(2026-06-09). Trump responds to US Apache helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close. scmp.com A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members abroad were "fine" after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran. | What caused the crash remained unclear Tuesday morning in the Middle East, which was still reeling after Iran and Israel exchanged fire the previous day in the biggest blow yet to the straining ceasefire in the Iran war. Iranian state media, relying on foreign…
(2026-06-09). The train the changes everything the Silk Road railway beats blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean In 1904, a British geographer named Halford Mackinder stood before the Royal Geographical Society in London and delivered what would become the most prophetic warning in the history of geopolitics: "Who rules the Heartland commands the World Island. Who rules the World Island commands the World." Mackinder's insight was deceptively simple.
(2026-06-09). Iran, Israel halt first strikes since April ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-06-09). 'War is not over…': Netanyahu defies Trump again as Israeli PM draws red line after Iran strikes. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a defiant tone following the latest escalation with Iran, insisting that Israel will continue acting against perceived threats to its security. His remarks come amid renewed regional tensions, warnings directed at Iran and Hezbollah, and growing international concern over the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.
(2026-06-09). Israel bombs Iran on the 100th day of the US-Israeli war as fighting spreads across Lebanon and Gaza. wsws.org Israel bombed Central and Western Iran before dawn Monday, striking air defenses, missile launchers and a petrochemical complex used by the Revolutionary Guard, hours after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities.
(2026-06-09). Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York. scmp.com US President Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. | Trump was shown for several seconds giving a military salute. The boos ended when the US flag followed him on the screens, and fans cheered when New York Knicks players were shown. Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited loud boos.
(2026-06-09). Netanyahu defies Trump's ceasefire push as Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon yet again. hindustantimes.com Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including Al-Kharayeb, Khraibeh, Zifta, and Srifa, amid ongoing cross-border tensions and diplomatic pressure for de-escalation. Local reports indicate casualties and damage as drones and warplanes were used in coordinated operations. The strikes come despite international calls for restraint and renewed ceasefire efforts, with Israeli leadership continuing military operations across the border region. Lebanese officials claim thousands of strikes have occurred since mid-April, while Israel maintains it is targeting militant positions. The…
(2026-06-09). Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon killing 12 people. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto reports on the strikes he witnessed in and around Tyre.
(2026-06-09). UN questions legality of Israeli forced evacuation orders in Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-09). Cuba denounces U.S. doctrine of peace through strength before the United Nations. radiohc.cu During the IV Meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations held in Zimbabwe, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodríguez denounced the application of the doctrine of "peace through strength" promoted by the United States government. | The diplomat described this stance as a direct violation of the principles of international law and multilateralism, warning of Washington's systematic disregard for the value of the United Nations in a complex scenario for its members. | Speaking in the general debate of the 4th Meeting of National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense…
(2026-06-09). ONU-Ginebra: Alto Comisionado insta a poner fin a medidas de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Tàºrk instó este lunes al levantamiento inmediato de las sanciones impuestas por EE.UU. contra Cuba, advirtiendo que su ampliación está provocando graves consecuencias humanitarias y poniendo en peligro la vida del pueblo cubano.Las restricciones al suministro de combustible aplicadas desde principios de 2026, junto con el endurecimiento de las sanciones extraterritoriales están afectando gravemente el acceso a bienes y servicios esenciales, particularmente para los sectores más vulnerables de la población", aseveró. | Asimismo, sub…
(2026-06-09). Reportan sismo perceptible en el occidente de Cuba. radiohc.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano registró este lunes un terremoto de magnitud 6.2, reportado como perceptible en el occidente del país a las 02: 00 p. m., hora local. | El movimiento telúrico fue localizado en las coordenadas 23.66 grados de latitud norte y los -84.63 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 20 kilómetros (km), situado a 100 km al noroeste de Mantua, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, refiere el Boletín informativo número seis, con hora de cierre 02: 30 p. m. | Se recibieron reportes de perceptibilidad en algunas localidades de las provincias de Pinar del Río, La H…
(2026-06-09). Juristas cubanos revalidan compromiso con la patria. radiohc.cu El acto de reconocimiento por el Día del Trabajador Jurídico, realizado este lunes en el Memorial José Martí, de La Habana destacó la entrega y relevancia de los trabajadores del sector en defensa de la legalidad socialista. | Al espacio dedicado al agasajo de los profesionales del Derecho en Cuba asistieron Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, entre otros representantes de la organización y del sector. | Como invitado especial acudió a la actividad el Comandante del Ejército Rebelde José Ramón M…
(2026-06-09). Los cinco: 25 años de una condena injusta. radiohc.cu 
Este 8 de junio nuestro país y las personas de bien del mundo recuerdan una de las páginas inscritas ya en la historia de nuestro país y en las tensas relaciones Cuba-Estados Unidos. | Justamente en esa fecha comenzó el juicio, calificado de amañado, injusto y parcial, a cinco cubanos, luchadores antiterroristas, quienes, en la década de los 90s del pasado siglo se habían infiltrado en los grupos de la mafia cubano americana de Miami. | La misión era denunciar e impedir los planes de odio y muerte de inocentes en nuestro país, como sabotajes a lugares públicos, entre ellos, plazas, centros laborales y estudiantil…
(2026-06-09). Parlamento cubano publica cuatro nuevos proyectos de ley. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) publicó este lunes los proyectos de ley Código de Trabajo, de Tierra Agropecuaria y Forestal, de la Vivienda y de Organización de la Administración Central del Estado. | En el sitio web del legislativo también aparece el correo electrónico habilitado para promover la participación ciudadana en ese proceso y contribuir a la cultura jurídica de la población. | La primera de estas propuestas de disposiciones normativas actualiza y perfecciona las regulaciones que garantizan la protección de los derechos y el cumplimiento de los deberes, derivados de la rela…
(2026-06-09). Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida. geo.tv 
Employees return to the Federal Judiciary building following an evacuation after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba and was felt in the Mexican resort cities of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, in Cancun, Mexico, June 8, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-06-09). Marwan Barghouti's son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert. aljazeera.com At Berlin's Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.
(2026-06-08). China's foreign trade expands 16.9 pct in May. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year in May, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.
(2026-06-09). Investigating the foolish: The AUKUS Public Inquiry is announced. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-09). News Corp jumps on One Nation bandwagon. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-08). Casualties continue to rise after strong quake in S. Philippines. ecns.cn At least 37 people were killed, and some 500 people were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-08). China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing. ecns.cn Inside the sprawling welding workshop of Geely's new energy vehicle plant in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, a new industrial scene is taking shape.
(2026-06-08). China seeks to expand extraction of strategic minerals from seawater. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday released a report highlighting new progress in the country's utilization of seawater, while also shedding light on the huge reserve of strategic minerals contained in seawater and the nation's plans to expand the extraction of such resources through technological progress.
(2026-06-09). Blind Submission To Authority Is Caused By Bad Parenting. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Blind submission to authority is the result of propaganda and indoctrination, but it's also the result of bad parenting. Raising kids who aren't allowed to say no to you is raising adults who don't think anyone should be allowed to oppose their rulers. | That's mainly what you're seeing in the comments section of any viral police brutality video with people defending the cop's actions and saying the victim should have complied with commands more perfectly. All they're really saying is "Don't disobey Daddy and y…
(2026-06-09). New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
(2026-06-08). FAO praises China's efforts for black soil protection. ecns.cn The protection of black soil, renowned for its fertility, has been significantly successful in China, with the country's efforts recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
(2026-06-08). Mega dam expansion to boost Yangtze economic belt. ecns.cn China launched a colossal infrastructure project on Monday to expand the Three Gorges Dam's navigation system in Yichang, Hubei province, marking another milestone effort designed to eliminate chronic shipping capacity bottlenecks and supercharge the industrial arteries of the nation's vast economy.
(2026-06-09). Renegotiation of US-Mexico-Canada trade pact faces hurdles. wsws.org The USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada) trade pact is due for review on July 1, with negotiations likely to run past the deadline.
(2026-06-09). As its contract expires, the Detroit Federation of Teachers hands its podium to the school superintendent. wsws.org The DFT invited the school superintendent to the union meeting in order to stump for a millage vote, endorsing Proposal S, which will fall on Detroit renters to pay.
(2026-06-09). What Hanson should be asked at the National Press Club. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-09). Fired "60 Minutes" journalist reveals pro-Trump censorship at CBS News. wsws.org In a lengthy interview with the New York Times, Scott Pelley details the demands by newly installed corporate bosses for a pro-Trump slant in coverage.
(2026-06-09). Modern slavery in Italy: 4 migrant farmworkers burned alive in a minivan. wsws.org The workers were massacred in Calabria by gangmasters in a system of hyper-exploitation whose conditions were created by Italy's government and "opposition."
(2026-06-09). Sri Lankan police arrest Tamil rapper under draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site and the Socialist Equality Party condemn the arrest of Sangeethsan Ganeskumar—a blatant attack on freedom of expression—and demand his immediate and unconditional release.
(2026-06-09). Canada's Liberal government preparing massive onslaught on worker rights with revision of Labour Code. wsws.org Carney has his eye on a far-reaching re-write of labour laws that will deeply erode what remains of federally regulated workers' right to strike and their precarious ability to bargain independently of government interference.
(2026-06-09). FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry. aljazeera.com Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US…
(2026-06-09). Prominent New Zealand entertainer Lynda Topp denounces government's military budget. wsws.org The speech by one of the country's foremost entertainers fiercely denounced government cuts to the arts budget amid soaring military spending.
(2026-06-09). Gordon S. Wood, 1933-2026: Leading historian of the American Revolution. wsws.org Gordon S. Wood, 92, a leading historian of the American Revolution, died Sunday after being struck by a car. His career spanned more than half a century, most of it at Brown University, where he trained generations of early Americanists and helped shape modern interpretation of the Revolutionary era.
