(2026-06-25). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-26). 'Go home…': Netanyahu heckled on camera during IDF speech as Israeli PM vows to hold southern Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by a heckler during an emotional speech at an IDF officer graduation ceremony. While recalling the loss of a close friend during his military service, a protester shouted "Go home," briefly disrupting the address. Netanyahu continued his remarks, speaking about Israel's ongoing security operations, control in southern Lebanon, and the country's fight against regional threats. He also reaffirmed his stance that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid continued regional tensions and major security challenges facing Israel an…
(2026-06-25). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Did NATO chief get it wrong? Italy's Meloni challenges Mark Rutte's Iran War claim: 'We did not join…'. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's remarks about Italy's role during the U.S.-Iran conflict, insisting Rome did not participate in military operations against Iran. Meloni clarified that Italy only allowed logistical and technical support through U.S. bases, not authorization for kinetic attacks. She said Rutte confused different types of military flights before later clarifying his comments. The disagreement highlights growing debate over NATO coordination, military cooperation, and alliance messaging during the Iran crisis. Watch the full story as Italy respon…
(2026-06-26). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-06-26). CRD On Lessons Of Juneteenth, Report From Cuba, Massie On USS Liberty. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers ILWU Longshore Workers Speak Out on Juneteenth in San Francisco; Texas Birthplace of Juneteenth; Report from Cuba on Genocidal Oil Blockade; Massie Puts USS Liberty into Congressional Record…
(2026-06-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights loyalty of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the loyalty and dedication to the country of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés, during the memorial service held on Thursday at the Mausoleum of the Las Villas Front. | Speaking at the solemn ceremony held at the Ernesto Che Guevara Sculptural Complex, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba affirmed that Valdés' life is inextricably linked to the history of the Cuban Revolution and serves as an example of dedication, discipline and commitment to the nation. | Díaz-Canel recalled that Ramiro Valdés symbolically returned to S…
(2026-06-26). Presidente Díaz-Canel confirmó estado de colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aseguró este jueves en su perfil de la red social X que los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela se encuentran bien, tras los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 que sacudieron la víspera a esa nación suramericana.En conversación con nuestro embajador en Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, confirmamos que los colaboradores se encuentran bien, prestando desde el primer momento toda la ayuda posible al hermano pueblo venezolano", escribió el mandatario. | Díaz-Canel añadió que se sigue de cerca la situación de todos…
(2026-06-26). Presidente de Cuba defiende transformaciones y soberanía del país. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel respaldó las transformaciones económicas impulsadas por el Gobierno y reafirmó la disposición a dialogar con Estados Unidos sin imposiciones. | En una conversación con el periodista Roberto Cavada, en La Habana, y difundida anoche en la emisión estelar de Telenoticias, en República Dominicana, Díaz-Canel también resaltó las relaciones históricas entre Cuba y la República Dominicana. | Interrogado sobre las transformaciones económicas anunciadas recientemente, el dignatario aseguró que son para pre…
(2026-06-26). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-26). Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after strongest earthquake in 125 years. wsws.org The scale and deadliness of the catastrophe have been shaped not by the seismic waves alone, but by decades of imperialist sanctions, military aggression, corrupt capitalist rule under Chavismo and now the open US recolonization of the country.
(2026-06-26). Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic. ecns.cn Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
(2026-06-26). At least 235 dead as Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped after major earthquakes. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Venezuela: Se elevan a 235 los muertos y a 4 300 los heridos por doble sismo. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela informó que en la noche de este jueves se elevó a 235 la cifra de muertos y a más de 4.300 los heridos por los dos terremotos que azotaron ese país, el miércoles. | El ministro de Salud, Carlos Alvarado confirmó la cantidad en declaraciones al canal estatal Venezolana de Televisión.En el sistema público, hemos atendido al corte de las siete de la noche del día de hoy más 4.300 heridos […] y hemos recibido alrededor de 235 pacientes que llegan sin signos vitales o fallecen al momento de llegar en nuestros establecimientos de salud ª. | Más de 150 pacientes reciben atención en clínic…
(2026-06-26). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela recorrió zonas afectadas por potentes sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez recorrió este jueves zonas afectadas por los sismos de la víspera que causaron daños humanos y materiales en zonas de Caracas, el estado de La Guaira (norte) y otros territorios del país suramericano. | Acompañada por el titular de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez y el vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, y otras autoridades, visitaron comunidades de Macuto. | Rodríguez recordó el doble terremoto del día de ayer de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que alcanzó a varios estados del norte, donde provocó estragos fu…
(2026-06-26). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-26). Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. newarab.com 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio – in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war – also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to
(2026-06-26). We Stand at a Critical Moment in Earth's History. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth itself are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate." This, the Rights of Nature philosophy and movement, is led by Indigenous people worldwide who hold that humans are partners and guardians not owners of land, water and wildlife. Indigenous peoples perceive land, air and water as ancestors from whom they come. They identify who they themselves are through their rivers, their mountains, their forests who comprise their physical/spiritual life force. Behold stories of their successes for t…
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-25). Two back-to-back earthquakes rock central Venezuela, many casualties expectedTwo powerful earthquakes struck central Venezuela in quick succession, causing widespread destruction, damaging infrastructure, and triggering a state of emergency.
Two major earthquakes hit central Venezuela on Wednesday, causing extensive damage across affected areas, including the capital, Caracas.
According to a US seismic monitoring agency, the tremors measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
(2026-06-26). The failure of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. onlineopinion.com.au The Murray Darling Basin is still suffering for policies designed to save South Australia in a world where it never rained.
(2026-06-25). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-26). EconoScope | Chinese-built stadium upholds Cabo Verde's World Cup dream. ecns.cn About a week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cabo Verde drew global attention after holding defending champion Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.
(2026-06-26). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-26). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: The Historic Boycott Coors Commemoration Day In The Castro. indybay.org Corner of Market and Castro | San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-26). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Juneteenth – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-26). Australian ruling elite fawns over alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith. wsws.org Despite being charged with five war crimes, including murder, Roberts-Smith is being treated as a respected public figure by the powers that be.
(2026-06-26). Senate hearing on US Postal Service lays out proposals for delivery cuts, post office closures. wsws.org Under the guise of "reforming" USPS's supposedly "broken business model," senators and postal management discussed cutting delivery days, closing post offices, outsourcing work, raising prices, attacking workers' compensation and eliminating regulatory restraints on management.
(2026-06-26). COB betrayal paves way for "state of exception" in Bolivia: strategic lessons of the workers' uprising. wsws.org The task facing the Bolivian working class was and remains to break from the bureaucratic agencies of the bourgeois state and establishi its political independence.
(2026-06-26). "Round up all the new hires and tell them to vote yes" : UAW holds shotgun vote at Nexteer as opposition mounts to fourth sellout deal. wsws.org There is widespread opposition to the deal and deep anger over the way the UAW bureaucracy has defied the will of the membership.
(2026-06-25). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-26). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-26). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-26). German government launches frontal assault on pensions. wsws.org The pension reforms seamlessly follow the abolition of Bàºrgergeld (welfare benefits) and the so-called "health reforms." Billions are being redistributed from the pockets of the needy, the sick, pensioners, the low-paid and workers into rearmament into the accounts of the super-rich.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-25). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-26). Detroit Federation of Teachers pushes through contract, as school closures, austerity continue. wsws.org The basic contradiction behind the tentative agreement is that district is offering limited raises while closing schools.
(2026-06-26). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-26). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-25). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-26). SGP and WSWS call for the release of Ercan Akpolat and all political prisoners in Türkiye. wsws.org On June 24, SGP Chairman Christoph Vandreier and Johannes Stern, editor of the German-language World Socialist Web Site, read out an open letter to Ambassador Gà∂khan Turan in front of the Turkish Embassy in Berlin.
(2026-06-26). USW 5 Maranthon Renewable Refinery Oil Workers Locked Out & On Strike In Concord. indybay.org USW5 Marathon renewable refinery workers have been locked out and are on strike in Concord, California. They talked about working conditions and their issues…
(2026-06-26). Support Independent Retailers Like Bookshop & Say No to Amazon Prime this 23-26 June 2026. indybay.org Irucka Embry requests that we avoid Amazon this Amazon Prime week & every day.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-26). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-26). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-26). Art space steals the spotlight at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn The art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Here, visitors can meditate with a robot using an EEG headset, hear kinetic coral sculptures cry out in a simulated ocean, and watch stained glass from Western cathedrals that tell stories of Chinese tradition… The art space has stolen the spotlight at the forum.
