-06-22). Voces de la Frontera Gala September 18, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-22). En La Habana Canciller de la República Socialista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la República Socialista de Vietnam, Le Hoasi Trung, se encuentra en La Habana en visita oficial como enviado especial del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y presidente de la nación asiática, To Lam…
(2026-06-22). Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia. truthout.org Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, declared victory in Colombia's presidential runoff late Sunday as preliminary results showed him leading by less than one percentage point with more than 99% of the vote tallied. Despite the narrow margin, Trump — who is notorious for lying about elections — falsely declared on Truth Social that De la… |
(2026-06-22). De la Espriella claims victory, warns Colombia's left to "refrain from sparking social unrest" colombiareports.com The projected winner of Colombia's election, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed victory and warned opponents to "refrain from sparking social unrest." During his victory speech, De la Espriella ignored electoral authorities' alert that Sunday's count was preliminary and that the official results will be the result of a scrutiny process. With a difference of 250,000 …
(2026-06-22). "Criminal Approach to Politics" : Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency. democracynow.org 
Right-wing Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday's runoff presidential election in Colombia, defeating leftist Senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of current President Gustavo Petro. De la Espriella ran a fearmongering, "tough-on-crime" campaign, promising to build mega-prisons inspired by El Salvador's authoritarian President Nayib Bukele, to bomb "narcoterrorist camps" and to abandon Petro's peace efforts. His reported victory is also a win for U.S. President Donald Trump, whose administration is waging an intensifying "war on drugs&…
(2026-06-22). Democracy Now! 2026-06-22 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 22, 2026; "Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit 4"; "Criminal Approach to Politics": Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency | Headlines for June 22, 2026; "Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit…
(2026-06-22). Trump-backed hardliner faces leftist in high-stakes Colombia vote. tribune.com.pk 
Colombians pick a new president on Sunday, a choice between a hard-right White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. | Up to 41 million voters will choose between frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella and his rival Ivan Cepeda ⚪ the latest in a series of Latin American elections hyper-polarized between left and right. | Security has dominated a campaign marred by bomb attacks and the murder of a leading conservative presidential candidate in broad daylight in Bogota. | De la Espriella, a dual US-Colombian…
(2026-06-22). 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…
(2026-06-22). Volunteer Spotlight: El Salvador Chapter Coordinator Irvin Pineda. worldbeyondwar.org 
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| Location: : | El Salvador | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | A friend, who was coordinating at the time, invited me to participate. She shared the initiative with me, and I found it incredibly interesting. At that time, I wanted to get back to my activism, and it was an opportunity that came at the perfect moment. | What kinds of WBW…
(2026-06-22). Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after WC draw. newarab.com 