(2026-06-19). Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Approved US-Iran MoU Despite Having a 'Different View'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran despite having a "different view" on the deal. Khamenei said that Iranian officials, including Masoud Pezeshkian, wanted to reach the deal "out of sincere concern and goodwill" and said that it was brought about …
(2026-06-19). US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, Israel strikes Lebanon. newarab.com 
Welcome! | Here are the latest updates of the day: | The White House says US Vice President JD Vance has delayed a planned trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Vance had strongly defended the deal against criticism, mainly from Israel.
| US Central Command (CENTCOM) declares it has ended its blockade on Iranian ports as Tehran says it will issue permits for commercial vessels to transit Hormuz
| Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and Gaza. It launched a wave of attacks across southern Lebanon, killing several…
(2026-06-19). Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects brightened for more supply after oil tankers began moving through the reopened Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States and Iran. | By 0328 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 17 cents, or 0.22%, to $76.43 a barrel, with the front-month July contract expiring on Monday. | The more actively traded August contract was down 30 cents at $75.55 a barrel. | On Thursday, both benchmarks touched their lowest si…
(2026-06-19). Iran's chief negotiator says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Friday that talks with the United States would remain bound by Tehran's "red lines". | "As we have shown in the past path of negotiations, we are steadfast in fulfilling the conditions and red lines set, and in achieving the interests of the Iranian nation," Ghalibaf said in remarks published by the official IRNA news agency. | "If the enemy seeks to be excessive, we have proven that our fingers are on the trigger and we have no hesitation in giving a crushing response to the enemy." | Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding this week,…
(2026-06-19). On TV, Vance scorns Netanyahu for sabotaging Trump's Iran deal as Israel vows to remain in Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are emerging between Washington and Tel Aviv as Vice President JD Vance publicly pushed back against growing anxiety inside Israel over Donald Trump's Iran deal. Vance dismissed what he called a "weird panic" among Israeli officials and warned that Israel's biggest problem is not the U.S. president. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon as long as security demands require it. The dispute has raised questions about whether continued operations in Lebanon could undermine Trump's carefully negotiated agreement with Tehran and expose new cracks in…
(2026-06-19). Minnesota Protests War On Iran Outside Army Recruitment Center. popularresistance.org Richfield, MN — On June 14, over 50 protesters gathered outside a U.S. Army recruitment center to demand an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon, highlighting the war crimes committed by U.S. military personnel while admonishing recruiters for preying on vulnerable people's basic needs. The event was organized by the Minnesota Anti-War Committee (AWC) with a wide range of grassroots organizations participating in the event. | The day also marked the Flag Day holiday. Instead of flying the U.S. flag, protesters displayed the flags of Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, Cuba and other countries targeted by T…
(2026-06-19). US-Iran Ceasefire Under Threat: Is Israel Driving a New Escalation? thinktank.pk When the United States and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending more than 100 days of conflict, many observers believed the Middle East might finally be moving away from the brink. The agreement included the lifting of the US naval blockade, discussions on sanctions relief, and a 60-day window to negotiate …
(2026-06-19). MOU: Iran Gains stature, Arab States Diminished, US Humiliated. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The MoU agreed by Iran and the United States has stunned the world. Oil prices have dropped from a high of $120 at the beginning of the Israeli-US war against Iran to $77 per barrel, slightly above their level before the war. Stock markets have reached new heights, and the possibility of a global recession or even an economic meltdown has been averted, though choppy waters remain ahead. | It is still too early to assess the full implications of what is, without doubt, a major Iranian win and a humiliating US and Israeli defeat. Its ramifications will not on…
(2026-06-19). Hezbollah Deals Heavy Losses To Invading Troops. popularresistance.org Tel Aviv announced on 18 June the killing of an Israeli soldier and the wounding of seven others by Hezbollah, following the official signing of an understanding between the US and Iran — which demands an end to the war on Lebanon. | Master Sergeant Alexander Filin "fell in combat" on Tuesday, the army said, adding that an officer, a reserve officer, and a reserve soldier were moderately injured. | A combat non-commissioned officer, two reserve soldiers, and a female reserve soldier were mildly injured, the Israeli army went on to say.
(2026-06-19). US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce. tribune.com.pk 
Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday, as Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to Geneva, adding to uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found. | "The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," the White House spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday night. Vance and the US delegation had been ready to depart as soon as plans were finalised. | The talks, set for the mountaintop resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland's foreign minist…
(2026-06-19). How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama sealed in 2015, while Trump's critics say at this point he has gotten much less and given up much more to Tehran. | Here is how the two agreements compare: | What each deal is – and isn't | They are very different. The "memorandum of understanding" that Trump signed with Iran is not a final agreement but a one-and-a-half-page, 14-point framework negotiated on and off over a period of weeks. | It has launched a 60-day negotiation period to seek a full settle…
(2026-06-19). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-19). Leaked Iran Agreement Contradicts Claims About $300B Postwar Aid. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, CNN obtained and published the details of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, meant to halt the war between the countries for at least the next 60 days. | The 14-point MOU calls for an "immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts" — including in Lebanon. The document also alludes to reaching a "final agreement" within the next two months, indicating that the MOU likely functions as more of a temporary ceasefire agreement than a lasting peace deal.
(2026-06-19). Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-19). Central Asian journalists: claims of 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang unfounded. ecns.cn Journalists from Central Asian media outlets who visited the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said allegations of "cultural genocide" in the region are unfounded, citing what they described as government support for ethnic minority cultures.
(2026-06-19). Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure. geo.tv 
Members of Cuba's political bureau hold an extraordinary plenum of the Communist Party's Central Committee to evaluate proposals for economic and social measures announced by Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in Havana, Cuba, June 17, 2026. — Reuters Private banks, investment…
(2026-06-19). Thursday 6/18: STOP Strangling Cuba! Brazil, Lula Break The US Oil Blackade Of Cuba. indybay.org San Francisco Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). State-owned socialist enterprises and management models: Proposals for economic and social transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu In presenting the report on proposed economic and social reforms to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz noted that the disruption of fuel supplies and the impact on all sources of foreign currency revenue have significantly contributed to the deterioration and instability of the energy infrastructure, with the consequent negative impact on the quality of life of millions of Cubans.