(2026-06-09). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A nationwide strike by Mexican teachers continues, while an eight-week strike by thousands of Nova Scotia care home workers has been suspended by the union ahead of a contract vote.
(2026-06-09). Debate blocked at Australian Education Union "briefing" on sellout deal in Victoria. wsws.org At an AEU meeting, officials declared out of order a resolution opposing their agreement with the state Labor government.
(2026-06-09). Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival. aljazeera.com Botswana's diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.
(2026-06-09). Te Kuaka advocacy group calls for NZ transparent, independent 'Pacific foreign policy'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand policy research and advocacy group released a detailed blueprint today for a fresh "independent" Te Tiriti and Pacific-based approach to foreign policy, and called for greater transparency in election year. The current coalition government has "radically shifted New Zealand's longstanding foreign policy traditions" — including by moving the country…
(2026-06-09). What is an LEI code and when do Australian businesses need one. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-08). Xi watches artistic performance in Pyongyang during state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan, along with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, watched the performance on Monday evening.
(2026-06-08). Xi says China-DPRK ties stand at new historical starting point. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that the relationship between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stands at a new historical starting point.
(2026-06-09). The truth is out there, Donald. onlineopinion.com.au Too little to confirm, too much to dismiss. The almost quantum physical world of the USA and UFOs.
(2026-06-09). 3 women dead in 25 days: Social murder in Michigan prisons. wsws.org Four women have died in seven months at Michigan's only women's prison, where toxic mold, privatized medical neglect and bipartisan austerity have created deadly conditions.
(2026-06-09). ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims. aljazeera.com Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.
(2026-06-08). Xi, Kim hold talks in Pyongyang, pledge to advance China-DPRK ties. ecns.cn Xi noted that after seven years, he is very pleased to once again visit the beautiful city of Pyongyang, and feels especially warm and familiar.
(2026-06-09). US Congressman Massie demands probe into 1967 USS Liberty attack. newarab.com 
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has renewed calls for a congressional investigation into Speaking late on Monday, the 59th anniversary of the attack, Massie was joined by several survivors of a "vicious" assault on the American intelligence-gathering vessel during…
(2026-06-09). Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101. aljazeera.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.
(2026-06-08). Flowers and cheers greet Xi in Pyongyang. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, received a warm and grand welcome upon his arrival here Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
(2026-06-09). We're like Texas I can tell… onlineopinion.com.au California or Texas? How hard a choice can, or should, it be?
(2026-06-08). China starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river. ecns.cn China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.
(2026-06-09). Perú: Sánchez supera a Fujimori en balotaje. radiohc.cu Según los resultados proporcionados por la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE), con el 94,20 % de las actas contabilizadas, pasadas las 14: 00 [hora local] de este lunes, Roberto Sánchez va arriba con el 50,04 % (8.825.325 sufragios), frente al 49,95 % (8.809.564) alcanzado por Keiko Fujimori. | La diferencia entre ambos, que es de 15.761 votos a favor del representante de Juntos por el Perú, revierte la tendencia que se había observado hasta la mañana de esta jornada cuando la candidata de Fuerza Popular, la conservadora hija del fallecido dictador Alberto Fujimori, estaba en primer lugar. | L…
(2026-06-08). 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.
(2026-06-08). UN nuclear body calls on Iran to 're-engage' amid stalled talks. newarab.com 
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to "re-engage" with him so inspections can resume at Iran still has not informed the International Atomic Energy Agency of what happened to those bombed nuclear sites or the nuclear material, including uranium enriched to near bomb…
(2026-06-08). Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked. scmp.com Israel and Iran warned that they each stood ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked, even as both nations appeared to back away from further strikes on Monday, hours after trading fire for the first time since the US agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. | The renewed hostilities raised concerns that the Middle East could plunge back into a full-scale war.
(2026-06-07). Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April ceasefire. ecns.cn JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 8 ⚪ Iran on Sunday evening launched several waves of missiles against Israel and warned the latter not to retaliate, in the first such strikes since a ceasefire was reached in April.
(2026-06-08). Report: US Plans To Divert Frozen Iranian Assets. popularresistance.org The White House plans to transfer seized Iranian assets to Gulf states for repairing damage caused by Iran's retaliatory strikes, CBS News reported on 7 June, citing sources familiar with the matter. | On Saturday, a source told CBS that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has instructed a team to assess costs for damage inflicted on Washington's Gulf allies by Iran. | Assets that could be used include Iranian cash in frozen bank accounts or hard assets such as seized oil tankers. | The White House will consider using frozen Iranian assets to repair past as well as future destruction caused by Iran in the Gulf st…
(2026-06-08). Trump Told Netanyahu Not to Bomb Iran — But Israel Did Anyway. truthout.org Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iranian truce was reached in April. Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks near Beirut on Sunday. Israel responded with attacks on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. This comes as peace talks appear stalled between the United States and… |
(2026-06-08). Trump says new Israel, Iran strikes won't affect peace deal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026. — Reuters/File
(2026-06-08). Netanyahu's latest OWN GOAL: Yemen CLOSES Bab Al Mandab for Israel Ep. 228. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-06-08). Trump is losing control of the Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org Amid a rapid escalation between Israel and Iran, Yemen's Houthis have rejoined the Iran war, launching a volley of missiles at Israel and pledging to implement a "complete and total ban" of Israeli shipping in the Red Sea. It's safe to say that the tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East is now unraveling.President Donald Trump demanded that all parties deescalate,
(2026-06-08). Trump Says Iran and Israel Must 'Stop Shooting' After They Exchange Strikes. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that Iran and Israel must "stop shooting," comments that came after Israel bombed Iran following Iranian strikes on northern Israel in response to Israel's strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting.' President DONALD J. TRUMP," the president wrote on Truth Social. Israel launched strikes in …
(2026-06-08). Inside the deterrence dynamics of Iran's strike on Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). Trump, Netanyahu speak by phone after Iranian missile fire ⚪ Israeli state media. ecns.cn Trump,Netanyahu speak by phone after Iranian missile fire ⚪ Israeli state media.
(2026-06-08). Have flights resumed operations since the Iran-Israel attacks. newarab.com 
The latest escalation saw Iran launch dozens of ballistic missiles towards Israel, while Israel carried out airstrikes on targets inside Iran, forcing aviation authorities to reassess flight routes as…
(2026-06-08). Israel has bombed Lebanon nearly 3,500 times during 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
The US-brokered ceasefire came into effect just after midnight on April 17, with Israeli troops still positioned deep inside southern Lebanon. | While it has largely halted air strikes on Beirut and its suburbs, it has failed to halt fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. | In comments publ…
(2026-06-08). Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce. geo.tv 
(2026-06-08). Has a wider Iran-Israel war been averted for now. newarab.com 
The prospect of a wider war between Iran, Israel and Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, which has coordinated the country's military operations during the conflict, said it was ending its response following a "painful response" to Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday. Israeli officials also i…
(2026-06-08). The Hidden Winners of a New US-Iran Crisis: Politics, Oil and Power. thinktank.pk While ordinary citizens across the Middle East, global energy markets, and international trade networks suffer from instability, several political and strategic actors may find advantages in a breakdown of diplomacy. The renewed tensions come after Iran launched missiles toward Israel on June 7, marking the first direct bombardment since the fragile April ceasefire. The attack …
(2026-06-08). Is Iran operating without its top leader? Mojtaba Khamenei 'out of contact' during war with Israel. hindustantimes.com Reports by Iran International claim that communication with senior Iranian leadership has been disrupted, raising questions about coordination within Tehran's decision-making structure amid escalating regional tensions. According to the report, contact with key officials, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been established since Sunday night. The situation has fueled speculation over whether recent military actions against Israel were conducted under pre-approved operational protocols rather than real-time leadership coordination. Iranian authorities have not issued any official confirmation or de…
(2026-06-08). Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 14, including 4 paramedics. newarab.com 
Israeli Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory. | "An Israeli enemy raid on the city of Tyre, near the Red Cross centre,…
(2026-06-08). Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill 14 as attacks persist despite Iranian threat. al-monitor.com Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed at least 14 people on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said, including seven after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it continued bombing the country.Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory."An Israeli enemy raid on the city of Tyre, near the Red Cross centre, resulted in 5 martyrs and 8 wounded, four of whom were Red Cross paramedics," the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement.
(2026-06-08). 100 days of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran. wsws.org The war has had two major effects: a deepening of the global crisis of the capitalist system and an enormous escalation of the global class struggle, not least within the United States.
(2026-06-08). Next 72 hrs will tell us whether Israel plans to kill Trump peace. responsiblestatecraft.org It remains unclear whether Iran's effort to establish a new equation in the region has truly succeeded — an equation in which, for the first time, Iran would directly strike Israel if Israel attacks Lebanon.What is clear is that recent events suggest the strategic landscape may be shifting. Israel chose to defy President Trump and carry out strikes against Iran. Yet according to both Iranian and American sources, those Israeli attacks appear to have been deliberately calibrated to inflict limited damage, perhaps reflecting U.S. pressure to avoid a broader escalation.Iran, for its part, responded by stri…
(2026-06-08). Iran Fires Missiles At Israel. popularresistance.org Iran fired missiles towards northern Israel on Sunday after warning that Israel must stop its attacks on Lebanon or face "more crushing and regretful blows". | The Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran and activated air defence systems to intercept them. | Iran's Revolutionary Guards tied the attack directly to Israel's assault on Lebanon, including strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. | "We had previously warned that if the crimes in the Dahieh area of Beirut expand, we will attack targets in the occupied territories," IRGC top joint military command said.
