(2026-06-16). US ally strikes first: Has this nation decided to take on China without waiting for Trump, Hegseth. hindustantimes.com Taiwan has launched a new intelligence-reporting portal aimed at gathering information from Chinese nationals, marking a bold escalation in the shadow war between Taipei and Beijing. The move comes amid rising cross-strait tensions, growing espionage concerns, and fears of an intensifying intelligence battle between China and Taiwan.
(2026-06-16). Iran's Araghchi says talks with US to finalise agreement will start on Friday. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US will start a new round of negotiations on Friday in Switzerland to reach a final agreement after the official start of an interim agreement, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday. | Araghchi also warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constituted a violation of the interim agreement with the United States. | "In our view, the two parties to this memorandum are the U.S. and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other," he said. | US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear | US President Donald Trump said o…
(2026-06-16). Iran's Araqchi says talks with US to finalise agreement will start on Friday. tribune.com.pk Iran and the US will start a new round of negotiations on Friday in Switzerland to reach a final agreement after the official start of an interim agreement, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday. | Araghchi also warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constituted a violation of the interim agreement with the United States. | "In our view, the two parties to this memorandum are the U.S. and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other," he said. | US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear | US President Donald Trump said o…
(2026-06-16). Peace Deal Ends Iran War: What Did US, Israel Gain? juancole.com The Conversation) — After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to en…
(2026-06-16). Naqvi, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman discuss political, economic, security challenges. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at the party's headquarters in Mansoorah on Tuesday, where the two leaders discussed the country's political, economic, and security situation, according to a statement issued by the Interior Ministry. | The meeting also focused on the regional landscape following the recent Iran-US rapprochement. Both leaders described the development as a positive step towards stability and peace in the region. | Rehman praised Pakistan's role in facilitating efforts that contributed to the understanding between Tehran and Washington, saying t…
(2026-06-16). U.S. and Iran reach critical phase in deal. ecns.cn With Iran and the United States reaching an agreement to end the war "permanently" on various fronts, the two have now taken a critical step toward a peaceful settlement and restoring safety in a vital maritime corridor, experts said.
(2026-06-16). Trump presume en Francia de acuerdo de su país con Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, llegó este lunes al balneario francés de Évian-les-Bains para la Cumbre del G7 presumiendo del acuerdo alcanzado con Irán, tras meses de escepticismo y así lo evidenció ante la prensa. | Aunque en la agenda provisional del encuentro Trump sería el único mandatario en ser recibido por su par y anfitrión, Emmanuel Macron, este se saltó el programa. | Al encontrarse, después del estrechón de manos, las fotos (no se miraron), Trump en sus palabras dijo que ha tenido una "relación fantástica" con Macron y seguidamente dijo que "el acuerdo (con Irán) ya está firmado ª…
(2026-06-16). Hezbollah attacks 'advancing' Israeli force in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Fighters from the group "using rockets and drones" blocked an Israeli force consisting of an excavator and two Merkava tanks that was "advancing" in the vicinity of Kfar Tebnit town near the southern c…
(2026-06-16). Maersk Still Shipping Weapons Components to Israel, Despite Claiming Otherwise. truthout.org On June 8, the Palestinian Youth Movement's Mask off Maersk Campaign published a report with Oxfam Denmark demonstrating that Maersk has continued to ship weapons to Israel amid its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, despite claiming otherwise. The shipments include "parts for bullets, bombs, mortars and projectile bodies" which have been "central" to weapons used by Israel to slaughter… |
(2026-06-16). Cuba reafirmó en ONU compromiso con inclusión y discapacidad. radiohc.cu Cuba reafirmó su compromiso con la plena implementación de la Convención sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad durante la 19 ™ Conferencia de los Estados Partes, celebrada está última semana en la sede de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York. | Según informó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, la representante permanente alterna de Cuba ante la ONU, embajadora Daylenis Moreno Guerra, subrayó que el Estado concede la más alta prioridad al desarrollo integral, la inclusión social y la protección de los derechos de las personas en situación de discapacidad. | La diplomátic…
(2026-06-16). Convocan Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba acordó convocar a un Pleno Extraordinario de su Comité Central, el miércoles 17 de junio de 2026. | De acuerdo con lo publicado en el sitio web de la organización política, el objetivo es evaluar propuestas de transformaciones económicas y sociales, enunciadas por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en recientes declaraciones a la prensa.
(2026-06-16). Extraordinary Plenum of the Central Committee of the PCC to be held on Wednesday. radiohc.cu 
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba agreed to convene an Extraordinary Plenum of its Central Committee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to evaluate proposals for economic and social transformations, announced by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, in recent statements to the press. | (Taken from the PCC website) | IMAGE CREDIT: ACN | Taken from the PCC website | [ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]…
(2026-06-16). PNUD destaca proyecto de Resiliencia Urbana en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) en Cuba destacó este lunes la implementación del proyecto Resiliencia Urbana, enfocado en impulsar el diagnóstico técnico de edificaciones para mejorar la respuesta ante desastres. | La iniciativa desarrollada ha facilitado el equipamiento especializado para realizar evaluaciones, así como intervenciones constructivas para prevenir riesgos de colapsos, indicó la organización perteneciente al Sistema de Naciones Unidas en su perfil en Facebook. | En la capital cubana, el programa abarcó el enfoque de riesgo en el Plan Estratégico de la Vivienda del munic…
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: Backyard Dance Party Fundraiser for Gaza Soup Kitchen. indybay.org 2112 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-16). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Venezuela signs power deal with US energy giant. aljazeera.com Venezuela has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova aimed at boosting electricity generation…
(2026-06-16). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Venezuela firma acuerdo con compañía General Electric de EEUU. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela, a través de la estatal Corporación Eléctrica Nacional (Corpolec), firmó este lunes en Caracas un acuerdo de cooperación con la empresa General Electric (GE) Vernova, de Estados Unidos. | La rúbrica del documento tuvo lugar en el Salón Sol del Perú del Palacio de Miraflores, sede de Gobierno, en presencia de la mandataria encargada Delcy Rodríguez, otros miembros del gabinete, el encargado de negocios de Estados Unidos en Caracas, John Barret, y la directiva de la compañía. | Delcy Rodríguez consideró la firma de este documento como "paso histórico" para el país al permitir la recuperació…
(2026-06-16). Former Hainan vice-governor prosecuted for taking bribes. ecns.cn Ni Qiang, a former member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Hainan Provincial Committee and former secretary-general of the committee, has been prosecuted on suspicion of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Monday.
(2026-06-16). Gavin Newsom says he's being investigated by Trump. aljazeera.com California's Democratic Governor claims President Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against him.
(2026-06-16). Chongqing's Rongchang revives intangible cultural heritage: Rongchang pottery refines artisanship, xiabu weaves a new chapter. ecns.cn Rongchang pottery, a traditional industry in Chongqing boasting a history of more than 800 years, is exported to over 30 countries and regions today.
(2026-06-16). Chongqing activates 'town economy' model: One town, one IP. ecns.cn Rongchang District of Chongqing has developed three themed towns ⚪ Antao Town, Wanling Ancient Town and China Xiabu (Grass Linen) Town ⚪ each with its own distinct cultural identity and economic focus.
(2026-06-16). Kinetica 1 rocket places eight remote-sensing satellites into orbit. ecns.cn CAS Space, a leading commercial rocket maker in China, launched its 14th Kinetica 1 series rocket on Monday morning.
(2026-06-16). EU Should Build on Hungary's Recommitment to ICC. hrw.org Click to expand Image | International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. | © 2024 Peter Dejong/AP Photo | With Hungary's reversal of its decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), the European Union has an opportunity to extend the significance of this moment for international justice well beyond Budapest. EU leaders should state clearly and with one voice in the conclusion of the upcoming June 18-19 European Council meeting that their support for international justice and the ICC is consistent and unwavering.References to the ICC in European Council conclusions, the…
(2026-06-16). Trump's Energy Agenda Is Being Undermined By His Own Justice Department. wattsupwiththat.com It is the kind of blunder that makes you wonder how it ever got this far. Trump's own Justice Department is undercutting the administration's effort to rein in federal climate overreach.
(2026-06-16). Tuesday 6/16: 2026 City of Sacramento Juneteenth Flag Rasing Ceremony. indybay.org City Hall of Sacramento | Courtyard | 915 I Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-06-16). Saturday 7/11: Stop The AI Race — Protest on July 11. indybay.org 12: 00 PM — Rally at OpenAI (1455 3rd St) | 12: 00 PM — Speeches at OpenAI | 1: 00 PM — Walk to Anthropic (500 Howard St) | 1: 45 PM — Speeches at Anthropic | 2: 15 PM — Walk to Google DeepMind (345 Spear St) | 2: 30 PM — Speeches at Google DeepMind…
(2026-06-16). Pro-Zionist organization files discrimination charges against National Education Assocation. wsws.org The suit claims the teachers' union created a "hostile environment" for Jewish and Israeli members, particularly at a July 2025 Representative Assembly in Portland, Oregon.