(2026-06-19). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is living through its most difficult times and we have a duty to save it. radiohc.cu By Oscar Figueredo Reinaldo, Dianet Doimeadios Guerrero | At the close of the Third Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its 10th Legislature, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, delivered a speech addressed "primarily to the heroic Cuban people," whom, he said, the deputies have "the duty and the honor to represent." | Díaz-Canel affirmed that the country is going through an exceptionally complex moment. "Cuba, our beloved Cuba, is experiencing the most difficult hours of this century…
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-18). Iran deal officially ends US empire, exposes limits of American power: Tucker CarlsonTucker Carlson says the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States marks a historic turning point, stressing that Washington's inability to impose its will on Tehran signals the beginning of the end of the American empire.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-18). Iran, US presidents sign Islamabad MoU digitally as war-ending deal finalized: FM spox"The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was agreed to be signed digitally," Baghaei said. "No signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland," Esmaeil Baghaei told the IRIB's News Network.
(2026-06-19). Presidente de Cuba llama a aplicar transformaciones con unidad y compromiso. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel convocó este jueves a unir con el aporte de todos, en pos de asegurar la correcta implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. | Al cierre de la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura, el jefe de Estado reafirmó que "en la construcción de esa Patria mejor no puede faltar ningún cubano, a Cuba le hacen falta todos, siempre desde la defensa de su soberanía y proyecto de desarrollo legítimo". | Díaz-Canel defendió que en med…
(2026-06-19). Raúl Castro valida transformaciones analizadas en el Parlamento cubano. radiohc.cu Durante la III Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura y ante el 92,3 por ciento de los diputados, José Amado Ricardo Guerra, secretario del Consejo de Ministros, explicó que el general de Ejército y diputado Raúl Castro Ruz —presente por videoconferencia— fue consultado y está plenamente de acuerdo con las transformaciones propuestas. | El funcionario manifestó que el compañero Raúl está convencido de que del análisis colectivo, incluso de la discrepancia, siempre emergen las mejores ideas.El general de Ejército pidió que su aprobación no limite la partici…
(2026-06-19). Desarrollan Taller Nacional de Suelos en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu 
En la provincia cubana de Guantánamo se efectuó el Taller Nacional de Suelos, a propósito de conmemorarse el Día Mundial de Lucha contra la Desertificación y la Sequía, con el propósito de resaltar las acciones y estudios que se ejecutan en el país para preservar ese recurso y los ecosistemas en general. | El máster y prestigioso investigador Mario Montero inició el encuentro con una conferencia acerca de la historia de este territorio oriental en torno a las acciones para contrarrestar la salinidad de los suelos, la sequía y otros efectos del cambio climático. Fue momento para reconocer el quehacer de la Unidad…
(2026-06-19). Parlamento cubano aprueba trasformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) aprobó este jueves la transformación del modelo económico y social vigente, para garantizar la preservación de su sistema socialista frente a la política agresiva de Estados Unidos. | Durante la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria del órgano legislativo en su X Legislatura, los diputados dieron luz verde a 176 propuestas, agrupadas en 23 ejes, dirigidas a dinamizar la economía en medio en la compleja situación generada por el recrudecimiento sin precedentes del bloqueo de Washington, que incluye el cerco energético y la amenaza militar. | Las trasformaciones i…
(2026-06-19). En Cuba proponen reforma integral de salarios en el sector presupuestado. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz propuso este jueves una reforma integral de los salarios, ante la necesidad de proteger a los trabajadores que laboran en el sector presupuestado. | En el escenario de la III Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura, el jefe de Gobierno defendió la necesidad de un incremento, teniendo en cuenta las transformaciones económicas y sociales que requiere el país, así como las facilidades que se brindarán a los nuevos actores económicos, incluyendo la gestión empresarial privada. | Precisó que "se propone el aumento del salario m…
(2026-06-19). Impulsarán en Cuba inversión extranjera, comercio exterior y turismo. radiohc.cu La Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) en su X Legislatura analizó este jueves la necesidad de Cuba de estimular la inversión extranjera, la exportación de bienes y servicios, así como el impulso turístico ante las dificultades actuales. | Durante su intervención, Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, dijo que la participación de la inversión extranjera en el sector privado y cooperativas a partir de la creación de empresas mixtas y contratos de asociación económica internacional, constituye…
(2026-06-19). Díaz-Canel: Cuba implementa transformaciones de manera soberana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este jueves que el país propone soberanamente los cambios a aplicar para enfrentar la situación impuesta por la agresividad externa y las insuficiencias internas, sin más permiso que el de su pueblo. | Al dirigirse a la comunidad internacional, "incluyendo al Gobierno de los Estados Unidos", el mandatario manifestó desde el Parlamento cubano que la crítica y la autocrítica honestas son inseparables de la práctica revolucionaria desde siempre. | Aclaró que las transformaciones económicas y s…
(2026-06-19). Interpreting the Holocaust from a range of historiographical perspectives: a brief overview. onlineopinion.com.au The Holocaust has become more than a history of Nazi Germany. It is an inquiry into modern civilisation itself.
(2026-06-19). Flotilla Activists' Harrowing Experience In Israeli Torture Dungeon. popularresistance.org Since the Zionist siege of Gaza began 19 years ago, people from around the world have been organizing to break through it and establish a humanitarian corridor to guarantee that Palestinians receive the supplies they need to survive. International flotillas are one way people challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza. As is occurring with all forms of resistance to the Zionist State, retaliation against activists is escalating. Participants on the most recent flotillas have been subjected to abuse, torture and rape perpetrated by the Israelis with near impunity.
(2026-06-19). The Performative Ceasefire in Gaza. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-19). Paper shortages causes Gaza's students to write on aid boxes. newarab.com 
(2026-06-19). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). NicaNotes: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposes all U.S. Interference. afgj.org 
NicaNotes June 18, 2026 This week, NicaNotes includes below, along with our usual article and Briefs, an important statement on Venezuela from the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition of which the Alliance for Global Justice/Nicaragua Network is a member. Read the statement in Spanish here. Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposes…
(2026-06-19). US-Venezuelan forces carry out extrajudicial killing of alleged cartel leader as they bomb informal miners. wsws.org Six months after US special forces abducted Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, the Chavista government is jointly operating with the US military to execute Venezuelans under indictment in US courts.