(2026-06-08). Democracy Now! 2026-06-08 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 08, 2026; Iran Warns Israel over Escalating Attacks on Lebanon After Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi; Graham Platner's Billionaire-Bashing Message Resonates in Maine Senate Race, Despite Controversies; Peru Votes for President Amid Trump's "Unprecedented Program of Aggression" Against Leftists in Region | Headlines for June 08, 2026; Iran Warns Israel over Escalating Attacks on Lebanon After Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi; Graham Platner's Billionaire-Bashing Message Resonates in Maine Senate Race, Despite Controversies; Peru Votes for Presiden…
(2026-06-08). Bahrain bans mourning of Khamenei as Gulf reels from attacks. al-monitor.com Tensions are rising in the Gulf over Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and renewed fighting between Iran and Israel.
(2026-06-07). Iraqi armed group threatens to attack U.S. bases if Washington joins attacks on Iran. ecns.cn The Iraqi Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah on Sunday threatened to attack U.
(2026-06-08). US Fighter Jet Strikes Oil Tanker Attempting To Reach Iran. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said on Monday that a US F/A-18 fighter jet fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran as the US continues enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports by attacking civilian ships. "US Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled Palau-flagged M/T Marivex as it transited international waters in the Gulf of Oman toward Iran," …
(2026-06-08). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo…
(2026-06-08). Through the Egyptian Gateway: Qatar Solidifies Its Investment Presence in Eastern Med Gas. uwidata.com Since the discovery of natural gas began in the deepwater basins of the Eastern Mediterranean—off the coasts of Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, and Türkiye—it has generated a great deal of enthusiasm that extends far beyond the littoral states. These states represent the actual owners of these reserves, regardless of any disputes that may arise from …
(2026-06-08). Gaza farmers begin the hard work of rebuilding an agricultural sector decimated by Israel's genocide. mondoweiss.net 
With 96 percent of Gaza's farmland destroyed, farmers are returning to fields buried in rubble and unexploded ordnance, but Israel's blockade is making recovery nearly impossible.
(2026-06-08). In Japan, Raves And Tea Parties Become Sites Of Protest. popularresistance.org Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is the busiest railway station in the world. On a given day, roughly 2.7 million passengers pass through. On March 29, they were joined by a stream of ravers, who danced while holding signs opposing the genocide in Palestine, xenophobia, queerphobia, fascism and war. | Under the slogan "Drop Bass Not Bombs," thousands danced and waved glow sticks while demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, due to the government's escalating push towards rearmament and close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2026-06-08). How Israel Engineered Gaza's Health Care Collapse. juancole.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow | This article was originally published by A Palestinian doctor in Gaza says the territory is facing its worst medication shortage since Israel began the genocide. | My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed medication. Yet since the genocide broke out, her medicine gradually ran out until it vanished from the markets altogether, with no clinic, pharmac…
(2026-06-08). Lim Tean: Why standing on the wrong side of history cost Germany its UNSC seat. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Germany learnt to its huge cost and embarrassment last week that supporting Israel's genocidal operations in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East leads only to opprobrium from the international community. A country which had been a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for decades lost in its bid…
(2026-06-08). Pride 2026: Genocide Of Trans People Threatens All Workers. popularresistance.org Four years ago, SLL's 2022 Pride Month statement called on the workers and oppressed to "Resist the capitalist 'trans panic' strategy." We wrote then: "The only way fascist movements have ever been defeated is by people uniting and fighting back. | "It is not enough to rely on elections or hope that friendly politicians will save us. They won't. The Democratic Party is tied by a million threads to the same capitalist class that demands these anti-people measures." | The campaign of demonization has only intensified since then. | For the past 18 months, Donald Trump's regime has been steadily putting in place all…
(2026-06-08). Medicaid work requirements threaten coverage for millions as Trump escalates class war on the poor. wsws.org The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the work requirement provisions in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will reduce federal Medicaid spending by $326 billion over 10 years—the single largest source of savings in the legislation—and strip coverage from an estimated 5.2 million adults by 2034.
(2026-06-08). The Blockade in 2026: Financial Suffocation, Forced Divestment and the Resistance of a People Who Will Not Surrender. radiohc.cu By Reasons for Cuba Editorial Staff | The sanctions system imposed by the United States against Cuba is the longest-running and most complex in contemporary economic history. Its roots go back to 1917 (Trading with the Enemy Act), but it was in 1962 that John F. Kennedy proclaimed a total blockade on bilateral trade. | Since then, the embargo has only intensified: the Torricelli Act (1992) internationalized the blockade by prohibiting foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies from trading with the island; the Helms-Burton Act (1996) codified all restrictions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and stri…
(2026-06-08). MLB: Marlins Turn the Tide and Defeat the Rays in Miami. radiohc.cu Havana, June 7 (RHC) — The Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 today at LoanDepot Park, in a duel where offensive patience and pitching dominance tipped the scales. | In a clash that pitted contrasting realities against each other within their divisions, the Rays (37-25), leaders of the American League East, took an early lead when Cuban Yandy Díaz hit an RBI single in the third inning. | Starter Griffin Jax held the line for five flawless innings, but his departure opened a crack that Miami exploited with precision in the sixth against reliever Garrett Cleavinger. | An RBI triple by Dominican Otto…
(2026-06-08). Venezuela ALBA New 6.4.2026: Mass Protests in Bolivia; Defense of Venezuela and Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Joao Pedro Stedile (MST, Brazil): Why We Continue To Support VenezuelaThe current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following 3rd January. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the last four decades. [On January 3] Venezuela, its people and its armed forces were defeated. Lives were lost, and …
(2026-06-08). Cuban jurists: Commitment to justice and the nation. radiohc.cu This June 8th, Cuba celebrates Jurist's Day, a date dedicated to recognizing the work of those who, from the most diverse spheres of legal practice, contribute to strengthening institutions, upholding the rule of law, and protecting citizens' rights. | The commemoration takes place on a particularly significant day for the legal profession, coinciding with the 49th anniversary of the National Union of Jurists of Cuba (UNJC), an organization that for almost five decades has brought together professionals in the sector and promoted professional development, scientific research, and the advancement of legal culture…
(2026-06-08). Organizaciones italianas unen sus fuerzas en la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Decenas de organizaciones políticas, sociales, sindicales y juveniles de Italia firmaron en Roma, durante una Asamblea Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, un histórico pacto de unidad en la lucha que hoy se libra en defensa de ese país. | En el evento, efectuado la víspera en el Centro Cultural Nuovo Cinema Aquila, del barrio romano de Pigneto, convergieron representantes de agrupaciones progresistas, procedentes de toda la península italiana, quienes acudieron al llamado de crear un frente común en apoyo a la isla, ante las crecientes amenazas imperialistas de Estados Unidos | La cita tuvo como tema "Cuba por la p…
(2026-06-08). Juristas cubanos: compromiso con la justicia y la nación. radiohc.cu Este 8 de junio, Cuba celebra el Día del Jurista, una fecha dedicada a reconocer la labor de quienes, desde las más diversas esferas del ejercicio del Derecho, contribuyen al fortalecimiento de la institucionalidad, la defensa de la legalidad y la protección de los derechos de los ciudadanos. | La conmemoración tiene lugar en una jornada especialmente significativa para el gremio, que coincide con el aniversario 49 de la Unión Nacional de Juristas de Cuba (UNJC), organización que durante casi cinco décadas ha agrupado a los profesionales del sector y ha promovido la superación, la investigación científica y el de…
(2026-06-08). Pueblo estadounidense demanda fin de amenazas militares contra Cuba. radiohc.cu 
En Estados Unidos, el pueblo exige el fin de todas las medidas coercitivas y de la amenazas de agresión militar contra Cuba en varias acciones realizadas el fin de semana último en Los àÅngeles, New York y Miami. | La protesta en Los àÅngeles, celebrada el 6 de junio frente al Edificio Federal, contó con el respaldo de 35 organizaciones y sindicatos, la abrió Bita Amani, profesora de Epidemiología que lleva a sus estudiantes cada año para conocer el sistema médico cubano. | En su alocución dijo: ´Cualquier forma en que podamos apoyar a Cuba para demostrarles que estamos con ellos, no solo honra…
(2026-06-08). Simón Bolívar Training Ship Strengthens Ties Between Venezuela and Cuba. orinocotribune.com The young Venezuelan cadets of the Simón Bolívar Training Ship continue an intense program of historical and cultural activities and exchanges with the people of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. | The vessel, known as the "Ambassador Without Borders," arrived at the Rolando Roca Pacheco cruise pier in Santiago. This historic visit serves as the final stop of its 36th Foreign Instructional Cruise, titled "Seas of Union for the Dream of Bolívar." | The training ship set sail on March 21 from La Guaira port, Venezuela, on its training cruise. It visited five Caribbean countries: Grenada, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mexi…
(2026-06-08). En puerto cubano nueva carga solidaria procedentes de México y Belice. radiohc.cu 
Por: Antonio Jesús Matos Reyes. | En un gesto que refuerza los lazos de hermandad regional, el puerto de La Habana recibió este domingo un nuevo cargamento de ayuda procedente de México y Belice. | Las mil 700 toneladas de alimentos e insumos básicos de primera necesidad llegaron a bordo del buque comercial Asian Katra, en una muestra de que la mayor de las Antillas no está sola en momentos difíciles. | La embarcación atracó en el puerto habanero de Haiphon donde tendrá lugar operativo logístico que permitirá la distribución de los insumos. | La ministra de Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, reiteró su agr…
(2026-06-08). II Bienal de Humor Político, en Cuba, promete amplia presencia internacional. radiohc.cu El caricaturista cubano Arístides Hernández (Ares) confirmó este domingo que la II Bienal Internacional de Humor Político en Cuba (del 9 al 14 de junio), promete un programa variado y amplia presencia de creadores extranjeros. | En entrevista concedida a la televisión nacional, el artista expresó: En esta ocasión, se recibieron 359 obras de 118 autores, procedentes de 38 países, una participación mucho más grande y de mayor calidad que en la anterior". | Dijo que asistirán el humorista gráfico belga Luc Descheemaeker, ganador de la primera edición del evento, y otros importantes exponentes que dialogarán de manera…
(2026-06-08). Italian prosecutors to probe Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over flotilla abuse. aljazeera.com Rome is the second in Europe to launch a probe into Israel's treatment of activists detained as they headed to Gaza.
