(2026-06-17). The Hormuz secret Trump isn't talking about: How long will IRGC mines keep trade hostage. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon after the expected U.S.-Iran peace agreement, but experts warn that a full return to normal shipping could take weeks. Concerns remain over the possible presence of naval mines, with specialists estimating that clearing key sea lanes and establishing safe navigation corridors may require 40 to 50 days. Nearly 20% of global energy supplies transit through Hormuz, making any disruption a major risk for oil markets and global trade. Britain, France, and Germany have already prepared warships and minesweepers for potential clearance operations, while shipping companies and insurer…
(2026-06-17). Iran celebrates agreement with US, threatens Israel over Lebanon. newarab.com 
Hello, | Here are the latest key updates: | Iranian officials hailed the agreement with the US as a "diplomatic victory". For his part, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed any agreement with the US must include the release of frozen Iranian assets, sanctions relief and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
| Iran also noted Israel has already violated the agreement in Lebanon and warns of a "harsh response" if attacks continue. Despite a "ceasefire" and other agreements, Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon have persisted every day, with injuries and deaths being recorded.
| Israeli attacks also cont…
(2026-06-17). Australian central bank holds interest rates but warns of further hikes. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia is intent on further suppressing household spending, amid the ongoing global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran and a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(2026-06-17). Trump's fear exposed in 24-hour frenzy: Iran deal done, third strike canceled, Israel told to…. hindustantimes.com Just days after a devastating conflict that brought the Middle East to the brink, Donald Trump is now making a stunning claim — that Iran has a "more rational" leadership. But what does that actually mean, and what happened to the figures Trump once described as the main obstacle to peace? After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed several top Iranian officials during the war, Trump suggested that a new political reality had emerged inside Tehran. He argued that the leaders he viewed as "totally irrational" were now gone and that Iran's current leadership was more prepared to engage diplomatically with Washingto…
(2026-06-17). 2 more University of Michigan anti-genocide protesters released on bond in conspiracy frame-up. wsws.org Federal prosecutors are criminalizing encrypted messaging, political slogans, and protest organizing as felony conspiracies in a legal dragnet against anti-war activity.
(2026-06-17). Trump administration targets Gavin Newsom in latest weaponization of Justice Department. wsws.org The investigation into Gavin Newsom is a dangerous escalation in Trump's use of the Justice Department against political opponents, but the Democrats offer no defense of democratic rights.
(2026-06-17). Threat of US military action against Cuba mounts with Iran ceasefire. wsws.org President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that "Cuba will be next," as the Pentagon prepares for military action.
(2026-06-17). BNC presentará "Giselle" en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), bajo la dirección de Viengsay Valdés, ofrecerá dos funciones de "Giselle", el sábado 27 y el domingo 28 de junio. | Ambas presentaciones tendrán lugar a las 5: 00 pm, en la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional. | La primera velada, el sábado 27, estará dedicada a la Academia Cubana de la Lengua, con motivo del centenario de esa institución; y la segunda celebrará los 185 años del estreno del ballet "Giselle", el 28 de junio de 1841, en París. | La pieza representativa de la Era Romántica y del repertorio del BNC, es una coreografía de la Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso (1920…
(2026-06-17). Parlamento cubano convoca a sesión extraordinaria. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Estado de la República de Cuba convocó este martes a la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) en su X Legislatura, para el 18 de junio a las 2: 00 pm. | La convocatoria, suscrita por Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional y del Consejo de Estado, se realizó con el propósito de evaluar las "Propuestas de Transformaciones Económicas y Sociales". | En el Acuerdo 599-X/2026 del Consejo de Estado, publicado esta jornada en la Gaceta Oficial, se le comunica a los diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y a cuantas personas natur…
(2026-06-17). Bacardí pierde en EE.UU. apelación por disputa de la marca "Havana Club" radiohc.cu Un tribunal de apelación de Estados Unidos falló este martes contra Bacardí en la larga disputa de la empresa con el Gobierno cubano sobre los derechos de la marca registrada del ron "Havana Club". | El Tribunal de Apelación del Cuarto Circuito de Estados Unidos, de Richmond, rechazó el recurso presentado por Bacardí contra la decisión de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de Estados Unidos (USPTO) de renovar en 2016 la marca federal "Havana Club", propiedad de la empresa cubana Cubaexport, a pesar de las objeciones de la empresa. | Ni los abogados ni los portavoces de Bacardí, ni los abogados de Cubaexport, respond…
(2026-06-17). ONU: Cuba denuncia cerco económico y amenazas militares de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La tercera secretaria de la Misión Permanente de Cuba ante la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra, Ivette Lamigueiro Cañedo denunció este martes las amenazas militares y el cerco económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra la Isla. | En el Diálogo Interactivo sobre el Informe Anual del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, la diplomática reconoció el balance positivo del trabajo del Alto Comisionado y su Oficina, y saludó la denuncia consistente de titulares de mandato sobre las acciones ilegales e inhumanas de Washington. | Según informó la Misión de Cuba en Gine…
(2026-06-16). Japanese auto giant to manufacture vehicles for Chinese brand. ecns.cn Japan's Nissan Motor recently announced that it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Chery International UK, a subsidiary of China's Chery Automobile, paving the way for contract manufacturing of Chery vehicles at Line 1 of Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK starting from April 2027.
(2026-06-17). Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
(2026-06-17). Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron. aljazeera.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.
(2026-06-17). Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax. aljazeera.com Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.
(2026-06-17). Senate Fails To Advance Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to end hostilities against Iran that haven't been authorized by Congress and prevent the president from restarting the full-scale war against the Islamic Republic. A motion to discharge the resolution out of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee failed on …
(2026-06-16). Trans-Atlantic rifts cast shadow over G7. ecns.cn Compared with previous G7 summits, this year's gathering in France is marked by increasingly visible rifts between the United States and Europe, which could undermine the bloc's global influence and weaken its ability to shape international affairs, experts say.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-15). Netanyahu must be removed with sticks and stones if he tries to sabotage election, says Ex-Israeli PM Ehud BarakFormer Israeli premier Ehud Barak has called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be removed "with sticks and stones" if he attempts to undermine the upcoming general election through military aggression against Lebanon.
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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-15). World leaders welcome MoU that ends war imposed by US on IranA chorus of international praise has greeted the memorandum of understanding (MoU) finalized between Iran and the United States, which brings an immediate and permanent end to the US‑Israeli war of aggression on Iran, lifts the naval blockade, and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement as a "critical step" toward resolving the conflict.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-16). Exclusive: Iranian oil tankers, cargo vessels sail through as US naval blockade officially liftedAt least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade, Press TV has learned from highly informed sources.
The vessels sailed through on Monday evening, marking the first operational victory of the newly finalized memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
aljazeera.com (2026-06-16). Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronicallyUS President Donald Trump has said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been "all signed" electronically, and the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" by Friday.
US officials told the Reuters and AFP news agencies that the agreement was signed by Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and main Iranian negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
(2026-06-17). Putin watching this awkward G7 video? Trump gives Zelensky the cold shoulder while closing Iran deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump appeard to visibly snub Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7, even as leaders publicly pledged continued support for Kyiv. Trump's focus on finalizing an Iran deal and his dismissive "this whole thing is ridiculous" remark have fueled questions over whether Washington's commitment to Ukraine is wavering despite Zelensky's insistence that G7 backing remains "unanimous."
(2026-06-16). 26 financial institutions sign on as direct participants with e-CNY Center International. ecns.cn Cross-border e-CNY (digital Chinese yuan) services have made new progress with 26 financial institutions signing on as direct participants with e-CNY Center International Co., Ltd. in Shanghai on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal? aljazeera.com France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.
(2026-06-16). AI clones spark debate on workplace ethics. ecns.cn Colin, 26, a student at Peking University, built an AI model based on his father, who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2021. What followed, he said, was a "long goodbye" he never had the chance to say.
(2026-06-17). Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother to get US visa. aljazeera.com Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.
(2026-06-16). Chinese president holds talks with Myanmar counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). "Make Game of that which makes as much of Thee:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:45. juancole.com Stanza 45 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is perhaps the most scandalous of its verses. FitzGerald afterward had second thoughts about having included it, and omitted it from subsequent editions. He continued to tinker with his translation, adding new translations and omitting others, in each of the four editions he published during his lifetime. (A fifth edition appeared posthumously). | The Quarrel of the Universe let be :
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| Make Game of that which makes as much of Thee. | Quatrain 1: 45 could be inte…
(2026-06-16). China activates Level-IV emergency response following Qinghai earthquake. ecns.cn The office of the State Council earthquake relief headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level-IV emergency response after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northwest China's Qinghai Province on Tuesday.
(2026-06-16). World Cup sparks expats' 'Suchao' interest. ecns.cn Nearly 70 percent of foreign residents surveyed in Jiangsu province, an economic hub in East China, say this year's FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has made them more interested in following the province's local soccer league.
(2026-06-17). Slow Food: Carlo Petrini and the Social Justice Popes. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The founder of
(2026-06-17). On second day of UAW convention Fain apparatus blocks debate, rams through anti-democratic motions. wsws.org Dropping all pretense of "reform" the Fain administration used anti-democratic tactics to block debate while ramming through amendments boosting the income of apparatus, including heft pay raises for top officials and staff.
(2026-06-17). Indonesia: 4 military personnel jailed for acid attack on rights activist. wsws.org The trial was a whitewash designed to cover up the wider role of the military while sending a menacing message to anyone critical of the government or armed forces.
(2026-06-17). Australian and New Zealand governments boost anti-China military integration. wsws.org The two prime ministers reinforced the "closeness" of the countries' military, security and intelligence partnership amid escalating US-led preparations for war.
(2026-06-17). Teamsters for a Democratic Union helps return far-right Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien to power unopposed. wsws.org TDU's support for O'Brien is an expression of the reform groups integration into the Teamsters bureaucracy and indictment of the program of bureaucratic self reform…
(2026-06-17). Why the Hollywood unions actually "didn't put up a fight" this year and what that means for entertainment workers. wsws.org The WGA and SAG-AFTRA contracts were not "historic victories" but a coordinated betrayal by union bureaucracies that must be fought through independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-06-17). G7 powers make new war plans at Évian summit. wsws.org The G7 summit in Évian, France marks a further step in the collapse of…
(2026-06-17). Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk's xAI. aljazeera.com US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.