(2026-06-19). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-19). Camden residents seek compensation for scrap metal recycler's fires and other impacts through class action lawsuit. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Camden residents are seeking compensation through a class action lawsuit for what they claim are "noxious emissions" and other impacts from EMR's scrap metal facilities. | A group of lawyers filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of three residents, S…
(2026-06-19). China sends new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March 12 carrier rocket, carrying the 22nd group of low-orbit internet satellites, blasts off from a commercial spacecraft launch site in South China's Hainan province, June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-19). Dragon boats and forest escapes drive travel trends. ecns.cn Dragon boat races have grown from local folk celebrations into major tourism attractions, while forest retreats are becoming a favored escape for urban residents seeking physical and mental rejuvenation, according to a new report.
(2026-06-19). Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup game win. newarab.com 
Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada secured their The co-hosts' joy at the resounding victory was tempered by a serious injury suffered by midfielder Ismael Kone, but they moved top of Group B with four points after two matches, while Qatar are bottom with one. Canada next host second-placed Switzerland, who also have four points, in Vancouver on Wednesday. | Roa…
(2026-06-19). Beijing rolls out cultural events for Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Beijing will stage more than 1,800 cultural and tourism activities during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday under a citywide program organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, aiming to enrich holiday experiences for residents and visitors.
(2026-06-19). Renewed UN calls for decolonisation action on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific The UN Special Committee on Decolonisation has heard renewed calls for action on Kanaky New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau. Pacnews reports that the committee has heard from Pacific representatives, petitioners and administering powers debating the pace of self-determination and decolonisation in the territories. The committee approved three draft resolutions aimed at…
(2026-06-19). World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran Saturday, June 20, 12 PM Est Click here to register for this important webinar Join U.S. and Iranian antiwar activists for this webinar to protest the, FIFA organized, World Cup games being held in the U.S. and the insulting treatment of the Iranian …
(2026-06-19). Is FIFA Failing to Protect the World's Game From Politics? thinktank.pk The FIFA World Cup has always been promoted as a celebration of global unity, where politics, religion, race, and nationality are set aside in favor of sport. FIFA's own slogan has long emphasized football's power to bring people together across borders. However, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is increasingly facing criticism for doing the opposite. …
(2026-06-19). Dar writes to UNSC seeking action over India's attempts to alter river flows. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Friday asked the UN Security Council (UNSC) to take notice of India's attempts to alter the flow of rivers governed by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warning in a letter that two Indian infrastructure projects on the Chenab river system are aimed at diverting water and could threaten Pakistan's water, food, and economic security. | In April last year, following a deadly attack on tourists in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), India unilaterally suspended the IWT after accusing Pakistan of backing the attackers — a…
(2026-06-19). Heat Light Are Human Rights! Oppose WE Energies Rate Hikes! June 24, 2026 Milwaukee Hearing Rally! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-19). Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app. tribune.com.pk 
Telegram on Friday lost its bid to overturn an Indian government order temporarily banning the messaging app, with a New Delhi court ruling that the government's actions, aimed at preserving the integrity of a key med school exam, were legal and reasonable. | The ban of the app from June 16 to June 22 has stirred an intense debate in the world's most populous nation. Free speech rights activists say it has set a worrying precedent that cements government powers to curb the use of any messaging platform whenever it sees fit. | The government p…
(2026-06-19). Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha happy his mother will attend World Cup. aljazeera.com The mother of Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-19). Mississippi cop fires on vehicle in Walmart parking lot, killing 1-year-old child. wsws.org One-year old Kohen Kartier Wiley was killed and the driver was critically injured when an as yet unidentified police officer opened fire on their vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.
(2026-06-19). Striking Canadian Pacific-Kansas City rail workers confront strikebreaking operation backed up by Canada's anti-worker labour laws. wsws.org A strike, now in its third week, by 300 signalmen and communications workers at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway has exposed once again the gaping, pro-company loopholes in federal labour law that allow employers to subvert and break legal walkouts.
(2026-06-19). Understanding Albania's Flamingo Revolution. links.org.au 
Gresa Hasa looks at how a Jared Kushner real estate project became a rallying point against crony capitalism.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-19). 880,000 followers watch U.S. YouTuber get schooled by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Tommy Beard is an American vlogger with over 880,000 subscribers on YouTube. His channel Sabbatical focuses on traveling to so-called "controversial" or dangerous places around the world. Recently, he arrived in Daliangshan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, planning to shoot a video titled "Inside China's poorest and most drug addicted area."
(2026-06-19). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-19). Andy Burnham's election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer. tribune.com.pk 
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path on Friday to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability, by decisively winning a parliamentary seat in northern England. | Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed "King of the North", won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 54.8% of the vote, beating the candidate for Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party, on 34.5%. | The scale of Burnham's victory in what could be the most consequential by-election in more than six decades puts him in a strong position to challenge Starmer, st…
(2026-06-19). Fiji deaths in custody reignite allegations of state brutality. wsws.org Despite "liberalising" posturing by Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, two recent deaths at the hands of the security forces prove that nothing has fundamentally changed.
(2026-06-19). Iran has shown the way: Imperial arrogance is not enough to win. uwidata.com In baseball slang, the dugout is the area where players, coaches, and authorized personnel who are not actively participating on the field rest. At the end of games, television cameras often show the dugouts of both teams: the winners' and the losers'. This allows viewers to see the players' moods after a victory for one …
(2026-06-19). Xizang high-altitude farms turn harsh plateau into agricultural hub. ecns.cn High-altitude agriculture in Xizang Autonomous Region is emerging as a growing source for those in rural areas, as wineries and food producers expand production of wine, blueberries and edible oils, creating steady jobs across multiple villages.
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). Beijing book fair fosters cultural bonds. ecns.cn The 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center, offering visitors the chance to embark on a literary journey across cultures.
(2026-06-19). World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify? aljazeera.com Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?>
(2026-06-19). Dockworker killed in 50-foot fall at Port of Los Angeles. wsws.org Marc Salgado's death exposes years of preventable fatalities and unsafe conditions fostered by union-management collaboration on the waterfront.
(2026-06-19). Starmer's future hangs in balance after Burnham's Makerfield election win. aljazeera.com Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.
(2026-06-19). Salah Sarsour is Free From ICE Detention. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-19). How governments are greenlighting decline. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). Teamster Fearless Presidential Candidate Richard Hooker Jr. On The Results of IBT Election. indybay.org Teamster Philadelphia Local 623 secretary-treasurer Richard Hooks Jr. ran for president of the Fearless slate and the slate was unable to get on the ballot at the Teamster convention in Las Vegas. Hooker Jr. spoke out about the election at Las Vegas and the violations of the rules and election laws by President Sean O'Brien and the issue of inferred cameras which are causing tumors and cataracts for Teamster drivers.