(2026-06-25). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution and Its Place in History: From the War Against Monarchy to "No Kings" wsws.org These remarks open the WSWS webinar by situating the American Revolution as a world-historical bourgeois democratic revolution, tracing its development through the Civil War and examining the present-day assault on its democratic legacy.
(2026-06-26). China unveils findings on blue hole in Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, describing it as the first known coral reef-formed blue hole identified in China.
(2026-06-26). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-26). 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…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-25). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-26). Addicted to War? War Fever, Trump Style. juancole.com (
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Hong Kong bedecked with flags to mark 29th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Pedestrians walk along a street in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is adorned with Chinese national flags and regional flags of the HKSAR, on June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-26). East China sees bustling summer farming at sea. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows aquaculture workers head out to sea in fishing boats, including kelp harvesting and abalone feeding in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-06-26). Alan Greenspan (1926—2026) and the crisis of capitalism. wsws.org More than any other single individual, Greenspan worked to create an economic system based on speculation, parasitism, and unprecedented social inequality which characterises US and world capitalism today.
(2026-06-26). Trump administration requests approval of $87.6 billion for Iran war. wsws.org The White House padded its request for $87.6 billion—down from the previously discussed $200 billion—with items aimed at getting the votes needed in both chambers of Congress to pass the military appropriations.
(2026-06-26). US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing from Bahrain international airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama on June 25, 2026. — AFPUnited States rejects…
(2026-06-26). Thursday 6/25: San Jose Federal Court to Hear Motion to Shut Down Santa Clara Chip Fab. indybay.org Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA — Courtroom 8, 4th Floor, before the Honorable P. Casey Pitts, U.S. District Judge | (Press conference: courthouse exterior / steps — location to be confirmed on-site).
(2026-06-26). The price of miscalculation. onlineopinion.com.au A war launched to reshape the Middle East has instead exposed the limits of force – and the cost of misunderstanding a nation that has spent millennia learning how to endure.
(2026-06-25). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-25). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-26). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-26). Call for inquiry into dropping of charges over New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster. wsws.org Christopher Harder, a former criminal lawyer, has called for police to investigate the unlawful deal to drop charges against the company's chief executive Peter Whittall.
(2026-06-26). Pacifica Nomination & Election Process – Kamau Harris From Pacifica's WFPW In DC. indybay.org Kamau Harris from Pacifica's WFPW outlines the election process to nominate and elect people to the Pacifica board and LSBs. The present Pacifica officials have gone to new bylaws which eliminate any real oversight and transparency of the Local Station Board Members.
(2026-06-25). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-26). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Bahrain financial executive: embracing Chinese super apps allows Gulf states with more economic resilience. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Sismo de magnitud 7.2 sacude Japón. radiohc.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7.2 sacudió este jueves la costa norte de Japón, 25 minutos después de los sismos ocurridos en territorios venezolanos, pero las autoridades descartaron el peligro de tsunami. | Según la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón, el sismo tuvo epicentro frente a la costa oriental de la prefectura de Iwate, a una profundidad de unos 50 kilómetros. | El temblor se sintió en decenas de localidades del noreste y también de forma leve en la capital, Tokio. | Ocho personas resultaron heridas en las prefecturas de Aomori e Iwate, principalmente por caídas o golpes con objetos, sin que se reportaran casos g…
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-26). Extreme heat has devastating effects on agriculture and workers. wsws.org Anthropogenic global warming amplified this year by a record-breaking "Godzilla" Super El Nino, will have a catastrophic impact on food production and the working class.
(2026-06-25). Iran warns against Hormuz crossings as Rubio visits Bahrain. newarab.com 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday warned that vessels crossing the In a statement, the IRGC said that "the only authorised route for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the route announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran," reinforcing Tehran's claim to regulate traffic through the strategic waterway. | The future of the strait — a critical artery for global energy shipm…
(2026-06-25). US says wants deal with Iran, but not any. al-monitor.com Washington's top diplomat said Thursday there are limits to what it would accept in any Iran deal, as an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz led the UN to suspend an effort to evacuate trapped mariners.Secretary of State Marco Rubio ⚪ in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war ⚪ also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to charge fees in the strait, saying it would open the door to "total chaos".
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). A grand bargain is in sight, you just need a 'golden bridge' to get there. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of diplomacy punctuated by military strikes, the United States and Iran have stopped fighting and signed a memorandum of understanding. The technical grind of nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz will consume much of the 60-day period for negotiations. But the deeper question is whether durable stability is possible without addressing the regional disorder and the antagonism between Iran and Israel. A lasting settlement would require a far more ambitious grand bargain linking Iran's nuclear constraints to a genuine security architecture — one that includes as key features a non-aggressio…
(2026-06-25). Headlines for June 25, 2026. democracynow.org Thousands Feared Dead After Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, White House Requests $87.6 Billion in Supplemental Funds, Mostly for Iran War, Israel Kills Two in Southern Lebanon, Straining U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Drone Kills 12-Year-Old in Gaza as U.N. Inquiry Finds Israel Targets Children in Ongoing "Genocide", Palestinian Journalist's "Shocking" Photo Shows Effects of Torture, Medical Neglect in Israeli Jails, Professor Fired for Pro-Palestinian Activism Reinstated by San José State, Trump Clashes with GOP Senators over Iran and Blocks Housing Bill to Force SAVE Act Vote, Ukrainian Dro…
(2026-06-25). Iran slams NATO chief's comments on US support in war. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran accused NATO on Thursday of "complicity" in the US-Israeli war against Iran, after the bloc's chief noted its support for the United States in the conflict. | Responding to US President Donald Trump's criticism of allies for not supporting the war, NATO boss Mark Rutte told Fox News that hundreds of American planes launched from bases in Italy. | Trump's second term has been marked by tensions with NATO allies, who have voiced scepticism over the need for the conflict in the Middle East. | "Country after country, ally after ally after ally, have made their bases available for Epic Fury," Rutte told US T…
(2026-06-25). Israel creates more trouble for US with new Lebanon declaration as Iran watches Hezbollah war unfold. hindustantimes.com Israel has doubled down on its military presence in southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw even under U.S. pressure. The remarks come as Washington attempts to advance a broader understanding with Iran and reassure regional allies, raising fresh questions about whether the Lebanon front could complicate wider diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
(2026-06-25). War On Iran: — Israel, and Trump himself, are hindering conflict solution. mronline.org 
The talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran as agreed upon in their Memorandum of Understanding are veering off course.
(2026-06-25). Pakistan confirms resumption of Iran-US technical talks next week. geo.tv 
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad on June 24, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@ForeignOfficePkFO hails continued Iran-US dialogue as positive sign.Pakistan backs GCC role on Strait of…
(2026-06-25). Shehbaz, Tamim urge talks momentum. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday stressed the importance of sustaining the momentum of negotiations through dialogue and diplomacy following the successful first round of technical talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. | "Had a warm and most cordial telephone conversation with my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emir of the State of Qatar, this afternoon," the prime minister said in a post on X. | He said he thanked the Qatari emir for his steadfast support for peace efforts that culminated in the historic I…
(2026-06-25). Generation Jihad Is the MOU DOA? longwarjournal.org One week after President Trump signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran, the 60-day negotiation window is already under pressure—and the concessions are piling up. So, is this two-page MOU actually worth the paper it's written on? FDD Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow Behnam Ben Taleblu joins Bill Roggio to break it all down.
(2026-06-25). Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at selling the Trump administration's preliminary accord to sceptical regional partners. | Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers and officials in Bahrain — home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet — Rubio said Washington was seeking an enduring peace with long-time foe Iran that would not undermine the security and prosperity of its allies in the oil-rich region, which fear the accord is too soft on Iran after it attac…
(2026-06-25). Trump says UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham is 'extremely liberal'. aljazeera.com Trump has made his first comment on the UK's likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal'.