(2026-06-17). Top Mistakes Brands Make When Sourcing Empty Cartridges. moguldom.com Brands can lose loyal buyers when vape hardware feels weak, unsafe, or hard to use. A cartridge may look simple, yet its quality can shape every customer's first impression. From flavor to fit, each detail affects trust, comfort, and repeat sales for brands. That is why empty cartridges deserve careful review before any brand places …
(2026-06-17). Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup. aljazeera.com Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.
(2026-06-17). Financial Inclusion and the Rise of Alternative Lending Solutions. moguldom.com Financial inclusion is about making money services easier for more people to reach and use. It matters because not everyone fits the same financial profile, even when they work hard and manage their responsibilities. When traditional systems exclude people from basic financial options, small money problems can quickly become more stressful. Alternative lending has become …
(2026-06-17). Wealth of Elon Musk rises $624 billion in 6 days. wsws.org The net worth of Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has increased by $624 billion in six days, to $1.32 trillion, according to figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
(2026-06-17). Faces of defiance: Newly unearthed photos document the 1944 Kaisariani massacre of 200 Greek Communists by the Nazis. wsws.org For the first time, newly discovered photos of the Nazi massacre at Kaisariani give a face to the 200 Greek resistance fighters, including twelve Trotskyists, and reveal their courageous defiance.
(2026-06-17). Why Digital Trust Has Become a Business Advantage. moguldom.com Digital trust used to be treated like a soft benefit, something nice to have once the real work of growth, product development and customer acquisition was already done. That no longer holds up. In crowded online markets, trust has become one of the clearest competitive advantages a business can build because it shapes how customers …
(2026-06-17). China's exports surge as domestic economy weakens. wsws.org Data released yesterday show that retail sales for May fell at the fastest rate since the end of 2022 when COVID restrictions were lifted and the virus swept through the country.
(2026-06-17). Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Costly Return to Status Quo. juancole.com
(2026-06-17). Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia's colonial past. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). G7: Lula advierte sobre persistente desigualdad global. radiohc.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva alertó este martes en la reunión ampliada del G7 sobre la persistente desigualdad global, y reclamó mayor solidaridad internacional para financiar el desarrollo y enfrentar desafíos comunes. | Durante su intervención en la sesión dedicada al tema "Construir nuevas alianzas y reconstruir la solidaridad internacional", celebrada en la ciudad francesa de Evian, Lula defendió reformas en los mecanismos de financiamiento global y cuestionó la insuficiencia de las respuestas internacionales frente a las crisis contemporáneas.El mandatario sostuvo que desde 2003 la comu…
(2026-06-17). La injerencia de Trump en procesos electorales en América Latina. radiohc.cu Una constante en la política exterior de Estados Unidos es la intervención en los asuntos internos de otras naciones. | América Latina y el Caribe han sido objeto de esta práctica desleal y contraria al derecho internacional. | Desde la proclamación en 1823 de la conocida Doctrina Monroe, se autoproclamó Washington guardián del hemisferio occidental. Se sucederían en la región intervenciones militares, golpes de estado y presiones de todo tipo, entre ellas económicas. | Ya sea de forma abierta o encubierta han actuado los diversos gobiernos estadounidenses contra otros países, para imponer sus intereses geopolíti…
(2026-06-17). Trump perdió la guerra contra Irán, afirma The New York Times. radiohc.cu En un editorial titulado "El presidente Trump perdió esta guerra", el consejo editorial de The New York Times argumentó que la guerra del presidente estadounidense contra Irán terminó en fracaso. | Declaró que "Irán emerge como el ganador estratégico de la guerra de cuatro meses", mientras que Estados Unidos "se ve más débil ante los ojos del mundo". | El consejo afirmó que Trump lanzó la ofensiva de forma temeraria, ignoró a sus aliados y las restricciones legales, y finalmente no logró los objetivos que prometió repetidamente, incluyendo la "victoria total y completa", la "rendición incondicional de Irán", un c…
(2026-06-16). US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern. al-monitor.com A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at Switzerland's mountainside Burgenstock resort on Friday, the Swiss foreign ministry said.Tehran and Washington announced Sunday they had agreed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, which broke out on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and engulfed the Middle East. "At this stage, the signing is scheduled for Friday, June 19, at Burgenstock," Switzerland's foreign ministry said in a statement.
(2026-06-16). UK minister praises Pakistan's role in brokering US-Iran peace deal. tribune.com.pk 
British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, praised Pakistan's critical role in brokering a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. | "The news of a US-Iran deal is a hugely significant moment, and I am pleased to convey my personal thanks, and those of the UK, to Pakistan during my visit here in Islamabad. Pakistan has played a critical role in brokering this opportunity for regional stability, and we stand ready to work together to support a path to lasting peace," Falconer said during his two-day visit to Islamabad. | According to a statement i…
(2026-06-16). Berri rejects southern Lebanon 'pilot zones' after US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
(2026-06-16). US-Iran deal allows Tehran to immediately sell oil upon signing, says US official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. will allowIran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.The provision for waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales takes effect once the agreement is signed this week and also covers services including banking, transportation and insurance to facilitate the sales, the source said.The U.S. official said the agreement has conditions.
(2026-06-16). Oil drops below $80 on US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com Oil prices dropped below $80 a barrel Tuesday on optimism over the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation pressures on global economies. The drop accelerated to more than five percent after a report by the Wall Street Journal that Washington could ease sanctions on Iranian crude as part of the deal to end the war in the Middle East, allowing Tehran to immediately sell crude and refined oil products.International benchmark Brent North Sea crude fell to a three-month low under $79 per barrel.
(2026-06-16). Israeli analysts call Netanyahu 'liar', 'humiliated' by Trump after US-Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli analysts sharply criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, describing him as a "failure" and a "liar", while noting that United States President Donald Trump "humiliated" him by excluding him from an agreement with Iran to end their military conflict. | On Monday evening, Netanyahu acknowledged that he was unaware of the details of the memorandum of understanding reached between Washington and Tehran to end the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28. | Netanyahu claimed he had saved Israelis from "nuclear annihilation" by launching the war against Iran and acknowle…
(2026-06-16). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-16). CIA director doubtful of Trump's Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has told US President Donald Trump that the intelligence agency has serious doubts about an agreement with Iran, particularly Tehran's willingness to make a series of nuclear concessions, according to a report. | Axios reported on Tuesday that Ratcliffe, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, expressed concerns about the agreement, while Vice President JD Vance and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner advocated for it. | The report said Trump and his advisers held a series of high-level meetings to discuss the deal. | Read: Netanyahu has t…
(2026-06-16). Iranian Officials Say Psychologists Helped Craft Messages to Trump During Negotiations. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Just a few months ago, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill was reporting that the Trump administration appeared determined to force Iran into submission through military pressure, economic warfare, and demands that Tehran abandon key elements of its defense and nuclear programs. Iranian officials, meanwhile, insisted they would not capitulate and described Washington's negotiating strategy …
(2026-06-16). Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Doina ChiacuÉvian-les-Bains, France, June 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters at the G7 meetings in France that the memorandum of understanding with Iran states clearly that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.Trump said that he will release the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum in a formal setting.The president also said he likes the idea of sending the Iran deal to Congress for review, a request by some Republican lawmakers.
(2026-06-16). US ally strikes first: Has this nation decided to take on China without waiting for Trump, Hegseth. hindustantimes.com Taiwan has launched a new intelligence-reporting portal aimed at gathering information from Chinese nationals, marking a bold escalation in the shadow war between Taipei and Beijing. The move comes amid rising cross-strait tensions, growing espionage concerns, and fears of an intensifying intelligence battle between China and Taiwan.
(2026-06-16). Pakistan and China welcome Iran-US understanding, call for continued engagement. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and China on Tuesday welcomed the understanding reached in the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing the consensus as an important step towards promoting sustainable peace and stability in the region, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | Iran and the United States recently agreed to a peace deal mediated by Pakistan, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. | The development has been welcomed by world leaders, who hailed the breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the three-month-long conflict in the Middle…
(2026-06-16). Peace Deal Ends Iran War: What Did US, Israel Gain? juancole.com The Conversation) — After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to en…
(2026-06-16). Livestream: No way for US to win against Iran. electronicintifada.net Support for Israel is collapsing around the globe as its army removes heavy machinery from Lebanon to escape Hizballah drones.
(2026-06-16). Factbox-Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, June 16 (Reuters) – Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal between Washington and Tehran.The conflict spread to Lebanon on March 2, when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired on Israel in support of Tehran, triggering an Israeli air and ground campaign.Here are some of the main costs for Lebanon.CASUALTIES…
(2026-06-16). Iran's Military Warns of 'Harsh Response' If Israel Continues Attacks in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com The Iranian military's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Tuesday called for Israel to halt its continued attacks in Lebanon, warning there would be a "harsh response" if it doesn't. The headquarters said in a statement that Israel has violated the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, which calls for an end to Israel's war …
(2026-06-16). Headlines for June 16, 2026. democracynow.org Israel's Netanyahu Says He Won't Withdraw from Lebanon, Defying Terms of U.S. Deal with Iran, Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Four, Including Paramedic and His Son, Israeli Settlers Try to Burn Palestinians Alive in West Bank Arson Spree, Israel Jails Palestinian American Student Sama Safi Without Charges, Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery as Kyiv Begins EU Accession Process, Haitian Immigrant's Death Ruled a Homicide After ICE Abandons Her at Pittsburgh Bus Stop, U.S. Deports Belizean Immigrant Who Led Hunger Strike at Adelanto ICE Jail, Activists Demand Release of Milwaukee Muslim Leader Salah…
(2026-06-16). Israeli Drone Strikes Kill at Least Four Across Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com The Sunday peace deal announcement between the United States and Iran saw a relative reduction in the amount of Israeli killings in Lebanon on Monday, along with Israeli officials vowing they would neither end the Lebanon war nor withdraw from Lebanese territory. Tuesday points to the war beginning to return to the status quo, with …
(2026-06-16). Saudi Riyadh Air wins US flight approval: What to know. al-monitor.com The approval follows Riyadh Air's first commercial flights as the carrier pushes to establish a foothold in lucrative global aviation markets despite industry turbulence linked to the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-06-16). U.S. and Iran reach critical phase in deal. ecns.cn With Iran and the United States reaching an agreement to end the war "permanently" on various fronts, the two have now taken a critical step toward a peaceful settlement and restoring safety in a vital maritime corridor, experts said.
