(2025-06-21). UN Blacklist vs. Bombs: Can UN Stop Israel's War? thinktank.pk The United Nations' decision to keep Israel on its blacklist of countries committing abuses against children in armed conflict for a second consecutive year has reignited global debates about accountability, international law, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. As the war, now nearing 20 months, continues to devastate Palestinian communities, particularly children, the UN's 2024 …
(2025-06-21). Mary and the Boy Who Rebuilt Gaza. dissidentvoice.org With trembling hands, I gathered what remained of my family. We had been displaced more times than I can remember. Now we faced the pain of loss again Home is a piece of the past that only exists in memories. How painful it is to realize that you've left all that you have ever loved, …
(2025-06-21). President Maduro: Netanyahu's Threats Against Iran's Ali Khamenei Unacceptable (+Denuclearize Israel). orinocotribune.com This Thursday, June 19, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro explained that what is happening against the people of Iran has been unfolding in stages. Meanwhile, he strongly condemned the atrocious threats from Israel and the United States against the Iranian supreme leader and head of state, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Maduro made these remarks from the Sucre parish of Caracas during a meeting with grassroots leaders. | "First, destroy, bomb and wipe out the Gaza Strip and Palestine. Then, finish off and destroy southern Lebanon and Beirut to intimidate the Lebanese people. Then, attack and destroy the existing gover…
(2025-06-21). After Release From ICE Detention, Mahmoud Khalil Says "Justice Will Prevail" truthout.org Leaving an immigration detention center in Jena, Louisiana, after being imprisoned for 104 days for protesting Israel's U.S.-backed bombardment of Gaza, former Columbia University organizer Mahmoud Khalil said Friday evening that he will continue fighting against the Trump administration's targeting of him and immigrants across the country. "They chose the wrong person for this… |
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/21: Parachute food into Gaza, Israel, Iran: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-06-21). ICRC President: "Humanity is failing in Gaza" icrc.org ICRC President speaks to the BBC about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-06-21). Italian General Strike by Si Cobas & Other Unions Against Genocide, Iran War & Austerity. indybay.org Italian unions including the independent national logistics union SI Cobus will be having a general strike against the genocide in Gaza, the Ukraine war, the US Israel attack on Iran and the austerity policies of the Meloni and capitalist policians in Italy…
palestineaction.org (2025-06-21). Palestine Action
Palestine Action is a direct action movement committed to ending global participation in Israel's genocidal and apartheid regime. Using disruptive tactics, Palestine Action targets corporate enablers of the Israeli military-industrial complex and seeks to make it impossible for these companies to profit from the oppression of Palestinians.
middleeasteye.net (2025-06-21). Pro-Palestine activists on electric scooters damage RAF planes and evade capture at UK airbase Footage shared by Palestine Action (PA) shows two protesters riding scooters towards the RAF planes on the runway at the Brize Norton airbase, where they used "repurposed fire extinguishers to spray red paint into the turbine engines" and "caused further damage using crowbars".
palestineaction.org (2025-06-21). Direct Action Training Days 
Palestine Action is running training days across the UK, to bring together like minded people for a day of talks, trainings and group discussions. All of which is geared towards harnessing the strength of the grassroots and directing it towards bringing down Israel's war machine.
(2025-06-21). Small Acts of Conscience Can Make a Big Impact! indybay.org Sign and Share this Petition to Congressman Panetta in Solidarity with Local Palestinian American Community Members Whose Families are Trapped in Gaza.
(2025-06-21). Israel killed Iranian Guards commander: of the main orchestrators of Oct. IDF said. haaretz.com S◊©eed Izadi's central role in Iran's support for Hamas was revealed by documents captured during Israel's invasion of Gaza, including a letter where assassinated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar promises Izadi 'a tremendous victory' with consequences for the entire region…
(2025-06-21). Genocide Files: From Pequots to Palestinians, From "Manifest Destiny" to Gaza Riviera. defenddemocracy.press Alfred de Zayas* Feb 13, 2025 In 1964 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a famous book under the title Why We Can't Wait. Besides addressing the crime of slavery and the daily indignities endured by Afro-Americans, Dr. King also devoted several pages to examine what may be termed the 16th-19th century "clash of civilizations" between European …
(2025-06-21). Global March to Gaza: The united voices of powerful solidarity. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). EU review suggests Israel in breach of deal over Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's
(2025-06-21). Gaza activists welcomed in Tunis after being banned from Egypt. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). NGOs to protest EU 'complicity' in Gaza genocide using ad van. newarab.com 
As WeMove Europe, the European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine (ECCP) and Ek≈ç, will be deploying a digital ad van across the Belgian capital and holding a protest to denounce the E…
(2025-06-21). Gaza boy inconsolable after father killed by Israeli air attack. aljazeera.com
(2025-06-21). Israel Supporters Will Be Despised For The Rest of Their Lives. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Do Israel's supporters know it's over for them? Like, they know they're going to be despised for the rest of their lives, right? That they will never, ever live down the fact that they supported a live-streamed genocide? And that it will only get worse for them as history clarifies things? | Surely they must realize this by now. Surely they must realize that nothing they do for the r…
(2025-06-21). U.S. and Western Allies Support the Genocide. Israel's Role in U.S.-NATO War Against Iran/ By Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net 
Video on the Criminalization of Politics Original Link Here: Video: U.S. and Western Allies Behind the Genocide. Israel's Role in the U.S.-NATO War Against Iran (1953-2024) 1. Introduction: International Law. Western Governments' "Complicity in Genocide" A genocide is being conducted by the Netanyahu proxy government against the people of Palestine. By supporting Israel, Western governments are …
(2025-06-21). Petro says Colombia will vote on constituent assembly next year. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said that his government will be voting on a constituent assembly in next year's elections. In a post on social media platform X, Petro said that the congressional approval of a historic labor reform on Friday was due to the mobilization of the masses. "The constituted power that makes laws obeyed …
(2025-06-21). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-06-21). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-06-21). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-06-21). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-06-21). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-06-21). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-06-21). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-06-21). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-06-21). Meaning of Life. dissidentvoice.org 
(2025-06-21). Tulsi Gabbard Is A Warmongering Asshole. caitlinjohnstone.com.au President Trump has twice thrown his own intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard under the bus, To be clear, when Gabbard made this stateme…
(2025-06-21). FAQ: Israel's Illegal War on Iran. dissidentvoice.org It has been one week since Israel launched a dangerous war against Iran. With so much misinformation and pro-war propaganda being repeated by politicians and news media, CJPME has just issued a new factsheet that addresses critical questions, including: Was Israel's attack pre-emptive or illegal? Is there evidence that Iran is building a nuclear weapon? Does …
(2025-06-21). Oh Look! A 'Think Tank' Manufacturing Consent to Bomb Iran with Tactical Nukes. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow Trump is considering a tactical nuke attack on Iranian soil which will have apocalyptic consequences On the 19th of June, the Atlantic Council published this hit piece against Iran, by Jonathan Panikoff. The Israel-Iran war is coming down to a single question: What should be done about the hardened Iranian…
(2025-06-21). Top Things You Still Think You Know About Iran that are Not True. juancole.com 
(2025-06-21). Scuttling International Humanitarian Assistance. dissidentvoice.org Since the return of Donald Trump to the White House, he and his Republican allies have worked to destroy the U.S. government's overseas humanitarian aid programs. This action flies in the face of the U.S. government's lengthy record of humanitarian assistance to people of other nations whose lives had been blighted by war, poverty, and …
(2025-06-21). Trump Is Inspiring a Historic Wave of Protests. dissidentvoice.org 
All those who have been wondering when mass resistance to Trump 2.0 would materialize need wait no longer. It is here. It is happening. It is now. In truth, the new wave of defiance has been swelling for some time. Following last November's presidential election, media outlets such as the New York Times steadily pushed …
(2025-06-21). Deputy Minister pays tribute to journalist Aserie Ndlovu. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister pays tribute to journalist Aserie Ndlovu | The passing of Aserie Ndlovu has robbed South Africa of an icon who still had much to offer and contribute, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong said on Saturday. ⚪ "The passing of Mr Ndlovu has robbed our nation of an icon, who still had so much to offer and contribute. Primarily, as government, we are saddened not only by his passing, but also the way he was brutally killed. ⚪ "We are confident that our criminal justice system will ensure that those who are responsible for their killing get harshest punishment as possible," said the Depu…
(2025-06-21). Iran's Fordow Nuclear Facility: A Target Too Deep For Israeli Weapons Alone. juancole.com 