(2026-06-25). The scars left behind by Israel's white phosphorus in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-06-25). Israel, Lebanon deny Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials denied on Thursday that there had been any Israeli withdrawal from occupied Israel and Lebanon have been discussing a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to transfer some of the Lebanese territory invaded in its war to
(2026-06-25). Despite What U.S. History Books Say, South Korea and the U.S. Started the Korean War—Not North Korea. covertactionmagazine.com June 25th marks the 76th anniversary of the provocation of the Korean War which is referred to in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as the Fatherland Liberation War or Victorious Fatherland Liberation War. It was a war of a big country against a small country and a racist genocidal war, which saw the …
(2026-06-25). Israel deliberately engaged in Genocide of Palestinian children: UN Inquiry. ummid.com Israel is deliberately killing Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said in its report released Tuesday June 23, 2026.
(2026-06-25). Two CT scanners for one million people in northern Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israel destroyed 16 CT scanners across the Gaza Strip during its ongoing genocide.
(2026-06-25). Democrats choose 5 more military-intelligence veterans as congressional candidates. wsws.org The ranks of what we have termed the "CIA Democrats" are likely to increase again in November. | As it prepares to roll out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump and other imperialist war criminals, the Erdoğan regime is seeking to suppress all opposition to war, genocide and militarism.
(2026-06-25). 3 IYSSE representatives elected to Berlin's Humboldt University student parliament. wsws.org The IYSSE was the only university group at Berlin's Humboldt University to stand on a socialist programme against the genocide in Gaza, the development of war and the militarisation of the universities.
(2026-06-25). Pentagon claims it's already testing 'Golden Dome', now projected at $1.2 trillion. infobrics.org The "Golden Dome" is effectively obsolete long before it ever materializes and becomes operational. The Trump administration describes hypersonic missiles as "the most catastrophic threat facing the United States". However, instead of engaging in dialogue and diplomacy with Moscow and Beijing, Washington DC keeps escalating tensions with both (often simultaneously).
(2026-06-25). Las Tunas is Going for its Third Victory in the Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, June 25 (RHC) — Las Tunas will take to the Calixto García Stadium today with their sights set on their third victory against Holguín in the semifinal of the Cuban Baseball Elite League. | After dominating with a pair of knockout victories at Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, the Leñadores saw their momentum halted yesterday when the Cubs responded with a convincing 11-4 win, breathing new life into a series that seemed destined to end in a draw. | The setback forced the Las Tunas team to readjust their strategy and approach, aware that every game on the road carries significant weight in a series that rew…
(2026-06-25). Cuban president defends transformations and sovereignty. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel endorsed the economic transformations promoted by the government and reaffirmed his willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States without impositions. | In a conversation with journalist Roberto Cavada in Havana, broadcast last night on the prime-time news program Telenoticias, Díaz-Canel also highlighted the historical relations between Cuba and the Dominican Republic. | When questioned about the recently announced economic transformations, the president asserted that they are intended to preserve the Revolution and maintained that, to preserve social gains amidst an…
(2026-06-25). La vida ejemplar de Ramiro Valdés enseña a hacer la Revolución, afirmó Díaz-Canel en Santa Clara. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, afirmó hoy que ´la vida ejemplar de Ramiro Valdés nos enseña que la Revolución se hace con humildad, disciplina y fe infinita en la victoria ª, al despedir al Comandante en Santa Clara. | En la Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos mortales del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés, celebrado en el Complejo Escultórico de Santa Clara, el mandatario destacó su profunda conexión con la ciudad que contribuyó a liberar bajo las órdenes del Che Guevara. | ´Ramiro está otra vez en Santa Clara, amada ciudad que él contribuyó a liberar com…
(2026-06-25). Cuba transmitirá Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos del Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu La Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos mortales del Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, que tendrá lugar en Villa Clara, será transmitida mañana jueves por radio y televisión y en plataformas digitales. | Como se informó anteriormente, en cumplimento de su última voluntad de descansar junto a sus compañeros de lucha y cerca del Guerrillero Heroico, los restos mortales del querido combatiente serán inhumados en el Mausoleo del Frente de las Villas, en el Complejo Escultórico Ernesto Che Guevara de la central ciudad de Santa Clara. | La solemne ceremonia será transmitida por l…
(2026-06-25). Canciller Rodríguez critica silencio de OEA ante política de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez cuestionó este miércoles a la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) por omitir referencias a la política de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | Mediante su cuenta en X, el ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores consideró que existe una escalada de medidas coercitivas que afectan gravemente a la nación antillana. | Criticó a la Secretaría General de la OEA por su posición ante la situación de Cuba y por no mencionar, según afirmó, la política de presión que ejerce Estados Unidos contra la mayor isla del Caribe. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana calificó de "escandaloso" que…
(2026-06-25). Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez en la Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumanción del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumanción de los restos mortales del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, en el Mausoleo del Frente de Las Villas, en el Complejo Escultórico Ernesto Che Guevara de la ciudad de Santa Clara, el 25 de junio de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querida Alicia, queridos hijos y nietos de Ramiro; | Familiares; | Compañeras y compañeros de batallas y tareas revolucionarias;…
(2026-06-25). The State of Israel Vs Dr Hussam Abu Safiya: Silencing a witness. newarab.com 
In December 2024, a photograph spread around the world. A doctor in a white coat walked alone across the rubble of northern Gaza, towards an Israeli tank. He had stayed in his hospital to the very end, treating children while the Israeli military closed in around him. That doctor was More than 540 days later, he is still in prison. He has never been charged. He h…
(2026-06-25). Unprecedented urgency to protect Gaza's 58,550 orphans according to new report. thecanary.co 
A new report titled Lighting the Path for Orphaned Children in Gaza — A Call to Action, has been published by non-profit organisation Taawon. It lays bare the scale of Gaza's orphan crisis, and the failure of the system which is meant to be responding to it, but which the Israeli occupation has intentionally shattered during […] | By
(2026-06-25). Hezbollah Hunts Down Hind Rajab's Killers Crushes Israeli Offensive. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh hosts The Target LIVE Mint Press News More than two years after six-year-old Hind Rajab was killed alongside her rescuers in Gaza, Hezbollah is systematically targeting commanders linked to the Israeli unit accused of killing her. In this week's episode of The Target, Robert Inlakesh examines the battlefield campaign, the evidence, and the …
(2026-06-25). Gaza ceasefire talks return to square one amid escalation fears. newarab.com 
(2026-06-25). The system wants you to feel despair. thecanary.co 
It's a critical time for the left to stand firm with moral clarity, understanding how mechanisms of power impact the psyche and what we can do about it. But the psychological toll on Palestine solidarity activists is nonetheless immense right now. Not since the worst days of Israel's bloody, ferocious bombing against civilians in Gaza two […] | By
(2026-06-25). BMA votes to reject IRHA definition of antisemitism over Gaza. newarab.com 
The British Medical Association (BMA) approved a motion against the use of the During its annual press conference, the UK doctors' trade union expressed "grave concern" about…
(2026-06-25). Quakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds. tribune.com.pk 
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. | A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). | The USGS, using predictive modelling to estimate the death toll, said it would most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000. | Rodriguez said initial figures do…
(2026-06-25). Venezuela hit by two strong earthquakes, USGS fears high casualties. ummid.com Venezuela has been hit by two back-to-back powerful earthquakes around 06: 04-06: 05 PM local time Wednesday June 24, 2026 leaving many buildings razed to ground.
(2026-06-25). 'We hugged each other and ran': Venezuelans recount earthquake horror. aljazeera.com Survivors describe panic and collapsing buildings during two strong quakes as thousands of people feared dead.