(2026-06-16). Australia's educators online meeting exposes AEU suppression of opposition to sellout deal. wsws.org Teachers, support workers and student teachers spoke out against the intolerable conditions in public schools and the Australian Education Union's anti-democratic methods.
(2026-06-16). FIFA World Cup 2026: "The beautiful game" in grip of Trump and financial oligarchy. wsws.org The tournament has been transformed into a platform for imperialist arrogance, militarism and anti-immigrant chauvinism by the Trump administration, without protest by FIFA and its co-hosts.
(2026-06-16). Corporate thugs open fire on miners in Türkiye. wsws.org Company thugs opened fire on the àñz≈üen Mining workers and their families, who were staging a sit-in to demand payment of their wages.
(2026-06-16). Tuesday 7/7: Happy Hour with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. indybay.org Rikki's, 2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-06-16). National conference on Party building held in Beijing. ecns.cn According to the conference, since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core has set forth a series of new ideas, thoughts and strategies in addressing the major questions of the times ⚪ what kind of Marxist party exercising long-term governance should be built, and how such a party should be built.
(2026-06-16). US and Iran 'electronically' sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear. geo.tv 
(2026-06-16). Is Pakistan using US weapons to kill civilians in Afghanistan? responsiblestatecraft.org After a month of calm, Pakistan carried out a fresh round of airstrikes across Afghanistan last week, killing at least 13 civilians and injuring 10 others, according to the
(2026-06-16). Green Shoots of Hope in the Labor Movement. portside.org Green Shoots of Hope in the Labor Movement |
(2026-06-16). UAW officials rush through sellout contract at American Axle on eve of Detroit convention. wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy gave workers less than 48 hours to review the 118-page agreement, and threatened that workers would be replaced with strikebreakers if they rejected the pro-company deal.
(2026-06-16). Sunday 6/14: End This Corrupt, Brutal, and Chaotic Regime. indybay.org Tam Junction, 150 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley…
(2026-06-16). Australia: Broad opposition to Labor's NDIS bill that cuts support for disabled. wsws.org The Labor government's far-reaching assault on the National Disability Insurance Scheme has provoked an outpouring of anger from disabled people, their families and advocacy organisations.
(2026-06-16). Iran Will Sign a Deal on Friday as the Winner, But Will the War Be Over? (Juan Cole). juancole.com Here is the interview Ian Masters conducted with me Monday at | Here is an computer-generated transcript, which I have manually tried to correct: | Ian Masters: Now, here's Juan Cole. He's a professor of Modern Middle East and South Asian history at the University of Michigan, and he has an article at Informed Comment, Welcome to background briefing, Juan Cole. | Juan…
(2026-06-16). Fujian's first nuclear power project marks successful dome hoisting. ecns.cn As Fujian's first nuclear power project, the Ningde Nuclear Power Project comprises six 1,000 MW generating units, which will be constructed in two phases.
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: Film Showing: The Seed of the Sacred Fig, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-06-16). UAW convention opens in Detroit amid rebellion by auto parts workers. wsws.org The complacent and self-congratulatory speeches from the convention podium avoided all mention of the drive by the Trump administration to establish a fascist dictatorship or the seething rank-and-file discontent expressed in a series of contract rejections by auto parts workers.
(2026-06-16). Eight crew believed dead in California B-52 bomber crash. tribune.com.pk 
Eight crew members are believed to have died in a ‚Å B-52 bomber crash at California's Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, ‚Å CNN reported, citing the base. | A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said.
(2026-06-16). Trump Hegseth Storm Global Heating's Shores with Carbon Artillery. juancole.com (
(2026-06-16). US Military Notice Says US Blockade on Iranian Ports Is Still in Effect, Contradicting Trump. news.antiwar.com The US military said in an advisory to merchant ships on Monday that the US blockade on Iranian ports remains in effect "pending execution" of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, The Hill has reported, a notice that contradicts President Trump's declaration that the blockade has been lifted. The MOU will be officially …
(2026-06-16). US Air Force B-52 crashes in California. aljazeera.com Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff…
(2026-06-16). Trump's deal with the Iranians is possibly the greatest U.S. defeat since Vietnam. strategic-culture.su But it might not even hold, as there are too many possibilities which could scupper it. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | But it…
(2026-06-16). Not All Daily Temperature Records Are the Same. wattsupwiththat.com It turns out that to get the really high temperatures in western Washington, the atmosphere needs to organize itself in a very specific way, generally with a strong upper-level ridge and offshore-directed flow at low levels.
(2026-06-16). Was the Budget really unpopular? Plenty of reasons suggest 'no'. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/13: Free virtual screening of the film "Forced to Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf-s……
(2026-06-16). Support 8 Defendants Attacked by the FBI Police for Supporting Palestine! (Legal Fund). wibailoutpeople.org 
@safexmich @tahrixmich By Graduate Employees Organization 6/11/2026 UPDATE ON FBI ARRESTS AND RAIDES — URGENT AID NEEDED: While we continued to fight for Palestine liberation on campus, On June 10th between 7: 00 AM and 8: 30 AM, FBI agents, state police, local police officers, and the University of Michigan Police Department, conducted a coordinated raid and …
(2026-06-16). This Week in People's History, Jun 17—23, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 17—23, 2026 |
(2026-06-16). Talk World Radio: What Could Hawaii Be Without the U.S. Military? worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about what the U.S. military does to Hawaii and what Hawaii could be without a massive military occupation. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-16). Sanders Says 'We Must' Strip Section on US-Israeli Military Integration From Pentagon Budget. portside.org Sanders Says 'We Must' Strip Section on US-Israeli Military Integration From Pentagon Budget |
(2026-06-16). Saturday 6/20: Gay Shame 25th Anniversary Zines & More. indybay.org valencia st @ cunningham pl | san francisco | (south of 19th st)…
(2026-06-16). Global printmaking masterpieces on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The second Guardian International Print Fair opened on Friday at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, bringing together works from more than 50 printmaking institutions and galleries from eight countries: China, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Japan.
(2026-06-16). Saturday 7/18: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (in-person date). indybay.org Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115…
(2026-06-16). Activists Protest Merck For Purchasing Dogs for Animal Testing From Notorious Ridglan Farm. indybay.org Activists Protest Merck For Purchasing Dogs for Animal Testing From Notorious Ridglan Farms…
(2026-06-16). Monday 6/15: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-16). World Cup predictions become new battleground for AI. ecns.cn As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together more nations, more matches and more excitement, a competition has intensified off the pitch among China's leading artificial intelligence models, which are being put to the test in predicting the results of one of the world's biggest sporting events.
(2026-06-16). Tunisia suffers heavy defeat against Sweden in FIFA World Cup. ecns.cn Swedish fans cheer as they arrive at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico ahead of Swedens match against Tunisia, June 14, 2026./CFP.Tunisia was handed a harsh reality check at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being dismantled by Sweden in a one-sided contest.
(2026-06-16). Centre to bear cost of 100MW solar power project in G-B: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government would bear the cost of a 100-megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The prime minister directed officials to accelerate work on the project and ensure its completion at the earliest possible date. He also ordered independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency. | Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Power Ministe…
(2026-06-16). Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde's viral goalkeeper at the World Cup? aljazeera.com From his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his club career.
(2026-06-16). Thursday 6/18: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-16). Tianjin boosts status as BCI powerhouse. ecns.cn A dedicated industrial cluster for brain-computer interface was recently inaugurated in Tianjin, which will greatly accelerate the large-scale industrial application of research achievements in noninvasive BCI technologies, experts said.
(2026-06-16). Chinese AI models roll out World Cup prediction features. ecns.cn As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together more nations, more matches and more excitement, a competition has intensified off the pitch among Chinas leading artificial intelligence models.