By Kian Sharifi ( RFE/ RL ) — Deep beneath the mountains near the city of Qom lies one of Iran's most heavily guarded nuclear sites: the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Designed to survive even the most powerful air strikes, Fordow has become a focal point in Israel's escalating concerns over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. But …
(2025-06-21). Swiss Re SONAR 2025 Report: Global Heat Kills 480,000/Yr. dissidentvoice.org Extreme heat is one of the world's leading killers, outdistancing worldwide conflicts of 233,000 deaths in 2024 by more than double the count at 480,000 people dead from extreme heat. All indications suggest the death count via extreme heat is headed much higher because global warming is not appreciably slowing down as global CO2 emissions …
(2025-06-21). Cuban Telecom Company Announces New Mobile Data Plans After Criticism From Students' Organizations. orinocotribune.com The Cuban Telecommunications Company (ETECSA) announced two new mobile data plans following the dialogues between the authorities and the Cuban population, especially university students, who expressed their concerns about some recent measures announced by the company. | According to information provided by ETECSA, the new plans include an "Additional Plan" which allows the purchase of two gigabytes (GB) for 1,200 Cuban pesos (CUP) once a month, valid for 35 days. | This plan, available through the Transfermóvil digital payment platform and online services, adds to the existing data plans in the user's line and e…
(2025-06-21). Human Rights Organization to File ICC Complaint Against Bukele for Illegal Imprisonment of Venezuelan Migrants. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan human rights group El Amparo Foundation will file a complaint before the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and members of his administration for the illegal imprisonment of 252 Venezuelans deported from the United States, with the accusation that they belong to the defunct criminal gang Tren de Aragua. This was announced on Thursday, June 19, by the organization's president, Walter Márquez. | "We will appeal to the International Criminal Court, in The Hague, to hold Bukele and his chain of command personally responsible for these arbitrary detentions," Márquez…
(2025-06-21). Municipal Elections in Venezuela: CNE Holds Meeting With Political Parties to Select Positions of Symbols on Ballot. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) held a meeting with political parties in order to choose the positions of the party symbols on the ballot for the 2025 municipal elections scheduled for July 27, as established in Article 70 of the Organic Law of Electoral Processes (LOPRE) and Article 197 of the General Regulations of the LOPRE. | The meeting, held on Thursday, June 19, was attended by 36 national-level political parties, 10 regional political parties, three national indigenous organizations, and four regional indigenous organizations, reflecting Venezuela's diversity and political plurality. | The…
(2025-06-21). Panama: Protester Dies in Confrontation With Police (+Consular Services With Venezuela Resumed). orinocotribune.com One person died in the Panamanian town of Rambala, in the Caribbean province of Bocas del Toro, during protests on Thursday, June 19. Protests have been taking place in Panama against the new reform of the pension system. | The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was found with a wound in his back after clashes between demonstrators and police forces. The deputy minister of Security, Luis Felipe Icaza, confirmed the death. However, he denied that the police had used firearms against the protesters. | According to witnesses and media, the police repression included tear gas and direct clashes in the streets…
(2025-06-21). The Capitol Hill Republicans against US war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Even as polling indicates that a majority of Trump voters
(2025-06-21). Why Do We Hate Iran? dissidentvoice.org Because they deserve it? Because we're told to? Or because, in truth, we play dirty given the slightest excuse. Britain and America would like everyone to believe that hostilities with Iran began with the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But you have to go back over 70 years to find the root cause in America's case, while …
(2025-06-21). Turning Political Repression into Movement Building. dissidentvoice.org My first years of progressive activism and organizing took place during the presidency of Richard Nixon, who, without a doubt, led one of the most repressive presidential administrations we have experienced in the United States in the modern era, prior to this Trump regime. It was under Nixon that the Republican Party, with its "southern …
(2025-06-21). Trump's contravention of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal Led to Israel-Iran Escalation. juancole.com 
By Christian Emery, UCL (The Conversation) — The US president, Donald Trump, is weighing up whether to join Israel in attacking Iran. The fact he is even contemplating such a move is, in my opinion, a direct consequence of his 2018 decision to tear up the agreement negotiated during Barack Obama's presidency that limited Iran's …
(2025-06-21). PTI Resignations in Motion: Imran Khan Plots Political Rebirth as Prophecy Predicts Turning Tide in July-Aug. thinktank.pk 
In an extraordinary development that has thrown Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) into fresh turmoil, party insiders confirm that Imran Khan has privately instructed his core parliamentarians to "get ready" for resignations from the National Assembly — a strategic move aimed at dismantling any illusion of political cooperation with the establishment. While Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remains under …
(2025-06-21). TRUMP RULE: Is America Really Becoming Great Again? thinktank.pk As missiles streak across the skies of Tehran and Tel Aviv, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on June 13, 2025, threatens to draw the United States into another Middle Eastern war. President Donald Trump, once a champion of avoiding military entanglements, now faces a critical decision: support Israel's aggressive campaign against …
(2025-06-21). Fact check: Wall Street Journal's Anti-Muslim Spin?- fake Nuclear Narrative. thinktank.pk The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece titled "Iran's Nuclear Pursuit and the Pakistani Example" by Sadanand Dhume on June 18, 2025, which argues that the U.S., Israel, and India made a significant error by allowing Pakistan to acquire nuclear weapons and cautions against repeating this with Iran's nuclear ambitions (American Enterprise Institute). The …
(2025-06-21). When ICE Ramped Up Raids, LA Schools Increased Support for Students and Families. truthout.org When immigration agents raided a fast-fashion warehouse a mile from Santee Education Complex in Los Angeles earlier this month, the tension in the school was palpable. That did not let up after a student learned his father and grandfather had been detained in that day's raids. Staff consoled the student as he waited to be picked up, making sure his family knew about resources that could be… |
(2025-06-21). Despite Trump Outburst at Leonard Leo, DOJ Continues to Fulfill Leo's Wish List. truthout.org The Supreme Court has intervened repeatedly over the past four months to overturn temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by lower court judges against an array of reckless edicts from Donald Trump and his agents — including the dictates of his then-resident billionaire, Elon Musk. These interventions have allowed a number of press releases dressed up as executive orders to take effect while… |
(2025-06-21). Mamdani Is Showing Dems Don't Have to Chase Voter Opinion — They Can Shape It. truthout.org Democrats claim that they are looking for candidates to fix their electoral losses following Donald Trump's victory. The data shows that Democrats lost ground among young men, urban communities of color, and among voters who cared about affordability issues. Much of the Democratic Party's leadership is so old that three Democratic Congressional Caucus members died while still in office in 2025… |
(2025-06-21). 27 Egyptian universities enter world ranking of best academic institutions. tvbrics.com 
This marks a significant improvement compared to 2023, when only 19 institutions were featured in the list…
(2025-06-21). Venezuelan footwear industry and government sign agreement to develop national production chain. tvbrics.com 
The parties agreed on defining a framework to incorporate new production technologies…
(2025-06-21). AI startup Deep.Meta shortlisted for £1 million Manchester Prize. imperial.ac.uk Digital twin designed to reduce carbon emissions from steel-making is chosen as an example of AI for the public good.
(2025-06-21). Layoff notices delivered to hundreds of Voice of America employees. aljazeera.com With the Friday notices, 85 percent of Voice of America's workforce had been slashed.
(2025-06-21). Can divided European powers help end Israel's war on Iran? aljazeera.com European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results.
(2025-06-21). The woman raising 98 children with disabilities in Uganda. aljazeera.com At her 'Home of Hope', Edith Lukabwe cares for children abandoned by their families.
(2025-06-21). Israel strikes Iran's Isfahan nuclear site, buildings on fire in Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com It was the second attack on Isfahan as the conflict enters a second week, killing at least 430 in Iran and 24 in Israel.
(2025-06-21). Netanyahu biggest obstacle to regional peace, says Erdogan at OIC meeting. aljazeera.com The Turkish leader says his country will not allow the Middle East borders to be redrawn 'in blood'.
(2025-06-21). Pakistan to nominate 'genuine peacemaker' Trump for Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com Trump has repeatedly said he averted a nuclear war, saved millions of lives – and grumbled that he got no credit for it.
(2025-06-21). Panama declares emergency in western province after deadly pension protests. aljazeera.com Clashes with police have left at least one person dead and about 30 injured in a major banana-producing province.
(2025-06-21). Tehran is in shock — and we have fled with heavy hearts. aljazeera.com My family and I have no idea if, or when, we will return – or what we may return to.
(2025-06-21). UK Parliament approves assisted dying bill: How would it work? aljazeera.com The bill gives terminally ill patients the right to end their lives, but the details have yet to be confirmed.