(2026-06-08). Gaza and its people may not survive this phase of ceasefire. responsiblestatecraft.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(2026-06-08). Mediators for Gaza 'ceasefire' focus on arms, governance. newarab.com 
(2026-06-08). Israel kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday in strikes across Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.
(2026-06-08). 'Countless more lives' at risk as Israel shuts Gaza crossings. newarab.com 
Aid organisations and rights advocates have warned that The restrictions were announced after
(2026-06-08). 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.
(2026-06-08). Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez meets Erdogan in surprise Turkey visit: What to know. al-monitor.com Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited Turkey as part of Caracas' post-Maduro diplomatic outreach, seeking to deepen ties with Ankara in energy, trade and mining despite the continued constraints of remaining US sanctions.
(2026-06-08). 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…
(2026-06-08). A pulpit is needed outside the White House. peoplesworld.org 
The prophets of the ancient world did not have large, independent platforms from which to tell the story of their people. They were public interrupters. Moses went to Pharaoh's palace on behalf of the enslaved Hebrew children and interrupted business as usual. Esther declared, in a different political context, "If I perish, I perish, but …
(2026-06-08). Secret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3. aljazeera.com Watch party bans, road closures and bag bans in place as US President Trump plans to attend Game 3 with Knicks in lead.
(2026-06-08). Polanski warns UK food system is close to collapse. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has warned that food insecurity is not a distant threat. He says it's already impacting customers, farmers and workers in the food industry. In a speech to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on 8 June, Polanski warned that the UK's food system is close to collapse. He spoke […] | By
(2026-06-08). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…
(2026-06-08). From Drones to Digital Generals, Warfare Is Entering the Age of AI. thinktank.pk Recent NATO military exercises provide a glimpse into the future of warfare. France plans to test an AI-powered battlefield command platform known as Arcadia during NATO's Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise. The system has been developed with the support of leading European defense and technology companies, including Mistral AI, Safran, Thales, and Airbus. The purpose of …
(2026-06-08). How Climate Fear Took Over a Generation. wattsupwiththat.com What happens when children grow up believing the world is ending?
(2026-06-08). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-08). US judge strikes down Trump's US$100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful. scmp.com A federal ‚Å judge on Monday ‚Å struck down a US$100,000 fee that ‚Å US President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorised. | US District Judge Leo Sorokin ‚Äåin Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas, which tech companies in particular rely…
(2026-06-08). Tuchel tells Bellingham to fight for his place. thecanary.co 
England manager Thomas Tuchel has sent a direct message to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, emphasising that competition for starting places in the squad heading to the 2026 World Cup will be wide open, with no guarantees for any player. Bellingham's place not confirmed — yet According to Sky Sports, Tuchel emphasised that Bellingham is […] | By
(2026-06-07). At least 5 killed in S. Philippine strong earthquake, tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters. ecns.cn MANILA, June 8 ⚪ At least five people have been reported dead after a 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, according to a local disaster official.
(2026-06-08). Peru faces drawn-out count as presidential race goes down to the wire. scmp.com Peru faced a drawn-out count in its bitterly contested presidential run-off after results showed the race for the ninth head of state in 10 years was too close to call. | Figures released by electoral authorities showed conservative politician Keiko Fujimori with a modest lead over nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez in a contest overshadowed by people's concerns about surging crime. The outcome, expected to be tight, may not be known for days.
(2026-06-08). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.
(2026-06-08). Indonesia urges northern coastal residents to evacuate after powerful Philippine quake. ecns.cn June 8 ⚪ Indonesias National Disaster Management Agencyon Monday urged the evacuation of residents to higher ground in northern coastal areas of the country threatened by tsunami waves following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines.
(2026-06-08). Health experts to screen US wastewater during 2026 World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). China emerges as the only nation mastering all three 'crown jewels' of shipbuilding. ecns.cn On World Oceans Day, China announced it has mastered construction of the shipbuilding industry's three "crown jewels" — aircraft carriers, large liquefied natural gas carriers and large cruise ships — vessels widely regarded as pinnacles of marine engineering for their technical complexity.
(2026-06-08). News That Didn't Make the News: Science Communicators and AI Data Centers. projectcensored.org First up, Professor Dave explains. Science communicator Dave Farina joins the show to talk about the emergence of science communicators at a time when science denial is reaching ever soaring heights. Dave discusses the lure and prevalence of erroneous scientific claims and how science literacy and media literacy necessarily overlap and require continued practice and engagement to combat dangerous mis and disinformation.
(2026-06-08). FDA "Study" on Mifepristone Revealed Weeks After SCOTUS Blocks Restrictions. truthout.org The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a study that purports to examine the safety of the widely used abortion medication mifepristone, a move that critics say could be used as a means to further regulate the drug and restrict abortion access. FDA administrators deny that the study, revealed in a Wall Street Journal report late last week, is new, asserting it has been going… |
(2026-06-08). What a Week in the Hospital Showed Me About Our Broken Healthcare System. progressivehub.net GREGG GONSALVES | THE NATION…
(2026-06-07). Chinese, international guests experience fulfilling life for seniors in Hangzhou. ecns.cn On Sunday, participants of the "Human Rights Action in China ∑2026" themed visit to Zhejiang toured the Hemu Community in Hangzhou. Officials, representatives, and experts from multiple countries, together with Chinese human rights scholars and media journalists, visited the community to learn about the development of its integrated elderly care service.
(2026-06-08). WHO chief visits Ebola-hit Uganda after virus spreads from DRC. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization on Monday visited Uganda, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has killed two people after spreading from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | The WHO has declared an international health emergency over the current outbreak, which was announced on May 15 in the northeastern DRC.
(2026-06-08). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…
(2026-06-08). Four workers dead at Palmetto—the consequence of decades of cuts and the drive to privatize USPS. wsws.org Four workers have died at the Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Georgia in the past two years. The most recent, Demarcus Little, told a supervisor he felt unwell last week, collapsed, and died.
(2026-06-08). Marx in Moments 07 — Commodity fetishism. mronline.org 
Most accounts of commodity fetishism stop at the definition: under capitalism, relations between people appear as relations between things.
(2026-06-08). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-08). UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules. geo.tv 
(2026-06-08). Trump will ask Supreme Court to revive his US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told the US Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term "Big Lie" in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him. | Trump's lawyers asked the Supreme Court for a 60-day extension to August 15 to file his petition for review of the lower court's dismissal of the case, according to a request that was formally docketed by the justices on Friday.
(2026-06-08). Eskom ramps up load reduction elimination efforts. sanews.gov.za Eskom ramps up load reduction elimination efforts | More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction. ⚪ This as the power utility continues its programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027. ⚪ "About 714 513 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing more than 42% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern and Western Cape. ⚪ "The programme targets 971 feeders and will benefit approximately 1.69 million customers across all provinces, out of Eskom's total customer base of 7.2 million. Key interventions include the rollout of smar…
(2026-06-08). UK Helps Unlock Climate Investment for 11 High-Impact Pakistani Businesses. thinktank.pk The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan, a UK-funded initiative designed to help climate-focused businesses attract investment and scale sustainable solutions, has selected 11 innovative Pakistani companies for its 2026 cohort. The programme aims to accelerate Pakistan's transition toward a low-carbon economy by supporting businesses operating in critical sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable transport, waste …
(2026-06-08). Trump moves to revive US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told the US Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term "Big Lie" in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him. | Trump's lawyers asked the Supreme Court for a 60-day extension to August 15 to file his petition for review of the lower court's dismissal of the case, according to a request that was formally docketed by the justices on Friday.
(2026-06-08). World Cup Fans: Welcome to Mexico, a Paradise for Soccer and Inequality. inequality.org This year's World Cup is historic because for the first time ever it will be co-hosted simultaneously by three countries: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. However, in Mexico it will leave behind a trail of socioeconomic blows, including huge debts the government has incurred to host it. While the competition enjoys global passion, the …
(2026-06-08). Big Oil Employees Wrote Paper Behind Kemi Badenoch's North Sea Fantasy. bylinetimes.com Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch last week cited a new University of Aberdeen The Daily Mail, Scotsman, GB News, Energy Voice and Aberdeen University's press office all ran with the central claim: that the West of Shetland basin holds 4.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), and developing it requires what the authors call a "bespoke fiscal regime" — a tax break. | "Untapped North Sea oil could keep…
(2026-06-08). US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup. aljazeera.com Award-winning referee Omar Artan was 'determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns' after arriving in Miami.
(2026-06-08). UK's Zack Polanski on the row over his Marwan Barghouti T-shirt. newarab.com 
UK Green Party leader Polanski's comments came after pro-Israel activists launched a backlash against him on social media after photographs emerged showing him wearing a "Free Marwan" T-shirt, a referenc…
(2026-06-08). Donate to the WSWS! Build a mass socialist movement of the working class! wsws.org Donate today to strengthen the WSWS—the indispensable voice and organizing center of the international working class—so we can expand our coverage, deepen our interventions, and build a movement of the working class for socialism.