(2026-06-19). Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir Starmer. aljazeera.com Greater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.
(2026-06-19). Expert says Belfast paramilitaries forced children into pogroms to clear drug debts. thecanary.co 
Belfast — The Commissioner for Children and Young People in the north of Ireland has said loyalist paramilitaries pressured children to engage in violent racist pogroms, in return for writing off money owed to those same gangs. Chris Quinn was speaking to the Irish News. He said the money owed might be "drug debts" or […] | By
(2026-06-19). LHC seeks replies on plea over Christian graveyard burial dispute. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued notices to the respondents and sought their replies on a miscellaneous application seeking permission for the burial of members of the Christian community in a designated graveyard after burials were allegedly stopped under the cover of a court stay order. | The application filed by Pannu Masih argues that an 8-kanal and 18-marla piece of land in Chak No. 212-GB, Samundri, Faisalabad, had been temporarily allotted by the deputy commissioner, Faisalabad, for use as a Christian graveyard through an order issued on May 11. | The applicant submitted that the land was fo…
(2026-06-19). Indian Sikh pilgrims laud Pakistan's hospitality, seek reopening of Kartarpur Corridor. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Sikh pilgrims who visited Pakistan for the 420th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji and the annual Jor Mela returned home on Friday, praising Pakistan's hospitality and religious freedom while calling for greater people-to-people contact between Pakistan and India. | The commemorations were jointly observed by Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan and India for the first time in 14 years, following the resolution of long-standing issues related to the observance date of Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom anniversary. | The pilgrims were seen off at the Wagah border by Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sarda…
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: (Theatrical Play) They Have Names: Hind Rajab in Her Voice. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-06-19). Make Australia fair dinkum again. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). "No Name Slate" Wins Teamster White Ballot Election At National Convention In Vegas. indybay.org At the national convention of the Teasmters in Las Vegas a "No Name Slate" won a white ballot election which means that there will be no election by the rank and file for election of all national officers. The TDU which is supported by Labor Notes called for a white ballot to prevent a rank and file vote for president. Teamsters from the Fearless slate spoke out about why they are running, what happened to them and the future of the Teamsters and all workers.
(2026-06-19). Mississippi Police Kill One-Year-Old Kohen Wiley. popularresistance.org On Sunday 14 June, a Mississippi police officer shot and killed Kohen Kartier Wiley, a 1-year-old Black child, whilst responding from a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia. Since Tuesday evening, protesters have gathered outside both the store and Senatobia's city hall, facing down police using tear gas to suppress them. | Kohen's mother, Vellesiya Wiley, reportedly left the store with her baby and a friend. All three got into a car together to drive away. However, an officer responding to a suspected theft of a box of diapers opened fire on the car before it could leave the scene.
(2026-06-19). DR Congo stuns Portugal with 1-1 draw in 2026 World Cup. ecns.cn Democratic Republic of Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday during the 2026 World Cup, earning the nation's first-ever World Cup point.
(2026-06-19). Mexico beat South Korea, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts. aljazeera.com Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.
(2026-06-19). An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 11.7 percent year-on-year.
(2026-06-19). Trump hints at new approach to North Korea's nuclear programme. aljazeera.com South Korea's president said Trump had told him the 'time had come' to focus on North Korea 'issue' at the G7 summit.
(2026-06-19). Tourism sector urged to invest in youth opportunities. sanews.gov.za Tourism sector urged to invest in youth opportunities | Deputy Minister of Tourism Makhotso Sotyu has called on the tourism sector to increase investment in initiatives that connect young people to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. | Speaking at the #YouthInTourism engagement held in the Free State, Sotyu said young South Africans possess the creativity, energy and innovation needed to help drive the country's economic development. | She urged both government and industry stakeholders to work together to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills and support necessary to participate meanin…
(2026-06-19). The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed. portside.org The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed. |
(2026-06-19). Gold drops below Rs440,000 per tola after steep global sell-off. tribune.com.pk 
Gold price witnessed a sharp decline in global and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $149 to $4,156. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs14,900 to Rs438,036. The price of 10 grams of gold also declined by Rs13,410 to Rs374,205. | Similarly, silver prices also registered a decline. The price of silver per tola fell by Rs413 to Rs6,946, while the price of 10 grams of silver dropped by Rs373 to Rs5,895. | On Thursday, Gold and silver prices in P…
(2026-06-19). From pulse-taking to AI diagnosis: Chongqing explores digital and smart upgrade of TCM. ecns.cn With a few taps on the screen of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) four-diagnostic instrument, data on the body's meridian status, constitution type and potential health issues are delivered to the user's mobile phone within minutes, along with a personalized health regimen.
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-19). Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity. aljazeera.com Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers: A Portrait of the Artist as a Not Very Important Person. wsws.org Artists of Soderbergh's generation were cut off at the knees, so to speak, by the reactionary atmosphere of the 1980s and 1990s.
(2026-06-19). Sri Lanka: Residents in Colombo housing complex protest dilapidated conditions. wsws.org As with all other social problems, the experiences of workers and the poor have demonstrated that the housing crisis cannot be resolved by appealing to capitalist governments.
(2026-06-19). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-19). New geography of global trade: the Oceans Bridge – Africa. onlineopinion.com.au World trade is dominated by naval chokepoints, but there are ways to go around them.
(2026-06-19). Democratic Progressives Are Winning Primaries Everywhere. Here's Why. portside.org Democratic Progressives Are Winning Primaries Everywhere. Here's Why. |
(2026-06-19). G7 Summit: Leaders Praise Trump, Reaffirm Western Imperialism. popularresistance.org G7 leaders met in Évian, France, from June 15-17 to discuss — in their own words — "geopolitical issues" and "mutually beneficial international partnerships." In the days leading up to the summit, a counter-meeting was organized in nearby Geneva, followed by a mass demonstration against the Global North's warmongering and exploitation of the Global South. | The heads of state from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada and representatives of the European Union addressed pressing global issues but maintained their standard biased vision.
(2026-06-19). Pauline Hanson, Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the IA story. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). G7 Leaders Call for Faster, More Efficient and Comprehensive Debt Relief. indybay.org Debt vulnerabilities are on the rise and threaten global economic stability, G7 heads of state noted as they recommitted on actions to tackle debt challenges.