(2025-06-21). US judge blocks Trump's bid to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students. aljazeera.com Federal judge pauses Trump's efforts as the US president says a 'deal' with the Ivy League school was in the works.
(2025-06-21). Netanyahu's legacy will not be security — it will be isolation. aljazeera.com His pursuit of dominance has not made Israel safer, only more reviled and alone on the world stage.
(2025-06-21). Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid is bigger than New York. aljazeera.com Amid a global rightward shift, Mamdani's progressive campaign offers a rare blueprint for the left to win.
(2025-06-21). Bayern beat Boca to seal Club World Cup last 16 spot. aljazeera.com German giants Bayern Munich beat Argentina's Boca Juniors 2-1 to seal progress at FIFA Club World Cup.
(2025-06-21). Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from detention. aljazeera.com Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released after three months in immigration detention.
(2025-06-21). Trump says US intelligence community is 'wrong' on Iran. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says he doesn't care if his claims on Iran's nuclear weapon contradict the Intelligence.
(2025-06-21). "Turkey is obviously afraid" of a bigger war between Israel and Iran. aljazeera.com "Turkey has over 700km of borders with Iran."
(2025-06-21). Israel's war on Iran — decades in the making. aljazeera.com What Israel and the US call 'preemptive strikes' on Iran have become a push for regime change.
(2025-06-21). STOP IHRA! NJ Assembly is fast-tracking a bill (A3558) Monday 6/23 9 am Trenton Statehouse. fightbackbetter.com The NJ Assembly is fast-tracking a bill (A3558) that adopts the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism—conflating criticism of Israel with…
(2025-06-21). Lessons from Vieques: Resisting U.S. Militarism, Building Unity. pressenza.com This May marked 22 years since the US Navy was evicted from the island of Vieques. The story of Vieques should be understood by us organizers, just as it was by these campers through their puppet show, as we seek to build an anti-militarist climate movement that breaks down silos between supposedly separate organizing spaces. As we seek to build an anti-militarist climate movement and shape the global narratives in upcoming events, looking at Vieques' past and present history is crucial. | Vieques is an island off the coast of mainland Puerto Rico, a U.S. colony since 1898, in a state of limbo where Boricuas (Pue…
(2025-06-21). Promoting Global Peace and Nuclear Disarmament: Reiner Braun Meets with His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. pressenza.com Reiner Braun, German journalist, historian, renowned peace activist, and former Executive Director of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), was recently honored with a private audience with His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba), the Fifth Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. | This significant meeting took place at the Islamabad complex in Tilford, United Kingdom, where both leaders engaged in a meaningful dialogue on the state of peace in today's increasingly unstable world. | During the discussion, Mr. Braun and His Holiness exchanged views on several pressing global concerns, including: | The urge…
(2025-06-21). Earthquake Near Iran Nuclear Site: Natural Event or Hidden Test? wattsupwiththat.com Based on available information from news reports, seismic data, and expert analyses, here's an assessment of the likelihood that this event was related to nuclear weapons testing or a nuclear accident.
(2025-06-21). Climate Change Weekly 547 — Polar Ice Is Not Following the Climate Crisis Narrative. wattsupwiththat.com In late April and early May, mainstream media outlets ran dozens of stories discussing the findings of a recent study that showed Antarctica's ice mass was growing. The outlets called the ice and snow gain "astonishing," "surprising," and "shock[ing]" and said it "startled the scientific community." Perhaps they were surprised because they rely on climate models to inform them what is or should be happening in Antarctica, or perhaps they found the gains unexpected simply because it didn't play into the climate crisis narrative.
(2025-06-21). The LA Riots Aren't Gavin Newsom's Biggest Defeat—That'd Be the EV Mandate. wattsupwiththat.com "We are saying all states need to be treated equally but Newsom is asking for preferential treatment with the waiver. He may be opening a can of worms for himself, because there's a case to be made that the California waiver is itself unconstitutional."
(2025-06-21). Oil Companies Sued Over Death of Woman during 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Wave. wattsupwiththat.com "Exploiting a personal tragedy to promote politicized climate tort litigation is contrary to law, science, and common sense. The court should add this far-fetched claim to the growing list of meritless climate lawsuits that state and federal courts have already dismissed."
(2025-06-21). Veolia removes toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in New Castle County, Delaware. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Water provider Veolia is removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water for more than 100,000 New Castle County residents — meeting federal regulations four years before a compliance deadline. | The investor-owned utility unveiled a $35 million treatment facility in Stanton this week, where the so-called "forever chemicals" were previously detected at high levels. | The PFAS treatment facility, which is the size of a regulation hockey rink and boasts 21 towering fil…
(2025-06-21). Eric Denécé ritrovato morto. Suicidio o omicidio? strategic-culture.su Viene avanzata dagli inquirenti l'ipotesi ufficiale del suicidio, che tuttavia solleva seri dubbi tra i suoi familiari e molti osservatori. ⚪ Éric Denécé, ex ufficiale dell'intelligence francese, riconosciuto all'unanimità dai suoi colleghi come esemplare, e direttore del Centro di Ricerca Francese sull'Intelligence (CF2R), è stato trovato morto il 12 giugno, all'età di 62 anni. Viene…
(2025-06-21). California Juneteenth is a quasi-optional holiday, including Mexican History may help. indybay.org San Francisco hosts one of the oldest Juneteenth Celebrations in the Nation. June 19, 1867 a major milestone to celebrate.
(2025-06-21). Friday 6/20: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2025-06-21). Community Defense Groups Take the Last Stand Against ICE in LA. theintercept.com 
Anya was hiding. Crouched behind the counter at a car wash in Westchester, just outside Los Angeles International Airport, she kept quiet while her co-workers scattered outside. Some ran toward the In-N-Out Burger, others behind the Ralphs. One worker drove away in the car he was detailing. "La Migra" was here. | Federal immigration agents managed to take five of her colleagues into custody, said Anya, a
(2025-06-21). Thursday 7/17: Hayward: Good Trouble Lives On! Protest for Civil & Human Rights. indybay.org Hayward Historic City Hall | 22738 Mission Blvd | Hayward, CA 94541…
(2025-06-21). Legislative Budget Committee to Reconsider Full Audit of Delta Conveyance Project. indybay.org "Spending $1.5 million a day on a project that lawmakers are told 'has not started' is deeply concerning," said Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom.
(2025-06-21). Thousands Attend No Kings Day Protest at State Capitol. indybay.org Thousands of people attended the No Kings Day protest at the West Steps of the State Capitol in Sacramento on June 14.
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/21: San Francisco meets the Frontier: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-06-21). Thursday 7/17: Good Trouble Lives On! Nationwide Day of Pro-Democracy Peaceful Protest. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | This is the next big day of nationwide peaceful, nonviolent protest following No Kings!