(2026-06-16). US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, US, June 15, 2026, in a still image from an ALERTCalifornia fire surveillance camera. — Rueters Boeing-built Stratofortress was on routine training…
(2026-06-16). Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir cancels US trip after visa difficulties: Haaretz. tribune.com.pk 
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled a planned family trip to the US amid difficulties in obtaining a visa, according Israeli media on Tuesday. | The US Embassy told Ben-Gvir that he would need to appear in person to provide biometric fingerprints as part of the visa process, Haaretz daily reported. | The requirement was interpreted in Israeli media reports as a sign of reluctance to grant him a visa. | The Israeli minister was reportedly set to travel to Miami to attend the wedding of an Israeli businessman's daughter. | Haaretz previously reported that he initially sought for the…
(2026-06-16). Sunday 6/14: March! No ICE Detention Camps in Gilroy! indybay.org Meet at 7500 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy. We will walk to 7240 Holsclaw Rd (NEW ICE FACILITY IN GILORY)…
(2026-06-16). Auto supplier IAV to shutter Berlin site: Form an action committee to defend every job! wsws.org As early as December 2025, IAV management announced its intention to eliminate roughly 1,500 jobs this year. Over the course of seven rounds of negotiations with management to date, union officials have, in their own words, proven themselves "willing to compromise."
(2026-06-16). Friday 6/12: Land: the only real frontier . . . a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-16). Africa's billionaires and the causes of the continent's poverty. wsws.org Africa's four richest billionaires own $57.4 billion—more than the combined wealth of half the continent's 1.5 billion population…
(2026-06-16). US imperialism's debacle in Iran. wsws.org Despite killing more than 3,000 Iranians and triggering a global food and energy crisis, the United States has failed to achieve the objectives for which it went to war.
(2026-06-16). Presidents of China, Myanmar attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-16). Japan comes from behind twice to clinch 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. ecns.cn Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the Netherlandsfirst goal against Japan during a World Cup Group F match in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.[Photo/Agencies].Japanese players celebrate their sides second goal against the Dutch.[Photo/Agencies].
(2026-06-16). Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi member speaks against the armed attack on miners in Türkiye. wsws.org At the protest held in Izmir, a Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi member denounced the armed attack on miners and called for a broader mobilisation of the working class.
(2026-06-16). The Israeli Right Is Marching Under a New Flag. portside.org The Israeli Right Is Marching Under a New Flag |
(2026-06-16). Hainan fashion show blends Li plant dyeing, rattan weaving into modern design. ecns.cn An art show blending Li ethnic plant-dyeing and rattan-weaving techniques with modern fashion design was held at the Hainan Provincial Mass Art Center in Haikou on Saturday.
(2026-06-16). Double-oared dragon boat from Hunan sails in the Malacca River. ecns.cn Lanxi double-oared dragon boat, produced in Yiyang City, central China's Hunan Province, makes its debut at the 41st Malaysian National Chinese Cultural Festival in Malacca, Malaysia, June 14, 2026.
(2026-06-16). Sri Lanka: JVP-led government's broken promise on provincial council elections. wsws.org For nearly a decade, successive governments have refused to hold elections for the provincial councils in flagrant violation of the country's constitution.
(2026-06-16). Seventh heaven for dominant Germany. ecns.cn Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao in its World Cup opener on Sunday was the perfect way to overshadow a close first half and boost the team after consecutive group-stage exits for the four-time champion.
(2026-06-16). Chinese government to release white paper on global governance. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office will release a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions" on Wednesday morning.
(2026-06-16). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-16). Large parts of nation on alert for storms, heavy rain. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration raised its major meteorological disaster emergency response on Monday morning, escalating it from level four, the lowest, to level three, and expanding the alert to cover both torrential rain and severe convective weather.
(2026-06-16). Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport. geo.tv 
(2026-06-16). South Sudan's Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals? aljazeera.com Government and opposition forces accused of destruction in Jonglei amid burned villages and mass displacement.
(2026-06-16). Sunday 6/14: The Streetside Library. indybay.org in front of ye olde abandoned Half Price Books, | in Downtown Berkeley, | on 2036 Shattuck Avenue.
(2026-06-16). Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan could improve economic projections for 2027 after the end of the Iran war, but it is still too early to revise the budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters, hours after the US and Iran signed a deal to end the fighting. | Damaged energy infrastructure meant supply chains would take time to return to normal, after the conflict pushed inflation back into double digits, Aurangzeb said. | "We were looking at how we manage the second, third-order impact in case this conflict continues," he said. "The energy infrastructure has been hit. And the…
(2026-06-16). China deploys first 24-hour rapid intensification forecast model for typhoons. ecns.cn The model, developed at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, recently completed operational deployment and real-world application testing at the country's National Meteorological Center.
(2026-06-16). Chinese president holds talks with Myanmar counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-16). Under Trump's orders, U.S. commits mass murder on the high seas. indybay.org Yesterday on June 13, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday, reportedly, "A U.S. District Court has issued an order stopping the Trump-Vance administration from censoring American history and science and ordering the restoration of unlawfully censored information displayed in America's largest classroom — our national parks.
(2026-06-16). Beyond the romantic necrophiliac's chit chat activities. indybay.org The Sick Twisted World Of Necrophilia:…
(2026-06-16). Saudi Arabia draw 1—1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game. aljazeera.com Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.
(2026-06-16). SCO urged to play greater global role. ecns.cn Speaking at a reception in Beijing to mark the 25th anniversary of the SCO's founding, Wang said that the organization should set an example in promoting peace, development and win-win cooperation.
(2026-06-16). G7 summit kicks off against backdrop of massive protest. ecns.cn The Group of Seven (G7) summit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration.
(2026-06-16). Brazil flaws exposed in heavyweight clash. ecns.cn Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the Africans confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponent at a sold-out stadium.
(2026-06-16). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Turns out F-35 is fully mission capable only some of the time. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-16). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Trump is blowing his chance to make peace in Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-16). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Sunday 6/28: Dean Wyrzykowski: Facing 31 Years in Prison for Saving Dogs. indybay.org
(2026-06-16). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Wednesday 7/15: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (online date). indybay.org
(2026-06-16). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). L'allarme di Bezrukov: Mosca deve convincersi che ci aspettano vent'anni di confronto con l'Occidente. strategic-culture.su L'Occidente contro la Russia: perché per le élite europee e americane è di vitale importanza una guerra con la Russia, al fine di mantenere il proprio dominio sul mondo. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 3 giugno, il Forum Economico Internazionale di San Pietroburgo si è aperto sotto una densa colonna di fumo nero
(2026-06-16). Sancti Spíritus: Sistemas solares por más vidas salvadas. radiohc.cu 
Hasta El Jíbaro, localidad ubicada en la parte sur de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus y bautizada con ese nombre debido a la existencia de abundantes perros jíbaros en la zona, llegó un kit de panel solar hasta el Consultorio del Médico y Enfermera de la Familia con servicio extendido de esa comunidad rural. | "Ahora, llega cualquier paciente, a cualquier hora y puede ser atendido perfectamente con iluminación", precisó la doctora Armire Varela Alemán, directora general de Salud en el municipio de La Sierpe, quien valora la utilidad del montaje de estos medios para mantener el servicio ininterrumpido en los centr…
(2026-06-16). Argentina: Indio Solari y movimiento de masas… indybay.org Movimiento de masas y modelo socio-político. Breve especulación sobre los "Redondos" y "el Indio"
(2026-06-16). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-06-16). LLamamiento a boicotear el Mundial de Futbol en EEUU. indybay.org
(2026-06-16). Anticipation Grows for Argentina's Debut. radiohc.cu Havana, June 15 (RHC) — Just hours before the debut of the world champion team in the 2026 Football Cup, the expectation among Argentine fans is growing today with nuances of anxiety, especially since coach Lionel Scaloni refused to reveal the lineup for tomorrow. | Argentina's national team, La Albiceleste, faces Algeria on Tuesday in a Group J match. Coach Scaloni described Algeria as a "good team" in a press conference this afternoon in Kansas City, broadcast on several Argentine television channels; in fact, they are perhaps the strongest group based on their recent performances. The other two teams are…
(2026-06-16). Spanish Disappointment at the World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, June 15 (RHC) — Spain, the current European champions, disappointed today in their debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada, drawing 0-0 against debutants Cape Verde. | In Atlanta, what appeared to be a lopsided match in favor of the Europeans ended up being more of a fiasco than a victory, leaving the Spanish players frustrated. | La Roja extended their unbeaten streak to 32 official matches, but left with a bitter taste in their mouths after failing to overcome a team making its debut in this competition. | In the same Group H, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in Mi…
(2026-06-15). Why China May Not Welcome a Successful US-Iran Peace Deal. thinktank.pk As reports emerge that Washington and Tehran are moving closer to a peace agreement, Chinese state media has responded with a notably cautious tone. Rather than focusing on the potential economic and security benefits of a ceasefire, China's state-run Global Times has emphasized uncertainty, contradictions, and "mixed signals" surrounding the negotiations. At first glance, such …
(2026-06-15). At Least One Killed by Israel in Lebanon Since US-Iran Deal Announcement. news.antiwar.com People continue to be hopeful that the new US-Iran deal will actually lead to a resolution of the ongoing Israeli invasion of Lebanon, though Israeli officials seem loathe to countenance such a possibility. The number of Israeli attacks does seem to have declined, at least in the near term. An Israeli drone strike against a …
(2026-06-15). More Than a Coincidence? The Strategic Timing of the US-Iran Deal Before G7. thinktank.pk As world leaders gather in France for the G7 Summit, an unexpected development has emerged from one of the world's most volatile geopolitical flashpoints. Reports suggesting that the United States and Iran are moving closer to a peace agreement have triggered intense debate among diplomats and analysts alike. The timing is particularly striking. Just days …
(2026-06-15). World leaders welcome US-Iran peace deal, praise Pakistan's mediation role. geo.tv 
Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UN chief Antonio Guterres, British PM Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron. — Reuters/FileErdogan commends Pakistan mediation, regional cooperation efforts.UK PM Starmer hails deal and thanks mediators, including…
(2026-06-15). Oil plunges, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal. al-monitor.com Oil prices dropped towards $80 a barrel and stocks rallied on Monday after Washington and Iran reached a framework deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.The strait, through which roughly 20 percent of the world's crude oil supply normally transits, was effectively closed by Tehran after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, sending energy prices soaring.