(2026-06-25). Venezuela earthquake: State of emergency declared, schools, colleges shut; Why two earthquakes hit together. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas on Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction and panic. The country's main international airport, Simon Bolivar International Airport, suffered serious damage when part of its roof collapsed and will be closed temporarily. | Interim President Delcy Rodriguez urged people to remain calm and united during the crisis. Schools and colleges have been shut for several days, and all healthcare workers have been asked to report to hospitals to help treat the injured. | According to th…
(2026-06-25). In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). 'Everything collapsed': Venezuela region hit hardest by quakes cries for help. geo.tv 
(2026-06-25). Turkey, Venezuela discuss aid after deadly earthquakes, source says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, June 25 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the earthquakes in Venezuela and the country's need for aid in a call with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil on Thursday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.Fidan also said Turkey would continue to help and support Venezuela, the source said. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-06-25). Venezuela's powerful earthquakes kill at least 32, injure 700. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 700 others, the country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, announced Thursday.The 7.2 and the 7.5 magnitude quakes caused the collapse of entire buildings, as documented on videos shared on social media.First responders and rescue teams are searching under the rubble looking for survivors after the disaster. The nation's leader declared a state of emergency across the country.The earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.Peo…
(2026-06-25). Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel. aljazeera.com Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). Powerful twin earthquakes jolts Venezuela, building collapses, high casualties feared; 32 killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 32 people were killed while several others injured after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to crack and electricity to flicker. Before people could understand what was happening and find safety, a second, even stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the capital city, Caracas, just 39 seconds later, creating widespread panic. | At least three people were killed in the Baruta area of Caracas, according to the municipality's mayor. At Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport, part of the roof collapsed, filling the terminal with…
(2026-06-25). "Utter Devastation" : Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes. democracynow.org 
Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency as rescue workers frantically search for survivors in the rubble of "dozens" of collapsed buildings. Historian Alejandro Velasco, who has family in Venezuela, reports that "many Venezuelans abroad are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in Venezuela and are having a hard time doing so." | The current death toll is at…
(2026-06-25). Moments of panic as earthquakes strike Venezuela. aljazeera.com Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.
(2026-06-25). Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two major earthquakes. geo.tv 
People search for casualties amid the rubble of collapsed buildings, in the aftermath of earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. — Reuters Distraught residents seek loved ones in rubble.Death toll reaches 188, says lawmaker Rodriguez.'Massive collective effort'…
(2026-06-25). China's Liaoning aircraft carrier task force completes far-sea combat training. ecns.cn A task force of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning conducts far-sea combat training in multiple sea and air spaces including the South China Sea and the Western Pacific./CMG.
(2026-06-25). 'Pro-Israel MPs tried to shut down Israel lobby debate' MEND. thecanary.co 
British Muslim group MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) has dissected the attempts of pro-Israel MPs to shut down a debate on Israel's influence in UK politics. The sick farce is the latest instalment in the Starmer regime's cover-up of Israel's interference. The government commissioned a report into foreign political interference without mentioning Israel at all. […] | By
(2026-06-25). Israeli forces shoot dead sleeping Palestinian in West Bank raid. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot dead a 32-year-old Palestinian man while he was still asleep during a pre-dawn military raid in the northern Mustafa Taha Mustafa Al-Khatib was killed after Israeli troops forced their way into his home in the town of Sarta, west of Salfit. The raid formed part of a
(2026-06-25). Did Trump predict Starmer's exit? POTUS claims 'I called it' days before UK PM resigned. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump claims he predicted Keir Starmer's political exit days before it happened, saying his warnings about immigration, energy, and crime were ignored. Trump also criticized Britain's energy policies, arguing that the North Sea oil reserves could transform the UK economy. During remarks about a possible new British leader, Trump questioned whether future relations would change under a more liberal administration. The comments have sparked debate over U.S.-UK ties, leadership changes, and the role of foreign influence in domestic politics. Watch the full breakdown of Trump's latest statements and…
(2026-06-25). Eight federal Prairieland defendants sentenced to 30 — 100 year prison terms. iacenter.org June 24, 2026 The following press release was posted at prairielanddefendants.com on June 23, 2026. Family members, faith and community leaders rally in support of defendants, vow to continue fight for freedom, justice for loved ones Fort Worth, Texas — Eight Prairieland defendants were sentenced in federal court today, three months after their convictions on a variety of federal charges, including riot, material support for terrorists, attempted murder, possession and conspiracy to use explosives and conspiracy to conceal documents. Family members and supporters, who sat stunned as U.S. District Judges Mar…
(2026-06-25). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-25). £55k and a hamster — Ofcom threats to US firm trigger hilarious responses. thecanary.co 
The UK's 'Online Safety Act' (OSA) is widely recognised to be more about keeping UK people from finding out things the UK government wants to keep from them, than any idea of actual online safety. Just like Keir Starmer's new social media ban on under-16s. That will make kids less safe — but might make […] | By
(2026-06-25). How the Iran War Fuel Crisis Is Reshaping the Pacific. scheerpost.com Hugo Temby, Australian National University and Joel Nilon, Australian National University for The Conversation The past five years have not been easy for the people of the Pacific. COVID restrictions disrupted tourism and upended supply chains, while global fuel shocks raised prices and hit island economies hard. The region relies on expensive imports of fossil fuels, as domestic sources are largely lacking. Some …
(2026-06-25). DSA Victories Good News for Public Power. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday night, New Yorkers voted in the Democratic primaries to send public power champions, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier to congress and eight socialists will join the increasingly powerful bloc of state legislators in Albany demanding the New York Power Authority (NYPA) step up and build at least 15 gigawatts (GW) of public renewables. Valdez supports building a federal public power authority. Alex Patterson, Campaign Coordinator for Public Power NY, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-06-25). TripleE's at the Hamilton Hill Art Center's Juneteenth Celebration. mediasanctuary.org On this week's TripleE episode, H Bosh Jr. headed to Central Park in Schenectady, where the Hamilton Hill Arts Center hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration. With live performances, local food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, the event brought the community together to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity. H Bosh Jr. spoke with attendees about why they attended the celebration and what the occasion means to them.
(2026-06-25). 14, mostly students, killed in Lucknow coaching centre fire. ummid.com As many as 14 people, majority of them students, have been killed in a massive fire which broke out in a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area Monday June 22, 2026.
(2026-06-25). Lies, Damn Lies, and Climate Stats. wattsupwiththat.com Unfortunately, all too frequently I see the same flawed (but popular) metrics used to support the narrative that certain forms of severe weather are becoming significantly worse due to global warming. In this series, I'll review some of these misleading or deceptive metrics and offer a critique on why they are flawed.
(2026-06-25). FIFA rejects Egypt, Iran objections, allows Pride flags at World Cup match. al-monitor.com The Egyptian and Iranian football bodies previously raised objections over the match to FIFA.
(2026-06-25). Burnham hands cruel ex-DWP Minister the keys to No. 10. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham is already making moves on Downing Street, starting with appointing a chief of staff. The newly elected Makerfield MP has essentially handed the keys of no 10 to James Purnell. Friend of Israel and right-wing lobbyist As the Canary has already reported, Purnell was the chairperson of the lobby group, Labour Friends of […] | By
(2026-06-25). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-25). Our Health Care System Is Broken Beyond Repair. We Need Medicare for All. truthout.org We are in a health care crisis. Our system of care is beyond dysfunctional, driven by profit, and unable to serve the Americans who are the most vulnerable. In my congressional district, Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), the state's largest safety net hospital, narrowly avoided closure last month after the Minnesota legislature reached a one-time funding deal to bring it back from the… |
(2026-06-25). Innovation key to China's long-term economic resilience, stable growth: Premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that innovation-driven development is the key to China's long-term economic resilience and steady growth.
(2026-06-25). Hajj 2027 Registration Begins, Apply Now. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started through its website 'hajcommittee.gov.in' receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims, who wish to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448 H), from today i.e. Monday June 22, 2026.
(2026-06-25). 5 NBA Draft Picks Outside Of The Top 10 Who Could Surprise Everyone. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | The first round of the 2026
(2026-06-25). Three-year-old found dead in car during France's heatwave. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The death count rises as Europe is facing one of its worst heatwaves in history – the latest victim of the incessant heat is a three-year-old child in a locked car.France records the third child-fatality due to the heatwave as it continues to slowly stifle Europe and France in particular, which recorded its highest temperature ever two days in a row.A photo created on June 24, 2026 combining sources from EDO, Nasa, Jaxa, Gebco, OSM shows a map of Europe as a heatwave is scorching the continent, exceeding some scientific projections. (SABRINA BLANCHARD / AFP)The parents of the child said they found the…
(2026-06-25). Cambodia: World Bank's IFC Rejects Microfinance Harm Findings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Amret MFI advertisement posted on the wall of the home of a Tampuan Indigenous borrower in Pa Chon Thom village, Ratanakiri, Cambodia, reading: "Amret helps you buy agricultural equipment without having your own money" [left]; "Amret is always ready to help you and your family" [right]. | © 2023 Private…
(2026-06-25). From guns to power: The reinvention of Iraq's Asaib Ahl al-Haq. newarab.com 
The presence of Numerous previous governments have tried to rein them in and bring all arms under Baghdad's control, but have
(2026-06-25). Europeans grapple with scorching June heatwave. tribune.com.pk 
Western Europe remained in the grip of an intense and deadly heatwave on Wednesday, with soaring temperatures claiming dozens of lives, disrupting electricity supplies, closing schools and forcing some of the continent's most famous landmarks to curtail operations as forecasters warned the extreme conditions could persist for several more days. | The heatwave, driven by a weather phenomenon known as an "Omega block", has pushed temperatures far above seasonal norms across much of the continent and shattered long-standing records. | Britain recorded its hottest June day since records began, with temperatures re…
(2026-06-25). Australian state governments deliver austerity budgets, led by Labor. wsws.org Budgets in New South Wales and Queensland show the leading role of Labor governments in slashing social spending amid the ongoing fallout from the Iran war.