(2025-06-21). Sunday 6/22: Join Hikers for Palestine for a Nature Walk at Huckleberry Preserve. indybay.org Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, 7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2025-06-21). Iran FM calls Israel's strike on nuclear sites diplomatic 'betrayal' at UN meet. hindustantimes.com At a heated United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi launched a scathing attack on Israel, denouncing its recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as a "betrayal of diplomacy" and "grave war crimes". Araghchi accused Israel of undermining international law and the global non-proliferation regime, vowing that Iran would defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with full force. Watch for more…
(2025-06-21). Iran Vs Israel: Putin directly calls Netanyahu & Pezeshkian, checkmates Trump. hindustantimes.com As Iran intensifies its attacks on Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin has emerged as a central diplomatic actor, engaging directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin announced that he has shared Russia's peace proposals with all three leaders, offering a roadmap to de-escalate the conflict. Watch for more…
(2025-06-21). Putin's SPIEF 2025 message a bold warning for Trump? 'Everyone who wishes to…'. hindustantimes.com In a powerful address to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a message interpreted by many as a direct warning to former U.S. President Donald Trump and Western leaders. Putin emphasised that the emerging new world order is not being orchestrated by Russia or China, but is instead "rising naturally, like the sun." He stated that Russia and China are merely facilitating a more balanced global system. Watch for more…
(2025-06-21). US envoy fumbles & accidentally accuses Israel of terror, then backtracks | UNSC. hindustantimes.com During a dramatic United Nations Security Council emergency briefing on the Middle East on June 20, 2025, U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea shocked delegates by mistakenly blaming Israel for acts of terror before quickly correcting herself. The slip, captured on camera, caused a stir in the chamber and drew gasps from diplomats. Ambassador Shea immediately clarified her statement, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and condemning terrorism in all forms. Watch for more…
(2025-06-21). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…
(2025-06-21). Syria: the post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…
(2025-06-21). Sunday 7/13: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-06-21). Està¥nia piora medidas anti-Rússia. globalresearch.ca Os países bálticos continuam a intensificar suas medidas antirrussas, adotando todo tipo de aàßàµes irresponsáveis para prejudicar cidadà£os russos, tanto dentro quanto fora de suas fronteiras. Em um novo movimento provocativo, a Està¥nia anunciou que está prestes a fechar uma …
(2025-06-21). Político ucraniano admite que soldados nà£o querem lutar. globalresearch.ca A crise na Ucrânia está se agravando cada vez mais. Incapazes de continuar a esconder a verdade sobre as políticas de recrutamento do país, as autoridades de Kiev està£o comeàßando a admitir que seus cidadà£os nà£o està£o interessados em lutar …
(2025-06-21). USA, GB, Francia con Israele in Guerra contro L'iran. globalresearch.ca Il presidente Trump ha annunciato il 16 giugno che non avrebbe firmato, al G7 in Canada, nessuna dichiarazione congiunta su Israele e Iran. Il giorno dopo, il 17 giugno, ha firmato la "Dichiarazione dei leader del G7 sui recenti sviluppi …
(2025-06-21). I Wish It Wasn't True … smoothiex12.blogspot.com but it is, and it is also funny. Any similarity between Donnie and me when I was 30 is purely accidental))
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/21: Veterans Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-06-21). The Choice of a Dignified Death Narrowly Passes in Britain. indybay.org For any adult diagnosed with six months or less to live in England and Wales, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill allowing them to legally choose the right to die with dignity, came before Parliament for its third reading on June 20 and in a final vote passed. As the bill was being debated by MPs, protesters outside the iconic Parliament Building representing both sides of the issue of choice called for their views to prevail while intermixed peacefully amongst each other on the crowded sidewalk…
(2025-06-21). Thursday 7/17: Monterey: Good Trouble Lives On! Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, CA 93940…
(2025-06-21). Thursday 7/17: Good Trouble Lives On! Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 4th Street & Mendocino Ave and 3rd Street & Santa Rosa Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95404…
(2025-06-21). Thursday 7/17: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On! Protect Civil Rights & Save Democracy Protest. indybay.org CA HWY 1 & Mori Point Road | Pacifica, CA 94044 | Peaceful, nonviolent protest…
(2025-06-21). Video: Say No to Nuclear War against Iran. Michel Chossudovsky and Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca A nuclear attack against Iran is currently on the drawing board of the Pentagon. President Donald Trump is threatening Iran. | "I may do it, I may not—nobody knows," | "Next week is going to be very big." | "Iran is in …
(2025-06-21). Saturday 7/5: Oppose The Proud Boys In Owensboro! indybay.org Thompson-Berry Park (Carter Road) entrance | Owensboro, KY 42301…
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/28: Mental Resilience Under Occupation: Action Steps for Palestine. indybay.org Arab Cultural and Community Center, 2 Plaza St, San Francisco, CA 94116…
(2025-06-21). Sunday 6/29: Breaking the Cycle: Justice and Healing for Palestinian Children. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3968 Twilight Dr, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/21: Banner Drop – No US-Israeli War on Iran. indybay.org Webster Bridge, at the corner of Webster St. and Geary Blvd.
(2025-06-21). Legisladores aprueban histórica reforma laboral de Petro. cubadebate.cu Tras intensas jornadas de debate, Colombia aprobó este viernes una reforma que espera únicamente la sanción presidencial de Gustavo Petro para entrar en vigor y beneficiar así a millones de trabajadores que históricamente enfrentaron condiciones laborales precarias.
(2025-06-21). Mantua sufre tormenta local severa con daños materiales. cubadebate.cu Hasta el momento, se reportan afectaciones en techos de viviendas, derribo de árboles, daños en plantaciones de plátano, afectaciones en el tendido eléctrico y una persona lesionada en la cabecera municipal de Mantua, tras la rotura del techo de su vivienda provocada por la caída de una palma.
(2025-06-21). Presenta parlamento cubano cuatro nuevos proyectos de leyes. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) publicó este viernes, en su sitio web, cuatro proyectos de ley con el objetivo de promover la participación ciudadana en este proceso legislativo y contribuir a la cultura jurídica de la población.
(2025-06-21). The Israeli right-wing government attacks Iran. indybay.org Israel deployed 200 fighter jets against 100 targets, destroying | Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities, attacking sites involved | in the nuclear program, and killing numerous nuclear scientists. This destroyed key capabilities of Iran.
(2025-06-21). Video: 'I May Do It On…': Trump's Big Reveal on Nuclear War, U.S. Attack on Iran. globalresearch.ca President Trump hinted at a potential U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear sites, saying, | "I may do it, I may not—nobody knows," | while also leaving the door open for diplomacy, declaring, | "Nothing is too late." | He teased major developments ahead, stating,…
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/21: Palo Alto Home of Tesla Protest. indybay.org Stanford shopping center. We start our protest at showroom's entrance that is at the end of Plum Dr. in Palo Alto at noon. At 1pm our march through the mall starts and we return to the original point at about 1: 30pm…
(2025-06-21). Iran Delivers Heavy Blows to Israeli Targets in Central Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against the Zionist military targets early Saturday, bypassing Israeli air defenses and igniting fires in central Tel Aviv.
(2025-06-21). Iran's Defense Power Non-Negotiable, FM Stresses. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Expressing Iran's readiness to give diplomacy a chance only after the cessation of the Israeli regime's acts of aggression, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that Iran's defense capabilities may never be subject to negotiations.
(2025-06-21). Drones Take Lead in New Stage of Iran's Attacks on Israeli Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said a combination of suicide and combat drones as well as precision strike missiles have been employed in the latest round of retaliatory attacks against the Israeli regime.
(2025-06-21). Iran Steps Up Diplomacy to Halt Israeli Aggression as OIC Convenes in Turkey. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has joined his counterparts from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation members in Istanbul to drum up support for Tehran against the Zionist regime's war of aggression.
(2025-06-21). Iran Complains to UN about Grossi's Biased Conduct. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations made a complaint about the unprofessional and biased comments by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi that paved the way for the Israeli regime's war of aggression against Iran.
(2025-06-21). Iranian Police Defuse Bomb in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Police said a remote-controlled bomb planted by the Zionist regime's elements in a western neighborhood of Tehran has been defused on Saturday.
(2025-06-21). Arab League Denounces Israeli Aggression on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign ministers of Arab states have strongly condemned the Israeli regime's recent strikes on Iran, calling them a dangerous violation of international law and a provocation that threatens to ignite a wider regional war.
(2025-06-21). Businesses Reopen in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Chamber of Guilds of Tehran announced the normalization of business activities in the Iranian capital on June 21 after a hiatus following the launch of the Israeli regime's aggression.
(2025-06-21). Saturday 10/11: United Nations 80th Anniversary and 60th Flag Raising Celebration. indybay.org When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Where: Jack London Square – | 1 Franklin Oakland, California | Time: 10 am – 12 pm…
(2025-06-21). Video: Two fighter jets damaged as Pro-Palestinian activists breach UK base. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – It was Friday that two activists from the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action broke into a British Royal Air Force base and damaged two military planes as a protest against the UK's backing for Israeli military activities.The accident took place at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, which is one of the biggest military airbases in the UK. The activists painted a Voyager plane red and used crowbars to do more damage, according to a statement from the group. The main things these planes do are refill and carry military supplies.Palestine Action posted a video of the event on social media and said it was…
(2025-06-21). Beijing Language and Culture University professor dies after being struck by tree at Tsinghua. ecns.cn Zhang Ailing, 58, head of the Department of International Economics and Trade at Beijing Language and Culture University, died after being struck by a falling tree at Tsinghua University on June 15, the victim's university confirmed on Friday.
(2025-06-21). China-built JP Magufuli Bridge, Africa's longest low-tower cable-stayed span, opens in Tanzania. ecns.cn The JP Magufuli Bridge, Africa's longest low-tower cable-stayed span, officially opened to traffic on Thursday, according to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation.
(2025-06-21). Festival highlights university's commitment to green future. ecns.cn This photo collage shows various performances at the second International Culture Festival of Beijing Forestry University, on June 11, 2025.This group will promote ecological values through lectures to create a global network for sustainable solutions," said Wang Jin, dean of the university's International College.
(2025-06-21). Film, TV experts highlight global appeal of 'super IPs'. ecns.cn The 11th Annual Global Film Industry Value Chain Development Forum, which is part of the ongoing 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, is held in Shanghai on Sunday.