(2026-06-15). Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon, first deadly attack since US-Iran deal announcement. al-monitor.com June 15 (Reuters) – An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon, killing its driver, Lebanese security sources and state media reported on Monday.The strike was the first reported deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon since the announcement of the U.S.-Iran agreement. (Reporting by Maya Gebeily; Writing by Tala RamadanEditing by Ros Russell)…
(2026-06-15). US-Iran Peace Deal and Its Impact on India. ummid.com The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework agreement marks a volatile culmination to over 100 days of devastating attrition, fundamentally shifting Middle Eastern security paradigms while altering India's energy and strategic landscape.
(2026-06-15). IMF chief warns energy recovery to take time after US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
The "As we have said before, much depends on the duration and intensity of the energy supply shock," Kristalina Georgieva wrote in a post on the Fund's website. | "The sooner it is resolved, the better – especially as supp…
(2026-06-15). Elijah Magnier on US-Iran Framework Agreement: A Thorny Path to Peace. thealtworld.com Elijah J Magnier, Veteran war correspondent and political risk analyst discussed the US-Iran framework agreement, highlighting that it is not a peace deal and Israel's exclusion from the agreement may lead to further tensions. | The agreement includes a freeze in Lebanon, but Israel has not committed to withdrawing forces. The success of this agreement depends on various factors, including the resolution of enriched uranium and sanctions issues, and political pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-06-15). Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday. al-monitor.com EVIAN, France, June 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday.Speaking shortly after arriving in Evian, France, for a G7 meeting, Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz will be fully open by Friday. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Franklin Paul)…
(2026-06-15). Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be Friday. al-monitor.com The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East war that limited shipping in the critical bottleneck, President Donald Trump said on Monday.Speaking at the start of bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a G7 summit in France, Trump added, "I don't think we are going to need much help" on keeping the strait open, after London and Paris proposed a joint naval mission.
(2026-06-15). U.S. officials says Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to settle a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that a signing ceremony would take place on Friday and shipping traffic in the strait of Hormuz would gradually ramp up.The memorandum of understanding has been signed by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, one U.S. official said.
(2026-06-15). Trump's Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks. al-monitor.com By Gram Slattery and Nathan LayneWASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a development that has delivered significant relief to global markets.But while the accord is an opportunity for U.S. President Donald Trump to exit a conflict that has proven consistently unpopular with the American public, it also exposes him to criticism from within his party, skepticism from allies and questions over whether the deal will hold.
(2026-06-15). No trust in Trump? Iran on alert despite peace deal, Mojtaba aide warns defenses are still expanding. hindustantimes.com Days before a June 19 peace deal signing, Iran is sending mixed signals—trumpeting "successful" talks while a top aide to Mojtaba warns the armed forces remain fully alert and ready to strike. As President Trump declares the agreement "complete" and moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, fresh doubts emerge over how much Tehran trusts Washington—and whether this fragile calm will last.
(2026-06-15). Araghchi Says Nuclear Talks With US To Begin After MOU Signing Ceremony in Geneva on Friday. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday said that talks with the US on Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of US sanctions on the Islamic Republic will begin in Switzerland on Friday after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) meant to end the conflict in the region. US officials said on Monday …
(2026-06-15). Britain, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions: statement. ecns.cn BRUSSELS, June 15 ⚪ Britain, France, Germany and Italy said Sunday they are prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.
(2026-06-15). Trump pivots to bipolarity with China as US hegemony declines. infobrics.org Europe and NATO sidelined as foreign policy is reshaped to serve predatory US national interests.
(2026-06-15). Lebanese mourn destroyed homes, livelihoods in southern city. al-monitor.com When Kamal Kamal heard a ceasefire deal had been agreed between Iran and the United States, he rushed back to the southern city of Nabatieh only to find an Israeli strike had reduced his life's work to rubble.The city, usually home to some 90,000 people before the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted on March 2, was largely deserted as Israel pressed its military offensive in the area in recent days.
(2026-06-15). The Iranian leaders martyred in Israeli-US war. geo.tv 
then-security chief Ali Larijani, then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and then-Guards naval chief Alireza Tangsiri. — Reuters/File Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes martyred an entire echelon of the Islamic Republic's political and…
(2026-06-15). US-Iran MOU is a mere Agreement to Keep Talking. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Early Monday morning Islamabad time, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
(2026-06-15). With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI/LONDON, June 15 – Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a U.S. military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the competing demands of hardliners buoyed by surviving the onslaught and those of an impoverished, angry people.Iran's powerful hardliners are energized by a three-month confrontation they feel Iran has won. They want the leadership to take a tough stance in coming talks with the U.S. and prioritise rearming, confident they can halt any internal dissent with force.
(2026-06-15). Iran Forces Deal With US, Commitment To End War on All Fronts. orinocotribune.com Iran says military deterrence and regional resistance helped finalize the US agreement, as Tehran stresses Washington was forced to accept an end to the war. | Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it finalized a memorandum of understanding with the United States on June 14 regarding the end-of-war negotiations, referred to as the Islamabad talks. | Key points are that military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, are to cease immediately and permanently from tonight, according to the statement. | Additionally, the naval blockade imposed on Iran will be lifted immediately. The memorandum is schedu…
(2026-06-15). Pakistan says U.S., Iran reach peace agreement, signing ceremony set for June 19. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, June 15 ⚪ Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced early Monday that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations.With an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
(2026-06-15). The Art of Capitulation: Trump Desperate for Iran Offramp — Top Analyst Hassan Ahmadian. portside.org The Art of Capitulation: Trump Desperate for Iran Offramp — Top Analyst Hassan Ahmadian |
(2026-06-15). Did Optics Prevent Invoking of Insurrection Act and Suspension of Habeas Corpus? truthout.org A Monday report in The New York Times revealed what it described as the "alarm" felt by some White House lawyers at proposals made earlier this year by Vice President JD Vance and Trump adviser Stephen Miller as the administration was forced to contend with widespread anger over its anti-immigration agenda. Among other things, the Times reported that Vance pushed for President Donald Trump to… |
(2026-06-15). BREAKING: ISRAEL DEFIES TRUMP AND BOMBS LEBANON. thealtworld.com Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on X (formerly Twitter) with guests including Hunter Biden, Elon Musk, President Bolsonaro, President Novak, PM Imran Khan, RFK Jr, Bill Ackman, Marc Cuban, Marc Andreessen and Tucker Carlson reaching millions of people a week and leading the citizen journalism movement.
(2026-06-15). UN chief condemns Israel's strikes on Beirut. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, June 14 ⚪ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday strongly condemned Israeli strikes earlier in the day on Beirut, Lebanons capital.