(2026-06-08). KCET 2026 Result: Tanisha Karthik bags 1st rank, check full toppers list. ummid.com KCET 2026 Toppers: Tanisha Karthik has secured the first ranks in Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-08). Farage to speak at Yank hand-me-down event in UK. thecanary.co 
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is a US event at which American Conservatives gather to revel in their own evil. Or it was, anyway. The most recent event was significantly diminished from the conference's heyday. And as such, it's no surprise to see the organisers expanding out into new markets: CONFIRMED SPEAKER: Nigel Farage […] | By
(2026-06-08). Peru's Sanchez visits jailed ex-president as votes are counted. aljazeera.com Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez visited jailed former president Pedro Castillo.
(2026-06-08). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA…
(2026-06-08). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.
(2026-06-08). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-08). Senegal primed for World Cup after AFCON debacle. thecanary.co 
Senegal enters the 2026 World Cup finals with a rare blend of ambition, experience and renewal, in an attempt to rewrite one of the most beautiful stories in African football on the world stage. Although the 'Lions of Teranga' were unable to go beyond the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the signs leading up […] | By
(2026-06-08). ICC chief prosecutor suspended amid sexual assault claims. newarab.com 
A key governing body of the The 21-member bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) decided to refer Khan's case to the wider ASP that represents every member country of the ICC. | The bureau…
(2026-06-08). DPRK holds grand welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping. ecns.cn The DPRK held a grand welcome ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, who arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit.
(2026-06-08). Senior Welsh Reform politician 'infantilises' entire Welsh nation. thecanary.co 
Award-winning Welsh journalist and author Will Hayward has criticised a senior Welsh Reform politician over his comments that "infantilise" the proud people he claims to represent. The Reformer's statement came at the Hay literary festival in Hay-on-Wye in Wales. Hayward indicated the Member of the Senedd (MS) in his post as James Evans. He's the […] | By
(2026-06-08). Airbus Unveils U145 Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter. twz.com 
(2026-06-08). My Brother Is My 'Superpower': Twin Doctors Left Richmond, Built Careers Came Back To Lead. newsone.com 
Source: Cavan Images / Paul Giamou / Getty | In a time when stories about Black excellence are more important than ever, identical twin brothers Dr. Travan Jasper and Dr. Travis Jasper are proving that success does not always mean leaving home behind. Sometimes, it means coming back and pouring everything you have learned into the community that raised you. Read about how these doctors left Richmond, built careers and came back to lead. | According to
(2026-06-08). Everybody Hates Data Centers. progressivehub.net PAUL MESSERSMITH-GLAVIN | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-06-08). Soros' OSF Helped Stir Indonesian Rebellion, Leaks Reveal. popularresistance.org Ever since the election of Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia's President in February 2024, Jakarta has faced continuous waves of anti-government protests. Activists enraged by harsh economic conditions and elite corruption have taken to the streets in vast numbers, often engaging in fiery clashes with police and the military. A series of leaks obtained by The Grayzone indicate this upheaval has unfolded according to a well-honed plan to take down Prabowo, which drew on organic grievances but which depended heavily on funding the Open Society Foundations.
(2026-06-08). Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho's return as manager. aljazeera.com Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years.
(2026-06-08). Juneteenth Green Bay, June 13, 2026 Parade Festival. wibailoutpeople.org This year's Juneteenth theme—From Freedom to Flourishing—honors the journey from emancipation to empowerment. It's a celebration of Black legacy, love, and liberation, while also a call to invest in a future where Black excellence thrives. Together, we're building not just an event, but a vision of what's possible when community, culture, and commitment meet. Explore …
(2026-06-08). Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines. aljazeera.com At least 15 people were killed and 129 injured in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines.
(2026-06-08). Australia: Poor communities hit by largest diphtheria outbreak on record. wsws.org Most cases have occurred in the Northern Territory, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, among the poorest and most oppressed layers of the Australian population, the hardest hit.
(2026-06-07). China's AI-generated actors raise concerns over performers' rights and job security. ecns.cn China's growing use of AI-generated actors and digitally replicated performers is raising concerns over performers' rights, as some actors say they are being pressured to authorize the use of their facial data for AI training or risk losing work, according to media reports.
(2026-06-08). Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain's opening World Cup match. aljazeera.com Star forward Yamal expected to be ready after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of a pretournament friendly.
(2026-06-07). Chinese film 'Dear You' announces global rollout. ecns.cn Dear You, a Chinese mainland hit inspired by the tradition of qiaopi — letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese in the 19th and 20th centuries — will begin its global release on Friday.
(2026-06-08). Postal workers demand investigation into Demarcus Little's death, fourth in two years at Palmetto facility. wsws.org An ongoing inquiry by the USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee has documented the absence of written safety protocols, the lack of defibrillators and medical personnel, blocked cell phone signals and dangerous emergency-response failures at the Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center.
(2026-06-08). Ohio police drag away football pitch invader in pre-World Cup friendly. aljazeera.com US police were filmed dragging away a pitch-invading fan during a friendly football match between Ecuador and Guatemala.
(2026-06-08). Higher Education Must Not Become a Research Arm of Militarized Power. truthout.org What happens to higher education when institutions dedicated to critical thought increasingly align themselves with the logics of war, surveillance, and national security? Unless we mount an organized resistance, we may viscerally experience the answer to this question all too soon. We are already watching this transformation play out in both the U.S. and Canada as universities face growing… |
(2026-06-08). Norway court orders release of ailing crown princess's son ahead of rape verdict. scmp.com A Norway court on Monday ordered the release of ailing Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Hoiby, who faces a multitude of charges including rape and abuse, citing her health crisis. | Prosecutors quickly appealed the decision, so Hoiby will remain in custody until the appeal is processed. | The 29-year-old, Mette-Marit's son from a relationship before her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, was on trial from February 3 to March 19.
(2026-06-08). New US-Canada bridge nears opening despite Trump threat to block it. scmp.com A new US$4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is on track to open in the coming ‚Äåweeks, a bridge authority said on Monday, despite a threat by US President Donald Trump in February to block its opening. | A formal ribbon-cutting is expected later this week, a source told Reuters. Detroit media outlets reported on Monday the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open to traffic on June 15.
(2026-06-08). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-08). UK's Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop children sending nude images. scmp.com Apple and Google have been given a three-month ultimatum to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their smartphones, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. | The government wants firms to activate built-in features on their devices or come up with technological solutions on phones and tablets to detect and block such content. | It means all adults will need to verify their age if they want to take or view nude images.
(2026-06-08). Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port, and the Complete Collapse of the "Debt Trap" Narrative. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Martinez — June 6, 2026 | For years, Sri Lanka's Hambantota port was the textbook example of what Western politicians called Chinese "debt-trap diplomacy" — the claim that Beijing lures poor countries into unpayable loans and then seizes their strategic infrastructure. In the following article, Friends of Socialist China co-editor Carlos Martinez shows how comprehensively that story has collapsed. | Drawing on studies by Chatham House, the Johns Hopkins economist Deborah Brà§utigam and Sri Lankan officials themselves, Carlos sets out the facts: the port was a Sri Lankan initiative, not a…
(2026-06-08). House Rejects Ro Khanna's Effort to Block US-Israel Military Integration. truthout.org On Thursday, the House of Representatives pushed forward with a measure to increase military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel despite one congressman's efforts to block the proposal. The House Armed Services Committee held a marathon session Thursday on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) budget, concluding after midnight on Friday and ultimately approving $1.15… |
(2026-06-08). Truimph and Optimism in the Face of Homelessness. mediasanctuary.org Alizabeth Claudio, an Albany native, found herself homeless in the winter of 2025. She shares her story, detailing her resilience while going through this difficult period, the experiences of other unhoused people, and her ideas on reforming housing assistance programs across the country. Lennox Apudo reports.
(2026-06-07). Xi arrives in Pyongyang for state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
(2026-06-08). Video Captures Rafale Fighter's Drone Kill Over Baltic. twz.com 
Footage has emerged showing the destruction of a drone by a French The French Air and Space Force confirmed that its Rafales, currently deployed in neighboring Lithuania, were scrambled in response to the drone incursion. The drone was identified before one of the fighters shot it down…
(2026-06-08). UGC NET June 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Date Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject-wise exam date and schedule of the UGC NET June 2026 on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2026-06-08). Can the Iran War Wake Asia up to Climate Crisis in Time? juancole.com ( Foot-draggers, in other words, can reap a lot of benefits, whether as a result of ignorance (not knowing about a new product), fear (of making a…
(2026-06-07). Hong Kong pushes ahead with AI development: HKSAR financial chief. ecns.cn HONG KONG, June 7 ⚪ Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regiongovernment, said on Sunday that Hong Kong is pushing ahead with promoting the development of artificial intelligence.S.dollar=7.83 HK dollars)‚ñ .
(2026-06-08). David Attenborough at 100, an appreciation. wsws.org Attenborough continues to explore new scientific opportunities and discoveries in covering all aspects of the natural world. His series are distinguished by a systematic approach, to groups of organisms or specific eco-systems, grounded in the history of science.
(2026-06-08). Lewis Goodall leaps to Israel's defence in debate with Hasan Piker. thecanary.co 
On 1 June, the Starmer government banned streamer Hasan Piker from entering the UK. He blamed the ban on his criticism of Israel. And since then, he's had ample opportunities to discuss his position with the British media. The most recent example of this happened on 7 June with LBC host Lewis Goodall: I started to […] | By
(2026-06-08). Israel shoots dead two Palestinians and arrests one after reported shooting in 1948 territory. thecanary.co 
Israeli occupation police say they have "neutralised" two people involved in a shooting incident on 7 June. The attack occurred at a gas station near the entrance to Kochav Yair, in "Israel". It resulted in the death of one "Israeli" and injuries to five others. Two Palestinians martyred by Israel Within minutes, Ben Gvir […] | By
(2026-06-08). Why the Enhanced Games offer of $US10 million to break Usain Bolt's 100m world record in 2027 is unlikely to succeed. onlineopinion.com.au Which athlete would bet the opprobrium of failing to win a pharmaceutically enhanced title against the chance of winning $10 million.