(2026-06-25). In OtherWords: June 25, 2026. otherwords.org In our divisive national moment, it feels like there's little enthusiasm to celebrate this country's upcoming 250th birthday on July 4. The president's splashy planned celebration fell apart as musical guests dropped out one by one, and now the whole thing has dissolved into a partisan rally most Americans won't pay attention to. | The lack of enthusiasm, argue Meg Bostrom, Michael Chameides, and Elaine Mejia this week, may reflect another issue: Ordinary Americans simply aren't feeling very empowered. But they also point to a more hopeful story in communities across the country where regular people are fighting…
(2026-06-25). Ecuador Beat Germany to Qualify. radiohc.cu Havana, June 25 (RHC) — Ecuador have secured their spot in the Round of 32 after they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E game on Thursday. | With group winners Germany already qualified for the next stage after two wins, the big question for the large sections of the New York/New Jersey Stadium swathed in yellow was whether Ecuador could join them after firing blanks — and taking a single point — against Cà¥te d'Ivoire and Curaàßao. | After nine minutes Sebastian Beccacece's players had the goal they had been craving. The only problem was they were already trail…
(2026-06-25). Epson Workforce Enterprise AM C10000 Printer Unpacked: What's New. ummid.com Printing technology giant Epson has launched Workforce Enterprise AM C10000 – a new high-speed Color MFP printer designed for offices, print shops and print services.
(2026-06-25). Losing face, losing the base, losing the midterm race—a tidal trifecta. nationofchange.org Though daring MAGA lies seem tidal,/ Denying outcomes suicidal.
(2026-06-25). After the DSA's Political Earthquake in NYC, Will the Tremors Be Felt Elsewhere? truthout.org The establishment wing of the Democratic Party is reeling in the wake of the stunning democratic socialist victories in New York City this week, as races won by progressive challengers exposed different facets of the establishment's increasingly tenuous hold on its voters. And the drama is not over yet: The next test of democratic socialism's appeal will come on June 30… |
(2026-06-25). The Socialist Future Is Being Written in New York. portside.org The Socialist Future Is Being Written in New York |
(2026-06-25). China poised to overtake US in AI development. infobrics.org The world is increasingly viewing China as the AI leader.
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). 5 Best Tools for Enhancing and Upscaling Photos. ummid.com One high-quality photo grabs more attention than a thousand words, here's why we bring together an overview of the best tools for upscaling and enhancing your photos in this article…
(2026-06-25). Prairieland Nine: Texas ICE Protesters Get Up to 100 Years in Prison as Trump Targets Anti-Fascists. democracynow.org 
A group of anti-ICE protesters in Texas were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in jail on Tuesday, after federal prosecutors accused them of being an "antifa terror cell." The activists attended a protest outside the Prairieland ICE jail in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4 of last year, during which fireworks were set off and a police officer was shot and wounded. All nine defendants were found guilty after being tried before a federal judge in Texas. Matt Sledge, political reporter for The Intercept, warns that "we just have to watch for this playbook to be applied elsewhere." | "Now anyone en…
(2026-06-25). Friday 6/26: Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums feat. Miss Carmen Getit. indybay.org Club Deluxe…
(2026-06-25). Magyar against Ukrainian EU bid. infobrics.org Hungary keeps opposing Ukraine's EU membership project, despite its recent pro-Western turn.
(2026-06-25). Historic Gene Therapy Gives Young Louisiana Man a New Shot at Life. capitalbnews.org 
On Monday morning in New Orleans, 23-year-old Daniel Cressy rang a bell inside Manning Family Children's hospital and stepped into what he calls "Life 2" — a life, for the first time, free of sickle cell disease. His treatment using Casgevy's CRISPR/Cas9, a gene-editing technology, makes him the first patient in Louisiana and the Gulf …
(2026-06-25). Today's world: The excrement and waste of capitalism. unitedworldint.com The current empire we live under today has barely 128 years of domination and is already showing its flaws to the point that they had to resort to a pedophile, a child murderer, a liar, a pimp of prostitution, and a coward to try to hold on. For millennia, humanity has progressed dialectically toward creating …
(2026-06-25). Children of the 2026 World Cup — generational ties on full display. thecanary.co 
At the World Cup, it's not just the matches that repeat themselves—names also recur across generations. Between fathers who played in the World Cup decades ago and their sons who now stand on the same stage, one of soccer's most compelling human stories unfolds. In particular, the family legacy is passed down the generations. The […] | By
(2026-06-25). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-25). Ex-Tory MP attacks Islamophobia definition while anti-Muslim hate rises. thecanary.co 
Former Tory minister Claire Coutinho — seen delighting in Badenoch's shameful performance in the Commons on 24 June — appears to be on roll when it comes to demeaning and bullying people she deems 'lesser' than, including Muslims. Speaking in the Commons, she had the audacity to call on the government to scrap the existing […] | By
(2026-06-25). This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy. grist.org 
(2026-06-25). In An Ironic Turn Of Events, White House Wants To Raid Navy E-2 Account To Pay For USAF E-7s. twz.com 
The Pentagon had tried to cancel the E-7 and augment the E-2 fleet instead, then Operation Epic Fury happened.
(2026-06-25). After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network. grist.org 
Serap Erdal stopped at a light pole in Chicago's Grant Park, pulled out her phone, and began pinching at the screen. Behind her, towering skyscrapers cut into a sunny blue sky as she scanned her palm-sized map of the city. The researcher barely noticed the hum of city buses, cars, and cyclists buzzing around her in the city's busy downtown. She was working out what was in the cool summer air. | Fixed to the pole above her was one of the city's new solar-powered air quality monitors. The tracker, encased in a metallic silver shell about the size of a tissue box, is part of the nation's largest community air qua…
(2026-06-25). Data Centers Start to Drive Residential Electricity Bills Down. wattsupwiththat.com when the proceeds of major new customers are put towards new capacity, that is, more plants and improved transmission, everyone wins, especially consumers.
(2026-06-25). GTA 6 pre-orders unavailable in some Arab countries. newarab.com 
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI have gone live worldwide, but gamers in several Arab countries appear unable to access the long-awaited title through some local digital storefronts, fuelling rumours that the game could face regional restrictions. | Sony's PlayStation storefronts in Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman do not currently list the game for pre-order, The New Arab can confirm, after reviewing the platform on 25 June. | The game, one of the most anticipated crime capers in
(2026-06-25). South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for first time. aljazeera.com South Africa's team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea.
(2026-06-25). EU abandons digital sovereignty, submits to Palantir-linked AI directive. thecanary.co The EU has officially signed itself out of digital sovereignty, instead submitting to the US-imperial 'Pax Silica' project to shut out any competition involving Chinese supply chains. The project, as reported by the Financial Times, is described as: an American-led effort to bolster AI-related tech supply chains as the west and its allies face rising competition […] | By
(2026-06-25). Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, AP reports. tribune.com.pk 
Anthropic's Mythos model identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a testing exercise, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. | Anthropic teamed up with Washington's intelligence agencies to conduct tests using Mythos under Project Glasswing, the AP said, referring to a restricted program designed to find and fix vulnerabilities in critical software before attackers can exploit them. | Senator Mark Warner of Virginia referred to the ‚Å testing in a congressional hearing this month, say…
(2026-06-25). US immigration custody death rate at decade high: rights groups. geo.tv 
ICE agents conduct an arrest as part of Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, January 26.— Reuters/File The rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US President Donald…
(2026-06-25). Nexteer workers say UAW bargaining committee is installing management-paid loyalists to oversee ratification vote. wsws.org In addition to forcing workers to vote inside the plant, UAW officials are handpicking supporters of the rotten deal to oversee the vote.