(2026-06-15). Germany's direct action case puts Palestine solidarity on trial. newarab.com 
I sat alongside dozens of other supporters of the Ulm5, five pro-Palestinian activists who allegedly destroyed an Elbit Systems factory in Ulm to protest Germany's complicity in the genocide of the Palestinians. When we saw Vi, Zo, Leandra, Crow and Daniel for the first time, the entire court erupted in applause. | Some defendants, such as Daniel, are effectively subjected to solitary confinement, spending 23 hours a day locked in their cell and receiving only one hour of gym time per week. Leandra is confined to their cell for 20 hours a day. Daniel is permitted just two 30-minute visits per month, and any discu…
(2026-06-15). Jonathan Cook: How Israel planned the Gaza genocide decades ago. asiapacificreport.nz 
In October 2023, Israel found an excuse to breathe new life into an old story of slaughter and expulsion. The chief differences this time have been of scale and duration, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook The truth slowly comes to light: Israel's genocide in Gaza was planned decades ago. Listen to the testimonies…
(2026-06-15). June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba's Queer Rights Revolution! — No U.S. War On Cuba! End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
Hear from socialist, queer, trans and union activists who visited Cuba and wrote the book: "Cuba's Queer Rights' Revolution: Love is the law" with Melinda Butterfield & Gregory E. Williams. The same White House regime trying to strangle and destroy socialist Cuba, is the same cabal trying to exterminate our Trans and Queer siblings in …
(2026-06-15). Cuba will continue to enhance its defense preparedness. radiohc.cu As part of the activities for National Defense Day, the Vice President of the National Defense Council and of the Republic, Salvador Valdés Mesa, and the head of the Economic and Social Body and Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, both members of the Political Bureau, assessed the preparedness of the Siboney Defense Zone to protect people in an exceptional situation and ensure the continuity of basic services.
(2026-06-15). Cuba y Granada refuerzan vínculos parlamentarios. radiohc.cu Leo Cato, presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Granada, recibió en Saint George a la embajadora de Cuba en ese país, Yadirys Echenique Paz, en un encuentro que reafirmó la voluntad de fortalecer los vínculos institucionales y la cooperación bilateral, informó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex. | Durante la reunión, la diplomática trasladó el saludo de la dirección de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba y destacó el buen estado de las relaciones entre los legislativos de ambos países, así como la disposición de mantener un diálogo fluido con sus homólogos granadinos.
(2026-06-15). Honduras con Cuba en un plantón contra el imperialismo. radiohc.cu Honduras coordina acciones para apoyar a la Revolución cubana en su lucha contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, y de esa forma exigir el cese de las amenazas de invasión a la isla caribeña. | Para el miércoles 17 de junio a las 10: 00am, la Asociación Amistad Honduras Cuba convoca a un acto publico frente a la embajada de Estados Unidos en Tegucigalpa con el nombre: Plantón hondureño por la paz y la no intervención militar contra Cuba. | La convocatoria precisa que la Constitución de Honduras establece en el artículo 15: ´Honduras hace suyos los…
(2026-06-15). Death toll from Gaza conflict surpasses 73,000 since October 2023: medical sources. ecns.cn GAZA, June 14 ⚪ Medical sources at the Gaza-based health authorities said on Sunday that the total death toll from the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza since Oct.7, 2023, has surpassed.
(2026-06-15). 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.
(2026-06-15). Israeli fire kills four in Gaza, mediators hold more ceasefire talks. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, June 15 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, health officials said, as mediators prepared for further ceasefire talks in Cairo to safeguard a U.S.-brokered peace plan for the tiny war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed a woman in the town of Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip, while another strike killed one person in the nearby Nuseirat refugee camp.
(2026-06-15). Venezuela Seeks to Regulate Bolívar Mining Sector After Neutralization of 'Niño Guerrero'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In response…
(2026-06-15). Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds. mronline.org 
Forty-six percent of U.S. adults—regardless of insurance type—reported struggling to afford healthcare last year, according to a report released Wednesday by the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research think tank.
(2026-06-15). Australia lags on scam victim reimbursement. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-15). Trump Administration Suspends Los Angeles Homeless Services Funding. newsone.com 
Source: Genaro Molina / Getty | The Trump administration's attacks on the poor and unhoused continued last week after it announced that they cut federal funds from a Los Angeles homelessness agency. |
(2026-06-15). The Taiwan Lobby moves to put a full court press on Trump. responsiblestatecraft.org Perhaps fearful of abandonment, or of being treated as a mere "bargaining chip" in negotiations with Beijing, Taiwan has worked diligently to ingratiate itself with President Donald Trump's inner circle. Just last month, Taipei
(2026-06-15). Police chiefs face questions over decades of political policing as Spycops Inquiry resumes. thecanary.co 
On Monday 15 June, the Spycops inquiry resumes and campaigners will be looking for answers. Tranche 3 Phase 3 of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) is beginning. And it'll be a crucial stage in the investigation into the Metropolitan police's Special Demonstration Squad (SDS). The Inquiry has heard evidence from former undercover officers and many […] | By
(2026-06-15). Messi or Mbappe: Who will break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup? ummid.com As the 2026 Football World Cup is ongoing, fans are keeping a watch on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to see who will finally break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup currently held by Miroslav Klose.
(2026-06-15). Political issues in the Karmelo Anthony murder case. wsws.org Anthony's 35-year prison sentence stands in sharp contrast to far more lenient sentences and outright acquittals given to defendants in similar "self defense" cases, namely those in which victims were political targets of the Trump administration and the far right.
(2026-06-15). Azeempura Flyover completed in record 90 days. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government on Sunday opened the Azeempura Flyover to traffic, with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah saying the Rs1.56 billion project was completed in a record 90-day period, 10 days ahead of schedule. The flyover is intended to ease congestion and improve connectivity between several key transport corridors in the city. | The chief minister formally opened the flyover for traffic and praised the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) for completing the project ahead of schedule. Construction on the project began on March 8, 2026, and was completed on June 8, ten days ahead of the 100-day target.
(2026-06-15). Sweden secure comfortable win over Tunisia. thecanary.co 
Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a ruthless performance, easing past Tunisia 5-1 in a match that underlined the attacking depth Graham Potter has built. It was not flawless — but what mattered was control, clarity and a front line that looked sharp from the first whistle. Gyà∂keres strikes early Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander […] | By
(2026-06-15). Chinese vlogger Li Ziqi named ambassador for 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. ecns.cn Chinese content creator Li Ziqi has been appointed as a promotion ambassador for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, which will be held in Shanghai from September 22 to 27.
(2026-06-15). How Obama, Trump, and Biden blocked court action on climate. mronline.org 
My claim that our rulers are guilty of social murder does not hinge on formal legal or constitutional arguments.
(2026-06-15). 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.
(2026-06-15). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026.
(2026-06-15). US firm HKN Energy takes over 7 oil fields from Kurds. al-monitor.com HKN Energy has begun operating seven oil fields under a 25-year agreement with Damascus, marking the first major production-sharing deal between Syria's new government and an international oil company.
(2026-06-15). Govt backs framework for drug-free campus. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has pledged support for expanding a framework designed to address substance abuse and mental health challenges among university students to educational institutions across the province. | After the Beaconhouse National University unveiled two manuals designed to provide an institutional framework for building a drug-free and psychologically supportive campus, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has also initiated the process of establishing a committee led by Vice Chancellor Dr Moeed Yusuf to explore the replication of the model throughout the country. | Addressing the gathering, Punjab…
(2026-06-15). Fatal CCD shooting of minor sparks outrage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani-Australian family's vacation following the completion of the holy Hajj pilgrimage ended in an unimaginable tragedy when a nine-year-old girl was shot and killed in an incident involving local law enforcement. | The victim, identified as Hania Adeel, was fatally shot when officers from the Crime Control Department (CCD) allegedly opened fire on the family's vehicle, mistaking them for fleeing robbers. The tragedy has triggered intense grief within the local and overseas communities, leading to major legal developments and a sweeping investigation. | According to police and family sources, Adeel &oacut…
(2026-06-15). Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group. newarab.com 
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute courtesy of Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari's thunderbolt from outside the box, following a mix-up at the back. | The celebrations of Ayari, who is of Moroccan and Tunisian descent, were muted despite his fine finish. | Sweden doubled their lead on half an hour after a rapid break freed Alexander Isak on the left. | The Liverpool forward race…
(2026-06-15). Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia on training exercise. al-monitor.com MOSCOW, June 15 (Reuters) – A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber plane crashed on Monday in Siberia's Irkutsk region during a training flight, the Russian Defence Ministry said, and the aircraft's crew had managed to safely eject. The Tu-22, which can carry hypersonic "Kinzhal" missiles and is code named "Backfire" by NATO, is a Soviet-era supersonic bomber that Russia has since used for combat missions in Syria and Ukraine.
(2026-06-15). Timeline of Trump-linked resort project in Albania. al-monitor.com Protests have swept Albania for more than two weeks over plans for a luxury hotel project linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.But in recent days, an investigation focusing on the acquisition of the land for the project and alleged money laundering has shaken the Balkan nation.Albania's anti-corruption prosecutor launched a probe into how land in the protected coastal area of Zvernec changed hands, and why its value jumped from 5.5 million euros ($6.3 million) to 122 million in just a few months.