(2025-06-21). Students showcase rural revitalization through photography at Apple event. ecns.cn A visitor enjoys the photos taken by students participating in the Today at Apple Creative Camp in Beijing.Students also participated in four exclusive workshops led by renowned photographers to enhance their storytelling techniques."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe exhibition featured powerful visual narratives of rural revitalization, intangible cultural heritage, and everyday life.
(2025-06-21). Turkmen student finds second home in Xi'an. ecns.cn Hasanbayev Agabek, an international student from Turkmenistan, plays in a soccer match for Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-06-21). China's trade-in policy spurs increased consumption. ecns.cn China's consumer products trade-in policy will remain unchanged this year, and different regions' overall progress of using the subsidies is in line with expectations. The subsequent fund will be allocated in the third and fourth quarter successively, said the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
(2025-06-21). Thailand criticizes Cambodia over leaked phone call. ecns.cn Thailand's Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian ambassador on Thursday to deliver a protest letter, following a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen discussing border issues.
(2025-06-21). Zhengzhou and Nanyang power teams collaborate to safeguard the northward conveyance of clear water. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 54th World Environment Day, the State Grid Zhengzhou Power Supply Company and State Grid Nanyang Power Supply Company jointly launched a cross-regional collaboration. Led by professional teams, the companies initiated the "Power Protection for Clear Water Northward Conveyance and Joint Construction of a Green Ecological Barrier" themed activity at the headwater area of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Jiuzhong town, Nanyang city.
(2025-06-21). China will continue to open its doors wider. ecns.cn Editor's note: Pan Yuanyuan is deputy director of the International Investment Division at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
(2025-06-21). Nation braces for more heavy rainfall, floods. ecns.cn China's national weather authority activated a Level III emergency response for significant meteorological disasters on Thursday as heavy rainfall continued to lash central and eastern parts of the country, triggering flash floods, disrupting transportation and prompting mass evacuations.
(2025-06-21). Abuse of illicit drugs being kept in check, report says. ecns.cn China has continued its stringent counternarcotics efforts and managed to keep the abuse of illicit drugs under control, according to a report issued on Thursday.
(2025-06-21). Dongguan eyes more Labubu moments. ecns.cn Dongguan, Guangdong province, a manufacturing hub for the global toy industry, is undergoing a transformation to make more collectible and designer toys, driven by domestic demand and international appeal.
(2025-06-21). Report suggests stringent labor laws to protect gig workers. ecns.cn As the gig economy and new businesses continue to grow, a recent report has emphasized the need to enhance labor laws and suggests that China should promote employment equity and bolster the protection of workers' rights through legislative measures.
(2025-06-21). China issues red alert for mountain torrents. ecns.cn China's meteorological and water resources authorities issued this year's first red alert for mountain torrents in some central, eastern and southern regions on Thursday evening.
(2025-06-21). Floods submerge Hunan's Longshan county. ecns.cn The county activated a Level IV flood control emergency response at 6: 00 pm on the day, upgraded it to Level III at 1: 30 am on Thursday, and further escalated it to Level II nine hours later, at 10: 30 am on Thursday.
(2025-06-21). 23 punished for Heilongjiang mine accident. ecns.cn The report also mentioned that workers improperly used liquid carbon dioxide to try putting out a fire in the collapsed mining area without authorization, which indirectly contributed to the incident.
(2025-06-21). KOD World Street Dancing Championship returns to Beijing in July. ecns.cn The 2025 KOD World Street Dance Championship is making an anticipated return to Beijing next month.Jing Enji, president of Beijing Media Corporation Ltd, organizing company of the event, expects the tournament's return to further boost the sports and culture sector in the city.
(2025-06-21). South China's Huaiji County hit by worst flood. ecns.cn Relentless rainfall from Typhoon Wutip has triggered widespread flooding in China's southern province of Guangdong. Huaiji County has been hit hardest — embankments have been breached, roads destroyed, and power cut.
(2025-06-21). Iran state TV hit in Israeli attack on Tehran. ecns.cn The Israeli military attacked the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster in Tehran on Monday evening, leaving the building with dust and debris. The state TV said it was hit by four bombs during a live broadcast.
(2025-06-21). Philippines should return to right path of managing differences through dialogue & consultation, Chinese ambassador says. ecns.cn For the next 50 years in our relations, together, we need to overcome distractions, stay committed to the right course in our bilateral relationship, and work to return China-Philippines relations to a sound and stable track ⚪ one that will better serve the well-being of our combined 1.5 billion people.
(2025-06-21). Modi's ambitious water scheme fails to quench India's thirst. geo.tv 
Women carrying earthen pitchers on their heads shout slogans during a protest against the shortage of drinking water outside the municipal corporation office in Ahmedabad, India, May 16, 2019. — Reuters
(2025-06-21). Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue. geo.tv 
A representational image of a Richter Scale can be seen measuring an earthquake. — AFP/FileTEHRAN: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Friday, while Israeli air strikes continued to hit the country. However, the local authorities said there were no casualties and…
(2025-06-21). Trump says two weeks is 'maximum' for Iran decision. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump talks to reporters upon his arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, June 20, 2025. — Reuters Trump dismisses European mediation efforts as unhelpful.Israel is 'winning,' so halting strikes is difficult: US…
(2025-06-21). Trump hints at 'historic' settlement with Harvard over next week. geo.tv 
(2025-06-21). Trump's immigration enforcers spark fury, fear in US. geo.tv 
Masked law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, walk into an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, US, May 21, 2025. — ReutersAmericans hold noisy bedtime protest outside ICE agents' hotel."No Sleep For ICE" protest aims to disrupt ICE agents' sleep.Critics denounce…
(2025-06-21). Israel claims it delayed Iran's presumed nuclear programme by two years. geo.tv 
(2025-06-21). India's watchdog warns Air India for breaching pilots' flight duty timings. geo.tv 
An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. — Reuters
(2025-06-21). only waited a The Khatibs returned to Israel from vacation, and were struck by tragedy. haaretz.com Raja Khatib lost his wife, two daughters and sister-in-law in an Iranian missile attack last Saturday. Just two days earlier the family had returned from a vacation in their villa in Italy. 'I am left with nothing,' he says…
(2025-06-21). UK Social Security Plans Will Harm People With Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Disability rights activists march in London against social security cuts as the UK's Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her "Spring Statement" or mini-budget, March 26, 2025. | © 2025 Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock…
(2025-06-21). Israelis stranded abroad amid Iran conflict rush to return home via Jordan. haaretz.com Israelis caught overseas by the escalating conflict in Iran are looking for every possible way to return home, even at exorbitant prices, even by unconventional routes, and even on foot. Luckily, Israel has peace agreements with some of its neighbors…
(2025-06-21). felt like a Conversion therapy quietly persists among religious lesbians in Israel. haaretz.com Even the religious public understands today that conversion therapy for gay men causes serious harm. But what about lesbians? A first study of its kind reveals how widespread the practice is among them — and the scars it leaves on their psyches…
(2025-06-21). Without Iran, no Netanyahu. obsessed, and Israel has been swept up in it. haaretz.com Like Melville's obsessive Captain Ahab, Netanyahu lauched the war with Iran as part of a deranged personal mission…
(2025-06-21). Immediate danger for Greece and Cyprus. defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Jun 21, 2025 According to most media outlets, the White House announced that Trump will decide whether to strike Iran in two weeks. Even if we overlook whether it makes any sense to take seriously a President who says everything and its opposite within a matter of hours, there is a critical …
(2025-06-21). Israel's Defense Minister Says Iran's Khamenei 'Cannot Continue To Exist'. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp Jun 19, 2025 The comments from Israel Katz marked his strongest threat to kill the Iranian leader yet Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "cannot continue to exist," marking one of the strongest threats from an Israeli official against the Iranian leader. "Dictator Khamenei is a …
(2025-06-21). La stratégie d'Israà´l mène à une guerre nucléaire. defenddemocracy.press Par Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Jun 17, 2025 Le conflit militaire absolument prévisible et prédit (www.defenddemocracy.press/now-irans-turn…) qui a éclaté il y a cinq jours au Moyen-Orient est l'un des plus graves et dangereux à avoir surgi à l'échelle mondiale depuis des décennies. Comme toutes les grandes crises, il nous permet simultanément de tirer des conclusions très utiles …
(2025-06-21). US secret services succomb to Mossad and the Lobby. defenddemocracy.press Gabbard Falls in Line, Claims Iran Close to Nukes by Kyle Anzalone Jun 20, 2025 America's top intel chief appeared to walk back her stance on Iran's nuclear program after being criticized by President Donald Trump. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused the media of misrepresenting her statement in March that Iran was not building a nuclear …