(2026-06-25). Premier Li says China offers world converging dividends. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang highlighted "China Opportunity 2.0" at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, Liao ≠ning province, on Wednesday, underscoring that China's development has brought the world vast opportunities and considerable room for growth.
(2026-06-25). China praises Pakistan's mediation efforts. tribune.com.pk 
DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held interaction with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who congratulated the DPM and the leadership for successfully conducting this mediation process and signing of Islamabad MOU. | During the interaction, the Chinese foreign minister praised Pakistan's untiring efforts for peace and stability, marked by continuous outreach, active mediation and sustained engagement, a DPM's Office news release said. | Dar briefed his Chinese counterpart on developments following the first round of talks in Burgenstock and the establishment of a high-level committee to supervise implementation o…
(2026-06-25). Bilawal, Aleem discuss G-B set-up. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan held a meeting at Parliament House on Wednesday, during which they discussed government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan and other matters of mutual interest. | Senior PPP leader and MNA Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was also present during the meeting. The IPP delegation included Aoun Chaudhry, Gul Asghar Baghor and Munazza Hassan. | According to sources, Bilawal and Khan agreed during the meeting that the PPP and IPP would continue working together in G-B in the future. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Bilawal thanked the people of G-B for sup…
(2026-06-25). Hormuz fees unacceptable in any Iran deal: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that any final agreement with Iran that included fees on shipping or maritime transit would be "unacceptable" to the US. | Speaking to reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump was asked whether he would oppose a final Iran deal if it allowed any form of charges on shipping or maritime activity. | "It would be unacceptable to me," said Trump. The president argued that permitting fees would set a precedent that could encourage similar demands elsewhere. | "If you did that for them, you'd have to do it for other people,…
(2026-06-25). CISCE helps strengthen bilateral cooperation, break down protectionist walls: Philippine Ambassador to China. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) serves as a platform to strengthen cooperation between the Philippines and China, promote shared prosperity, and break down protectionist trade barriers, said Jaime A. FlorCruz, Ambassador of the Philippines to China, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which opened on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-25). Texas Poised to Add Bible Stories to Public School Curriculum. truthout.org A new proposal in Texas would make Bible stories required reading for the state's roughly 5.4 million public school students. The proposal, likely to pass on Friday in the Texas State Board of Education, sets out a required reading list from elementary school through high school, and includes Bible passages and stories for children as young as 6. If approved, the requirements will be… |
(2026-06-25). Judge Halts Trump's Order to Create Federal Voter List and Restrict Mail Voting. truthout.org A federal judge on Thursday blocked key pillars of President Donald Trump's efforts to overhaul the 2026 elections, declaring unconstitutional his attempts to create centralized lists of adult citizens and giving the U.S. Postal Service unprecedented authority over who can vote by mail. The 37-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani concluded that the president did not have the… |
(2026-06-25). Passport travel document, not proof of citizenship: Ministry of External Affairs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is mainly a travel document and should not be considered final proof of Indian citizenship. The clarification comes amid public confusion about whether passports, Aadhaar cards, or voter ID cards can be used as definitive proof of citizenship. | The government explained that while passports are issued only to Indian citizens, their primary purpose is to facilitate international travel and serve as an identity document abroad. | During a briefing, the MEA also highlighted major improvements in passport services. In many ca…
(2026-06-25). Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War. juancole.com ( And now, in his second term as president, he has set out to prove that he can intervene militarily in the Middle East…
(2026-06-25). Did Oprah Say Too Much In Viral Whitney Houston Fall Story? newsone.com 
Putting trust in a person to keep a secret can form a bond that most people would hope extends even to the grave. Oprah Winfrey unfortunately isn't one of those people, at least when it comes to her recent admission regarding late soul icon Whitney Houston. | While speaking on a panel for Day 1 of the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, the media maven made a shocking revelation that Whitney once appeared so high on drugs during a performance on The Oprah Winfrey Show that it actually caused her to fall off the stage. | In her own words, Oprah says that Whitney herself didn't want the story out when i…
(2026-06-25). Opposing a Bad Idea: The Liberals Who Are Criticizing Trump's Peace Deal From the Right. portside.org Opposing a Bad Idea: The Liberals Who Are Criticizing Trump's Peace Deal From the Right |
(2026-06-25). Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning. ecns.cn A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, and was felt hundreds of kilometres away in Tokyo, though authorities reported no casualties and issued no tsunami warning.
(2026-06-25). Some revealing screen dumps from the UK Met Office website. wattsupwiththat.com I'll just say that the "climate change" hype in the UK has not died down in the last few months as it has in many places elsewhere, but rather intensified. We have been promised this:…
(2026-06-25). How Awe and "Overview Effect" May Shape Geography Learning. ummid.com A new study by the University of Phoenix College of General Studies has examined how awe and sense of place may influence how learners engage with and interpret geographic concepts, with implications for instructional design in online and classroom environments.
(2026-06-25). Xi calls for modernizing rural areas. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, emphasizing the need to guide farmers to create a better life with hard work and wisdom.
(2026-06-25). Hire Data Engineers: Staff Augmentation vs In-House Hiring. moguldom.com Finding strong data engineers is crucial for any company that leans on complex products, analytics, or AI to make decisions. If you don't bring in the right data engineering talent, it's tough to trust your data, let alone move and shape it the way you need. But here's the thing—most teams already know they need …
(2026-06-25). Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid. aljazeera.com Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe.
(2026-06-25). Supreme Court backs Trump move to end Syrians' deportation protections. al-monitor.com The decision affects some 6,100 Syrians who live in the United States.
(2026-06-25). Rubio says Iran deal will safeguard Gulf allies' security. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers and officials in Bahrain. home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, Rubio said Washington was seeking an
(2026-06-25). '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.
(2026-06-25). Do China-Russia Trade Payment Frictions Show Limits of de-Dollarisation. infobrics.org The threat of US sanctions is slowing cross-border payments as Chinese banks tighten compliance checks and route transactions through intermediaries…
(2026-06-25). The Top Offshore Software Developer Partners Of 2026: Review. moguldom.com Finding the right offshore development partner in 2026 is challenging. There are all sorts of companies popping up overseas, but which have the level of quality and turnaround speed you need for your digital enterprises? Fortunately, this review is here to help. We take a look at the top options out there and then come …
(2026-06-25). Kanatsiohareke Strawberry Festival 2026. mediasanctuary.org Every year the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community hosts a Strawberry Festival—a celebration of the first berry to be harvested during the growing season. Several representatives of the community join Sina Basila Hickey and Marrow to discuss how the humble strawberry brings the community together and drives one of their most important events.
(2026-06-25). The weight of U.S. ideological control in Taiwan: The Twelfth Asia Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
When the last U.S. soldier left Taiwan in 1979, Washington's grip did not loosen—it simply changed shape, shifting from barracks and warships to classrooms, newsrooms, and the minds of a generation.
(2026-06-25). In scathing language, judge tosses Trump subpoenas of Minnesota leaders. peoplesworld.org 
ST. PAUL, Minn.—In scathing language about abuse of power, the chief U.S. District Court Judge in Minnesota, Patrick Schiltz, threw out subpoenas the Donald Trump regime served on top officials for alleged obstruction of ICE anti-immigrant sweeps during Operation Metro Surge. In his ruling, Judge Schiltz also called the subpoenas part of a coordinated, and …
(2026-06-25). China rejects 'long-arm jurisdiction' criticism of new ethnic unity law. ecns.cn China has pushed back against the "long-arm jurisdiction" label applied to a new ethnic unity law, with an official calling it a "legitimate sovereign act".
(2026-06-25). "How to Think About AI" : Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & More. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! speaks with science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow about AI and his latest book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI: How to Think About Artificial Intelligence — Before It's Too Late. | Doctorow comments on AI's "bad unit economics" and the connection between automation and labor. "When labor drives automation, it's usually in service to making the product better, and when capital drives automation, it's usually in service to making more of the product," says Doctorow.