(2026-06-15). Philly's first World Cup game didn't disappoint: Cà¥te d'Ivoire's late goal tops Ecuador 1-0. whyy.org 
(2026-06-15). Ecuadorian World Cup fans takeover Philly's Rocky Steps. aljazeera.com Ecuadorian football fans packed Philadelphia's Rocky Steps to cheer on the South American nation in its opening…
(2026-06-15). UK Court Upholds 'Terrorism' Ban on Palestine Action. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters gather outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand listening to the judge's statement, London, UK, June 15, 2026. | © 2026 Tom Jeffreys/Press Association via AP Photo…
(2026-06-15). Talegaon: Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge. ummid.com The Pune Ring Road – whose western section is targeted for completion by May 2027 – will directly benefit the Talegaon belt, connecting it to Hinjewadi IT Park, Lohegaon Airport, and PCMC without traversing city arteries.
(2026-06-15). Big Tech's Campus Takeover, ICE's Expanding Reach. projectcensored.org First up, cohost Mickey Huff sits down with media analyst Nolan Higdon to dig into big tech's hold on higher ed – namely, their aims to surveil, extract, and breach. Nolan digs into a recent hacking scandal, how big tech aligns with the likes of Epstein, and a dark history of eugenics, big tech propaganda, and authentic resistance. | Next up, Dr. Austin Kocher comes back on the program to dig into some recent news that didn't make the news vis-à -vis immigration, from overcrowding court hearings to expedited deportation to handpicking so-called deportation judges, the cruelty is the point. But there are some glim…
(2026-06-15). France shuts down dozen Israeli stands at defence trade show. al-monitor.com A dozen Israeli company stands were shut down Monday at a major international defence and security exhibition held outside Paris, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel.Tensions have persisted in French-Israeli relations, with France recognising Palestinian statehood last year and two far-right Israeli ministers banned from entering the country in recent weeks.The stands at the Eurosatory arms and security trade show were "closed due to non-compliance with participation conditions set by the French authorities," the organiser, Coges Events, said in a statement to AFP.
(2026-06-15). Shares jump, oil skids in Asia on news of Gulf deal. newarab.com 
Share markets surged in Asia on Monday while the dollar slipped and oil prices slid as
(2026-06-15). White UFC Fighter Declares 'Michelle Obama Is A Man' At White House Event, And We're Just OK With This? newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Look, we didn't need any more evidence that MAGA America is largely comprised of racist, sexist, emotionally stunted morons who peaked socially and intellectually in grade school, but the UFC event that President Donald Trump authorized on the White House lawn certainly gave it to us. | On Sunday, UFC fighter Josh Hokit defeated fellow heavyweight Derrick Lewis at the Freedom 250 UFC event, and afterwards, he hit the stage and took a random shot at former First Lady Michelle Obama — because what better way to suck up to your MAGA messiah, get a crowd full of unwashed, inbred rac…
(2026-06-15). NEET UG June 2026 Admit Card Released: Imp Instructions. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (NEET UG June 2026) Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-06-15). Monstrous 4 metre chicken dumped outside Pret in London. thecanary.co 
A car-sized Pret chicken wrap with a whole "frankenchicken" stuffed inside, feathers and all, has appeared outside Pret A Manger in Oxford Circus. It marks the start of animal welfare charity Anima's week-long tour of 15 Pret cafés throughout the city. Pret is the target of a £1m public campaign as a response to the […] | By
(2026-06-15). Fincantieri CEO Opens Up About The Constellation Class Frigate Debacle. twz.com 
(2026-06-15). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-15). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.
(2026-06-15). RAPID RESPONSE: No U.S.-Israel weapons merger! peoplesworld.org 
No U.S.-Israel weapons merger! Call, write, and visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand they oppose the new U.S-Israel military industrial merger (Section 224) being included in the military budget (National Defense Authorization Act). At the same time, refuse to allow the entire $1.5 trillion military budget to be adopted which will further destabilize …
(2026-06-15). This week in history: June 15-21. wsws.org Lori Berenson show trial in Peru; Soweto uprising in South Africa; Truman signs the Universal Military Training and Service Act; German working class votes to expropriate the former monarchs.
(2026-06-15). PM Cares Fund: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com PM CARES remains one of the most debated public initiatives of the pandemic era and continue to remain till the custodians share the transaction details in the public domain, which is less likely to happen for obvious reasons.
(2026-06-15). Here's Why AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Result 2026 is Delayed. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has postponed the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026.
(2026-06-15). Carving out a better future for SA's youth. sanews.gov.za Carving out a better future for SA's youth | As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear: to create opportunities for the country's youth through education, skills development and pathways into employment. ⚪ "For millions of young people, access to education and skills development represents a pathway to dignity, economic participation and a better future. That understanding has strengthened my resolve to ensure that our institutions are responsive, accountable and focused o…
(2026-06-15). Israel hits Lebanese World Heritage City, Sacred Shrines. juancole.com The Conversation) — Cultural heritage is often treated as an unfortunate casualty of war. In reality, the destruction of significant historic sites is often a Recent attacks on cultural h…
(2026-06-15). China's market regulator summons Walmart China over Sam's Club food safety issues. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 15 ⚪ Chinas top market regulator has held talks with Walmart China regarding food safety problems found in Sams Clubs brick-and-mortar stores and online shops, the regulator said on Monday.
(2026-06-15). Man, son gunned down over land dispute. tribune.com.pk 
A man and his son were shot dead while two passing women were injured in a double murder incident over a land dispute in the Chakri area of Nasirabad Police Station limits, Rawalpindi. | According to police, the victims identified as Syed Shahzad Tabassum and Syed Mustafa Shah were returning after attending a funeral when armed assailants intercepted their vehicle near New Abadi Chakri Road and opened fire. | Police said Syed Umar Farooq stated that he, along with others including Syed Shahzad Tabassum, had come to attend the funeral. After the funeral prayers, they were returning when their vehicles were targ…
(2026-06-15). Rihanna Kelver facing felony charges shows 'stand your ground' is not for trans people. thecanary.co 
Rihanna Kelver, a transgender woman in Wyoming, is facing felony charges for pulling a weapon to defend herself after being subject to homophobic and transphobic slurs. Slate magazine reported that Kelver was about to end a work shift when several men on the street began yelling slurs at her. Then: Moments later, according to court […] | By
(2026-06-15). Even $75M from Trump may not save Oakland's embattled coal terminal. grist.org When investor Phil Tagami first proposed building an export terminal in Oakland, California, more than a decade ago, he probably didn't anticipate the firestorm of litigation and controversy that would follow, in a saga that has now spanned three presidential administrations. There were early rumors that the terminal would export coal, much to the consternation of local residents, but Tagami Tagami an…
(2026-06-15). Monument to shared anti-fascist memory: the legacy of Langwogou. ecns.cn In Zhangbei County of China's Hebei Province, a monument stands in tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Soviet Union and Mongolia who fought the Japanese aggressors. It bears witness to a deeply moving chapter in the history of the World Anti-Fascist War, a memory that transcends time and boundaries.
(2026-06-15). Complaints filed against UK synagogue for Israel property event. newarab.com 
The fallout from a controversial Israeli real estate fair held in north The contro…
(2026-06-15). New Zealand train crash exposes inadequate safety systems. wsws.org Six people were injured in the crash, which could have been avoided if Wellington's train network was equipped with modern safety systems used in Auckland and many other parts of the world.
(2026-06-15). Bujrjeel Holdings announces Dh10 mn package for Indian/SL expats died in accident. ummid.com The UAE based Burjeel Holdings of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh10 million package for the families of the Indian and Sri Lankan expatriates killed in a road accident in Dubai three days ago.
(2026-06-15). Russia-India 2.0: Turning the Far East into a Joint Campus, not Just a Market. infobrics.org The development strategy for the Russian Far East holds particular significance, representing a point of mutual interest for both Moscow and New Delhi…
(2026-06-15). The Ebola epidemic in the Congo: Nearly 1 month since the declaration of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern. wsws.org Nearly one month since the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has issued a bleak assessment of the outbreak.
(2026-06-15). Wednesday 6/17: Pesticides News Conference at Headquarters. indybay.org Driscoll's Headquaters | 345 West Ridge | Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-06-15). Push to Reform IDAs Stalls in Albany. mediasanctuary.org Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs) exist to give local officials the ability to promote economic development by awarding tax breaks to companies. Critics contend that many of the projects fail to deliver on promised job creation and push for greater accountability for performance. Ron Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness and Reimagine Albany talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the largely unsuccessful efforts to enact reforms in the recent legislative session.