(2026-06-08). Hunters prepare to slaughter 10,000 innocent fox cubs. thecanary.co 
Right now, across our 'green and pleasant' land, thousands of tiny fox cubs are exploring a new world. Born in March and April, these tiny, vulnerable little bundles of fur are clumsy, curious and full of life. They're finally beginning to explore the world. Chasing bugs through long glare, these iconic little cubs are totally […] | By
(2026-06-08). Trump's US$100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax, judge rules. scmp.com A federal ‚Å judge on Monday ‚Å struck down a US$100,000 fee that ‚Å US President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorised. | US District Judge Leo Sorokin ‚Äåin Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas.
(2026-06-08). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.
(2026-06-08). VC-25B Air Force One "Bridge" Aircraft Now Wears Trump's Preferred Red, White, and Blue Paint Job. twz.com 
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that
(2026-06-08). US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 8 (Reuters) – Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed states rose by almost a fifth in 2025 to $119 billion, a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said on Tuesday.The 19% increase from 2024 produced the highest expenditure on nuclear weapons since the campaign group began tracking the annual nuclear arms expenditure of the U.S., Russia, China, France, Britain, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel in 2020.
(2026-06-08). Hungary MPs back plan to cut their own salaries by 40 per cent. scmp.com Hungarian lawmakers unanimously voted to slash their incomes and allowances on Monday, as Prime Minister Peter Magyar sought to reduce administrative costs. | Critics had previously accused Magyar's predecessor, nationalist premier Viktor Orban, of providing high salaries in an attempt to placate opposition deputies. | Magyar, whose party filled with political newcomers won the April 12 elections by a landslide, was among those highly critical of the practice.
(2026-06-08). Polanski defends call to release Palestinian revolutionary Marwan Barghouti. thecanary.co 
Zack Polanski has defended his call to free the Palestinian revolutionary Marwan Barghouti. In doing so, he's shone a light on a figure who is almost universally ignored by the Western media: Good. Let's talk about Marwan Barghouti. Imprisoned for 25 years.An inter-Parliamentary Union report found he was not given a fair trial. Nelson Mandela: […] | By
(2026-06-08). World Cup warm-up: Morocco draw with Norway. newarab.com 
Norway captain Martin Odegaard equalised 15 minutes from time to force a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Morocco had been ahead from the seventh minute when Brahim Diaz thundered home a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Norway fought their way back and could have won the clash with the North Africans, who Norway shrugged off the hot conditions a…
(2026-06-08). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-08). US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives with travel ban. scmp.com The United States has placed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members as part of a broader campaign to punish the current government for human rights abuses. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Monday that the new sanctions were imposed in part because of the death last month of an imprisoned activist, Brooklyn Rivera, who criticised the policies of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-president Rosario Murillo.
(2026-06-08). China turns African port into tourist spot, students rethink Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China is transforming historic African slave port into waterfront tourism magnet | 2. The new Panama? Why Nicaragua could be next front in US-China influence battle | 3. Is the dream over? Mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs and cultural fit…
(2026-06-08). Disgraceful Nigel Farage is selling the nation 'grievance fuel'. thecanary.co 
In the grim annals of British political opportunism, few figures have mastered the art of turning tragedy into a personal recruitment drive quite like Nigel Farage. The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton last December was a horror that should unite any decent society in grief and resolve. A young student, full of promise, […] | By
(2026-06-08). US judge asked to bar Trump's UFC fight at White House. geo.tv 
Construction continues on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on June 5, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: A federal judge in Washington has been asked to block President Donald Trump's plan to host an Ultimate…
(2026-06-08). Iraq officials work to identify victims after bus crash kills 21. newarab.com 
A passenger bus crashed and burst into flames Sunday in southern Iraq, in the latest deadly accident on the country's poorly maintained roads. | Fourteen of the bodies were burned beyond recognition and have not been identified, said Ahmad Saleem, spokesperson for the Thi Qar provincial council. Two Iranian nationals are believed to be among the dead, though their bodies have not yet been identified, he said. | The bus wa…
(2026-06-08). Human Life Is So Much Harder Than It Needs To Be. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We make it so hard for ourselves, this human experience. | Like it would be hard enough just being born into mortal bodies that have to experience pain and get sick and deteriorate and die. That alone would be more than enough to deal with. Then on top of all that we go and create these psychological ego structures in our heads that make us miserable for a whole bunch of other reasons that aren't even real. | I mean, we're thrown into this world and we have no idea what's going on, surrounded by chaotic and unp…
(2026-06-08). UK to Sanction Israel Over Settlement Project That Would Cut West Bank in Half. truthout.org The U.K., France, and other European states are preparing to announce sanctions on Israel this week in an attempt to prevent companies from becoming involved in Israel's E1 settlement project. According to reports by The Guardian and Reuters, the U.K. in particular aims to prevent U.K. companies from becoming involved in the E1 settlement, which, if completed, will split the occupied… |
(2026-06-08). Federal Judge Blocks New Trump Restrictions For SNAP Benefits. newsone.com 
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty | On Friday, a federal judge ruled in favor of 20 Democrat-led states, issuing an injunction preventing new regulations on SNAP benefits from taking effect. |
(2026-06-08). A Special Kind Of Loathsomeness. commondreams.org 
(2026-06-08). Denmark's Eriksen in 'good spirits' after collapse. newarab.com 
Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits", said the Danish team football doctor, despite being hospitalised after collapsing during The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who had a type of pacemaker inserted after he collapsed in 2021, fell to the ground in the 64th minute of the match in Odense on Sunday. | Medical staff rushed onto the pitch while players from both teams gathered around him to…
(2026-06-08). 'Homes turned into ovens': Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts. aljazeera.com Millions of Yemenis grapple with a heatwave as power cuts add to the suffering of people in the war-torn nation.
(2026-06-08). AUKUS: Australia gets what America can spare. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-08). Player to coach: Egypt's Hossam Hassan's World Cup journey. newarab.com 
In a new appearance, the
(2026-06-08). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."
(2026-06-08). Will Pashinyan's victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan? al-monitor.com Armenia's election result strengthens Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, but his push to normalize ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan still faces major political and constitutional hurdles.
(2026-06-08). Iwo Jima Completes Deployment, Nimitz Heading Back To The United States. twz.com 
(2026-06-08). Hegseth directs DOD to drop hundreds of faiths from recognized religion list. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-06-08). Labor jumps full force into 2026 election battles. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Entering her second full-term as AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler laid out big plans for the nation's labor federation over the next five years. For the current midterm elections, the federation plans to put 50,000 "election protectors" in the field. Accepting her re-election, unopposed, at the AFL-CIO Convention's opening session in Minneapolis, Shuler also set a …
(2026-06-08). Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.
(2026-06-08). KC-135 Tanker Spotted With New Satellite Communications Antenna. twz.com 
(2026-06-08). After 100 days, Qatar's gas crisis tests economic resilience. newarab.com 
One hundred days after QatarEnergy announced The Iranian air strikes caused damage to two processing units and a gas-to-liquids conversion line, disrupting about 17%…
(2026-06-08). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond CA. on June 7th, 2026. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.
(2026-06-08). Tony award winner Bourzgui's acceptance speech compares Zionists and billionaires to vampires. thecanary.co 
Musician Ali Louis Bourzgui won a Tony award last night, 7 June, for his portrayal of a vampire in the musical adaptation of The Lost Boys. As he received his award, he compared Zionists and billionaires to the vampires of the show — people "who have shunned their own humanity in order to achieve a nonexistent […] | By
(2026-06-08). At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally. aljazeera.com Police crack down down on supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee, which plans to hold a rally Tuesday.
(2026-06-07). Xi says China-DPRK relations face new opportunities, missions. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 8 ⚪ Currently, relations between China and the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreastand at a new historical starting point, facing new development opportunities and shouldering new missions of the times, Xi Jinping.
(2026-06-07). 2 red pandas from Shanghai to join Taipei Zoo. ecns.cn TAIPEI, June 7 ⚪ Two young red pandas from the Shanghai Zoo will join the animal family at the Taipei Zoo after completing a month of quarantine following their arrival in Taipei over the weekend.
(2026-06-08). Peru Votes for President Amid Trump's "Unprecedented Program of Aggression" Against Leftists in Region. democracynow.org 
Peru's presidential runoff is too close to call as ballots continue to be counted from Sunday's election between Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former dictator Alberto Fujimori, and leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez. Peruvian election officials say final results could take up to a month to confirm. | Peruvian economist and public policy expert Gustavo Guerra-García Picasso says "democracy has been undermined" by Fujimori and her right-wing coalition, and that "reforms must be implemented quickly to restore a presidential system with checks and balances."…
(2026-06-08). Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering. aljazeera.com OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering and said a timeline has not yet been determined.
(2026-06-08). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2026-06-08). World Cup visa chaos shows the settler colonial US is a hostile environment. thecanary.co 
Fans have found themselves facing rejections, restrictions, and outright bans for short-term visa applications to the US for this year's men's FIFA World Cup. Of course, this is hardly a surprise, given the Trump administration's undisguised racism and Islamophobia. However, the news underscores existing criticisms of FIFA for awarding hosting responsibilities to the US in […] | By
(2026-06-08). Revealed: Israel's Curriculum for 'Influencing Public Consciousness'. portside.org Revealed: Israel's Curriculum for 'Influencing Public Consciousness' |
(2026-06-08). This week in history: June 8-14. wsws.org Charleston Five longshoremen face state repression; Jimmy Carter clinches Democratic presidential nomination; Two of "Trenton Six" convicted in racist frame-up; June Tenth movement in Korea against Japanese rule.