(2026-06-16). PM Shehbaz says Islamic new year begins with Iran-US peace breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended greetings to all Pakistanis and the Muslim community on the commencement of the new Islamic year, saying it began with the news of a peaceful resolution to the major Iran-US dispute and expressing hope for global peace. | Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar 1448 Hijri, began today, while Ashura will be observed on June 26. | Iran and the United States recently agreed to a peace deal mediated by Pakistan, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The development has…
(2026-06-16). Trump presume en Francia de acuerdo de su país con Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, llegó este lunes al balneario francés de Évian-les-Bains para la Cumbre del G7 presumiendo del acuerdo alcanzado con Irán, tras meses de escepticismo y así lo evidenció ante la prensa. | Aunque en la agenda provisional del encuentro Trump sería el único mandatario en ser recibido por su par y anfitrión, Emmanuel Macron, este se saltó el programa. | Al encontrarse, después del estrechón de manos, las fotos (no se miraron), Trump en sus palabras dijo que ha tenido una "relación fantástica" con Macron y seguidamente dijo que "el acuerdo (con Irán) ya está firmado ª…
(2026-06-16). Pro-Israel Tories jump to Labour's defence with lies about Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's government has been doing its best to make an example of Palestine Action activists. And showing real unity with Labour on the topic of Israel's settler colonial genocide, prominent Tories have jumped to defend the dangerous crackdown on protest rights. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and shadow home secretary Chris Philp are both very […] | By
(2026-06-16). Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Gaza Genocide re-surface after son killed in US strikes. ummid.com Social media users have digged out Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza after his son, Aditya Sharma, was killed in a United States military strike off the coast of Oman Thursday June 11, 2026.
(2026-06-16). American Power Is Collapsing. scheerpost.com Nate Bear for Do Not Panic This will be looked back on as the year in which American power, hard and soft, entered into accelerated collapse. The World Cup is, in so many ways, a distraction from the war, mass murder and genocide inflicted by the empire and its proxies, but it has signalled the …
(2026-06-16). Defend Our Juries' Crosland judges have tarnished careers with proscription decision. thecanary.co 
The Defend Our Juries group's director Tim Crosland has described the scandal of five appeal court judges siding with the government to protect Israel as a stain on their careers. The Appeals Court granted Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's appeal against the High Court's finding that the Starmer regime's ban on anti-genocide group Palestine Action was […] | By
(2026-06-16). Maersk Still Shipping Weapons Components to Israel, Despite Claiming Otherwise. truthout.org On June 8, the Palestinian Youth Movement's Mask off Maersk Campaign published a report with Oxfam Denmark demonstrating that Maersk has continued to ship weapons to Israel amid its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, despite claiming otherwise. The shipments include "parts for bullets, bombs, mortars and projectile bodies" which have been "central" to weapons used by Israel to slaughter… |
(2026-06-16). ICE Tries To Raid Legal Offices, Demanding Files On Migrant Children. scheerpost.com Katya Schwenk, The Lever The Trump administration has escalated its pressure campaign against lawyers representing unaccompanied migrant children. After freezing payments and demanding sensitive client data. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempted to raid the offices of attorneys for unaccompanied migrant children this week, lawyers tell The Lever, the latest escalation in the Trump administration's attempt to collect sensitive data …
(2026-06-16). U.S. blockade impedes production of essential medicines in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry faces severe difficulties due to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government for more than six decades. According to statements by Mayda Mauri, president of the BioCubaFarma Business Group, coercive measures are currently preventing the acquisition of raw materials and supplies for the manufacture of approximately 300 of the 395 medications that make up the island's essential healthcare formulary. | Given this situation, BioCubaFarma is working in coordination with the Cuban Ministry of Public Health to optimize avail…
(2026-06-16). Prensa Latina celebrates 67th anniversary with the incorporation of digital platforms and multimedia formats. radiohc.cu The Latin American news agency Prensa Latina celebrates its 67th anniversary on Tuesday, firmly established as one of the longest-running and most far-reaching news projects to emerge in Latin America during the 20th century. | Founded in Havana in 1959 at the initiative of then-Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro and Commander Ernesto "Che" Guevara, it was shaped by the Argentinian journalist Jorge Ricardo Masetti, who assumed the initial leadership and established its bureaus. | From the outset, it developed a news structure with a presence in multiple regions of the world and currently maintains correspondents i…
(2026-06-16). Baltimore, June 20, 2026: No U.S. War On Cuba! -Commemorate Soweto Day Juneteenth. wibailoutpeople.org 
NO WAR ON CUBACommemorate Soweto Day & JuneteenthSat. June 20th, 6 pm to 7: 30 pmEmpowerment Temple A.M.E. Church4217 Primrose Ave., Baltimore 21215 Film screening: Cuba & Africa segments Special Speaker: Rev. Dr. Turner, national reparations leader & minister of the Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Church. Turner just returned from Cuba and will report on his experiences. For …
(2026-06-16). Cuba reaffirms its stance in favor of decolonization before the United Nations. radiohc.cu The Cuban delegation to the United Nations reaffirmed its historic stance in favor of completely eradicating global colonialism. At the Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24), Ambassador and Alternate Permanent Representative of Cuba, Daylenis Moreno Guerra, emphasized that this work remains an outstanding task and a priority for the international community as long as there are peoples who have not achieved self-determination. | The diplomat argued that contemporary global crises, such as poverty, energy and food insecurity, the technological gap, and climate change, directly affect the development of non-sel…
(2026-06-16). Cuba guarantees children's right to health with National Vaccination Campaign. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez highlighted on Tuesday, June 16, the launch of the second phase of the 65th National Bivalent Oral Polio Vaccination Campaign. The island's foreign minister affirmed that this process demonstrates the unwavering determination of the island's government to provide health and well-being to the population, especially children, guaranteeing their fundamental right to life and health. | Cuba's foreign minister denounced that, while the country is making progress in its healthcare programs, the United States government continues to strangle the nation under false pretenses. Rodríg…
(2026-06-16). Convocan Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba acordó convocar a un Pleno Extraordinario de su Comité Central, el miércoles 17 de junio de 2026. | De acuerdo con lo publicado en el sitio web de la organización política, el objetivo es evaluar propuestas de transformaciones económicas y sociales, enunciadas por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en recientes declaraciones a la prensa.
(2026-06-16). Extraordinary Plenum of the Central Committee of the PCC to be held on Wednesday. radiohc.cu 
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba agreed to convene an Extraordinary Plenum of its Central Committee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to evaluate proposals for economic and social transformations, announced by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, in recent statements to the press. | (Taken from the PCC website) | IMAGE CREDIT: ACN | Taken from the PCC website | [ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]…
(2026-06-16). Israeli military takes more territory, kills two people in Gaza, medics and witnesses say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ebrahim HajjajCAIRO/GAZA, June 16 (Reuters) – An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, as residents of an area in the north of the enclave fled their homes after Israeli forces expanded their control in the territory.Medics said an Israeli strike near a residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, killed two brothers, Ahmed and Mahmoud Abu Heen. The Israeli military did not immediately comment.
(2026-06-16). Israeli Strike Kills Two Palestinians in Central Gaza as the IDF Takes More Land. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Tuesday killed two Palestinians, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. According to medics speaking to Reuters, the two Palestinians who were killed were brothers, identified as Ahmed and Mahmoud Abu Heen, and they were killed …
(2026-06-16). Son of Gaza doctor Abu Safiya speaks out after appeal rejection. newarab.com 
The son of imprisoned In comments to The New Arab, Elias Abu Safiya said seeing his father appear before the court last week in a visibly weakened condition had left the family heartbroken. | The ruling means Abu Safiya, 53, will co…
(2026-06-16). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-16). The UK's new PM must avoid Starmer's Gaza mistakes. newarab.com 
The Elections are only one component of a democratic system. Its health depends on human rights and legal protections being upheld without exception and enforced through effective checks on p…
(2026-06-16). Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss. aljazeera.com Gaza children increasingly developing hearing impairments due to repeated exposure to blasts.
(2026-06-16). As gastroenteritis spreads in Gaza, parents fear for children. newarab.com 
Abdul Hamid Abdul Muti thought the meal he had prepared for his family would offer a brief moment of normality amid life in a displacement camp. | Instead, within hours, the 44-year-old was doubled over with stomach cramps, vomiting repeatedly and suffering severe diarrhoea. | "I thought it would pass quickly, but the symptoms continued for days," he told The New Arab from al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. | Days later, his wife and two children developed the same symptoms. | "When you see your children suffering in front of you, and you cannot provide proper treatment, you feel complete…
(2026-06-16). Venezuela signs power deal with US energy giant. aljazeera.com Venezuela has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova aimed at boosting electricity generation…
(2026-06-16). Venezuela Registers 9.4% Increase in Food Consumption. orinocotribune.com The food supply registry in the South American nation reported a net expansion thanks to sovereign community distribution policies. | The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced that overall food consumption in the South American nation registered a solid increase of 9.4% at the end of May 2026. | During a social protection deployment carried out in the Altagracia parish of Caracas, the president explained that the state-run Protein Plan was the fundamental driving force behind this general rebound. This government program accounted for nearly nine percent of the growth in national demand, conso…
(2026-06-16). Venezuela's Acting President Makes New Cabinet Changes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The newly appointed minister will be responsible for strengthening public policies focused on environmental pr…
(2026-06-16). Venezuela firma acuerdo con compañía General Electric de EEUU. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela, a través de la estatal Corporación Eléctrica Nacional (Corpolec), firmó este lunes en Caracas un acuerdo de cooperación con la empresa General Electric (GE) Vernova, de Estados Unidos. | La rúbrica del documento tuvo lugar en el Salón Sol del Perú del Palacio de Miraflores, sede de Gobierno, en presencia de la mandataria encargada Delcy Rodríguez, otros miembros del gabinete, el encargado de negocios de Estados Unidos en Caracas, John Barret, y la directiva de la compañía. | Delcy Rodríguez consideró la firma de este documento como "paso histórico" para el país al permitir la recuperació…
(2026-06-16). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-16). Eight crew believed dead in California B-52 bomber crash. tribune.com.pk 
Eight crew members are believed to have died in a ‚Å B-52 bomber crash at California's Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, ‚Å CNN reported, citing the base. | A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said.