(2026-06-15). Calling someone a 'donkey' online could cost $1,000 in Morocco. newarab.com 
(2026-06-15). Public transport gets major boost in federal budget. tribune.com.pk 
The federal budget 2026-27 has brought major relief for residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in the public transport sector, with a significant increase in subsidy for the Metro Bus and Green Electric Bus services. | The subsidy allocated for public transport in the twin cities has been substantially increased in the federal budget 2026-27. | Compared to Rs3 billion in the previous fiscal year, the subsidy has been raised to Rs7.3 billion for the new financial year. | The additional subsidy will apply to both the Metro Bus Service and the Green Electric Bus Service, enabling further improvement in the provisi…
(2026-06-15). The Supreme Court Doesn't Own the Constitution. portside.org The Supreme Court Doesn't Own the Constitution |
(2026-06-15). KCET 2026 Verification Slip Link Active, Download Now. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has made active on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the link to download Karnataka UGCET 2026 or KCET 2026 Verification Slip in PDF.
(2026-06-15). Wedding season ends amid fewer bookings. tribune.com.pk 
The 20-day wedding season across Rawalpindi, Islamabad and the division will conclude on Monday, June 15, ahead of the beginning of Muharram. | This year's wedding season was badly affected by record inflation, an increase of Rs0.5 million to Rs0.7 million in the overall cost of wedding functions and food, and energy-saving schedules. | Normal bookings for weddings and receptions were not recorded at the 7,943 marriage halls and marquees across the twin cities and Rawalpindi Division. Bookings at marriage halls and marquees declined by 45 to 48 per cent. | Many families opted for small hotels in neighbourhoods…
(2026-06-15). Traffic hits a rough patch as Lasbela dug up. tribune.com.pk 
City's Lasbela Chowk has turned into a daily test of patience, where broken roads and rising dust now speak louder than the traffic itself. While authorities continue to paint a picture of modern infrastructure and smooth highways for the public, the ground reality tells a very different story – one where water and gas utility works repeatedly dig up the same roads, leaving them in chaos and slow to recover. | The latest disruption stems from ongoing water pipeline installation outside Jamia Masjid Nauman, where excavation work has yet to be properly restored. The area in front of the mosque's main gate and su…
(2026-06-15). Great Nicobar Project: Serious Questions to Answer. ummid.com As bulldozers move into the forests and plans become reality, Great Nicobar stands at a historic crossroads where the choices made today may determine the fate of one of the world's last great island wildernesses for generations to come.
(2026-06-15). Germany dethrones Brazil in a historic World Cup win. thecanary.co 
Germany's opening match at the 2026 World Cup was not merely a resounding 7-1 victory over Curaàßao; it turned into a historic night that rewrote a number of major records in World Cup history. Thanks to the seven goals the 'Mannschaft' rained down on their opponents, Germany has taken the top spot as the highest-scoring […] | By
(2026-06-15). London police 'using Israel army tactics' at real estate protest. newarab.com 
What began as a protest against the sale of homes in illegal Israeli settlements in the Campaigners who gathered outside the controversial
(2026-06-15). 7 reasons UPI payment gateways are winning over Indian shoppers. ummid.com A UPI payment gateway wins because it brings together speed, simplicity, trust and mobile-first convenience at the exact moment shoppers decide to pay.
(2026-06-15). Palestine Action vows to fight on after UK court backs ban. newarab.com 
(2026-06-15). Sunday Science: Alien First Contact: How the New Rules Differ From Science Fiction. portside.org Sunday Science: Alien First Contact: How the New Rules Differ From Science Fiction |
(2026-06-15). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-15). 44 of 66 Sukkur Barrage gates replaced. tribune.com.pk 
The Sukkur Barrage, one gate of which was washed away in June 2024, will have its operational life extended by another 30 years once the Sindh government completes the ongoing rehabilitation by June 2027, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said during a visit to the barrage in Sukkur district on Sunday. | He was briefed that 44 of the barrage's 66 gates have been replaced in the first two years of the project at a cost of Rs23.4 billion, as of June 2026. | "The Sindh government has exceeded the original project targets. Against the planned replacement of 32 gates, we have successfully replaced 44 so far,…
(2026-06-15). Starmer has banned kids from social media instead of reining in capitalist big tech. thecanary.co 
PM Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16s which will prevent access to apps like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Taking inspiration from Australia, the UK will introduce a similar ban to take effect from Spring 2027. However, the government will go further by restricting livestream and 'stranger communication' for […] | By
(2026-06-15). Trump, Vance sign Iran-US framework. al-monitor.com A US official said that the US president and vice president and Iran's parliament speaker signed the MoU electronically on Sunday.
(2026-06-15). In America's Poorest State, Unhoused People May Soon Be Jailed. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Gov. Landry has signed into law what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country." As the Louisiana state Senate debated what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," more than 50 mainly Black …
(2026-06-15). Mosque in Blackburn hit by arson attack, Starmer remains shtum. thecanary.co 
The Masjid-e-Quwwatul Islam mosque in Blackburn was set on fire last weekend. Keir Starmer, his government and the state-corporate media have been deafeningly silent about the arson attack. It was the latest of countless Islamophobic attacks in the UK. No 'COBRA' meeting. No emergency funding. Not even a word of condemnation from Number 10. 'Mainstream' […] | By
(2026-06-15). Brazil: Courts Protect Land Rights in the Amazon. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cattle graze on land recently burned and deforested by cattle farmers near Novo Progresso, Para state, Brazil, on August 23, 2020. | © 2020 Andre Penner/AP Photo | (Sà£o Paulo) — Brazilian judicial authorities in two important recent rulings, affirmed the rights of small landholders and Indigenous peoples in the Brazilian Amazon and called on federal authorities to remove illegal occupants, a major driver of illegal deforestation in the region, Human Rights Watch said today. The decisions condemn federal authorities for their delays in taking steps to remove land grabbe…
(2026-06-15). AIPAC Sneaks Money Into Manhattan. levernews.com 
(2026-06-15). Students learn digital storytelling. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-15). Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game. newarab.com 
Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Hany into an own goal. | With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt's wait for a first victory at a World Cup goes on. | This is their fourth participati…
(2026-06-15). 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.
(2026-06-15). America's Naval Force Posture Largely Unchanged With Iran Ceasefire Deal On The Horizon. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's report The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports
(2026-06-15). Trump's White House cage match: A fascistic exercise in sadism. wsws.org It would be difficult to conjure up a more grotesque expression of the collapse of American democracy and the depravity of American capitalism in its death agony.
(2026-06-15). Israel is dismantling the occupied West Bank's economy: ICG. newarab.com 
The economy in the The International Crisis Group says that
(2026-06-15). Peru: Final Election Results Pending due to Contested Ballots; Protests Reported in Lima. orinocotribune.com On Saturday night, nearly one week after the second round of Peru's presidential elections, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) website showed that far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori was leading with 9,072,289 votes (50.051%). Meanwhile, left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez had 9,053,801 votes (49.949%), with 98.435% of the ballots counted. This count represented a minimal difference of 18,488 votes between the candidates. | Of the total 92,766 voting station tally sheets, 91,423 were counted, and 1,343 were sent for review by the Special Electoral Jury (JEE) under the category of "flagged" or "conte…
(2026-06-15). US government forces shutdown of Anthropic's most powerful AI models. wsws.org The export-control directive against Anthropic reveals the capitalist state asserting direct power over who may build and deploy the most advanced AI, and for what ends.
