(2025-06-20). The Real Nuclear Threat in Iran. counterpunch.org 
It should be evident to all that it would not make sense for any country to possess nuclear weapons if that country would never consider using them even if it were facing a humiliating military defeat. This was at least theoretically relevant to the war in Ukraine, where European "leaders" initially hoped — and some
(2025-06-20). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). The 17 Ukraine war peace terms the US must put before NATO. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In the run up to the NATO Summit at The Hague next week, June 24-25, President Donald Trump and his administration should present a clear U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine to the European and Ukrainian governments — one that goes well beyond just a ceasefire. While it is understandable that Trump would like to walk away from the Ukraine peace process, given President Vladimir Putin's intransigence and now the new war in the Middle East, he and his team need to state clearly the parameters of a deal that they think will bring a lasting peace. Walking away from the effort to end the war prematurely leaves Wa…
(2025-06-20). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-06-20). Critiquing Trump's Point About Russia, The G7, Ukraine. thealtworld.com Trump's point is all over the place, being sensible, incomplete, and disingenuous all in one. | Trump shocked his G7 peers during their latest summit when he
(2025-06-20). Israel's war testing Russia-Iran ties. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-06-20). A Ukranian Writer Her Life Cut Short And A Seasoned Reporter Show The Heroism Of The 'People's War'. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I have just bought my first gun in downtown Lviv, begins Ukranian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina's book, on February 17, 2022. I've heard that …
(2025-06-20). Russia fears 'Chernobyl 2.0'? Putin, Xi warn Trump, Netanyahu on Iran war plans. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, calling any potential U.S. military intervention in the ongoing Iran-Israel war "an extremely dangerous step." The Kremlin also urged Israel to immediately halt strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, particularly the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where Russian specialists are present. Moscow cautioned that an attack on Bushehr could trigger a "Chernobyl-style catastrophe," with severe global consequences. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). N.J.'s Governor race showed working people want change. peoplesworld.org 
Over 862,000 people voted in New Jersey's Democratic Gubernatorial primary election, the largest turnout ever. Moderate Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who touted her experience in the Navy and as a prosecutor, received 285,000 votes and 33% of the total. The state does not have ranked-choice voting, so with one-third of the vote, she will be facing …
(2025-06-20). Supreme Court revives Jim Crow logic in Tennessee anti-trans case. peoplesworld.org 
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's blatantly discriminatory ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people in the case of United States v. Skrmetti. The court's Republican majority deliberately sidestepped fundamental constitutional questions, choosing instead to reopen a dangerous loophole from the Jim Crow era to permit medical discrimination. The Court's rationale …
(2025-06-20). Tucker Carlson rips into Ted Cruz on live TV over Iran bombing claims | Trump. hindustantimes.com In a fiery exchange, Senator Ted Cruz faced intense scrutiny from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson during a live interview, as Carlson challenged Cruz's hawkish stance on Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Carlson grilled Cruz on his knowledge of Iran, repeatedly pressing him on basic facts such as the country's population and ethnic makeup, and accusing the Texas senator of advocating for regime change without understanding the nation he wished to target. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). SATIRE: Christian Faith An Important Part Of Who Senator Pretends To Be. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Stressing that the facade informs nearly every aspect of his daily life, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) told reporters Thursday that his Christian faith is an important part of who he pretends to be. "Whether I'm delivering a speech calling for theocracy in front of dozens of cameras or talking to my children at the kitchen table …
(2025-06-20). View From The Hill: Albanese Decides Against Pursuing Donald Trump To NATO. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week's NATO meeting in pursuit of face time …
(2025-06-20). Prosigue este sábado Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol sub 23. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) Las terceras subseries del Campeonato Nacional sub 23 de Béisbol, en su octava edición, iniciarán este sábado en ocho estadios del país.
(2025-06-20). Ah, Warm Evening In Tel Aviv. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Looks like Mr. Ben Gvir asks the head of Mossad why he pissed Iran that badly, and gets the response that Mossad didn't know about Iran's capabilities. You see, the pattern of NATO (US) strategic (half)ASSessments repeats itself ⚪ they go to war based on fairy tales they invent themselves. They should have asked me, LOL. I would have told them that they will a) lose bigly in 404 b) Iran will launch a strategic level ass-whooping and they, same as Russia, haven't started anything yet. You know, FAFO ⚪ the level of military "science" in the West. This is, of course, if the dialogue is translated correctly. If not ⚪ st…