(2026-06-19). The Parallels between Wahhabism and Calvinist Protestantism. muslimskeptic.com Both Wahhabism and Calvinist Protestantism sought to return to the original message of their religion, as understood by the earliest generations (i.e., early Church, Salaf). Both movements rejected additional teachings which had accumulated by the late medieval period, arguing that these often amounted to polytheism and idolatry. Both movements also prioritized militant rebellion and literal …
(2026-06-19). Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths? aljazeera.com The HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom.
(2026-06-19). 'After Burnham's Win in Makerfield, the Answer Cannot be Managerial Politics with a Different Accent'. bylinetimes.com 
At the last Constituency Labour Party meeting, I told members that the future of Labour hinged on Makerfield. Not just the party. The Government too. | If Reform UK won this heartland seat, a place Labour had already been told it had lost, its victory would not stop there. It would harden the story Reform wants the UK to believe: that the old Labour towns have gone; that the 'Red Wall' has collapsed; and Nigel Farage's party is no longer a protest vehicle but the next force in British politics. | That is why the by-election mattered. | In the campaign, I compared Makerfield to Stalingrad. I probably went too f…
(2026-06-19). Democracy Now! 2026-06-19 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, June 19, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, June 19, 2026…
(2026-06-19). Value addition a key cog in economic growth, job creation. sanews.gov.za Value addition a key cog in economic growth, job creation | There is no meaningful economic growth or significant job creation that can be achieved without a value-adding industrialisation pathway, Acting Chief Director for Innovation and Technology at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Nontombi Maseko said. | Speaking at a panel discussion on "Innovation as a driver of Industrialisation" at a Policy Dialogue on Industrialisation Through Innovation, Maseko said innovation is a central lever to re-industrialisation by improving productivity, supporting diversification, and enabling partici…
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-19). Debut EP by Philadelphia alternative rockers Cold Court channels childhood memories into an expansive soundscape. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia-based alternative rockers The EP's title, "\(^_^) /," is a string of characters depicting an emoji with its hands raised that band members refer to as "Hands Up." | All seven tracks were written by sibling duo Jojo Lavina-Maldonado and Mini Serrano, with the original goal…
(2026-06-19). Passport system to go fully digital with e-passport rollout. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Friday decided to transition its passport issuance system to a complete e-passport framework as part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernising immigration services and eliminating fraud, state media PTV reported. | According to PTV, a high-level meeting on Passport and Immigration was held at the headquarters under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where key decisions regarding the digital overhaul of the system were approved. | A principal decision was taken to fully shift passport issuance to e-passports, with the move aimed at reducing fraud and forgery in the passport system. H…
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: Fired Pfizer Molecular Biologist Becky Mclain Book Reading On Her Book "Exposed" indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Jiaxing zongzi exports surge ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn At a local food company, production lines have been running at full capacity as workers wrap, cook, package and inspect batches of the traditional sticky rice dumplings bound for overseas markets.
(2026-06-19). Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions. tribune.com.pk 
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America. | Iran wanted to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States two days before their next match, against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. | But a spokesman for the Iranian federation said its request was turned down. | "Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran's national football team has once again encountered restrictions imposed by the organizers, affecting th…
(2026-06-19). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-19). Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres. theintercept.com 
A crypto super PAC that has praised President Donald Trump and previously endorsed an all-Republican slate of candidates has finally found a Democrat it can get behind: New York Rep. Ritchie Torres. | The Fellowship PAC The super PAC's
(2026-06-19). Afghanistan strikes targets in Pakistan, raising cross-border tension. aljazeera.com The strikes are the latest threat to the fragile ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-06-19). Exploring origin of northern China's sweet sticky rice dumplings. ecns.cn Ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, residents of Nanxiebao Village were busy filling orders for zongzi. Known as the birthplace of sweet stuffed zongzi in northern China, the village boasts a history of more than 600 years of making the traditional delicacy.
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/24: Community and Connection: Building Our Future and Keeping Public Funds Local. indybay.org CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA.
(2026-06-19). Arsenal to begin Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry. aljazeera.com The first match of the 2026-27 season sees the top-flight champions face the second-tier Championship winners.
(2026-06-19). America Needs a More Thoughtful Energy Conversation. wattsupwiththat.com What we need is a clear strategy for meeting rising energy demand while staying competitive in industries that will shape the future economy. That not only requires serious policy discussions but it also a willingness to engage with people who may not agree on everything.
(2026-06-19). British lawyers' body suspends ICC Prosecutor Khan over misconduct claim. aljazeera.com Khan is the subject of multiple investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct at the international court.
(2026-06-19). Burnham by-election victory raises stakes for Starmer. aljazeera.com Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister…
(2026-06-19). Why Europe's Rich and Poor Nations Are Clashing Over Brussels' Budget. thinktank.pk As European leaders gathered in Brussels in June 2026, the headlines focused on Ukraine, security threats, and geopolitical competition with China. Yet behind closed doors, another battle with potentially greater long-term consequences was unfolding: the fight over the European Union's next seven-year budget worth approximately ‚Ǩ2 trillion. The negotiations have exposed deep divisions between wealthy …
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-19). Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights. geo.tv 
(2026-06-19). Iran Ceasefire Deal Confirms Military Might doesn't Work. juancole.com The Conversation) — What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran signed on June 17 has formally brought a halt to the devastating war. Yet, as the ink dries on the 14-point preliminary framework, the reality of the document stands in stark contrast to the grandiose, megalomania…
(2026-06-19). Norway MP's join viral World Cup 'Viking Row' trend. aljazeera.com Norwegian lawmakers paused a parliamentary session on Thursday to perform the team's trademark "Viking Row" celebration.
(2026-06-18). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-19). UAW Will Divest From Israeli Bonds! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-19). Ukraine's Drone Attack and Russia's Likely Response. uwidata.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist As the Russia—Ukraine war enters its fifth year, both the geographical scope of the conflict and the methods used by the two sides continue to evolve. What was once largely associated with the battlefields of Donbas has now expanded deep into Russian territory, reaching energy infrastructure, logistics hubs, and even …
(2026-06-19). Paint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovation. aljazeera.com Paint is peeling and algae is blooming less than two weeks after the $14 million renovation of DC's Reflecting Pool.