(2025-06-21). KITEEZI: Residents demand gov't action after fire outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents living in the 200-meter buffer zone around the decommissioned Kiteezi landfill are once again voicing deep concern for their safety following a fire outbreak at the site on Tuesday night. Despite efforts by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Uganda Police to extinguish the fire by 11 pm, …
(2025-06-21). Iran, Europe officials agree to stay engaged amid Israel-Iran conflict. independent.co.ug 
GENEVA, Switzerland | Xinhua | Iranian and European officials held their first face-to-face talks on Friday since the recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, stressing the importance of continued diplomatic engagement. The meeting, held amongst Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, his counterparts from Britain, France and Germany (E3), as well as the European Union's (EU) …
(2025-06-21). UPDF launches operation to evict Balaalo. independent.co.ug 
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) has launched the first phase of Operation Harmony, aimed at evicting unauthorized pastoralist groups from the Acholi and Lango sub-region. The operation followed a security meeting held at the 5th Infantry Division Headquarters in Acholi Pii, Pader District. The meeting was chaired by …
(2025-06-21). Trump: It's hard to ask Israel to stop Iran strikes. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday it will be difficult to request Israel stop its airstrikes in Iran, even as he pursues a diplomatic solution to end the conflict. Trump made the remarks to reporters in New Jersey, where he attended a fundraiser at his golf course, …
(2025-06-21). Museveni calls for increased regulation for fishing sector to thrive. independent.co.ug 
Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for a more regulated and sustainable approach to fishing. Speaking in the Buvuma district on his Parish Development tours in the greater Mukono area, Museveni said the government had to come in to regulate fishing because of malpractices by fishermen. "I want …
(2025-06-21). Accusations of bribery, network failures as National ID registration enters week 4. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If not checked, incidents of bribery, logistical failures, and poor internet connectivity in various parts of the country could affect the ongoing mass National Identification Card registration and renewal exercise. The exercise, has attracted overwhelming crowds, long queues, and rising frustrations, creating opportunities for corruption and inefficiency. In Masaka, residents at …
(2025-06-21). Analyst dismisses 'lie by rogue' Netanyahu over Iran's nuclear programme. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A leading Middle East analyst has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's dismissal of the conclusion of his own national intelligence chief, who said in April that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon. Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera's senior political analyst, said in an interview that Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director…
(2025-06-21). Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after…
(2025-06-21). Terrified Iranians flee to countryside amid Israel's airstrikes. newarab.com 
When Israel first But in the days that followed, as the machinery of war, as it so often does, pushed past its proclaimed boundaries, she realised the destruction had crept into residential neighbourhoods, including her own, the well-off Sa'adat A…
(2025-06-21). Armenia PM to meet Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit. newarab.com 
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe The visit…
(2025-06-21). Australia, UK join other nations shutting Tehran embassies. newarab.com 
It joins a string of countries closing diplomatic missions in Iran since Israel Australia has directed all its officials and their dependents to leave Iran, and suspended its Tehran emb…
(2025-06-21). Ben-Gvir calls for people watching Al-Jazeera to be reported. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). European powers meet Iran in Geneva as war with Israel rages. newarab.com 
European powers hoped to offer a "diplomatic solution" as they met with Iran in Geneva on Friday, according to The meeting, which is expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme, comes as Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing n…
(2025-06-21). IAEA warns of nuclear disaster if Israel attacks Iran's Bushehr. newarab.com 
The Middle East risks a nuclear catastrophe if Israel strikes Iran's southern nuclear plant of Bushehr, the head of But he said that a s…
(2025-06-21). Iran missile barrage leaves 19 injured in Israel's Haifa. newarab.com 
Missiles fired from Iran on Friday left at least 19 people injured in the northern Israeli port of Iran has been firing daily missile salvos at Israel for the past week, since a At least one projectile appeared to evade Israel's air defences, slamming into…
(2025-06-21). Israel on UN blacklist again for violations against children. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). Netanyahu calls son's wedding delay 'cost of war' amid ridicule. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The comments were made in a televised address as he stood outside a destroyed hospital in Beersheba, hours after it was struck by "Each of us bears a personal cost, and my family has n…
(2025-06-21). Pro-Palestinian activists break into UK's largest air base. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestinian activists broke into the UK's largest air force base in southeast England and vandalised two planes in an act condemned by "The act of vandalism committed at RAF Brize Norton is disgraceful," Starmer said on X after campaign group Palestine Action In the video posted on X,…
(2025-06-21). Qatar holds talks with energy companies on risk of Iran conflict. newarab.com 
Qatar held crisis talks this week with energy majors after Saad Al Kaabi, CEO of state-owned QatarEnergy and the Gulf Arab state's energy minister urged companies to warn the U.S., British and European governments about the risks the conflict poses to gas exports from Qatar and the increasing threat to the global gas supply, they said. | An interruption to Qatar's liquefied natural…
(2025-06-21). Russia and Ukraine swap more POWs in second exchange in two days. newarab.com 
Russia and Ukraine completed another round of prisoner exchanges on Friday, officials in both countries said, part of a recent agreement to swap POWs and the bodies of dead soldiers. | Neither Russian nor Ukrainian officials specified how many people were involved in the exchange, the second in two days. | The negotiations failed to make progress towards a ceasefire but both countries agreed to free more than 1,000 prisoners of war from each side ⚪ all wounded, ill or under 25 years old. | "A group of Russian servicemen was returned from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime. In exchange, a group of Ukr…
(2025-06-21). Trump: Iran has 'maximum' two weeks, dismisses Europe-Iran talks. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes, as
(2025-06-21). Tunisian court hands sentence to opposition figure Sahbi Atig. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court has sentenced Sahbi Atig, a senior official in Ennahda, the country's main opposition party, to 15 years in prison on charges of money laundering, his lawyer said on Friday, the Atig was detained in 2023, one of many opponents of
(2025-06-21). US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist Khalil. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). US sanctions target those providing Iran with defense machinery. newarab.com 
The Trump administration said on Friday it had issued fresh "The United States remains resolved to disrupt any effort by Iran to procure the sensitive, dual-use technology, components, and machinery that underpin the regime's ballistic missile, unmanned aerial vehicle, and asymmetric weapons programs," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. | "Treasury will continue to degrade…
(2025-06-21). US top court upholds law on suing Palestinian authorities. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). US top diplomat Rubio discussed Israel-Iran war with partners. newarab.com 
Key quotes: | The U.S. State Department said that Rubio and the foreign ministers agreed that "Iran can never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon." | Lammy said the same on X while adding that the situation in the Middle East "remained…
(2025-06-21). Women's Asian Cup qualifiers moved to Qatar amid Israel-Iran war. newarab.com 
(2025-06-21). Iranian Missile Attack Strikes Ben Gurion Airport. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli defense missiles were fired by the occupation army early Saturday to intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles that targeted Tel Aviv. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement, announcing the eighteenth wave of the Operation True Promise 3, highlighting that Israeli military targets in central Palestine and Ben Gurion Airport were …
(2025-06-21). Trump, Netanyahu, and the Iran-Israel Inferno: Can the Strongman Duo End the War—Or Ignite a Bigger One? moderndiplomacy.eu Backdrop: The One-Week Fury After a week of relentless strikes and counter-strikes, the Iran—Israel conflict has escalated from covert proxy warfare to overt, devastating kinetic operations. Israel's aggressive aerial campaign has directly targeted the heart of Iran's nuclear infrastructure—striking Natanz, Fordow, and military sites near Tehran—eliminating key nuclear scientists and IRGC commanders, crippling air defence …
(2025-06-21). Vietnam and China's Railway Diplomacy: High-Speed Projects, Not Small Risks. moderndiplomacy.eu In recent years, Vietnam has been promoting railway infrastructure development projects as an essential part of its strategy to modernize the economy and integrate into the regional supply chain. Notable among these are two major projects that the government has placed high hopes on: the 1,541 km North-South high-speed railway worth 67 billion USD and …
(2025-06-21). Military Clashes, Private Conversation and the Ongoing Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu On May 28, 2025, Cambodian and Thai soldiers clashed in a brief gunfight along the disputed border in Northern Cambodia/Northeast Thailand along the Chong Bok border. The armed clash has so far led to two confirmed deaths from the Cambodian military. The recent round of clashes is the latest between the Southeast Asian nations since …
(2025-06-21). SpaceX Starship explodes during test amid string of other failures and explosions. wsws.org While the Apollo program represented American capitalism at its height, the string of disasters of the Starship program represents American capitalism in its death spiral.