(2026-06-08). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-08). Major Study Shows World Sees USA As Biggest Threat, Prefers China. popularresistance.org A comprehensive global study that surveyed tens of thousands of people in nearly 100 countries found that the vast majority see the United States as the biggest threat to the world. | At the same time, more and more nations say they prefer China over the US. China's approval rating has risen dramatically in the Global South, in particular, where support for the US has plummeted. | These were the results of the 2026 Democracy Perception Index, an annual study conducted by a group called the Alliance of Democracies. | The Alliance of Democracies cannot in any way be accused of being "pro-China" or "anti-US".
(2026-06-07). China launches world's first prefabricated computing center base in Qingdao. ecns.cn China has begun operating the world's first prefabricated computing-power center base, part of its push to expand infrastructure for artificial intelligence and data processing, according to media reports.
(2026-06-08). AFL-CIO's 30th Constitutional Convention kicked off in Minneapolis. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—On the opening day of the AFL-CIO's 30th Constitutional Convention, hundreds of delegates gathered in downtown Minneapolis and re-elected President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond to new terms, welcomed the return of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) after more than two decades, and set an ambitious course for the labor movement in a …
(2026-06-08). Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota.
(2026-06-08). Israel releases Palestinian women's footballer Rand Halawani. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have released a player on the Palestinian national women's Wissam Halawani said Israeli police released her daughter, Rand Halawani, 20, at around 8: 30 pm (1730 GMT) on Sunday, with a five-day house arrest order. | Wissam Halawani told AFP that she had "gone through very difficult times over the past few days" following her daughter's detention, and that she now…
(2026-06-08). Days before rape verdict, court grants release of Norway crown princess' son. scmp.com A Norway court on Monday ordered the release of ailing Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Hoiby, who faces a multitude of charges including rape and abuse, citing her health crisis. | Prosecutors quickly appealed the decision, so Hoiby will remain in custody until the appeal is processed. | The 29-year-old, Mette-Marit's son from a relationship before her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, was on trial from February 3 to March 19.
(2026-06-07). Why East China's Zhejiang so attractive to foreign leaders. ecns.cn A growing number of foreign leaders have made East China's Zhejiang Province a key stop on their official visits. Why is the province so attractive? The answers lie in the province's booming robotics industry, abundant business opportunities, and development experience.
(2026-06-08). Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee declared unlawful. geo.tv 
(2026-06-08). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…
(2026-06-08). Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed. geo.tv 
(2026-06-08). From Salah to Hakimi: 15 MENA stars to watch at World Cup 2026. newarab.com 
The New Arab highlights the stars to watch out for | Arda Guler (Turkey): | Real Madrid wonderkid
(2026-06-08). Hajj 2027: Haj Committee of India to start registration soon. ummid.com Indicating that the registration and online application process for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) will start soon, the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) has asked pilgrims to keep their passports ready.
(2026-06-08). Pérez retains Real Madrid presidency after first election in 20 years. thecanary.co 
Florentino Pérez has retained his position as president of Real Madrid after winning the club's first competitive election in two decades, securing a new five-year term at the helm of the club. According to the Guardian, Pérez secured around 65 per cent of the club members' votes, beating his rival, businessman Enrique Riquelme, who received […] | By
(2026-06-08). Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear. geo.tv A drone view shows a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026. — ReutersTsunami warnings lifted across several countries.Military and rescue units deployed, relief mobilised.Philippines, Indonesia sit on Pacific…
(2026-06-08). Iran arrives at new base camp in Mexico ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). Hong Kong to co-host inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup. ecns.cn Hong Kong has been named one of the host cities for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup.
(2026-06-08). Tony winner Ali Louis Bourzgui dedicates award to Palestinians. newarab.com 
Moroccan-American actor Ali Louis Bourzgui used his acceptance speech at the Tony Awards on Sunday night to Accepting the award, the 26-year-old
(2026-06-08). Saturday 6/6: Honoring Ann Fagan Ginger: further her legacy of civil and human rights, international law. indybay.org BFUU Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley a block east of MLK Jr Wy…
(2026-06-08). U.S. steps up interference in Australia's domestic politics. peoplesworld.org 
SYDNEY—This past March, the Trump administration sent a cable ordering its embassies and consulates to launch local campaigns to proactively combat propaganda targeting the U.S. This initiative, of course, includes the U.S. embassy and its consulates in Australia, where Washington is already monitoring the criminal activity of local migrants and taking a keen interest in …
(2026-06-08). Scientists expelled by police at the diabetes conference as Trump administration accelerates dismantling of biomedical research. wsws.org The expulsion of leading researchers from the American Diabetes Association conference by armed police exposes the capitulation of medical institutions to the Trump administration's fascistic anti-science agenda.
(2026-06-08). Afghan women detained by Taliban in clothing crackdown. scmp.com Afghan residents in the western city of Herat have told of witnessing multiple women detained by the Taliban government's morality police, in a crackdown over clothing which has drawn criticism from the United Nations. | The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Sunday it was "concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat, Afghanistan, for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements".
(2026-06-08). TG POLYCET Phase 1 Allotment 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education Telangana is releasing the TG POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'tgpolycetd.nic.in'.
(2026-06-08). Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event's history, but what are the continent's chances at the 2026 edition?>
(2026-06-08). Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change? grist.org 
As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happened: Democratic politicians who once talked about climate change as the defining crisis of our time now barely mention it at all. The phrase has
(2026-06-08). China sees record panda bond issuance in 2026 as foreign borrowers pile in. scmp.com Foreign governments, international banks and multinational companies are increasingly tapping China's domestic bond market, as panda bond issuance hit a record high in the first five months of the year. | A total of 11 entities sold 14 panda bonds — yuan-denominated debt instruments issued by foreign entities in mainland China's onshore market — worth 26.64 billion yuan (US$3.7 billion) in May, up 246 per cent from a year earlier and the highest level on record for the month, according to data…
(2026-06-07). 5 people stabbed at Penn Station in New York. ecns.cn NEW YORK, June 7 ⚪ Five people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday, with at least one sustaining serious injuries, CBS reported.
(2026-06-08). JoSAA 2026 Mock 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 display on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' Mock Seat Allocation 1, also called as Mock Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Monday June 08, 2026.
(2026-06-08). Meet Atiqa Mir: 1 of only 3 girls globally selected by Formula 1 Academy. ummid.com Atiqa Mir, 11-year-old Kashmiri teen racing sensation who is currently residing in Dubai, created history after her selection by the Formula 1 Academy (F1 Academy) for its 'Discover Your Drive' development programme.
(2026-06-08). What makes Mirra Andreeva's French Open 2026 Victory Significant. ummid.com In a remarkable achievement, Russian teen Mirra Andreeva Saturday June 06, 2026 won the French Open Women's Singles Title 2026.
(2026-06-08). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-08). Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station. geo.tv 
New York Knicks fans arrive outside Penn Station and Madison Square Garden before Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 05, 2026, in New York City. — AFP One victim suffers serious injuries.All victims expected to survive.Police cordon off tracks 5 and…
(2026-06-08). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Announces "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St San Francisco, 94102…
(2026-06-08). Gold Topples the Dollar's Throne as the World Quietly Moves Beyond U.S. Financial Dominance. scheerpost.com As central banks stockpile gold and reduce reliance on U.S. Treasury debt, a decades-long shift away from dollar hegemony is accelerating—driven by sanctions, war, and a growing distrust of Washington's financial power. Joshua Scheer For generations, the U.S. dollar has served as the undisputed foundation of the global financial system. But beneath the headlines and …
(2026-06-08). A Blessed Spiritual Journey – Hajj. ummid.com The Sublime Grid of Grace: Reflecting on the Metaphysical Geometry of Hajj – the Sacred Journey.
(2026-06-08). Why Hong Kong matters to Kazakhstan's financial ambitions. scmp.com As part of its decades-old "multi-vector" foreign policy, based on balancing relations between major powers such as China, Russia, the United States and the European Union, Kazakhstan — Central Asia's largest country — is now actively diversifying its economic and financial policies. While in the past, Astana sought to strengthen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, today, Hong Kong seems to be becoming a key partner for…
(2026-06-08). In China, AI is no excuse to fire workers. mronline.org 
The day before International Workers' Day, a court in China sent a clear message to employers: artificial intelligence is not a license to throw workers away.
(2026-06-08). 'Crooked network': Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump pictured with NBC's Meet the Press host Kristen Welker during an interview. — X/@kwelkernbcPresident Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC…
(2026-06-08). License to inflate: the One Nation surge and political astrology. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation's rise may be real. The commentary surrounding it often borders on performance art.
(2026-06-08). New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns. aljazeera.com Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup's opening weekend.
(2026-06-08). What Canadian cities can learn from Zohran Mamdani's housing plan. mronline.org 
The strategy combines public investment, tenant protections, and non-market housing at a scale rarely seen in North America.