(2026-06-19). German federal government and states coordinate police, intelligence agencies, and the Bundeswehr in preparation for war. wsws.org The 225th Interior Ministers' Conference, which has been meeting in Hamburg since Wednesday, marks a new stage in the construction of a German police and military state.
(2026-06-19). China-Myanmar ties in numbers. ecns.cn As neighboring countries, China and Myanmar share a border of around 2,200 km and have a long history of people-to-people exchanges. President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visits China this week, ties between the two countries are once again in the spotlight.
(2026-06-19). Brazil vs Haiti: World Cup — Prediction, how to watch and will Neymar play? aljazeera.com Five-time champions face Haiti in Philadelphia and need a win after a disappointing draw in their tournament opener.
(2026-06-19). Donald Trump, the End Times President. juancole.com ( Now, mind you, it's true that all great powers invariably go down in their own fashion, but never, I suspect, quite in the fashion of Donald J. Trump's America. And consider that no small thing for what was, not so long ago, the greate…
(2026-06-19). Obama library dedication turns presidency of war, Wall Street bailouts into Democratic Camelot. wsws.org The opening of the Obama Presidential Center was an over-the-top exercise in political mythmaking, aimed at recasting a presidency of Wall Street bailouts, war, deportations and attacks on workers as a lost age of democratic progress.
(2026-06-19). Climate Media's Problem? Guess Again. wattsupwiththat.com Climate alarmism and forced energy transformation is a losing argument now that the dust has settled. Exaggeration backfires, and here-and-now issues matter, not wasteful climate policies that do not and will not have any effect on climate for decades, if at all.
(2026-06-19). Who Killed Europe's ‚Ǩ100 Billion Fighter Jet Program? thinktank.pk For nearly a decade, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was presented as the symbol of Europe's strategic autonomy. The project, jointly launched by France and Germany in 2017 and later joined by Spain, was supposed to create a sixth-generation fighter aircraft capable of rivaling American and Chinese military technology. Instead, by June 2026, the …
(2026-06-19). LHC seeks report over video of alleged head-shaven youths in police custody. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday sought a report from the Gujranwala Regional Police Officer (RPO) by June 23 on a contempt petition filed against the Punjab Inspector General (IG), the Gujranwala City Police Officer (CPO), and the Gujranwala RPO over the alleged public humiliation of arrested youths by shaving their heads and circulating their videos on social media. | Justice Ali Zia Bajwa heard the petition filed by Muhammad Umar, who was represented by Advocate Ahmad Sher Jutt. | At the outset of the hearing, the petitioner's counsel argued that despite clear directions issued by the LHC prohibiting t…
(2026-06-19). Zimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash. aljazeera.com Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe's political future.
(2026-06-19). Chinese researchers turn optical fibers into 'mini dexterous hands'. ecns.cn Researchers from Anhui University and the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a novel fiber-optic microgripper that transforms an optical fiber no thicker than a human hair into a cell-scale "mini dexterous hand."
(2026-06-19). Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between U.S. and Iran. ecns.cn The Islamabad Memorandum of Understandingbetween the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed digitally by presidents of both countries on Wednesday.
(2026-06-19). Canada vs Qatar World Cup: 3 goals for David, 2 red cards, 1 injured Kone. aljazeera.com BC Place was a battlefield as Kone was stretchered off, Qatar got two red cards, and both teams brawled after full-time.
(2026-06-19). PM Shehbaz announces likely fuel price reduction, seeks unity in House. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday told the National Assembly (NA) that a significant reduction in fuel prices would be announced later in the day and called for a unanimous parliamentary resolution to project national unity, as he hailed Pakistan's role in recent diplomatic efforts that he said contributed to global peace. | The NA session began under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Upon arriving in the House, the prime minister was welcomed by desk-thumping from lawmakers | Addressing the House during the budget session, PM Shehbaz said oil prices had declined following a ceasefire and ex…
(2026-06-19). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-19). Beloved TV Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comedian Ron Schell has passed at 94 Years Old. indybay.org Richmond's California's own television comedy actor and stand-up comedian, Ronnie Schell has died at the age of 94 years old on June 12, 2026.
(2026-06-19). The forgotten fugitives of US forever wars. responsiblestatecraft.org To commemorate World Refugee Day (June 20) without confronting the American militarism driving the crisis is just plain hypocrisy. Data from the
(2026-06-19). Deputy President travels to China on a Working Visit. sanews.gov.za Deputy President travels to China on a Working Visit | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will this weekend undertake a Working Visit to the People's Republic of China to participate in the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, as well as other economic diplomacy engagements. ⚪ CISCE is the world's first national-level expo dedicated to global supply chains, hosted under the auspices of the Chinese Government and organised by the CCPIT. ⚪ The visit follows an invitation extended by the Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Ren Hongbin. ⚪ The Work…
(2026-06-19). World Cup predictions: USA vs Australia, Brazil vs Haiti and more. aljazeera.com USA face Australia as Brazil seek their first win, while Canada awaits injury news on Ismael Kone and Mexico celebrate.
(2026-06-19). Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app. aljazeera.com The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-19). Paddling across cultures: Toronto dragon boat race festival returns. ecns.cn The 38th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival was held on Toronto Centre Island from June 13 to 14, attracting more than 120 teams and over 5,000 athletes from around the world.
(2026-06-19). Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints. tribune.com.pk 
An Indian state health authority is investigating how liquid discharged from Apple supplier Tata's iPhone components factory has affected farmers, some of whom complained about skin issues from contamination in their farmlands, according to three officials and a document reviewed by Reuters. | The health investigation opens a new front in an environmental dispute that has become a test case for India's push to become a major manufacturing hub for Apple iPhones. The Tata Electronics plant in Hosur in southern Tamil Nadu state was sent a warning notice by the state pollution control bo…
(2026-06-19). Nation outlines pathway to a more just, equitable world. ecns.cn China released a white paper on Wednesday titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions", which Foreign Minister Wang Yi said aims to offer a comprehensive account of the country's ideas and actions in promoting global governance, and to foster broader consensus within the international community on reforming and improving global governance and ensuring more effective responses to global challenges.
(2026-06-19). Bias in Scientific Journals. wattsupwiththat.com It is good that the perception of bias is now at least a bit out in the open, but what comes next?