(2026-06-16). Palestinian Bedouin villagers demolish homes after Israeli orders. aljazeera.com Palestinian Bedouins in Beersheba are demolishing their own homes after Israel issued demolition orders.
(2026-06-16). Fincantieri CEO Opens Up About The Constellation Class Frigate Debacle. twz.com 
(2026-06-16). US Agriculture Bill Cuts Vital Nutrition Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman and her daughter in Revere, Massachusetts, US, December 11, 2020. | © 2020 Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images | On June 4, the United States House of Representatives passed the 2027 agriculture appropriations bill. If enacted in its current state, the bill would cut US$200 million from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) compared to 2026. The reduction would hit fruit and vegetable benefits for 5.4 million pregnant and postpartum women and young children, disproportionately affecting low-income families relying on…
(2026-06-16). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-16). Bujrjeel Holdings announces Dh10 mn package for Indian/SL expats died in accident. ummid.com The UAE based Burjeel Holdings of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh10 million package for the families of the Indian and Sri Lankan expatriates killed in a road accident in Dubai three days ago.
(2026-06-16). Talegaon: Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge. ummid.com The Pune Ring Road – whose western section is targeted for completion by May 2027 – will directly benefit the Talegaon belt, connecting it to Hinjewadi IT Park, Lohegaon Airport, and PCMC without traversing city arteries.
(2026-06-16). Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Southern Lebanon's displaced face dire conditions as they return to salvaged belongings amid ceasefire uncertainties.
(2026-06-16). Tulsi Gabbard's "Biolab" files rewriting Ukraine narrative. infobrics.org Official documents released by Tulsi Gabbard confirm the existence of an extensive US-funded international biolab network, including projects in Ukraine. Set against the backdrop of Epstein file lab revelations and earlier debates over Metabiota and Hunter Biden, the story reveals how politically inconvenient claims can move from denial to official acknowledgment.
(2026-06-16). Racist White Woman Says All Black People Should Be Slaves Again In Viral KKKaren Video. newsone.com 
(2026-06-16). Nonconsensual Drug Testing Has Criminalized Tens of Thousands of Pregnant People. truthout.org New York had the chance to make history in more arenas than basketball this June. Earlier this month, the New York Senate passed the Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act, becoming the first legislative chamber in the country to pass legislation that would require informed consent for drug testing of pregnant people. But despite that promising step, the state has once again failed to protect… |
(2026-06-16). US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, US, June 15, 2026, in a still image from an ALERTCalifornia fire surveillance camera. — Rueters Boeing-built Stratofortress was on routine training…
(2026-06-16). US Congress Approves Immigration Funding Despite Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A US Border Patrol Tactical Unit agent sprays pepper spray into the face of a protestor near the scene where a woman was shot and killed by a federal agent, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 7, 2026. | © 2026 Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images…
(2026-06-16). B-52 Involved In Tragic Crash Was Heading Out On Radar Test Sortie. twz.com 
The crash's human toll on the USAF test community is hard to fathom, and it will also have an impact on the already under-pressure B-52 modernization program.
(2026-06-16). FIFA World Cup 2026: "The beautiful game" in grip of Trump and financial oligarchy. wsws.org The tournament has been transformed into a platform for imperialist arrogance, militarism and anti-immigrant chauvinism by the Trump administration, without protest by FIFA and its co-hosts.
(2026-06-16). Thanks to Israel, Germany is now an international pariah. newarab.com 
June did not bring the long-awaited summer to much of Europe. And for Germany, the forecast was particularly grim. | Earlier this Perhaps Berlin had grown too confident that it forewent sufficient campaigning for the position. Or, the c…
(2026-06-16). Centre to bear cost of 100MW solar power project in G-B: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government would bear the cost of a 100-megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The prime minister directed officials to accelerate work on the project and ensure its completion at the earliest possible date. He also ordered independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency. | Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Power Ministe…
(2026-06-16). Thursday 6/18: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-16). Ecuador: Prosecutor Shot and Killed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Offices of the Attorney General's Office in Manta, Ecuador, January 29, 2024. | © 2024 API Ariel OCHOA | (Washington, DC) — A prosecutor in the Ecuadorian coastal city of Manta was shot and killed on June 14, 2026, the most recent in a series of killings of judicial officials in Ecuador, Human Rights Watch said today. Gloria Alexandra Bravo Cedeño is the third prosecutor to be killed in Manta since 2022. Ecuadorian authorities should ensure a prompt, credible, and impartial investigation into the death of the prosecutor and take urgent measures to protect judicial officials.A…
(2026-06-16). Mississippi Cop Fatally Shoots 1-Year-Old Black Boy During Reported Shoplifting Incident. newsone.com 
(2026-06-16). The Real Competition Behind the U.S Coal Revival. wattsupwiththat.com The question is not whether coal remains part of the energy system. It is how the U.S. builds the reliable, affordable and secure energy system needed to support AI, strengthen industry and compete in an increasingly energy-intensive world.
(2026-06-16). U.K. MoD Investigating Reports Of Russian Warship Firing Warning Shots In English Channel (Updated). twz.com 
The U.K. Ministry of Defense is investigating reports that a Russian Navy warship fired warning shots near a British-registered yacht in the English Channel, according to a statement provided to TWZ today. The reported encounter is the latest in a series of increasingly tense interactions between the United Kingdom and Russia. | The incident reportedly occurred around 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England, and outside British territorial waters. According to the Ministry of Defense, the initial report came from the crew of the U.K.-registered yacht, which alleged that a R…
(2026-06-16). 7 reasons UPI payment gateways are winning over Indian shoppers. ummid.com A UPI payment gateway wins because it brings together speed, simplicity, trust and mobile-first convenience at the exact moment shoppers decide to pay.
(2026-06-16). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-16). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-16). California Town Lets Private ICE Detention Centers Police Themselves. scheerpost.com McFarland police don't respond to calls at detention centers, citing agreement with GEO Group. Crimes go uninvestigated, say attorneys and alleged sexual abuse victim. Robin Urevich for Capital and Main Two years ago, immigration attorney Mario Valenzuela visited a client at the Golden State Annex, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center operated by the …
(2026-06-16). Edward Said, My Grandfather, and the Problem of Home. publicbooks.org "Said's 'Reflections on Exile' summoned to mind the only 7 words my grandfather ever said to me about Ireland, where he had cousins he never knew: 'I don't think I'll go back there.'"
(2026-06-16). Israel moves to tighten grip on Hebron and Ibrahimi Mosque area. newarab.com 
The Palestinian presidency has warned that a decision announced by the far-right The warning came on Tuesday after Smotrich announced the cancellation of planning and construction arrangements established under the Hebron Protocol, effectively stripping…
(2026-06-16). Beyond the romantic necrophiliac's chit chat activities. indybay.org The Sick Twisted World Of Necrophilia:…
(2026-06-16). Ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick still hasn't provided evidence to the Manston inquiry. thecanary.co 
Sophie Cartwright KC, chair of the ongoing inquiry into the infamous Manston Short-Term Holding Facility, has rebuked ex-Tory ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick over his utter failure to provide evidence on the squalid conditions at the site. The immigrant detention centre, built on a former military base, opened its doors back in February 2022. Whilst it […] | By
(2026-06-16). Trump Hegseth Storm Global Heating's Shores with Carbon Artillery. juancole.com (
(2026-06-16). Ex-Ofcom chair defends GB News giving voice to 'white majority'. thecanary.co 
Michael Grade, the former chairperson at Ofcom, has defended the media watchdog's (lack of) handling of GB News under his leadership. He lionised the far-right propaganda outlet as "giving voice to a strong body of opinion in this country which has been ignored for years". As part of an interview with the Guardian, Grade tried to argue […] | By
(2026-06-16). Putin's birthday call to Trump further isolates Zelensky. infobrics.org At the G7 summit, France, Germany, and the European Commission leadership will try to influence Trump and bring him back into the framework of the common Atlantic policy, which aims to continue the war in Ukraine and to provide unconditional, blind support for Zelensky.
(2026-06-16). FBI says it foiled 'planned attacks' targeting White House UFC event. aljazeera.com At least five people are in custody in an alleged plot that included 23 people, according to US media reports.
(2026-06-16). West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2026 — Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026, including two humpbacks entangled near Monterey, Calif., in late May.
(2026-06-16). The Chimera of a Reformed Capitalism. orinocotribune.com By Prabhat Patnaik — Jun 13, 2026 | Progressive Liberals, and Social Democrats in general, have this common belief that capitalism can be "reformed" to become more humane and acceptable to society, and that this can be done by the use of state power which can be acquired through elections in a political democracy; this state of reformed capitalism can be institutionalized for ever, which makes any struggle for socialism unnecessary. | The theoretical basis for this belief was provided by the economics of J M Keynes (who himself had drawn upon the reformist intellectual tradition of the Cambridge School of ec…
(2026-06-16). Messi or Mbappe: Who will break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup? ummid.com As the 2026 Football World Cup is ongoing, fans are keeping a watch on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to see who will finally break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup currently held by Miroslav Klose.