(2026-06-25). Kenya's President William Ruto locks down Nairobi to prevent Gen-Z protests. wsws.org Workers and youth confront the capitalist state, its police and military apparatus, the courts, the trade union bureaucracy, the bourgeois opposition parties and the financial aristocracy.
(2026-06-25). New Report Highlights Growing Partnership Between Surveillance Tech and ICE. truthout.org A new report has outlined the massive expansion in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s use of surveillance technologies and partnerships with technology companies during President Donald Trump's second term. The report, released this week by Mijente, Just Futures Law, and Surveillance Resistance Lab, explains that billions of dollars of taxpayer funds have been diverted for… |
(2026-06-25). Australian educators discuss way forward after rejection of Labor-union sellout deal in Victoria. wsws.org Educators who participated in the Committee for Public Education's recent online public meeting speak about the issues raised at the meeting and the No vote that followed.
(2026-06-25). UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Begins. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has asked the eligible candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Counselling to submit their college choices and preferences before June 30, 2026.
(2026-06-25). Mamdani-backed candidates win NYC congressional primaries: The political issues. wsws.org The primary results reflect a profound and growing political radicalization within the working class and among youth and professional layers who are being hammered by the accelerating economic, social and political crisis of American capitalism.
(2026-06-25). NicaNotes: Nicaragua and The Miseducation of the People of the United States Statement of the 2026 Casa Ben Linder Bluefields Delegation. afgj.org 
NicaNotes June 25, 2026 "If you can control a man's thinking you do not have to worry about his actions. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do." Carter G. Woodson, "The Miseducation of the Negro" In the wake of the US kidnapping…
(2026-06-25). China's ethnic work practices propel national unity and modernization, official says. ecns.cn China's ethnic work practices have undergone historic transformations and achieved significant accomplishments in recent years, with people of all ethnic groups embarking on a new journey toward Chinese-style modernization, a senior official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-25). An American Anthem: A Declaration for the Republic at 250 Years. scheerpost.com An American Anthem: Beware The Impostures of Pretended Patriotism Ron Kovic, Author of "Born on the Fourth of July" For Alex Pretti and Renee Good "You can cut all the flowers but you can not keep spring from coming." Pablo Neruda As a United States Marine in 1968, believing with all my heart that I …
(2026-06-25). Muharram 9 processions continue nationwide under tight security. tribune.com.pk 
Strict security measures have been enforced across the country on Thursday as Muharram 9 is being observed with solemnity and reverence, commemorating the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. | Processions are being taken out in major and smaller cities across the country, including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, under heightened security, with mobile phone services suspended in some areas and key locations sealed amid concerns over potential security threats. | Authorities in Karachi, Lahore, an…
(2026-06-25). Low-Income persons are left homeless by problems in nonprofit housing sector. indybay.org When Wealthy Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers Use "Minimum-Income-Requirements" Excluding The Poor From Their Housing Projects, Where Are Poor People Expected To Go, When There Is Not Affordable Housing For The Poor?>
(2026-06-25). NATO chief grovels to Trump, credits EU bases for illegal US strikes on Iran. thecanary.co 
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has claimed that between 4,000 and 5,000 US planes took off from European bases during Trump's illegal war against Iran. Trying to ease Trump's disappointment at Europe's lack of enthusiasm for Trump's deranged war, Rutte said: I would argue it would have been very difficult to do Iran without having Europe […] | By
(2026-06-25). Shehbaz, Fazl trade light banter in NA. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman engaged in an unusually candid and light-hearted exchange on the floor of the National Assembly on Wednesday. | Prime Minister Shehbaz told the House that he would never disclose his private discussions with the JUI-F chief, saying in a lighter tone that he would decline to accept Maulana Fazl's permission to reveal the contents of those talks. | The exchange took place after Shehbaz arrived in the House during Fazl's speech. He crossed over to the opposition benches to greet opposition leaders, including Mahmood Kh…
(2026-06-25). Hungary: Rushed Constitutional Changes Undermine Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Peter Magyar, Prime Minister of Hungary, delivers a speech in the Hungarian Parliament before the agenda in Budapest, June 15, 2026. | © 2026 Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-06-25). Chile's "missing" Haitian children: Kast manufactures a scandal to vilify migrants. wsws.org The entire affair must be understood within the trajectory of Kast's criminalization of immigrants as entry-point to a broader social counterrevolution.
(2026-06-25). After sexual scandal video: Iraqi oil official breaks down during live interview. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A sexual video reportedly involving a general manager of an oil company in Iraq and his employee is still dominating social media discussions and sparking wide outrage among the community in Baghdad.The manager of Iraq's Oil Project Company (SCOP), Engineer Iyad Hussein, appeared in an interview on an Iraqi channel to respond to the viral sexual scandal attributed to him.Hussein broke down in tears during a live broadcast with Iraq alhadath channel as he explained how he was blackmailed for a year in exchange for paying astronomical sums of money.An adultry video went viral online, claiming to involve…
(2026-06-25). SCOTUS Ruling Limits Ability to Sue Pesticide Companies for Illness or Injury. truthout.org The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the former Monsanto company in a closely watched case that limits people's ability to sue pesticide companies for alleged illnesses or injuries. The decision was made in a 7-2 split, with Justice Brett Kavanaughoffering the majority opinion and Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson writing the dissenting opinion. The case, Monsanto v Durnell… |
(2026-06-25). Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on Wednesday, shortly before his administration asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to pay for the conflict. | Several Republicans who attended said Trump engaged in a shouting match with Senator Bill Cassidy, who said the administration needed to explain a framework deal Trump signed last week that gives Iran financial incentives but falls short of the goals he laid out at the war's beginning. | "The American people need to know more than we are being told,…
(2026-06-25). Messi now highest goal scorer in FIFA WC, Mbappe close second. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Monday June 22, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup history with France Captain Kylian Mbappe closely chasing him at second place.
(2026-06-25). Post-Delivery Food for Mothers: Essential Nutrition for Recovery. ummid.com Discover the best post-delivery food for mothers, including protein-rich foods, hydration tips, and essential nutrients to support recovery, breastfeeding, and overall postnatal health. Essential Post-Delivery Foods for Indian Mothers…
(2026-06-25). Europe swelters under historic heatwave. ecns.cn A powerful and unusually early heatwave has swept across much of Europe, sending temperatures toward or beyond 40 degrees Celsius from the Iberian Peninsula to the Balkans.
(2026-06-25). Trans kids hang pride flags from Havering Town Hall. thecanary.co 
In the early hours of 25 June, young trans activists from Trans Kids Deserve Better made their way to the top of Havering Town Hall. Their mission was to hang the Progress Pride flag and two Transgender flags from the Town Hall flagpoles. They also put up a banner, reading, "YOU CAN'T KILL PRIDE — […] | By
(2026-06-25). Beiranvand's seven saves help Iran battle to 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium. ecns.cn Alireza Beiranvand delivered another outstanding World Cup performance on Sunday, making seven saves to help Iran battle to a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Group G in Los Angeles.
(2026-06-25). How Retail Brands Hide Construction in Plain Sight. moguldom.com Have you ever walked into a store and barely noticed that half the space was being renovated? It happens more often than people realize. Retailers are constantly updating locations, refreshing layouts, and remodeling stores, yet many customers continue shopping without giving the construction much thought. That's not by accident. Retail brands invest a lot of …
(2026-06-25). Putin laughs off US sanctions? Russia boasts of aviation success by fully replacing sanctioned parts. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin taunts Western leaders as he claims sanctions have failed, Russian industry is thriving, and Moscow is among the top aircraft‚Äëengine powers. At the same time, Russian forces make new gains in Ukraine.
(2026-06-25). New Zealand Rich List highlights soaring social inequality. wsws.org In the country of five million, which once postured as a model of egalitarianism, the richest 150 people, with their collective wealth of $129 billion, own as much as the bottom half of the population.
(2026-06-25). China's LineShine declared world's fastest Supercomputer. ummid.com In another significant technological achievement for China, its 'LineShine' has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) underway in Hamburg, Germany.