(2026-06-19). Democratic condemnation of Trump's Iran deal exposes bipartisan conspiracy for war. wsws.org The publication of the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Trump administration and Iran has triggered an outpouring of criticism from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
(2026-06-19). Japanese men told to clean at home, not just the FIFA World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA lauded Japanese fans this week on social media platform X for their "impeccable manners" that saw them tidy up the stands post-game, with pictures of men in blue avidly picking up trash. | Similar images have since proliferated online, but one X post went viral after claiming Japanese men aren't all that they are cracked up to be. | "Japanese men spend among the least time on housework internationally," read…
(2026-06-19). US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by 'narco-terrorists,' according to Washington.
(2026-06-19). Activists to Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-19). Mashatile urges constitutional response to illegal migration concerns. sanews.gov.za Mashatile urges constitutional response to illegal migration concerns | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on South Africans to raise concerns about illegal migration through lawful and constitutional channels, while rejecting vigilantism and unlawful enforcement. | Mashatile was responding to a question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday about protests calling on government to act against illegal migration. | He said government was implementing a Comprehensive Approach on Migration Management to strengthen border security, enforce immigration laws, tackle corruption and close policy…
(2026-06-19). Times Square shooting: Panic as gunmen open fire near crowded New York tourist spot. ptcnews.tv Times Square shooting: A busy afternoon in New York City's Times Square turned chaotic after gunshots rang out near one of the world's most visited tourist destinations, sending visitors and pedestrians scrambling for cover.According to authorities, at least two persons dressed in dark clothing were seen entering the crowded area and opening fire with a handgun before fleeing the scene. The incident took place just steps away from a parked police vehicle, creating panic among hundreds of people gathered in the area. | pic.twitter.com/3Pbgnybtx1— World In Last 24hr (@world24x7hr) (2026-06-19). Green transformation of Chongqing's 'park city' efforts draws overseas media. ecns.cn More than 30 overseas Chinese media and community leaders visited Xiuhu Park in Bishan District of Chongqing on Tuesday to see firsthand the district's commitment to green development and its efforts to build a "park city" that blends ecological restoration with cultural heritage.
(2026-06-19). Australia's Deakin University shelves job cuts to seek union consultation. wsws.org In a tactical retreat, management has said that new cuts will be prepared after consultation processes in which the National Tertiary Education Union has signalled its readiness to play a central role.
(2026-06-19). Tuesday 6/23: Enterprise Drop ICE! National Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN0N……
(2026-06-19). For one Yemeni, World Cup serves as a marker of war and peace. aljazeera.com Since 1982, a Yemeni fan's commitment to the World Cup has endured war, economic turmoil, and personal sacrifices.
(2026-06-19). West Philadelphia man shares his journey from poverty to Wall Street in bestselling book. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Kevin "KAYR" Robinson took in the crowded room on an evening in May, at an event hosted by Philadelphia Young Playwrights, to celebrate the release of his bestselling debut book, " The book, which is co-authored by Elijah Anderson, a professor of sociology and Afr…
(2026-06-19). Support Food Service Workers at Madison High Schools! No Removals! Pack June 22, 2026 School Board Meeting; Send Letters to School Board Members! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-06-19). Zoom Cancels Key Discussion on Sanctions Against Palestine Solidarity: Statement on the Suppression of Debate and the Weaponization of Proscriptions. wibailoutpeople.org 
Zoom Cancels Key Discussion on Sanctions Against Palestine Solidarity: Statement on the Suppression of Debate and the Weaponization of Proscriptions The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) and the National Lawyers Guild Task Force on Political Repression were preparing to host a webinar on Friday, June 12, focused on the weaponization of sanctions and terrorist …
(2026-06-19). The Student Tenant Union Movement Is Spreading To Appalachia. popularresistance.org For Morehead State University students Allison 'Al' Belter and Madi Reffitt, residents of the university dorms aren't just students: As people who pay a property owner to inhabit a residence, they're tenants, too. | With tenant unionization picking up steam in Kentucky and around the country, students organizing through Kentucky Tenants' MSU chapter are calling on the university to provide better living conditions for their tenants. | The student organization is bringing its demands to Morehead State's Board of Regents this summer, after months of preparing their campaign.
(2026-06-19). PSX breaks trajectory, plummets over 2,800 points. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp reversal in the midday trading session on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunging over 2,800 points before trading was suspended. | According to the latest market highlights, the Index stood at 178,539.46, reflecting a significant loss of 2,858.75 points or 1.58% from Thursday's close of 181,398.21. | The market opened on a positive note, touching an intraday high of 182,185.87, building on yesterday's positive performance where the KSE-100 had gained around 887 points. | However, selling pressure intensified soon after, driving the Index to a low o…
(2026-06-19). Global profits: an upward turn? links.org.au 
Profits are rising, but not because of excessive government spending as is often claimed, argues Michael Roberts.
(2026-06-19). A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price. aljazeera.com Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.
(2026-06-19). Oil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow. aljazeera.com Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.
(2026-06-19). Fans get one more chance to be thrilled by Michael Jackson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban-linked claims of cross-border drone strikes. tribune.com.pk 
The information ministry on Friday strongly rejected claims circulating from Afghan Taliban-linked propaganda channels alleging cross-border drone strikes on alleged Islamic State — Khorasan Province (ISKP) camps inside Pakistan, calling the reports "false as usual". | In a fact-check statement posted on X, the ministry said the allegations that Afghan Taliban forces had targeted supposed ISKP camps in the border areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were "false" and part of a recurring pattern of propaganda. | *ùêÖùêöùêú…
(2026-06-19). Home Affairs offices open nationwide this weekend to support voter registration. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs offices open nationwide this weekend to support voter registration | The Department of Home Affairs will extend office hours across the country this weekend in support of the Electoral Commission of South Africa's Voter Registration Weekend. | Citizens are encouraged to visit their nearest Home Affairs office to apply for a Smart ID Card or collect a Smart ID Card that is ready for collection. All Home Affairs offices will be open nationwide on Saturday and Sunday. | "This weekend presents an important opportunity for South Africans to ensure that they are ready to exercise one of their most fundame…
(2026-06-19). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: We the Peoples. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library – Park Branch (8133 Page Street)…
(2026-06-19). Western Balkans Summit: The EU pushes for economic and military alignment. wsws.org At the EU-Western Balkans summit held on June 5 in Tivat, Montenegro, the European Union's leading powers—above all Germany—pushed for the fastest possible integration of the Western Balkan states into the EU.
(2026-06-19). 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.