(2026-06-16). 'Mistrust' leaves ebola patients receiving treatment too late. aljazeera.com A growing sense of mistrust is hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2026-06-16). Why US asked Anthropic to suspend Fable 5, Mythos 5 access to foreign nationals. ummid.com Leading AI firm, Anthropic, said the federal government in the United States has asked it to suspend all access of its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to foreign national, including its employees, inside or outside the United States.
(2026-06-16). Chinese government to release white paper on global governance. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office will release a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions" on Wednesday morning.
(2026-06-16). MSF sacks 18 staff over abuse of Sudanese refugees in Chad. newarab.com 
Dozens of The medical charity, which goes by its French acronym MSF, said it had launched a series of investigations into "serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse" put forward in la…
(2026-06-16). Resistance, the unverifiable, and the horse in Ali Smith's 'Gliff'. peoplesworld.org 
The dystopian fiction of imperialism, which began with Jack London's Iron Heel, has returned with a vengeance in the 2020s, increasingly recognized in international literary awards. From Paul Lynch's Prophet Song (2023 Booker Prize) to Ali Smith's Gliff (2026 Dublin Literary Award), novelists imagine futures uncomfortably close to the present. Do the people who inhabit …
(2026-06-16). B-52 Bomber crashes at US base in California, all eight onboard killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: All eight people on board a US B-52 bomber that crashed in California on Monday are believed to have died, according to Edwards Air Force Base. Photos from the crash site showed a massive fire that appeared to completely destroy the aircraft. | The accident occurred around midday at Edwards Air Force Base, a major US military facility located about 95 kilometers (60 miles) north of Los Angeles. | In a statement, the base said that the B-52 Stratofortress, carrying eight crew members on a routine test flight, crashed shortly after taking off at 11: 20 a.m. Initial reports suggest that no one could h…
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-16). Why is Pakistan's Sialkot Trending as 2026 FIFA World Cup Opens. ummid.com Pakistan has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet it is trending worldwide as fans gear up for the opening ceremony of the football mega event, and the reason is Sialkot.
(2026-06-16). Is Pakistan using US weapons to kill civilians in Afghanistan? responsiblestatecraft.org After a month of calm, Pakistan carried out a fresh round of airstrikes across Afghanistan last week, killing at least 13 civilians and injuring 10 others, according to the
(2026-06-16). European lawmakers call on EU to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements. tribune.com.pk 
Several members of the European Parliament (MEPs) called on the European Union on Tuesday to halt trade with illegal Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian territory, as pressure grows on Brussels to take concrete action against settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. | During a plenary debate with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, lawmakers urged the bloc to ban goods and services originating from Israeli settlements, arguing that continued trade undermines international law and the prospects of a two-state solution. | Kallas said a large number of EU member states had also raised the iss…
(2026-06-16). Double-oared dragon boat from Hunan sails in the Malacca River. ecns.cn Lanxi double-oared dragon boat, produced in Yiyang City, central China's Hunan Province, makes its debut at the 41st Malaysian National Chinese Cultural Festival in Malacca, Malaysia, June 14, 2026.
(2026-06-16). Bolivia, Past and Present, with Laborers and Revolution. mediasanctuary.org The Bolivian "worker citizens" were crucial for the Bolivian Revolution of 1952. Scholar, professor, and author of "The Limits of Revolution: Worker Citizens in a Bolivian Mining City" Elena McGrath, wrote this book based off of field work, oral interviews, and extensive archival research. This part 1 of the interview focuses on the book and the Bolivian Revolution. Tune in to part 2 for a look at current events in Bolivia. Interview by Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-06-16). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-16). US using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of Gulf. newarab.com 
The The operation on the edge of the Two specific locations where the oil transfers take place were identified by 11 people familiar with the ope…
(2026-06-16). Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport. geo.tv 
(2026-06-16). As France Hosted Arab Leaders on Iran, Why Was Pakistan Left Out? thinktank.pk When French President Emmanuel Macron invited the leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to join special G7 discussions on the Middle East crisis, many observers noticed one significant absence: Pakistan. The invitations were specifically designed to address the rapidly evolving US-Iran conflict and broader regional stability concerns. Yet Islamabad, a …
(2026-06-16). Support 8 Defendants Attacked by the FBI Police for Supporting Palestine! (Legal Fund). wibailoutpeople.org 
@safexmich @tahrixmich By Graduate Employees Organization 6/11/2026 UPDATE ON FBI ARRESTS AND RAIDES — URGENT AID NEEDED: While we continued to fight for Palestine liberation on campus, On June 10th between 7: 00 AM and 8: 30 AM, FBI agents, state police, local police officers, and the University of Michigan Police Department, conducted a coordinated raid and …
(2026-06-16). Tuesday 6/16: 2026 City of Sacramento Juneteenth Flag Rasing Ceremony. indybay.org City Hall of Sacramento | Courtyard | 915 I Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-06-16). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-16). Red Cross warns Ebola outbreak in DRC not yet peaked, could last a year. aljazeera.com The Red Cross says it is 'very difficult' to know the extent at which the epidemic is spreading.
(2026-06-16). US sprinter Noah Lyles sets world best 150m time at Golden Spike meet. aljazeera.com Lyles clocks 14.67 seconds, edges Dambile of South Africa for gold while Australian teenager Gout Gout finishes third.
(2026-06-16). In rare move, Israel seizes homes inside Palestinian Authority-controlled part of the West Bank, raising alarms over annexation. mondoweiss.net 
A military order signed in May 2026 authorizes Israel's first permanent base near Jenin inside Area A, the part of the West Bank under control of the Palestinian Authority. Israel has already begun displacing families who live there.
(2026-06-16). Alleged plot to attack White House fight night foiled: FBI. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump talks to guests during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 15, 2026. — ReutersAlleged plan also involved storming White House gates: report.At least five people had been taken into custody: Fox News.Vance…
(2026-06-16). Gavin Newsom says he's being investigated by Trump. aljazeera.com California's Democratic Governor claims President Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against him.
(2026-06-16). Monday 6/15: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-16). Former Hainan vice-governor prosecuted for taking bribes. ecns.cn Ni Qiang, a former member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Hainan Provincial Committee and former secretary-general of the committee, has been prosecuted on suspicion of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Monday.
(2026-06-16). Court throws out cases against NewsClick and founder Prabir Purkayashta, calls them 'gross abuse of the process of law'. mronline.org 
NewsClick and various unions welcomed the verdict, hailing the Delhi High Court ruling as a strong stand in support of independent journalism and a warning against the misuse of state power.
(2026-06-16). Reform councils turn Pride Month into 'Hide Month'. thecanary.co 
The purpose of Pride Month is to assure LGBTQ+ people that they don't have anything to be ashamed of. The reason this needed to be made clear is because society used to present the exact opposite message to LGBTQ+ people. While things have improved in many ways, we shouldn't pretend LGBTQ+ people enjoy universal acceptance […] | By
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: Film Showing: The Seed of the Sacred Fig, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-06-16). British police accused of fabricating evidence with AI. thecanary.co 
A Derbyshire Police officer is facing a criminal investigation over the allegation that they used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fabricate evidence. Police AI use under scrutiny The unnamed police officer has been removed from frontline duties, according to the BBC. As Derbyshire Police explained: A criminal investigation has been launched into an allegation of perverting […] | By
(2026-06-16). Trump Administration Hijacks Police Grants to Leverage Local Police For Its Authoritarian Ends. aclu.org We've already seen what that looks like in places like Memphis; New "Model Cities Initiative" would spread it to other cities…
(2026-06-16). Labour minister celebrates branding old women 'terrorists'. thecanary.co 
Mike Tapp is the Labour parliamentary under-secretary of state for migration and citizenship. On 15 June, he put out a celebratory post after a court ruled that the government was okay to brand Palestine Action a 'terrorist' group: Supporting Palestine ‚úÖSupporting Palestine Action ‚ùå Don't support terrorists. — Mike Tapp MP (@MikeTappTweets) June 15, 2026 […] | By
(2026-06-16). 107 MPs call for Special Administration of Thames Water as government blocks rescue deal. thecanary.co 
107 MPs, including 42 Labour MPs, have signed an open letter to Ofwat and the environment secretary, calling on them to reject the latest deal put forward by Thames Water's creditors, and bring the private water company into Special Administration. This comes as environment secretary Emma Reynolds has written to Ofwat to object to the […] | By
(2026-06-16). Trump's deal with the Iranians is possibly the greatest U.S. defeat since Vietnam. strategic-culture.su But it might not even hold, as there are too many possibilities which could scupper it. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | But it…
(2026-06-16). US and Iran 'electronically' sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear. geo.tv 
(2026-06-16). Nigel Farage's 'White Minority' Prediction Came From the Racist Eugenics Movement. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's Days after racist rioting erupted in Belfast, Farage released an essay claiming that the British state has turned against its…
(2026-06-16). US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of 'antifa' activities. aljazeera.com Prosecutors have accused the activists of seeking 'to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement operations'.