(2025-06-21). New Zealand government feigns neutrality in US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org New Zealand's right-wing coalition government already has military personnel in the Middle East, embedded in US-led operations against Yemen and supporting Israel's war machine.
(2025-06-21). Mahmoud Khalil is released from ICE detention but faces new charges in immigration court. wsws.org Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was released from immigration custody on Friday evening following a ruling from a federal judge in New Jersey that said his detention was a violation of his constitutional rights.
(2025-06-21). As 1,300 University of California Children's Hospital workers begin strike: NUHW bureaucracy calls hospital security on WSWS reporters. wsws.org The union's heavy-handed actions illustrate that it is aware of the bankruptcy of its call for government-imposed arbitration.
(2025-06-21). A critical assessment of UAW President Shawn Fain's appointment of Laura Dickerson to head union's Ford department. wsws.org Dickerson rose through the UAW apparatus at a time when the union oversaw a massive erosion of jobs, safety, working conditions and pay, including the 1999 Ford Rouge explosion.
(2025-06-21). Contracts expiring for GE Aerospace and GE Vernova workers in the US. wsws.org Approximately 3,000 workers are covered by contracts with the successors to General Electric, which split into three separate entities in 2023.
(2025-06-21). As Trump weighs open war with Iran, Bernie Sanders announces toothless war powers bill. wsws.org The resolutions serve as political cover for the fact that the illegal imperialist war against Iran enjoys bipartisan support from both Democratic and Republican leadership.
(2025-06-21). Ninth Circuit grants Trump control over California National Guard in Los Angeles. wsws.org The decision paves the way for Trump to similarly deploy soldiers around the country in response to any protests against the immigration Gestapo that impede disappearing and deportation operations.
(2025-06-21). French imperialism in New Caledonia and Pacific targets China. wsws.org Amid stalled talks over New Caledonia, Macron's summit with Pacific leaders centred on its escalating anti-China agenda.
(2025-06-21). Jacobin downplays "No Kings" mass protests and shields Democratic Party. wsws.org Jacobin seeks to downplay the political significance of the mass protests and cover up the Democratic Party's complicity with and capitulation to the Trump regime.
(2025-06-21). Michigan's 2025 on-the-job death toll climbs to 13 following two recent school-related tragedies. wsws.org Michigan industrial accidents and deaths and deaths continue to mount, making the IWA-RFC investigation into the death of Stellantis autoworker Ronald Adams an urgent priority for all workers.
(2025-06-21). Two central bankers foreshadow challenges to US dollar. wsws.org European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has said there are "opportunities" for the euro to play a greater international role while the head of China's central bank Pan Gongsheng has spoken of a "multi-polar" currency world.
(2025-06-21). Philadelphia transit system facing "death spiral" in coming fiscal year. wsws.org The deficit is largely attributable to the expiration of COVID-19 relief funds. Other contributing factors include inflation, rising fuel and power costs, and a decline in ridership that began at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the habitual underfunding of public transportation and other essential services in the eighth largest metropolitan region in the United States.
(2025-06-21). Stop the war against Iran! wsws.org American imperialism and its Israeli proxy continue to escalate their illegal, unprovoked war of aggression against Iran, with US nuclear-capable B-52s and aircraft carrier battle groups readying to launch an imminent attack.
(2025-06-21). John Singer Sargent at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art: Sargent and Paris. wsws.org The exhibition examines a crucial decade in the career of this portraitist of the bourgeoisie, who combined artistic daring with a quasi-aristocratic and conventional outlook.
(2025-06-21). In court testimony, Bolsonaro and military chiefs acknowledge conspiracy to overthrow democracy in Brazil. wsws.org The defendants acknowledged that the former president conspired with the military commanders to prevent the inauguration of elected President Lula da Silva.
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] Claw hand as a result of Mannerist convention — Author's reply. thelancet.com I thank Philippe Charlier and Saudamini Deo, and Bertrand Lefrère and colleagues for their remarks on my Correspondence.1 However, it is essential to reaffirm that iconodiagnosis is a developing discipline, which needs to continue to grow through dialogue and critical inquiry.
(2025-06-21). Comment] KOMET in the landscape of MEK inhibitor clinical trials for plexiform neurofibromas. thelancet.com Approximately 50% of people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), one of the most common monogenetic conditions in humans,1 will develop plexiform neurofibromas (PNF), benign but complex nerve sheath tumours frequently not amenable to resection. Plexiform neurofibromas carry the potential for malignant transformation, but for the majority that do not transform, severe burden to health and wellness arises from pain, disfigurement, and dysfunction.2 Previous trials of drugs such as imatinib (multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, TKI) and tipifarnib (farnesyltransferase inhibitor) were ineffective at controlling PNF progr…
(2025-06-21). World Report] The Sanming model: reforming China's health system. thelancet.com One small city's bid to rescue its health finances has transformed the way health care is managed across China. Chris McCall reports.
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] Life expectancy disparities in the USA: the Ten Americas study. thelancet.com The recent publication by Laura Dwyer-Lindgren and colleagues1 is an important update on the previous Eight Americas analysis in 2005 by Murray and colleagues.2 The study by Dwyer-Lindgren and colleagues highlights how life expectancy disparities continue to change over time with the addition of two new Americas, but we would like to call your attention to a recent analysis that was overlooked in their systematic analysis.
(2025-06-21). Third hospital in Tehran deliberately targeted in a week of Israeli aggression. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 21 (RHC) ⚪ A third hospital in the Iranian capital Tehran was deliberately attacked on Friday by the Zionist regime, according to Iran's ministry of health. In a statement, the ministry's public relations wing said the latest act of aggression marks the third instance of a public health facility being targeted during a week of wanton aggression.
(2025-06-21). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Terkelsen CJ, Freeman P, Dahl JS, et al. SAPIEN 3 versus Myval transcatheter heart valves for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (COMPARE-TAVI 1): a multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial. Lancet 2025; 405: 1362—72—In this Article, the last sentence in the Results section should read "At 1 year, patients treated with SAPIEN 3 THVs walked a median of 382 m (IQR 295—450) on the 6-min walk test, whereas patients treated with Myval THVs walked 383 m (300—450; p=0 ∑43)." These corrections have been made to the online version as of June 19, 2025.
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] Violence-related deaths in Nigeria: a public health crisis. thelancet.com Nigeria faces an epidemic of violence-related and criminally motivated deaths. Thousands of lives have been lost to acts of terror, with communities disrupted by village raids, student abductions, and attacks on road and rail travellers. These incidents have displaced millions, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Although traditionally framed as political, we argue that this crisis constitutes a security threat and a public health emergency, which has eroded advances in an already fragile health system.
(2025-06-21). Comment] The 2025 Wakley Prize: changing practice. thelancet.com Life, as philosopher Sà∏ren Kierkegaard put it, "must be understood backwards; but…it must be lived forwards".1 Clinical experiences are often only fully understood in retrospect; but this year's Wakley Prize gives you the opportunity to share your story for others to learn from as they move ahead in their personal and professional lives. We want to know what has sparked your curiosity, and what has changed as a result. This change could be on a personal level; it might relate to an individual patient; or it might concern the systems and structures that shape science and medicine.
(2025-06-21). Comment] Highlights 2025 photography competition: illuminating health stories in a single frame. thelancet.com In a single frame a photograph is a powerful way to tell a story and highlight an important issue. Each year The Lancet invites submissions for the Highlights photography competition and since 2009 we have published photographs from many countries that tell diverse health stories. Last year winning pictures portrayed aspects of health in both rural and urban settings and came from countries such as Cambodia, India, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Nepal, the UK, and Ukraine.1…
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] Africa's role in the WHO Pandemic Agreement. thelancet.com The adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement in May, 2025, marks a historic, if imperfect, milestone in global health governance.1 For African countries, which bore a disproportionate burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, the treaty's commitments to equity, capacity-building, and fair access to countermeasures offer long-overdue recognition of long-standing demands. However, these commitments risk remaining aspirational unless they are backed by robust, locally driven implementation strategies.
(2025-06-21). Comment] Targeting the glucocorticoid receptor in relapsed ovarian cancer: a new pathway and standard treatment option in ovarian cancer. thelancet.com Cytoreductive surgery and advances in systemic therapy have improved the prognosis of primary advanced ovarian cancer and the therapeutic aim has shifted from a palliative situation to cure or at least long-term control.1 Secondary surgery and systemic therapies have also led to improvements in progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with platinum-sensitive relapse.2,3 However, the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer remains a challenge. Patients are characterised by a high disease burden often accompanied by severe symptoms from bowel obstruction and effusions.