(2026-06-19). Watch World Cup Day 8: Hosts Canada and Mexico top their groups. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-19). US export ban on Anthropic's AI models further strains alliances. aljazeera.com Trump administration's move to cut off allies' access to advanced AI prompts calls for greater self-reliance.
(2026-06-19). CARTOONS: Pauline is playing up her populism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). New book questions official finding that fascist Brenton Tarrant acted alone in Christchurch massacre. wsws.org The book is a scathing critique of the 2020 Royal Commission of Inquiry, which declared that fascist terrorist Brenton Tarrant acted alone and that his mass murder of 51 people could not have been prevented.
(2026-06-19). How Capitalism Kills The Game For Poor And Working Class People. popularresistance.org Capitalism has a way of rendering what was once accessible to, and tactile for the masses into distant memories that themselves become the only thing that can be possessed, which is not a bad thing until said memories become the only thing that can be possessed due to profound wealth and income iniquity. For myself, I remember a time when my single, working class mother and I could impulsively decide to go to a Yankees game or a Knicks game the same day they were being played. Moms would head to the Chemical Bank ATM, take out $40, and have the ability to purchase two decent seats along with refreshments for both…
(2026-06-19). Historical marker recognizing New Jersey's only incorporated Black municipality to be unveiled Friday. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The borough of Lawnside in Camden County will be honored with a historical marker from the New Jersey Historical Commission as part of the state's Black Heritage Trail. | A ceremony unveiling the marker will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Lawnside Borough Hall on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Road. | Marsharee Wright, aide to Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow and long-time resident, said everyone is thrilled about the marker unveiling. | "We've invited the e…
(2026-06-19). "We cannot be contained—the rebellion is real" : Autoworkers welcome nomination of Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org Autoworkers continue to respond with enthusiasm to the nomination of Mack Trucks worker and socialist Will Lehman to run for United Auto Workers president.
(2026-06-19). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Chile's Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-19). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco? aljazeera.com
(2026-06-19). China releases white paper on global governance. ecns.cn
(2026-06-19). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Achraf Hakimi, Morocco's World Cup captain, to stand trial on rape charge. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-19). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Search continues for kidnapped Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-19). Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-19). Hyper-militarized 'war on narco-terror' is not stopping drug flows. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-19). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Same-day voter registration bill fails in the Delaware House, other voting legislation advances. whyy.org
(2026-06-19). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-19). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). MoU to enhance South Africa's power grid. sanews.gov.za MoU to enhance South Africa's power grid | A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a two-year, peer-to-peer technical cooperation programme has been signed by Eskom, RTE International, the Agence franàßaise de développement (AFD) and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA). | Signed on the sidelines of the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, the initiative is supported through a EUR 650 000 (ZAR 12 million) grant from AFD, financed by the French National Treasury. | AFD helps advance France's policy on sustainable investment and international solidarity. | In a joint media statement on…
(2026-06-19). Haití: el pecado de la negritud libre. indybay.org
(2026-06-19). La National Intelligence: i bio-laboratori statunitensi in Ucraina (e non solo) sono una realtà. strategic-culture.su Tutto cià≤ che era stato considerato una "invenzione della propaganda russa" si è rivelato vero. Gli Stati Uniti hanno finanziato laboratori biologici in Ucraina e in altri paesi per lo sviluppo e la ricerca sulle armi biologiche | Segue nostro Come
(2026-06-18). Deranged US Senator Graham is keeping his Abraham Accords dream alive. thecanary.co 
Zionist Republican Senator Lindsey Graham continued to post on X that the expansion of the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is his and Trump's ultimate goal. He said he had a fruitful conversation with fellow envoy Steve Witkoff According to Graham, the MOU with Iran is just the first step. […] | By
(2026-06-18). Meet the biggest winner of the war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of on-and-off talks, Iran and the United States are set to end their war and sign an interim peace agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led most of the negotiations, but no Iranian politician has benefited more from the talks than Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Majles (Iran's parliament), who was officially the head of Iran's negotiation team. His meteoric rise comes after a controversial career — one in which Ghalibaf has drifted in and out of favor with both Iran's leadership and people.In 1961, Ghalibaf was born to a religious f…
(2026-06-18). Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said overnight that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday to begin talks on implementing an agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end the war.
(2026-06-18). Decks cleared for Oscar nominated Palestinian film's release in India on June 19. ummid.com 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', the Oscar nominated Palestinian film, is set for a high profile release in over 100 cinema halls in India on Friday June 19, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Reform MP implies gross 'get out of jail free' card for abusers saying England losses to blame. thecanary.co 
Sarah Pochin, Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has posted a sickening video on X which implies that domestic abuse 'just happens' when the England team loses a game. Given that Reform has a track record of platforming and promoting abusive men, Pochin's comments appear less like a warning and more like an attempt to […] | By
(2026-06-18). Juneteenth 2026 launches Freedom Summer. peoplesworld.org 
On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had already declared it. The lesson of Juneteenth has never faded: Rights announced on paper mean nothing without the power to enforce them. That history hangs directly over Freedom Summer 2026, a nationwide campaign …
(2026-06-18). "Cynical act of deception" by Irish football bosses claiming Palestinian support for 'Israel' match. thecanary.co 
In a devastating humiliation for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the Palestine Football Association (PFA) has said it never issued any statement backing the FAI's decision to proceed with Ireland's match against so-called 'Israel'. This is despite the Irish football chiefs putting out a statement last week clearly intended to indicate the opposite. Sinn […] | By
(2026-06-18). Even whilst under investigation, Farage is still shilling for his crypto-billionaire benefator. thecanary.co 
Even whilst he's under investigation for taking an undeclared £5m 'gift' from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, Nigel Farage is still attempting to block a new cryptocurrency plan at the Bank of England (BoE). Something which could obviously hurt his biggest donor's bottom line. Harborne is part-owner of Tether Limited Inc. The company issues the eponymous […] | By
(2026-06-18). Un bivio armeno che nessuno costruirà. strategic-culture.su Pashinyan, in Armenia, ha vinto le elezioni ma si è ritrovato con una situazione intricata. Riuscirà a destreggiarsi tra il commercio con l'UE, il TRIPP statunitense e l'energia russa, oppure la sua scommessa sull'Occidente crollerà sotto il peso della crisi costituzionale, delle frontiere chiuse e di un'opposizione frammentata? | Segue nostro La reale gravità della crisi geopolitica dell'Armenia è ora al centro dell'attenzione: una volt…