(2026-06-16). Why Sports Betting Platforms Are Getting Serious About AI (And What That Means for Regular Bettors). moguldom.com The sports betting world has shifted in ways most people haven't registered yet. I'm talking about the past 18 months specifically. You've probably interacted with AI during your last bet and didn't even know it. The recommendation engines working behind the scenes. Those live odds that shift while you're still deciding. Verification systems that approve …
(2026-06-16). Serena to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon. tribune.com.pk 
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. | Williams made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen's Club with partner Victoria Mboko. | The 44-year-old had not played professional tennis for four years after saying she was "evolving away" from the sport following the 2022 US Open. | But the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion was keen to play in front of her two young daughters and made the shock announcement of her return jus…
(2026-06-16). Clallam County seniors: 'Save social security workers' jobs!'. peoplesworld.org 
PORT ANGELES—Senior citizens picketed the Federal Building here June 10 in opposition to the firing of 7,500 Social Security workers, with thousands more targeted to lose their jobs in the coming days. The protesters held picket signs that proclaimed, "We Stand with Social Security Workers! Stop Trump Job Cuts!" and "Stop the CUTS to our …
(2026-06-16). Joy in the Struggle: The life of Bea Lumpkin, 1918-2026. peoplesworld.org 
Beatrice Shapiro Lumpkin came roaring into the world on Aug. 3, 1918, and she went out of it just after midnight on June 14, 2026, hailed by labor and progressive leaders around the country as a "matriarch of the movement." Dying just weeks shy of her 108th birthday, she was an activist, organizer, and teacher …
(2026-06-16). NJ Cops Arrest Black Man After Pulling Him Over For Wearing A Hoodie. newsone.com 
Source: Photo courtesy of News 12 / Jamaal Holmes. | A New Jersey man says he was unfairly targeted by police during a traffic stop that he believes was motivated by racial bias. Jamaal Holmes, a 34-year-old resident of Jackson Township, claims officers stopped him on June 2 after noticing he was wearing a red hoodie while driving. Speaking to News 12 in an interview
(2026-06-16). Iran Will Sign a Deal on Friday as the Winner, But Will the War Be Over? (Juan Cole). juancole.com Here is the interview Ian Masters conducted with me Monday at | Here is an computer-generated transcript, which I have manually tried to correct: | Ian Masters: Now, here's Juan Cole. He's a professor of Modern Middle East and South Asian history at the University of Michigan, and he has an article at Informed Comment, Welcome to background briefing, Juan Cole. | Juan…
(2026-06-16). Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe. tribune.com.pk 
Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmannwhile working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. | Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller for the duration of the tournament. | In the lead-up to Germany's opener against Curacao, Klopp was critical of Nagelsmann's starting line-up. | The 59-year-old manager said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team ⚪ for now." | Klopp stepped down from clu…
(2026-06-16). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-16). Chongqing's Rongchang revives intangible cultural heritage: Rongchang pottery refines artisanship, xiabu weaves a new chapter. ecns.cn Rongchang pottery, a traditional industry in Chongqing boasting a history of more than 800 years, is exported to over 30 countries and regions today.
(2026-06-16). For Second Time in 7 Months, Baby Formula Linked to Infant Botulism Is Recalled. truthout.org When ByHeart infant formula was linked to a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism last fall, the company encouraged its customers to switch to another premium whole milk formula made by Nara Organics. Now Nara Organics, which has promoted the "thousands of tests" it runs on every formula batch, is recalling all of its whole milk organic powdered infant formula after the Centers for Disease… |
(2026-06-16). Trump Administration Drops Effort to Halt Wind Energy Projects Across the US. truthout.org The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects across the United States and dropped its challenge to the court ruling that tossed President Donald Trump's order freezing federal permitting and leasing for wind projects. States that challenged the order hailed the development as one of the most significant legal victories against the Trump White House's campaign… |
(2026-06-16). EU migration pact comes into force: Everything you need to know. strategic-culture.su By Tamas ORBAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A quick explainer on the EU's landmark migration management legislation and why th…
(2026-06-16). South Korea World Cup squad at odds with media over Son Heung-min mockery. aljazeera.com South Korean players reportedly refrain from speaking to national media outside official World Cup commitments.
(2026-06-16). Saturday 7/11: Stop The AI Race — Protest. indybay.org 12: 00 PM — Rally at OpenAI (1455 3rd St) | 12: 00 PM — Speeches at OpenAI | 1: 00 PM — Walk to Anthropic (500 Howard St) | 1: 45 PM — Speeches at Anthropic | 2: 15 PM — Walk to Google DeepMind (345 Spear St) | 2: 30 PM — Speeches at Google DeepMind…
(2026-06-16). Head of CIA Cold War Propaganda Offensive Was An Ideological Zealot Who Got Countless People Killed in Futile Covert Operations. covertactionmagazine.com Frank Wisner was a CIA legend from the early Cold War era who earned the nickname "the Mighty Wurlitzer" for his ability to supposedly orchestrate covert operations with the precision and intricacy of a symphony maestro. Wisner, however, got countless of his own agents killed running infiltration missions behind the Iron Curtain using Eastern European …
(2026-06-16). Global printmaking masterpieces on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The second Guardian International Print Fair opened on Friday at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, bringing together works from more than 50 printmaking institutions and galleries from eight countries: China, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Japan.
(2026-06-16). Time for Trump to tell Benjamin Netanyahu to go away! strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Netanyahu always says "What you own belongs to me" | In addition to the regular…
(2026-06-16). A universal basic income could rebuild social cohesion. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-16). In pictures: protesters mount demo for tortured prisoners outside Israeli embassy. thecanary.co 
Human rights activists have mounted a protest against Israel's abduction and torture of thousands of Palestinians. And it did so right outside the Israeli embassy last Saturday, 13 June 2026. Protest at the Israeli embassy The Red Ribbons campaign aims to make sure that the illegally detained, tortured — and often raped — overwhelmingly civilian […] | By
(2026-06-16). SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak. sanews.gov.za SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country's commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak. | President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response, made the announcement on Tuesday during a High-Level Virtual Meeting of Heads of State, Government and Partners on the Ebola outbreak. | The meeting was convened by the President of the Republic of Burundi…
(2026-06-16). Gohar Rasheed's playful birthday post for Kubra Khan delights fans. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Gohar Rasheed took to social media to celebrate the birthday of his wife, Kubra Khan, sharing a playful tribute that offered fans a glimpse into their off-screen dynamic. | Sharing a series of candid photos and videos, Rasheed described Kubra as the life of the party and expressed gratitude for her presence in his life. "Thank you for being a crazy, kind-hearted, beautiful human. Lucky to be your partner, K. Happy birthday, my love. May all your dreams come true," he wrote. | View this post on Instagram | He accompanied the message with a carousel of images and clips showing Kubra enjoying time with peng…
(2026-06-16). In photos: Saudi replaces Kaaba's kiswa to mark Islamic New Year. newarab.com 
The annual ceremony, one of the most significant events at Islam's holiest site, saw specialist teams remove the existing covering and install a newly crafted kiswa ahead of the first day of Muharram. | Saudi Arabia's General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said preparations b…
(2026-06-16). Nelson Mandela Bay commemorates Youth Month through empowerment initiatives. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay commemorates Youth Month through empowerment initiatives | As South Africa marks the Golden Jubilee of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to honouring the legacy of the young people who fought for freedom by investing in programmes that create pathways for growth, participation and success for today's generation. | The municipality has joined the nation in commemorating Youth Month and the 50th anniversary of the historic June 16 uprising through a range of programmes aimed at empowering young people, promoting social inclusion and creating opportunities…
(2026-06-16). Friday 6/19: The Logic of Freedom: a Juneteenth-inspired walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-16). Nearly all children globally exposed to at least one climate hazard: Report. aljazeera.com Report highlights the growing threats posed by climate change and calls for the green transition to be accelerated.
(2026-06-16). Large parts of nation on alert for storms, heavy rain. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration raised its major meteorological disaster emergency response on Monday morning, escalating it from level four, the lowest, to level three, and expanding the alert to cover both torrential rain and severe convective weather.
(2026-06-16). Iran's World Cup opener exposes rifts within diaspora community. newarab.com 
Iran's Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA…
(2026-06-16). This Week in People's History, Jun 17—23, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 17—23, 2026 |
(2026-06-16). Is Atlanta's Downtown Revival Finally Reaching Everyday Residents? moguldom.com Downtown Atlanta is having a moment. Cranes dot the skyline, new restaurants are opening their doors, and billions of dollars are flowing into corridors that looked very different just a decade ago. But as the city sprints toward hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a real question lingers: Is any of this actually landing for …
(2026-06-16). Enhanced Games expose the limits of sport's steroid experiment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-16). BRICS+: Uzbekistan Joining the NDB. infobrics.org The NDB has now approved 139 projects worth nearly $42 billion since its founding. It is growing, deliberately and methodically, bringing in new members from across the Global South…
(2026-06-16). 5 Top-Notch Compact Standing Desks for Small Study Nooks (Australia, 2026). moguldom.com The best compact standing desk for a small study nook in Australia is the Desky Dual Mini Sit Stand Desk. Where most compact desks are standard frames scaled down to fit smaller rooms, the Dual Mini was engineered specifically for small-space sit-stand use, making it the standout pick for Australians building a permanent nook rather …
(2026-06-16). The Oven of Akhnai: The Talmud Teaches Rabbinic Superiority Over God. muslimskeptic.com Almost all religions center around the belief in God and the relationship between God and humans. In order to understand what the correct nature of this relationship should be, one must first have the correct understanding and knowledge of who God is. Islam is the only religion that teaches the fact that God is free …
(2026-06-16). Muslim women in India victims of AI-fuelled hate propaganda. thecanary.co 
In its newest avatar, Islamophobia in India is being accelerated by using AI to produce sexualised propaganda, deepfake harassment and "digital lynching" to target Muslim women. A recent investigation by Al Jazeera reveals that Muslim women's bodies in India have become battlegrounds for communal dominance. Al Jazeera spoke with multiple Muslim women who have experienced […] | By
(2026-06-16). Centrism and the illusion of independent thought. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-16). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases 'student-friendly measures'. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced a number of initiatives that it called 'student-friendly measures' to make the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam to be held later this month smoother for the candidates.
(2026-06-16). Australian digital sovereignty. onlineopinion.com.au The EU is no longer just regulating Europe. It is exporting its digital rules to the world.
(2026-06-16). Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S. Congress, as lawmakers, including many of his fellow Republicans, said they were largely in the dark about the pact.The U.S.-Iran agreement, announced on Sunday, has spurred optimism that a conflict that has killed thousands and disrupted the global economy will soon end.
(2026-06-16). Scared of Russia-China 'joint army', Japan & EU get desperate for new drone amid Taiwan war fear. hindustantimes.com Japan moves to join Europe's Eurodrone programme to diversify drone supplies and boost maritime surveillance as China‚ÄëRussia training raises alarm in Brussels. What would Tokyo's participation mean for supply chains, NATO partners, and Indo‚ÄëPacific deterrence? Fast analysis of industrial roles, strategic autonomy, and the risks of deeper Beijing‚ÄëMoscow cooperation.