(2025-06-21). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-06-21). 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.
(2025-06-21). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-06-21). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-06-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-21). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-06-21). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-06-21). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-06-21). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-06-21). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-06-21). Iran thwarts Israel-orchestrated cyber attacks on banking network, state TV. presstv.ir Iran's cybersecurity officials successfully thwarted largescale cyberattacks targeting the country's banking network and the state broadcaster IRIB.
(2025-06-21). Strait of Hormuz closure in event of US aggression against Iran to paralyze world economy. presstv.ir As regional tensions escalate amid the Israeli regime's brutal aggression against the Islamic Republic, the possibility of the closure of Strait of Hormuz is a possibility, according to experts.
(2025-06-21). True Promise III: A massive missile, drone barrage rips through occupied territories. presstv.ir In the latest phase of Operation True Promise III on Thursday, Iranian armed forces launched a massive barrage of missiles at targets in the Zionist entity.
(2025-06-21). Aggression against Iran 'dangerous development' as US pursues 'strategic deception': Houthi. presstv.ir The aggression against Iran is a "dangerous development" at the regional level while the US pursues strategic deception, said the Yemeni resistance leader.
(2025-06-21). Iran to pursue legal action against IAEA chief's 'inaction' over Israeli aggression. presstv.ir The head of Iran's atomic agency Mohammad Eslami has vowed to take legal action against UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi's "inaction" over the Israeli aggression against Iran's nuclear sites.
(2025-06-21). Leader's advisor Ali Shamkhani, injured in Israeli aggression, says 'dawn of victory is near'. presstv.ir Admiral Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has confirmed that he is recovering from injuries sustained in an Israeli aggression.
(2025-06-21). Israel didn't anticipate Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities: Maduro. presstv.ir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the Zionist regime did not anticipate the Islamic Repubic of Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities in its retaliatory operation.
(2025-06-21). No return to diplomacy amid aggression against Iran in which US is complicit: FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out diplomatic talks as long as the aggression against the Islamic Republic continues, holding the US complicit in it.
(2025-06-21). Iranians rally nationwide in support of armed forces amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Massive rallies were held in cities across Iran on Friday to protest against the Israeli-American aggression and express solidarity with the Iranian armed forces.
(2025-06-21). Iran's missile, drone barrage hits Israeli military sites, command and control hubs. presstv.ir In a fresh wave of Operation True Promise III, Iranian armed forces on Friday launched a barrage of missiles and drones at military targets in the south and north of occupied territories.
(2025-06-21). Iran exercising its legitimate right to self-defense, FM Araghchi tells E3 counterparts. presstv.ir Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of talks, Iran's top diplomat asserted that as long as Israel continues its aggression against Iran, Tehran will not negotiate with any party.
(2025-06-21). Grand Imam of Al-Azhar slams aggression against Iran by Israel and its backers. presstv.ir Ahmed El-Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, one of the leading Islamic institutions in Arab world, has strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against Iran.
(2025-06-21). How Iranian missile struck at the heart of Israeli cyber empire in Beer al-Sabe. presstv.ir A day after the Israeli regime launched multiple cyberattacks targeting Iran's banking network and state television, Iran responded with a missile strike on the regime's cyber capital.
(2025-06-21). True Promise III: No respite as Iran unleashes Shahed-136 drones on Tel Aviv, Haifa. presstv.ir In a new phase of Operation True Promise III on Saturday morning, Iranian armed forces fired a barrage of missiles and drones at the occupied territories.
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] On lines, distractions, and the pursuit of positive change. thelancet.com I read Seye Abimbola's Perspective1 about a brilliant and courageous man, about a field in flux, and about moving toward something better than the present while attending to the past, with intense reflection. I am responding here partly because Abimbola alludes to mine and other articles as possible distractions from a discourse serving to feed a movement. In the piece that Abimbola has taken issue with, my aim was to introduce another dimension to the sources of injustice that are intertwined with and persist alongside coloniality.
(2025-06-21). World Report] AMA protests changes to key vaccine advisory committee. thelancet.com The organisation, which represents more than 270‚Äà000 physicians and medical students, has been reluctant to criticise the Trump administration's actions, until now. Susan Jaffe reports.
(2025-06-21). World Report] The medicine of…music festivals. thelancet.com In our continuing series on medicine in unique or unusual settings, Talha Burki takes a look at the medicine of music festivals.
(2025-06-21). Editorial] The mpox response: African leadership, global responsibility. thelancet.com On June 9, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that mpox would remain a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)—the highest level of alarm under international health law—following the advice of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee. This announcement comes amid a surge of cases in Sierra Leone and the emergence of mpox in previously unaffected countries, including a first death in Ethiopia. The result has been not only fatalities, but also morbidities, complications, and the associated stigma.
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] One Health: a key element in the WHO Pandemic Agreement. thelancet.com The adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement marks a pivotal moment in global health governance,1 particularly through the inclusion of the One Health approach. This holistic approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health, reflects a shift from fragmented responses to unified, systemic global health strategies. However, successful implementation remains fraught with challenges, particularly given past global health framework shortcomings.
(2025-06-21). Comment] Reinforcing resilience: confronting the consequences of global malaria aid cuts in Africa. thelancet.com The global health community is at a decisive moment. As the USA considers funding cuts to crucial health initiatives, including the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), Africa faces the looming threat of a resurgence in malaria-related morbidity and mortality. In this context, the geospatial modelling study by Tasmin L Symons and colleagues1 is both timely and deeply relevant.
(2025-06-21). "Justice will prevail" : Pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE custody. peoplesdispatch.org The Columbia graduate had been in ICE custody for over three months over 1,000 miles from home, missing the birth of his first child.
(2025-06-21). Isfahan Nuclear Site Targeted as Israel Launches Fresh Attacks. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-21). Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released After 104 Days. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-21). 'He's a Unicorn': Rabbi Cooper Describes Syria's Islamist President With a Twist. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-21). Return to the Homeland Program: Venezuela Welcomes 203 Repatriated Nationals. orinocotribune.com
(2025-06-21). Texas Gas Power Boom. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-06-21). 'Second chance': Delaware lawmakers consider legislation allowing evictions to be purged from people's records. whyy.org
(2025-06-21). Saturday 6/21: Screening of "Witch Hunt – The attempt to smash the most hopeful movement of our Lifetime" indybay.org
(2025-06-21). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Musa's Journey of Resilience and Recovery. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Sexual violence in conflict: Victims and survivors need more than words. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). ICRC president: Humanity is failing under our collective watch. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks. icrc.org
(2025-06-21). As the debt spiral speeds, half of Pakistan's budget goes to loans' retirement. cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Philippines: Successful symposium on 'Debt Chains and Displaced Lives: Confronting IMF-World Bank Legacies in the Global South' on 10 June 2025 in Iligan. cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). (W.E. Talk) China-Central Asia Summit mechanism a paradigm of multilateralism. ecns.cn
(2025-06-21). Xi meets New Zealand's PM. ecns.cn
(2025-06-21). Lychee harvest in full swing in Maoming, China's 'hometown of lychees'. ecns.cn
(2025-06-21). (W.E. Talk) 2nd China-Central Asia Summit Charts a New Blueprint of "Three Comprehensive Coverages" ecns.cn
(2025-06-21). Gulf investors in, locals out: Pakistan's corporate farming agenda. cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Ecosocialism : an alternative to break with capitalist civilizational crises. cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Debt-dependency: What price are we paying? cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Debt Bomb. The autumn meetings are back! cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Israel kills Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander who Hamas ahead of October. haaretz.com
(2025-06-21). A renewed call to action: to resist, to imagine, and to build a world where no one is entangled to debt, forced to migrate, and die to survive. cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Too late for Israel and the Israelis to free themselves from their genocidal demons! cadtm.org
(2025-06-21). Yedioth Ahronoth: Iranian missile hits a building in Tel Aviv. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). IRGC: Ballistic missiles, Shahed-136 struck Ben Gurion airport and Israeli military sites in central Palestine. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). An Israeli drone was shot down over the city of Kashan, central Iran. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). Sirens sound near the Jordan Valley due to fears of drone infiltration. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). Israeli media: Sirens sound in Wadi Ara due to fears of drone infiltration. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). Israeli media: The warning circle of drone infiltration has expanded to reach the eastern coastal city of Caesarea. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). Iranian Police: 9 collaborators with Israeli entity caught attempting to flee through Iran's western borders. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-06-21). Encouraging the Return of Tehran's Citizens To Support a Popular Uprising. themedialine.org