(2026-06-25). Locked out: Cargill workers battle a billion-dollar bully. peoplesworld.org 
FORT MORGAN, Colo.—For years, workers at the Cargill beef plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, have been forced to choose between their jobs and their basic human dignity. Denied permission to use the bathroom during shifts, some soiled themselves on the production floor rather than risk discipline. Now, 1,700 members of Teamsters Local 455 are locked …
(2026-06-25). Europe heatwave is 'price to pay for fossil fuel pollution': UN climate chief. geo.tv 
(2026-06-25). Right-Wing Supreme Court Rules in Trump's Favor in 2 Anti-Immigration Cases. truthout.org The conservative-controlled U.S. Supreme Court rendered two anti-immigration decisions on Thursday, allowing the Trump administration to turn away asylum seekers at the border and stripping hundreds of thousands of people of temporary protected status. In a case titled Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the court sided with a Trump administration policy to turn away asylum seekers at the U.S. |
(2026-06-25). Why Is the BRICS Space Constellation Significant. infobrics.org BRICS space leaders convene in Bengaluru to boost satellite cooperation…
(2026-06-25). Two fans are being paid $50,000 to watch every World Cup match. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The third round of the World Cup group stage has six matches scheduled everyday, making tuning for each one feel like a full time job – for these fans; it is.Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin, two world cup fans, are getting paid $50,000 to watch every World Cup match, each of the 104 matches, in a glass cubicle on Times Square.The custom-built cubicle in Times Square, New York, has recliners, a matching brown leather sofa, two large screen televisions, a foosball table, as well as football merchandise and snacks to make this feel like a real hardcore fan zone.Kevin, who's a line cook from Florida, tells…
(2026-06-25). Trump 'trampled' voter privacy by feeding info into Homeland Security system, judge says. mronline.org 
The ruling struck at the core of President Donald Trump's project to assert authority over state-run elections ahead of the November midterms.
(2026-06-25). China's vehicle ownership reaches 370 million: commerce ministry. ecns.cn The number of vehicles in China has reached 370 million, while the country's auto sales have ranked first globally for 17 consecutive years, China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday.
(2026-06-25). A Pyrrhic Ceasefire in Lebanon>. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-25). Four Reasons Electric Vehicle Targets shouldn't be Weakened. juancole.com The Conversation) — The UK government is
(2026-06-25). Up in smoke: Camden suspends operations at EMR's junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want 'noxious emissions' gone for good. whyy.org This story was produced in collaboration with When Christina Allen returned home from work, she saw an ominous sea of smoke engulfing the skies above her neighborhood during a massive scrap-metal fire in Camden, New Jersey, in February 2025. | "Everything went kind of dark and dull," she said. | Allen, a social worker, mother of a young child and lifelong resident of Camden, saw flecks of white ash the size of snowflakes falling from the sky, as she parked her car and walked toward her family's rowhome. The air sm…
(2026-06-25). Trump vs Trump's Own Party: Who Really Won the Iran War Debate? thinktank.pk President Donald Trump may have secured a fragile ceasefire with Iran, but the bigger challenge now appears to be taking place inside Washington rather than on the battlefield. As the White House requests an additional $87.6 billion in emergency funding linked to the Iran conflict, the debate has shifted from military strategy to political survival. …
(2026-06-25). FIFA gives green light for LGBT flags at Egypt, Iran W. Cup game. newarab.com 
(2026-06-25). When did Western statecraft lose its fear of the unknown? responsiblestatecraft.org As Western leaders departed the G7 summit in Évian talking of a "
(2026-06-25). Polluted shores turned into ecological assets. ecns.cn Once choked off by chemical plants, rusting pipelines and gantry cranes that blocked the view of the Yangtze River, the Wushan area of Nantong, Jiangsu province, has been transformed into a breezy stretch of greenways where parents push strollers and children chase one another along the river.
(2026-06-25). Pakistan, China urge for stronger implementation of UNSC resolutions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and China called for stronger mechanisms to ensure the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, arguing that selective or prolonged non-implementation undermined the council's credibility, weakened its authority and prolonged unresolved conflicts, including those in Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine. | At a meeting convened by Pakistan and China on Thursday, titled "Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security", Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said Security Council resolution…
(2026-06-25). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is publishing the OMR Answer Sheets, Recorded Responses of the candidates and the Provisional Answer Keys of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Re Exam 2026 (NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2026-06-25). Yemen correspondent killed in car bomb in Hadhramaut. newarab.com 
Journalist Mohammed Ayda, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath in Local sources told The New Arab that the bomb went off as Ayda was driving along the city's coastal al-Seen Street, inflicting severe wounds. Photos from the scene showed his vehicle charred by the blast. | Ayda was immediately transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he died shortly after arrival due to his injuries. | Ayda was a promine…
(2026-06-25). Chaos marks final session of OAS General Assembly in Panama. radiohc.cu The closing of the 56th OAS General Assembly in Panama could not have been more chaotic, following disagreements among delegations and a lack of details regarding the final declaration and several of the adopted resolutions. | Disagreements escalated during the final sessions between representatives of various countries, including Argentina and the United Kingdom, as well as China and Panama, while dozens of documents remained pending an assessment of their potential real impact on the nations involved. | The United States made its list of priorities for the region clear, focusing on hemispheric security and comb…
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). Hottest June day ever provokes climate denial from right-wing cranks. thecanary.co 
Wednesday 24 June was the hottest British day on record. In response to this, figures like Zack Polanski are calling for a renewed focus on the climate crisis: It's officially the hottest June day ever. We know who is to blame. Fossil fuel firms. The billionaire media. Weak politicians. We know what we must do. […] | By
(2026-06-25). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Transport including rail, metro and buses brought to a halt in four-hour national strike in the Netherlands over austerity attacks on pensions and welfare; legal aid workers strike and protest in South Africa as the right to legal aid is threatened by cuts…
(2026-06-25). Auditor general's reports laid before NA. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday laid before the National Assembly (NA) the Appropriation Accounts of the Government of Pakistan for Financial Year 2024 ñ25 and the audit reports of the Auditor-General of Pakistan relating to the Accounts of the Federation for Audit Year 2025 ñ26. | The reports were presented in accordance with Article 171 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. | The presentation of these reports marked a significant milestone in Pakistan's public financial management reforms and accountability framework.
(2026-06-25). What New York's Socialists Know That Democrats Don't. levernews.com 
(2026-06-25). Chinese premier addresses opening plenary of Summer Davos. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang addresses the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian of northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-25). I was DOGEd from USAID: 14 Million Will Die. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — JD Vance recently sat down with "Interesting Times" podcast host Ross Douthat. When Ross Douthat pointed out that the Trump administration had been "more hostile than any prior Republican administration…to the way we do humanitarian aid," the vice president argued that conservative or centrist parties "keep winning landslide elections in Latin America" because [before President Trump retook office] aid dollars "went to fund a left-wing NGO complex that actually tilted Latin American elections in favor of the far-left parties. Now, maybe that was the polic…
(2026-06-25). Labour's Burgon to bring debate to Parliament to ban lucrative side gigs for MPs. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Richard Burgon has secured a debate in Parliament which will consider banning second jobs for all MPs. Whilst some MPs insist their roles in healthcare and law should be continued alongside MP responsibilities, this loophole has enabled other greedy MPs to turn to lucrative side gigs which bring their priorities into question. For […] | By
(2026-06-25). Senior Graham ally deletes 'blackface' Facebook post. thecanary.co 
Scot Walker, a senior and close ally of Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, has deleted an image of himself wearing a beard-and-dreads mask. Walker had posted the image to his Facebook feed, triggering a storm of outrage at the 'blackface' get-up: Walker runs Unite's so-called 'Workers' Economy', which union insiders have said Graham created to […] | By
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). End family and children's detentions now. peoplesworld.org 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to track, harass, and detain residents of Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. New artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance technologies enable ICE to specifically pinpoint and target individuals, resulting in raids that are more specific to a particular community area as opposed to random raids. The intent remains the …
(2026-06-25). Un programa de Delaware busca ampliar el acceso a la atención materna en comunidades rurales. whyy.org Los proveedores de servicios de salud materna del condado de Sussex están lanzando una nueva iniciativa destinada a conectar a las mujeres embarazadas de las zonas rurales de Delaware con atención médica en etapas más tempranas del embarazo; esto se dirige especialmente a mujeres de col…