(2026-06-15). Farmers advised to protect cotton from heat stress. tribune.com.pk 
Cotton growers have been advised to adopt integrated crop management practices to protect plants from severe heat stress during the critical flowering and boll formation stages. | Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Multan Director Sabahat Hussain said on Sunday that prolonged hot and dry conditions increase the risk of flower and boll shedding, making timely irrigation and nutrient management essential for sustaining crop health and yield. | She cautioned farmers against allowing water stagnation in fields, noting that standing water heats up quickly in high temperatures, damaging the root system and adv…
(2026-06-15). Sudan drones killed over 1,000 in first five months of 2026. newarab.com 
The UN rights chief on Monday condemned a "sharp increase" in the use of drone warfare in Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan's conflict since it erupted in April 2023 between the regular army and the UAE-backed paramilitary "In Sudan, the horrific conf…
(2026-06-15). Zimbabwe-Russia Economic Ties Deepen as Investors Explore Key Sectors. infobrics.org Russian investors are increasingly turning their attention to Zimbabwe following Vice President General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga's visit to Nizhny Novgorod, where he engaged government officials, technology leaders and business executives at the CIPR Conference…
(2026-06-15). Ghani reveals Rs20b corruption in Sindh Labour Dept. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Minister for Labour, Human Resources and Social Security Saeed Ghani on Sunday disclosed that corruption exceeding a whopping Rs20 billion had taken place within his department, claiming that he was facing pressure over the matter but remained committed to holding those responsible accountable. | Addressing the All Pakistan Women Workers Conference organised by the Home-Based Women Workers Federation at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Ghani said officials allegedly involved in corruption had been transferred, but court decisions had subsequently supported some of those transferred. | "I cannot rein…
(2026-06-15). Rep. Shontel Brown Shuts Down Racist GOP Rep Who Says She's Trying To Get More Welfare 'For Her People'. newsone.com 
Source: Bill Clark / Getty | Another day, another congressional Republican proves that the GOP is willing to do anything to get away from its reputation for being racist — except stop being racist. | Earlier this month, Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky) made Comer, who chairs the House Oversight and G…
(2026-06-15). Giant '86 47′ Marker Found On Lawn Of National Mall. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | Apparently, someone had some serious time on their hands, as the U.S. Park Police is investigating a large "86 47" marker on the lawn of the National Mall. |
(2026-06-15). Trump Demands GOP-Controlled House Expel Dem Lawmaker Jamie Raskin. truthout.org Last week, President Donald Trump demanded that Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland — a Democrat who played a major role in the impeachment proceedings against him in his first term — be expelled from Congress. The demand flouts separation of powers standards dictating that the executive and legislative branches govern and enforce rules for themselves without interference from the other. |
(2026-06-15). Woke Drama and Media Non-troversy Ensue after Artemis III All-Male Crew is Announced. wattsupwiththat.com Artemis III is not a social experiment but a high-risk, high-precision test mission meant to push hardware, procedures, and human performance to their limits. The priority is not optics; it is execution.
(2026-06-15). Settlers douse elderly Palestinian with gasoline in West Bank. newarab.com 
Settler violence in the occupied Yaser Saeed said he was preparing to leave the local mosque after evening prayers when settlers sprayed gasoline through a window, covering the righ…
(2026-06-15). Congenital Syphilis Skyrockets as US Has Shortage of Drug That Treats It. truthout.org The United States has a shortage of the only first-line medication recommended for pregnant women with syphilis to prevent passing it to their baby, even as congenital syphilis rates have been skyrocketing. Last July, drug manufacturer Pfizer issued a voluntary recall of brand name Bicillin L-A, or penicillin G benzathine — a long-acting injectable of the antibiotic — warning of particulates… |
(2026-06-15). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-15). The Threat of Big Insurance. portside.org The Threat of Big Insurance |
(2026-06-15). B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base In California (Updated). twz.com 
A massive tower of black smoke emanated from near the main runway at Edwards AFB which we now know was caused by the crash of a B-52.
(2026-06-15). 'Looked so real': How AI is being weaponised against India's Muslim women. aljazeera.com Experts say a trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to generate sexualised imagery of Muslim women.
(2026-06-15). Media hypes One resurgence — what they forgot. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-15). The first Pride was a riot. mronline.org 
Throughout the 1950s and '60s, the FBI and several police departments kept lists of known homosexuals and their friends, and even places they frequented, and the U.S. Post Office kept a list of addresses of people who received mail of a suspected homosexual nature.
(2026-06-15). Nation's UNESCO sites top conservation ratings. ecns.cn China's natural and mixed natural-cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites are outperforming their global peers in conservation, with roughly 90 percent receiving a "good" or higher rating from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, according to Chinese authorities.
(2026-06-15). Putin unleashes over 50 missiles & hundreds of drones as Russia strikes Kyiv's 1000-year-old monastery. hindustantimes.com Ukraine reports one of the largest overnight attacks in recent months as Russia launched a massive wave of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv and multiple cities across the country. Ukrainian officials say dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones were used, causing civilian casualties, widespread damage to residential areas, and disruptions to critical infrastructure. A historic religious site within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex was also struck, sparking outrage from cultural and religious leaders. Additional strikes were reported in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro, damaging museums, colleges, and homes. The assaul…
(2026-06-15). Europe risks war with Russia by engaging in piracy and hijacking ships. infobrics.org The EU's actions are reckless and dangerous to global security and stability.
(2026-06-15). Why US asked Anthropic to suspend Fable 5, Mythos 5 access to foreign nationals. ummid.com Leading AI firm, Anthropic, said the federal government in the United States has asked it to suspend all access of its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to foreign national, including its employees, inside or outside the United States.
(2026-06-15). Shimla Hill faces growing ecological threat. tribune.com.pk 
Shimla Hill, one of the last remaining green belts and ecologically significant natural assets of Abbottabad city, is facing increasing environmental degradation due to recurrent fire incidents and the absence of a specialised conservation-oriented management framework. | According to environmental observers, fire outbreaks are reported at Shimla Hill almost every year, causing extensive damage to natural vegetation, forest regeneration, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity. | During the current fire season alone, multiple fire incidents have been reported from different parts of Shimla Hill, raising serious co…
(2026-06-15). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases 'student-friendly measures'. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced a number of initiatives that it called 'student-friendly measures' to make the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam to be held later this month smoother for the candidates.
(2026-06-15). Uruguay squad lands in US after flight delay ahead of World Cup opener. aljazeera.com Uruguay arrived in the US less than 24 hours before the kickoff time for their game against Saudi Arabia.
(2026-06-15). Soup Street – An Interview with Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry. indybay.org Audio interview with Keith McHenry, co-founder in 1980 of Food Not Bombs. His newly published memoir is titled "Soup Street" and the local book opening is in Santa Cruz, California on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6PM at London Nelson Community Center in room 3.
(2026-06-15). Rich Flu: What happens when wealth becomes a plague? wsws.org In a darkly humorous and disturbing movie, a media executive approaches the high point of her career just as a mysterious illness begins to kill the world's plutocrats.
(2026-06-15). Zionist land sales: profiting from Palestinian dispossession. cpusa.org 
On May 5, 2026, the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan hosted this year's "Great Israeli Real Estate Event," an annual affair that facilitates the sale of stolen Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. For years, this event and others like it have operated in New York City (NYC) with the quiet, unremarkable efficiency of a hundred other real estate expos. A table, a glossy brochure, a handshake, transactions as banal as they are brutal.
(2026-06-15). Why Pauline Hanson's small business message falls flat. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-15). Paying Who? IBT Election Officer Rules IBT SOB Illegally Taking Employer $ For Union. indybay.org The national election supervisor of the Teamsters has ruled that the president Sean O'Brien has improperly taken employer funds for his pod cast Better Bad Ideas and attacking candidates from the Fearless slate. According to IBT International Vice President John Palmer SOB continues to ignore the decision of the election supervisor.
(2026-06-15). Motorcycles from Chongqing gain momentum in overseas markets. ecns.cn Chongqing Yuantai Motorcycle Industry Co., Ltd., in Beibei District, was established at the end of 2024 and went from groundbreaking to trial production in just seven months. The company's products have been gaining momentum in overseas markets.
(2026-06-15). Fond du Lac, WI, June 20, 2026: Juneteenth Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org Ebony Vision Updated Our annual Juneteenth Celebration is a vibrant gathering rooted in culture, connection, and community. From curated vendors to intentional programming, every detail is designed to create a meaningful experience that honors the significance of Juneteenth while bringing people together. Come celebrate Black culture and excellence at Buttermilk Creek Park in Fond du …
(2026-06-15). Checkmate or Stalemate? Iran war and limits of American power. infobrics.org As the Iran crisis reshapes the geopolitical landscape, Washington faces mounting strategic, military and financial pressures. New analyses suggest that the age of uncontested US primacy may already be over. The real question is whether America can adapt to a multipolar world.
(2026-06-15). Capitalist oligarchy, the UAW and the class struggle. wsws.org On the eve of the UAW Constitutional Convention, American capitalism has minted its first trillionaire, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
(2026-06-15). Two helicopters collide mid-air in Rio de Janeiro, killing 6 people. ecns.cn Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city's western zone, killing all six people aboard, including American singer and comedian Oliver Tree, Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz , also known as Gaspi, and an Argentine director.
(2026-06-15). Colombia: Iván Cepeda Concludes Campaign in Bogotá Amid June 21 Runoff. orinocotribune.com The Colombian presidential candidate for the Historical Pact, Iván Cepeda, concluded his campaign for the second round of elections this Saturday with a massive rally in Bogotá. Before thousands of supporters gathered near the Plaza Cultural La Santamaría, Cepeda thanked them for the 9.7 million votes he received in the first round and called for increased support at the polls on June 21, when he will face far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. | The rally began at 10: 00 a.m., and the presidential candidate took to the stage at 1: 00 p.m. During a speech of approximately 20 minutes, Cepeda explained that th…