(2026-06-16). Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan could improve economic projections for 2027 after the end of the Iran war, but it is still too early to revise the budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters, hours after the US and Iran signed a deal to end the fighting. | Damaged energy infrastructure meant supply chains would take time to return to normal, after the conflict pushed inflation back into double digits, Aurangzeb said. | "We were looking at how we manage the second, third-order impact in case this conflict continues," he said. "The energy infrastructure has been hit. And the…
(2026-06-16). Trump's Energy Agenda Is Being Undermined By His Own Justice Department. wattsupwiththat.com It is the kind of blunder that makes you wonder how it ever got this far. Trump's own Justice Department is undercutting the administration's effort to rein in federal climate overreach.
(2026-06-16). Indonesia Leverages BRICS to Boost Agricultural Modernisation. infobrics.org The government is leveraging Indonesia's BRICS membership to accelerate the modernisation of the agricultural sector, expand access to technology, and strengthen national food security…
(2026-06-16). Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-16). India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns. aljazeera.com A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month…
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-16). Syrian Government Pledges Protection for Children with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A girl walks to school at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the northwestern Idlib province in Syria, near the Bab al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey, on January 6, 2023. | © 2023 Rami al Sayed/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-06-16). Putin's 'nuclear-armed' ally offers rare apology to Zelensky, warns of Russia Vs NATO conflict. hindustantimes.com Belarus's surprising shift — Lukashenko apologizes to Zelensky while Minsk warns of strikes and hosts Russian tactical nukes. Is this de‚Äëescalation, a diplomatic ploy, or dangerous brinkmanship that could pull NATO closer to confrontation? Expert analysis on risks, motives, and what comes next for Ukraine, Russia, and Western deterrence.
(2026-06-16). The Israeli Right Is Marching Under a New Flag. portside.org The Israeli Right Is Marching Under a New Flag |
(2026-06-16). Saudi Arabia draw 1—1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game. aljazeera.com Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.
(2026-06-16). Everything Trump Didn't Learn in Kindergarten. scheerpost.com Kenneth Carlson ScheerPost There was a time in America when the moral instruction offered to children in kindergarten sounded almost embarrassingly simple. Share. Be kind. Play fair. Clean up your messes. Say you're sorry. Then adulthood arrived, followed by cable news, social media, billionaires with rocket ships, and eventually Donald Trump — a man who …
(2026-06-16). Sunday 6/14: The Streetside Library. indybay.org in front of ye olde abandoned Half Price Books, | in Downtown Berkeley, | on 2036 Shattuck Avenue.
(2026-06-16). Can Hope Survive the War? The G7 Faces a Historic Test on Israel and Palestine. thinktank.pk For much of the past decade, discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been dominated by violence, military operations, political deadlock, and diplomatic pessimism. The phrase "two-state solution" has increasingly been described as unrealistic, outdated, or politically impossible. Yet, just as many governments and analysts have begun questioning whether a negotiated peace remains achievable, an unexpected …
(2026-06-16). Sinister Labour MP wants to 'finish the job' on assisted dying. thecanary.co 
The Labour MP who has launched another attempt to rush assisted dying through parliament has urged the Lords to 'finish the job'. Labour MP for Rochester and Strood Laura Edwards is attempting to push assisted dying through parliament again using dirty tricks. üö® BREAKING: The Assisted Dying Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament next week by […] | By
(2026-06-16). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Supplementary Results 2026 Out; Check Now. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Thursday June 11, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 Supplementary examinations.
(2026-06-16). President pays tribute to global jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim. sanews.gov.za President pays tribute to global jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed profound sadness at the passing of cultural activist, global jazz icon and member of the Order of Ikhamanga, Abdullah Ibrahim. | "Our nation mourns the passing of an international icon and global citizen whose profound creations honoured the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance," the President said on Monday in a statement. | Ibrahim passed away at the age of 91, concluding a life in music that spanned jazz genres and geographies. | As a pianist, composer, arranger and mentor,…
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: Gay Shame 25th Anniversary Zines & More. indybay.org valencia st @ cunningham pl | san francisco | (south of 19th st)…
(2026-06-16). Ghana's Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup. aljazeera.com Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana's first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.
(2026-06-16). EU Should Build on Hungary's Recommitment to ICC. hrw.org Click to expand Image | International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. | © 2024 Peter Dejong/AP Photo | With Hungary's reversal of its decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), the European Union has an opportunity to extend the significance of this moment for international justice well beyond Budapest. EU leaders should state clearly and with one voice in the conclusion of the upcoming June 18-19 European Council meeting that their support for international justice and the ICC is consistent and unwavering.References to the ICC in European Council conclusions, the…
(2026-06-16). Why Qatar vs Switzerland 2026 Football World Cup Match is a talking point. ummid.com Qatar vs Switzerland 2026 FIFA World Cup match Saturday June 13, 2026 ended in a draw (1-1) but the clash has still grabbed much of the headlines on the 3rd day of the football fans mega event.
(2026-06-16). Australia's educators online meeting exposes AEU suppression of opposition to sellout deal. wsws.org Teachers, support workers and student teachers spoke out against the intolerable conditions in public schools and the Australian Education Union's anti-democratic methods.
(2026-06-16). Returning to destruction in south Lebanon. aljazeera.com Many Lebanese are returning to their homes in the south to face the destruction that upended their livelihoods.
(2026-06-16). Interim Main Battle Tank Unveiled As Future European Tank Project Slips. twz.com 
The Franco-German KNDS company has presented a new main battle tank, which it is offering to France as an interim replacement for its Leclerc fleet. The development comes as France recognizes that it will need a
(2026-06-16). Sunday 6/14: March! No ICE Detention Camps in Gilroy! indybay.org Meet at 7500 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy. We will walk to 7240 Holsclaw Rd (NEW ICE FACILITY IN GILORY)…
(2026-06-16). Presidents of China, Myanmar attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-16). Mbappe breaks scoring record in France win over Senegal in World Cup. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, two goals off record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose.
(2026-06-16). Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi member speaks against the armed attack on miners in Türkiye. wsws.org At the protest held in Izmir, a Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi member denounced the armed attack on miners and called for a broader mobilisation of the working class.
(2026-06-16). Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener. tribune.com.pk 
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde. | After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following the war in the Middle East, all eyes were on the Iranians as they took on the New Zealanders in Group G at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium. | Goals from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi secured a point for Iran after Elijah Just had twice fired New Zealand into the lead. | Afterwards Iran coach…
(2026-06-16). Chinese AI models roll out World Cup prediction features. ecns.cn As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together more nations, more matches and more excitement, a competition has intensified off the pitch among Chinas leading artificial intelligence models.
(2026-06-16). Tuesday 7/7: Happy Hour with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. indybay.org Rikki's, 2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-06-16). How D.C.'s Ballroom Culture Is Pushing Back Against Anti-Black and LGBTQ+ Attacks. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON — "The category is femme boys!" As Nicko Garàßon announced the next field of contestants at the Equity Ball on Friday, participants in bold, metallic, futuristic dresses and military-inspired costumes stepped forward. A panel of the judges nodded in approval, handing out scores. The ball marked the first time Garàßon worked as an emcee, …
(2026-06-16). Saturday 7/18: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (in-person date). indybay.org Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115…
(2026-06-16). The Crisis of Global Britain. fpif.org Britain's recent local elections revealed more than a routine midterm backlash. Labour's heavy losses, the continuing erosion of Conservative support, and the rise of the far-right Reform UK point towards a deeper crisis unfolding within one of the West's traditional middle powers. Nearly a decade after Brexit, Britain still lacks both a coherent political settlement at home and a clear sense of its role abroad. | Across roughly 5,000 council seats contested in England, Labour lost more than 1,000 seats while Reform UK gained over 1,400 councillors, consolidating support from Essex to former industrial Labour str…
(2026-06-16). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighting in India, Bangladesh Today. ummid.com The Hilal Committees across India and Bangladesh have urged fellow Muslims to sight the New Moon or Crescent of Muharram 1448 today i.e. Tuesday 29th of Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to June 16, 2026, to confirm the start of the New Islamic Year.
(2026-06-16). Brazil flaws exposed in heavyweight clash. ecns.cn Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the Africans confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponent at a sold-out stadium.
(2026-06-16). Next Up to The Mic: Mike Jurkovic at McGeary's. mediasanctuary.org Thom Francis welcomes Ulster County Poet Laureate Mike Jurkovic. Mike was the featured reader, promoting his chapbook Eve's Venom, at Poets Speak Loud on Monday, October 27, 2014. | +++++ | Poets Speak Loud was a poetry open mic series hosted by Mary Panza that began at The Lark Tavern in January 31, 2005 — the same night that that legendary local poet, environmentalist, activist, and "grandfather of the Albany poetry scene" Tom Nattell passed away. In 2010, a fire destroyed the longtime Albany establishment, forcing the open mic to find a new home. Not long after, Poets Speak Loud rose from the ashes and…
(2026-06-16). Manmade climate change responsible for extreme sea level rise: Study. ummid.com Human-caused climate change is responsible for the unprecedented increases in extreme sea water levels at local and regional scales across the globe during the 21st century, a new research has found.
(2026-06-16). Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion after prolonged demand slump. tribune.com.pk 
Yum Brands said on Tuesday it would sell its Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion, as the unit struggles with stiff competition in the fast-food market and cautious consumer spending. | Pizza Hut in Mainland China will be acquired by Yum China for $1.2b, while the rest of the business will go to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $1.5b, the company said. | Rising inflation and elevated commodity costs have weighed on US pizza giants already ‚Å facing sustained demand weakness, as growing adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss ‚&Au…
(2026-06-16). A Mexican citizen died in ICE custody. Now his family is demanding answers. aljazeera.com Jose Guadalupe Ramos is one of 19 people who have died in ICE detention this year. Experts say he's part of a trend.
(2026-06-16). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-16). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Other Arab Countries. ummid.com Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other states have urged local Muslims to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram 1448 (Moharram Moon 2026) today i.e. Monday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026.