(2026-06-08). Canary Catch Up: Pride month gets off to a horrifying start with Tip Toe and Rivals. thecanary.co 
Hello and welcome to Canary Catch Up. Each week, our resident telly addict Rachel Charlton-Dailey will bring us bang up to date with the shows she's been obsessed with, what she's hate-watching, and what she can't wait to get stuck into. Trigger warning: This article contains discussion of homophobic hate crimes and the murder of […] | By
(2026-06-08). How Slaves' Resistance Secured Liberal Democracy. portside.org How Slaves' Resistance Secured Liberal Democracy |
(2026-06-08). Scottish Parliament backs luxury wealth tax on mansions and private jets. thecanary.co 
The Scottish parliament has voted to approve a new wealth tax on high-end luxury goods, especially mansions and houses over £1m and private jet travel. Scottish parliament leading the way MSPs went to the Scottish parliament chamber to debate a new "fair, progressive and sustainable" approach to tax. This included the plans for a levy […] | By
(2026-06-08). US: Global Health Aid Tied to Harmful Conditions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A client waits to be seen by a doctor during an HIV clinic day at TASO Mulago service center in Kampala, Uganda, February 17, 2025. | © 2025 Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government is conditioning lifesaving health assistance on broad access to surveillance data and extractive rights to pathogen samples and data for pharmaceutical development, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch issued an assessment of seven bilateral health agreements signed in late 2025 with Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Liberia, and Ugan…
(2026-06-08). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-08). Scientists expelled by police at diabetes conference as Trump administration accelerates dismantling of biomedical research. wsws.org The expulsion of leading researchers from the American Diabetes Association conference by armed police exposes the capitulation of medical institutions to the Trump administration's fascistic anti-science agenda.
(2026-06-08). Capital's Organic Intellectuals. fpif.org When we were fighting the IMF and World Bank-imposed structural adjustment or austerity programs in the 1980s and 1990s, many of us thought that we were up against a strategy that had been formulated mainly as a response to the social democratic compromise with capital in the Global North and to state-led developmentalist initiatives in the Global South. Of course, we knew that the intellectual inspiration for neoliberalism came from nineteenth-century classical free-market-oriented economics. | What few of us realized at the time was that the neoliberal counterrevolution that took off in the late 1970s had an ea…
(2026-06-08). Stellantis in Germany: 650 engineering jobs at Opel in Ràºsselsheim on the line. wsws.org In April 2026, Stellantis announced elimination of 650 of the remaining 1,650 jobs at the Ràºsselsheim, Germany development center, without hiring replacements, in open violation of an ongoing "Future Collective Bargaining Agreement."
(2026-06-08). KC-135 Tanker Sporting New Large Antenna Points To Major Communications Upgrade. twz.com The USAF says improved connectivity is critical for the KC-135 fleet, and this has been a newly hot topic after a fatal collision in March.
(2026-06-08). Trump Storms Off After "Meet the Press" Host Asks for Proof of "Rigged" Races. truthout.org President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News's Kristen Welker over the weekend after she asked for evidence backing his unsubstantiated claim that there was election fraud in California's recent primary races. The interview was filmed on Friday while Trump was traveling to a campaign event in western Wisconsin. It aired on the network's "Meet the Press" program on Sunday… |
(2026-06-08). They Were Serving the Longest Federal Sentence of Any 2020 BLM Protester. Then They Vanished in Prison. theintercept.com 
Incarcerated activist Malik Muhammad's standing client call in March with their lawyer had been canceled without any real explanation. When Muhammad's attorney, Lauren Regan, went to check their status on the Oregon Inmate Tracker, she found nothing. They seemed to have vanished without a trace. | Friends and family feared the worst. Muhammad, an army veteran and activist serving the longest federal sentence of any 2020 Black Lives Matter protester, had been a target inside the state prison because of their outspoken political beliefs and organizing efforts while incarcerated, several of their friends and supp…
(2026-06-08). Katz lashes out at Turkey minister's wish to 'govern Jerusalem'. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Katz's response came a day after Ciftci made the remarks during a visit to the central Turkish province of Corum, where he spoke about Jerusalem,…
(2026-06-08). Xi arrives to grand welcome in Pyongyang for state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
(2026-06-08). Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, killing at least 15. aljazeera.com Tsunami threat recedes after authorities' warnings following magnitude 7.8 earthquake off island of Mindanao.
(2026-06-08). Who stands to lose: Future faces of the Medicaid work requirement cuts. wsws.org These profiles are hypothetical composites drawn from the documented demographic patterns of the Medicaid expansion population and the known mechanisms by which work requirements produce coverage loss. They represent no single individual, but they exemplify millions.
(2026-06-08). Israel included on United Nations' sexual violence blacklist. peoplesworld.org 
NOTICE: This news article contains descriptions of sexual violence. TEL AVIV—United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has placed Israel's armed forces on his blacklist of countries and entities accused of sexual violence in war zones, citing abuse of Palestinian inmates. The 2026 edition of the Secretary-General's Report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, which covers the year …
(2026-06-08). Convictions Reversed For Colorado Paramedics Involved In Death Of Elijah McClain. newsone.com 
Source: Twitter / Twitter | In America, even when justice is achieved regarding a high-profile case in which a Black person has died unjustly, it's justice that can be erased with the stroke of a judge's pen. The family of 23-year-old massage therapist Elijah McClain knows this all too well, as they had only received a small fraction of what should be considered true justice, and last week, that small fraction was reversed on appeal. | According to
(2026-06-08). Not Brainwashed or Forced: Shamli Millionaire's Son who Converted to Islam. ummid.com Mohammed Ali, earlier Ayush Malik — Shamli millionaire's son who converted to Islam, has refuted the allegations that he was forced or blackmailed to shun Hinduism and convert to Islam.
(2026-06-08). Activists demand Citizens Bank De-ICE its investments. indybay.org Human rights and immigration reform activists in Marin County protested at the Citizens Private Bank office calling for the bank to sever its continued financial support of private for-profit prison companies that run ICE facilities nationwide.
(2026-06-08). Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest. scmp.com Riot police ‚Å fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national ‚Äåpark in Kenya's capital. | Officers moved in and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the main entrance of Nairobi National Park, Reuters reporters said.
(2026-06-07). Robot housekeepers set to enter homes in trial. ecns.cn Tired of housework and wishing someone would take care of all the chores? If one company in Wuhan, Hubei province, has its way, all the daily domestic drudgery would soon be the responsibility of robot housekeepers that could become as common as basic household appliances in the future.
(2026-06-08). Sunday Science: Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll June 2026. portside.org Sunday Science: Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll June 2026 |
(2026-06-08). Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'Crazy'. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, confirming the reports by news portal Axios.
(2026-06-08). Daughters of the American Revolution honors hospital at Historic Yellow Springs — but can't officially name any nurses. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Daughters of the American Revolution has installed a permanent plaque in Yellow Springs in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to commemorate heroic acts of the Revolutionary War. | But not on the battlefield. | "All the time we have had people asking us if we're going to do battle scene reenactments at Yellow Springs," said Historic Yellow Springs Executive Director Tom Compton. "That's not historically relevant in any way to this site." | Tim Compton is executive director of…
(2026-06-08). Parliament to mark June 16 legacy. sanews.gov.za Parliament to mark June 16 legacy | Parliament will this week host a special intergenerational dialogue marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 June 16 uprising, alongside a packed programme of debates, ministerial question sessions and committee meetings. | The dialogue, titled: "Youth Voices, Reading and Democracy", will take place in the Good Hope Chamber on Monday and is being organised by Parliament's Library Service in partnership with external stakeholders. | The event will reflect on the legacy of the 1976 student uprising and its contribution to South Africa's democracy. It will also serve as the launc…
(2026-06-08). As Censorship Expands, Autonomous Libraries Are Springing Up to Fill the Gaps. truthout.org Like many urban systems, the Chicago Public Library (CPL) offers robust support for immigrant communities: collections in multiple languages, English language and citizenship classes, and voting rights events. In October 2025, as the invasion of Chicago by federal forces ramped up, the Uptown branch hosted an ICE-alert kit making event, inviting the public to assemble packets of whistles and zines… |
(2026-06-08). Ex-wife of UAE royal released on bail in custody dispute. newarab.com 
The Zeynab Javadli was detained after her former husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accused her of abducting their three children. | "Dubai Public Prosecution confirms that Ms Zeynab Javadli has been released on bail following questioning," the prosecutors said in a statement on Saturday. | They added that the questioning was "in connection with an ongoing…
(2026-06-08). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-08). Fujimori lidera elecciones en Perú, indican resultados preliminares. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONPE) del Perú ya empezó a publicar en su sitio web los primeros resultados de la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales, celebradas este domingo, entre la derechista Keiko Fujimori y el izquierdista Roberto Sánchez. | Con el 44,838 % de las actas contabilizadas, Fujimori tiene 52,779 % de los votos, seguida de Sánchez con el 47,221 %. | En cambio, el conteo rápido mostró otra tendencia. Ipsos recogió un 50,3 % para Sánchez, con Fujimori de segunda con 49,7 %. Mientras que Datum colocó de primero a Sánchez con 50,14 %, seguido de Fujimori con 49,86 %.Agradecem…
(2026-06-08). Pope Leo makes visit to Spain's Almudena Cathedral. aljazeera.com Crowds in Madrid were delighted to see Pope Leo make a visit to Santa Maria de la Almudena Cathedral with Queen Sofia.
(2026-06-08). L'India, la guerra in Medio Oriente e un grande problema da risolvere prima di Delhi 2026. strategic-culture.su Le crisi mediorientali del 2026 segnano un momento di discontinuità strutturale nella politica estera indiana. | Segue nostro Attore strategico nella regione | In vista della sessione plenaria dei BRCS+ a Delhi, occorre inquadrare più nel dettaglio il ruolo dell'India, che quest'anno ricopre la presidenza, negli scenari più caldi di questo periodo. | Negli ultimi tre decenni, l'India ha progressivamente e profondamente trasformato il pro…
(2026-06-08). Thursday 6/25: Community Meeting to Keep Coal Out of the East Bay. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…