(2026-06-16). Network of Partner Cities on New Industrial Revolution Launched at BRICS Forum in Xiamen. infobrics.org The Network of Partner Cities in New Industrial Revolution was officially launchedat the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Forum held in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province…
(2026-06-16). Congressional Proposal Could Deepen US Complicity. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US President Donald Trump (center-right) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center-left) during a bilateral meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025. | © 2025 Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-06-16). Civilian Return from Occupation: Addressing a Policy Challenge in Ukraine's EU Accession. bylinetimes.com A meeting of the EU—Ukraine Accession Conference on 15 June 2026 in Luxembourg formally Close to one million civilians remain in Ukrainian territ…
(2026-06-16). Starmer: Burnham leadership challenge would "throw the country into chaos" thecanary.co 
In the latest instalment of the poorly-written melodrama that is Starmer's Labour, the PM has warned Andy Burnham that a leadership challenge would "throw the country into chaos". However, speaking on ITV's This Morning, he also stated that: If there is a challenge, I will fight. I'm not going to walk away from this. We […] | By
(2026-06-16). KCET 2026 Verification Slip Link Active, Download Now. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has made active on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the link to download Karnataka UGCET 2026 or KCET 2026 Verification Slip in PDF.
(2026-06-16). Iran says footballer's US visa expires after World Cup opener. newarab.com 
An Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of the
(2026-06-16). Imaan, Chattha awarded Ludovic Trarieux Human Rights Prize for defending civil rights, marginalised communities. tribune.com.pk 
Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have been awarded the esteemed Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize in recognition of their work for human rights and marginalised communities, it emerged on Tuesday. | Imaan and Chattha are currently serving prison terms after a district and sessions court in Islamabad convicted them earlier this year in a case related to controversial social media posts and sentenced each of them to 17 years in prison. | According to a statement issued by the Forensic Union for the Protection of Human Rights (UFDU) on June 13, the prize is considered…
(2026-06-16). Modi govt bans Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam. ummid.com In a major decision, Narendra Modi government in India banned social media platform Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam.
(2026-06-16). Far right now say police SHOULDN'T hit suspects in head. thecanary.co 
Once again, white riots have erupted across the UK; these supremacist uprisings were fanned by the agitators who glorified police officers kicking a prone man in the head back in April. Now, however, the shoe is on the other skull: Was the way to get the right to care about police brutality just showing them […] | By
(2026-06-16). Partido Lakas ng Masa (The Philippines): HB 8389 is a fake anti-dynasty bill. links.org.au 
Partido Lakas ng Masa contends there is little reason to expect a genuine anti-dynasty bill to emerge from House Bill No. 8389.
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/13: Free virtual screening of the film "Forced to Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf-s……
(2026-06-16). Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief. tribune.com.pk 
The NBA title secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday could help salvage the legacy of franchise owner James Dolan, who has been accused of incompetence, personal vendettas and egocentrism for almost 30 years. | "The dumbest owner in sports," or "the Einstein of incompetence" ⚪ the 71-year-old has heard it all since taking the helm of the franchise in 1999 from his father, cable magnate Charles Dolan. | Under the younger Dolan's control, New York only made it to…
(2026-06-16). Israeli court rules to keep prominent Palestinian doctor in detention. aljazeera.com The Palestinian doctor demanded his release last week after months of imprisonment and visible signs of torture.
(2026-06-16). Activists Protest Merck For Purchasing Dogs for Animal Testing From Notorious Ridglan Farm. indybay.org Activists Protest Merck For Purchasing Dogs for Animal Testing From Notorious Ridglan Farms…
(2026-06-16). Trump and GOP face new scrutiny over Social Security retirement age threat. nationofchange.org Democratic senators are pressing the president to say whether he would veto benefit cuts, as the program's 2032 funding deadline becomes a flashpoint in the fight over retirement security.
(2026-06-16). US Military Notice Says US Blockade on Iranian Ports Is Still in Effect, Contradicting Trump. news.antiwar.com The US military said in an advisory to merchant ships on Monday that the US blockade on Iranian ports remains in effect "pending execution" of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, The Hill has reported, a notice that contradicts President Trump's declaration that the blockade has been lifted. The MOU will be officially …
(2026-06-16). Pro-Zionist organization files discrimination charges against National Education Assocation. wsws.org The suit claims the teachers' union created a "hostile environment" for Jewish and Israeli members, particularly at a July 2025 Representative Assembly in Portland, Oregon.
(2026-06-16). JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to release on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' the Seat Allocation 1 result, also called as Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026.
(2026-06-16). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT billionaire funding Trump, Pushing A.I. and designing hi-tech weapons. mronline.org 
OpenAI is increasingly becoming a military contractor, as 21st century battlefields become progressively automated.
(2026-06-16). Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots in the English Channel. news.antiwar.com The Russian military said on Tuesday that a Russian warship fired warning shots toward a British yacht in the English Channel, an incident that occurred two days after British Royal Marines boarded and seized an oil tanker that had departed Russia. According to Newsweek, the incident on Tuesday occurred about 20 miles south of the …
(2026-06-16). Chongqing activates 'town economy' model: One town, one IP. ecns.cn Rongchang District of Chongqing has developed three themed towns ⚪ Antao Town, Wanling Ancient Town and China Xiabu (Grass Linen) Town ⚪ each with its own distinct cultural identity and economic focus.
(2026-06-16). Oxford debate with Tommy Robinson and assorted scum to go ahead. thecanary.co 
The Oxford Union Society (OUS) is set to go ahead with its postponed debate featuring notorious racists Tommy Robinson, Laurence Fox, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. And, that's in spite of urging to the contrary from community leaders and campaign groups. The OSU, though independent from the University of Oxford, draws much of its membership from the […] | By
(2026-06-16). US imperialism's debacle in Iran. wsws.org Despite killing more than 3,000 Iranians and triggering a global food and energy crisis, the United States has failed to achieve the objectives for which it went to war.
(2026-06-16). Tulsi Gabbard Revives Russian Disinformation Campaign About Ukraine Biolabs. bylinetimes.com On 12 June, the outgoing Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, Gabbard claimed that the documents revealed never-before-seen declassified intelligence about the US establishing laboratories in Ukraine to study dangerous pathogens, but a quick glance at the documents says otherwise. | In reality, the doc…
(2026-06-16). European Parliament Presses for Action to End Transnational Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The European Parliament chamber in Strasbourg, France, February 11, 2026. | © 2026 Serge Tenani/Hans Lucas via Reuters | The European Parliament in Strasbourg adopted on June 16 its second motion in a year pressing European Union institutions and governments to address transnational repression.Transnational repression encompasses violations used by states to target, silence, or intimidate critics, particularly nationals and former nationals, who are outside their borders and beyond their territorial jurisdictions. In its worst forms, transnational repression includes killings, atta…
(2026-06-16). Was the Budget really unpopular? Plenty of reasons suggest 'no'. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-16). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026.
(2026-06-16). France vs Senegal live: World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary as France take on Senegal in a Group I clash in New Jersey.
(2026-06-16). More money for ICE? Unions say they'll remember in November. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—James Early, a California public worker and a member of Service Employees Local 1000, has a blunt message for federal lawmakers, all Republicans, who just approved $70 billion more for Donald Trump's violent ICE agents: We'll remember in November. And it's a good bet the rest of the AFL-CIO will, too, especially since the …
(2026-06-16). NEET UG June 2026 Admit Card Released: Imp Instructions. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (NEET UG June 2026) Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-06-16). Did Jared Kushner Inadvertently Touch Off an Albanian Revolution? portside.org Did Jared Kushner Inadvertently Touch Off an Albanian Revolution? |
(2026-06-16). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-16). SCO urged to play greater global role. ecns.cn Speaking at a reception in Beijing to mark the 25th anniversary of the SCO's founding, Wang said that the organization should set an example in promoting peace, development and win-win cooperation.
(2026-06-16). Corporate thugs open fire on miners in Türkiye. wsws.org Company thugs opened fire on the àñz≈üen Mining workers and their families, who were staging a sit-in to demand payment of their wages.
(2026-06-16). President reflects on youth employment initiatives. sanews.gov.za President reflects on youth employment initiatives | President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government's overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that creates sustainable jobs at scale. | Speaking during the National Youth Day commemoration in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the President said: "First, we are expanding public employment, youth service and workplace experience. More than 5.7 million young people are now registered on the SA Youth.mobi platform. Of these, more than 2 million young people have gained access to earning opportunities…
(2026-06-16). Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw. tribune.com.pk 
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. | The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in the same group. | After the first round of games in the pool all four teams have one point. | Defender Abdulelah al-Amri gave the Saudis a surprise lead near the end of the first half only for Uruguay's second-half pressure to pay off with 10 minutes left through Maxi Araujo. | Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay racked…
(2026-06-16). 'Too early' to resume Hormuz transits, shipping giants warn. newarab.com 
International shipping companies welcomed German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd told The New Arab it is reassessing the security situation before sending vessels through the strait, despite expectations that conditions could improve in the coming days. | "Our vessels will be ready to transit the Strait of Hor…
(2026-06-16). L'allarme di Bezrukov: Mosca deve convincersi che ci aspettano vent'anni di confronto con l'Occidente. strategic-culture.su L'Occidente contro la Russia: perché per le élite europee e americane è di vitale importanza una guerra con la Russia, al fine di mantenere il proprio dominio sul mondo. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 3 giugno, il Forum Economico Internazionale di San Pietroburgo si è aperto sotto una densa colonna di fumo nero
(2026-06-16). Armenia, la vittoria dimezzata di Pashinyan e il nuovo bivio del Caucaso. strategic-culture.su Le elezioni armene del 7 giugno confermano Nikol Pashinyan al potere, ma con un consenso ridimensionato e due forze di opposizione. Il voto apre una fase complessa, segnata da pressioni occidentali, contestazioni interne e incertezza strategica. | Segue nostro
(2026-06-16). Argentina: Indio Solari y movimiento de masas… indybay.org Movimiento de masas y modelo socio-político. Breve especulación sobre los "Redondos" y "el Indio"
(2026-06-16). Exclusive-Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills, Maha El Dahan and Parisa HafeziDUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) – A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters.The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday.