(2026-06-06). US strikes Iranian radar sites near Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
The US Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the "The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional marit…
(2026-06-06). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-06). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-06). Is the US Empire in Decline? orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — June 3, 2026 | The US empire is in decline, we say. The Global South, the BRICS, and multipolarity are rising. And yet the US attacks Iran, and the Global South, BRICS, the United Nations, do not stand up to the US. Twenty years ago General Wesley Clark said the US planned to
(2026-06-06). Two convicted over London stabbing of Iranian TV reporter. newarab.com 
Two Romanians were convicted on Friday over the Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were found guilty of wounding with intent over the stabbing of The attack was "designed to silence a journalist through intimidation and violence", t…
(2026-06-06). Capitalist Rulers in Canada Back Washington's Assaults on Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Philippe Tessier — Jun 3, 2026 | Canada's capitalist rulers, along with Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party government, are backing U.S. imperialism's accelerating attacks on Cuba with the same goal — overthrowing Cuba's socialist revolution. At the same time, a growing number of unions here are speaking out against Washington's attacks and demanding Ottawa oppose them. | After the latest U.S. sanctions, Sherritt International, a Canadian-owned mining conglomerate and one of the last foreign companies working in Cuba, announced May 4 it was suspending all mining on the island while it sells i…
(2026-06-06). Why We Continue To Support Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Joà£o Pedro Stédile — Jun 3, 2026 | Defending Venezuela is a moral and political obligation of all progressive and democratic forces on our continent. | The current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following January 3, 2026. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the past four decades. In the 1990s, there was total U.S. hegemony on the continent, which imposed the NAFTA agreement on us, and then sought to impose the FTAA as a space under the complete control of U.S. capital. All governments except Cuba supported the Americans. | But the people…
(2026-06-06). Refinería Hermanos Díaz concluye con éxito segunda prueba con crudo nacional (+Video). cubadebate.cu La conclusión satisfactoria de una segunda corrida de prueba con crudo nacional en la Refinería Hermanos Díaz, de esta ciudad, ratificó las potencialidades de la industria para contribuir al aprovechamiento de los recursos energéticos del país y respaldar procesos estratégicos vinculados a la producción petrolera y la generación eléctrica.
(2026-06-06). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen su cooperación estratégica durante el Foro Económico de San Petersburgo. cubadebate.cu El viceprimer ministro cubano àìscar Pérez-Oliva sostuvo encuentros clave con altos funcionarios rusos y denunció el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense ante los BRICS.
(2026-06-06). Gracias, por lo que no pasó. cubadebate.cu En este aniversario del Ministerio del Interior recordemos que, aunque algunos dicen que los àìrganos de la Seguridad del Estado nacieron para defender a la Revolución, en realidad fueron creados, de conjunto con los àìrganos del Orden Interior, para cuidar algo aún más grande: la vida de todos los cubanos.
(2026-06-06). °Raúl es Cuba, y a Cuba no se toca! (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Dos aniversarios de gran relevancia para la nación nos convocan hoy precisamente en el Día Nacional de la Defensa: el reciente cumpleaños 95 del querido General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, y el Aniversario 65 de la fundación de nuestro glorioso y heroico Ministerio del Interior. En nombre del Partido, el Gobierno, las organizaciones de masas y sociales, en nombre del pueblo de Cuba: °Muchas felicidades!
(2026-06-06). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-06-06). Everybody hates Israel and you: Trump blasts Netanyahu in phone call. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the Zionist lobby, U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu '____ing crazy' and said everybody in the world hates him because of his crimes.
(2026-06-06). Foundation laid for Malegaon's first Super Specialty Hospital. ummid.com Malegaon, the Textile City in North Maharashtra, will soon have a 100-bed super specialty hospital.
(2026-06-06). Delhi: 21 dead after fire in Flourish Stay Hotel. ummid.com At least 21 people have been killed after fire broke out in Flourish Stay Hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Thousands sign complaint ahead of hearing to remove 'biased' Filton judge. thecanary.co 
More than 3,000 people, including legal experts, have signed a formal complaint accusing the security service-linked presiding judge in the trial of six 'Filton 24' Palestine Action activists of bias and discriminatory conduct. The complaint comes in advance of a hearing on Monday 8 June on an application by the defendants for Jeremy Johnson's removal […] | By
(2026-06-06). 'Hail for Agate' initiative contributes to Nature research. ecns.cn A long-running citizen science project that encouraged the public to collect hailstones in exchange for agates has contributed to a major climate research breakthrough published in the journal Nature.
(2026-06-06). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.
(2026-06-06). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.
(2026-06-06). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-06). 7 Best Thailand eSIMs Reviewed 2026. moguldom.com Getting online as soon as you arrive in Thailand, which remains one of the most popular destinations in South East Asia, has never been easier. A travel eSIM will allow you to purchase and activate a local data package directly on your phone. This means that once you have landed, you can skip the queues …
(2026-06-06). AFR Rich List offers a scorecard of Australian inequality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.
(2026-06-06). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.
(2026-06-06). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-06). China successfully launches 11th group of Qianfan polar-orbit satellites. ecns.cn A Long March 6 modified carrier rocket lifts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, June 4, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-06). Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi. ecns.cn Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.
(2026-06-06). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.
(2026-06-06). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 Result Date June 01: Link to Check. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is releasing the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the Merit List and Toppers Name and Score, on its official website 'cets.apsche.ap.gov.in'.
(2026-06-06). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2026-06-06). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.
(2026-06-06). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.
(2026-06-06). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.
(2026-06-06). Israel Could Solve Its PR Problem By Simply Ceasing To Be Evil. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel's +972 Magazine Citing a leaked Defense Ministry tender, +972 reports that lecturers in the…
(2026-06-06). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.
(2026-06-06). In Numbers: 65 years on, China-Laos ties yield fruitful outcomes. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the China-Laos Friendship Year. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, China and Laos have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation.
(2026-06-06). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.
(2026-06-06). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
(2026-06-06). The Unseen Ledger: How Non-Resident Indians Leverage Crypto Gift Cards Beyond Remittances. ummid.com Buying crypto gift cards with digital assets allows, especiallu Non Resident Indians (NRIs) for the direct allocation of specific consumer value to a relative's smartphone, bypassing the need for currency exchange houses or navigating local bank account minimums for minor transactions.
(2026-06-06). JoSAA 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today: Link, Steps. ummid.com JoSAA online registration and choice filling via the official website 'josaa.nic.in' of the students seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions based on their JEE Advanced 2026 score is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 2, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Retailers trying to get out of their obligations to accept cash under new laws. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). 'Petty Action': Congress on reports CBSE officials shunted out. ummid.com Responding to the removal of the CBSE Chairman and Secretary from their posts, the Congress Party Tuesday June 02, 2026 called the move 'petty actions' and accused the Narendra Modi government of 'throwing dust in people's eyes'.
(2026-06-06). Hajj 2027: Haj Committee of India to start registration soon. ummid.com Indicating that the registration and online application process for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) will start soon, the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) has asked pilgrims to keep their passports ready.
(2026-06-06). A Blessed Spiritual Journey – Hajj. ummid.com The Sublime Grid of Grace: Reflecting on the Metaphysical Geometry of Hajj – the Sacred Journey.
(2026-06-06). Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'Crazy'. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, confirming the reports by news portal Axios.
(2026-06-06). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.
(2026-06-06). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.
(2026-06-06). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-06). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-06). Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners Israeli forces arrested 430 people on board 50 ships in international waters in May, to halt a flotilla of " The people held in Libya…
(2026-06-06). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.
(2026-06-06). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing AI And Designing Hi-Tech Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Jun 4, 2026 | He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world's most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump's richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight A.I. regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military systems, with Israel MintPress News sheds light on the tech billionai…
(2026-06-06). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.
(2026-06-06). MHT CET Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell after releasing the Final Answer Keys is now declaring the MHT CET 2026 (PCB and PCM) results on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-06). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
(2026-06-06). China overtakes Japan as Australia's largest vehicle supplier. ecns.cn China has overtaken Japan as Australia's largest source of imported vehicles, driven by rising shipments from automakers such as BYD and growing demand for electric and hybrid cars.
(2026-06-06). Meet Namira Siddiqui: Muslim Dentist Who Secured NEET MDS 2026 AIR 1. ummid.com NEET MDS 2026 Result: Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-06). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.
(2026-06-06). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.
(2026-06-06). Ebola: Returning Hajj Pilgrims asked to submit Self Declaration Form. ummid.com In view of the Ebola outbreak, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all the pilgrims returning from their Hajj Journey to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to fill and submit a Self Declaration Form (SDF).
(2026-06-06). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.
(2026-06-06). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.
(2026-06-06). Can Human Conflict Ever Really End? Thinkers Explain Aggression and Division. ummid.com Human beings have become extraordinarily advanced at cooperation — and extraordinarily effective at conflict, read on as thinkers explain aggression and division.
(2026-06-06). Forced labour tariffs: U.S. hypocrisy writ large but make a diplomatic fuss. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.
(2026-06-06). The daughters who were raised to be everything under China's one-child policy. globalvoices.org
(2026-06-05). Iran Does Not Seek War, but Prepared To Continue Defending Itself if Necessary: FM Araghchi. orinocotribune.com Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran does not seek war, but is prepared to continue defending itself if necessary, underlining the enhanced status of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces. | "We have never sought war. We want peace, but an honorable peace," the top diplomat said during an interview with Lebanon's al-Mayadeen network on Wednesday. | However, he added, "We are prepared to continue the war, either in terms of military capability, national cohesion, or the determination to confront aggression." | IRGC targets enemy vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American airbase after violations near Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-06-05). Headlines for June 5, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Approves $70 Billion in Additional ICE and Border Patrol Funding, Hezbollah Rejects Extension of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon, WFP Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Has Pushed Millions More into Hunger, Israeli Strike on Gaza Leaves Family of Five Burned Alive in Their Home, Trump Administration Scraps Ocean Sensors That Track Climate Change and Predict Storms, Trump Administration Seeks More Control Over Scientific Research Grants, White House Announces $700 Million in Federal Funds for Coal Industry, Lawmaker Grills Marco Rubio over Trump's Apparent Naps at Public Events, Kalshi…
(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com 
In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). A simultaneous operation is underway against Russia and Iran. unitedworldint.com Either the forces defending the Western-centered world, unipolarity and American hegemony will prevail, or the forces favoring the tendency toward multipolarity. Ukraine carried out an attack on a school and a dormitory in the Luhansk region on the morning of May 22. According to President Vladimir Putin, at least 39 people were wounded, and six …
(2026-06-05). Is Ukraine-Russia war entering the end game? strategic-culture.su A Model of Attritional Warfare Suggests Yes | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Persian Gulf war of USA/Israel against Iran has l…
(2026-06-05). Hassan Ahmadian: "Iran was 2 hours away from launching an attack on Israel" Ep. 27. thealtworld.com Dr. Hassan Ahmadian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran specializing in Iran's regional policy and political change in West Asia. He previously held research positions at Harvard University.
(2026-06-05). Lebanon president criticises Iran as Israeli strikes continue. newarab.com 
Hello, | For those joining us, here are the key updates: | – Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon despite the announcement of a new "ceasefire" by Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington, DC. Israeli strike in the south on Friday killed five people including a woman and an emergency worker, condemning "the targeting of paramedics carrying out rescue operations". | – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Iran not to interfere in his country in a video interview published on Friday by CNN, also telling Iran's ally Hezbollah that diplomacy was the only solution to the conflict with Israel.
(2026-06-05). The Cold War tactics of Western media coverage on Iran. newarab.com 
The US-Israel war on Iran not only severely impacted regional insecurity, geopolitics, diplomacy, energy and trade, but it also signified a breakdown of the traditional international relations (IR) vocabulary used to interpret it. | Words like war, deterrence, self-help, national security, and existential threat belong to an earlier era of interstate conflict. Once a Bush legacy, the concept of preemptive war is now among the most popular to legitimise acts of interventionism and expansionism. Today's conflicts, particularly those involving Israel as the belligerent, operate through such strategic ambiguity warfa…
(2026-06-05). What we know about the reported explosion at Oman's oil terminal. newarab.com 
Reports of an explosion and alleged drone attack at According to news agency Reuters, which cited three sources familiar with the matter, an explosion struck near the facility's single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths on Friday. | The incident happened amid continuing conflict in the region with stalled US-Iran peace talks dragging…
(2026-06-05). Joseph Aoun: Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks. newarab.com 
Lebanese President In a CNN interview, Aoun said "the people of Lebanon are paying the price …for the sake" of Iran's interests, and were "fed up" with war on Lebanon – comments reflecting deep divisions along Lebanon's confessional and political faultlines. | "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiation with the United States," Aoun said of…
(2026-06-05). No deal with Lebanon without Hezbollah, suggests Netanyahu. newarab.com 
There will be no agreement with Lebanon, and Israeli forces will not leave southern Lebanon unless Hezbollah agrees to a ceasefire and disarms, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet on Thursday evening. |
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). Extremist MP storms Palestinian school in northern Israel. newarab.com 
An Tzvi Succot, a member of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's extreme-right Religious Zionism party, was seen using a circular saw on the perimeter fence of a school in the northern town of Tuba Zangaria after local authorities blocked him from ent…
(2026-06-05). Adam Hamawy, Ex-Volunteer Doctor in Gaza, Wins NJ House Primary Calling for End to Israeli Aid. democracynow.org 
We speak with Dr. Adam Hamawy, the former U.S. Army combat surgeon who just won the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. He is now the heavy favorite to win the Democratic-leaning district in November and, if elected, would become New Jersey's first Muslim member of Congress. Hamawy is an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights and volunteered in Gaza during Israel's genocidal assault on the territory. He has been endorsed by prominent progressives like Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth,…
(2026-06-05). Israel Has Engineered a Deadly Shortage of Medications and Health Care in Gaza. scheerpost.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow This article was originally published by Truthout A Palestinian doctor in Gaza says the territory is facing its worst medication shortage since Israel began the genocide. My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed …
(2026-06-05). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-05). New York State must divest from Israel Bonds. mondoweiss.net 
New York State's Common Retirement Fund holds more than $367 million in Israel Bonds, which provide financial support for Israel's ongoing brutality against the Palestinian people. The state of New York must end its complicity in genocide.
(2026-06-05). Gaza's fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to float. newarab.com 
In a The small vessels, which were used by families and swimmers before Israel's genocidal war, have become a lifeline for the enclave's fishing industry which has been struggling to keep up its fleet. | Israeli restrictions on new fibreglass and other materials entering
(2026-06-05). Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Served in Gaza During Genocide, Wins New Jersey Primary. truthout.org Adam Hamawy, a doctor who served in Gaza amid the genocide, won a New Jersey congressional primary on Tuesday, demonstrating the continued impact of the Palestine solidarity movement on U.S. politics. Egyptian-born Hamawy beat 11 other Democrats and will be the Democratic candidate on the ballot for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to… |
(2026-06-05). Jewish anti-genocide activist Greenstein suffers second 'de-banking' attack. thecanary.co 
Brighton-based Tony Greenstein is one of the best-known of the UK's many Jewish anti-genocide activists. As a result, he is one of the most targeted by the Israel lobby's attacks and smears — including by the UK government. And he has again been hit with one of the most insidious forms of financial attack: de-banking. […] | By
(2026-06-05). Defending the Cuban Revolution's Record Against Ahistorical Attacks. scheerpost.com Sam E. Anderson, Black Agenda Report. Beyond the Algorithm. A critical analysis of the U.S. backed social media "influencer" war propaganda campaign against Cuba as it struggles against a criminal siege. A new front has opened in the long-running information war against Cuba. It is not being fought with overt political tracts or state-sponsored media, but …
(2026-06-05). Hasan Piker on Being Banned from U.K., Traveling to Cuba & Supporting Candidates Critical of Israel. democracynow.org 
The British government earlier this week barred left-wing political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K. ahead of several speaking events. The Home Office said it was canceling their travel permits because "their presence in the U.K. may not be conducive to the public good." Piker and Uygur, who are related, are both outspoken in their criticism of Israel. While the government did not cite a specific reason for the ban, some lawmakers and pro-Israel groups had accused the two of promoting antisemitism, which they reject. | "I find what the British government did here to…
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…
(2026-06-05). Miami Herald: U.S. denies sanctions caused Cuba's crisis as UN warns of worsening shortages. radiohc.cu The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected claims the U.S. policies are responsible for Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis, telling U.N. member states that the U.S. government is offering a new $100 million humanitarian aid package while accusing the Cuban government of causing the island's shortages through corruption and failed economic policies.
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-05). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-05). U.S. blockade: A medieval measure applied by the U.S. against Cuba. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Prensa Latina correspondent in France | The United States' application of an illegal blockade against Cuba constitutes a medieval and immoral measure, declared historian and essayist Dr. Salim Lamrani on Thursday, who gave a presentation on the topic at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. | "This is a completely immoral application by the White House, with a total lack of ethical principles, with a constant violation of the ethical principles that are part of human dignity," Lamrani told Prensa Latina. | "I believe that the countries that received aid from Cuba at some point should express firm suppo…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). Venezuela ALBA New 6.4.2026: Mass Protests in Bolivia; Defense of Venezuela and Cuba. afgj.org 
Joao Pedro Stedile (MST, Brazil): Why We Continue To Support Venezuela The current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following 3rd January. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the last four decades. [On January 3] Venezuela, its people and its armed forces were defeated. Lives were lost, and…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel: "Trump busca la asfixia de Cuba para que haya un estallido social y tenga el pretexto para intervenir" cubadebate.cu "La UE y España tienen que proteger a su empresariado y a sus ciudadanos. No pueden permitir que les impongan leyes extraterritoriales desde otro país", afirma el presidente cubano en una entrevista con elDiario.es tras la marcha de Iberostar y Meliá por las sanciones de Trump a las empresas que tengan tratos con la isla.
(2026-06-05). EEUU considera permitir que la gente envíe pistolas por correo. cubadebate.cu Las pistolas podrían enviarse por el Servicio Postal de EE.UU. por primera vez en casi 100 años si entra en vigor una norma propuesta durante la Administración Trump. Una persona podría vender y enviar un arma a otra dentro de las fronteras de un mismo estado. Fiscales generales demócratas de dos docenas de estados enviaron una carta esta semana en oposición.
(2026-06-05). China prepara un hotel donde los robots llevarán todo el flujo del servicio (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu La carrera por llevar la robótica y la inteligencia artificial a la vida cotidiana se ha acelerado. China acaba de dar a conocer una propuesta llamativa: un hotel donde la recepción, el reparto, la limpieza o la vigilancia queden en manos de máquinas. Aseguran que será el primero en el mundo. Se localizará en la isla artificial occidental del enlace Shenzhen-Zhongshan.
(2026-06-05). Canciller de Cuba: EEUU impone su bloqueo "a golpe de las más duras presiones y chantajes" cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy la capacidad de mentir del secretario de Estado estadounidense, Marco Rubio, que olvida decisiones adoptadas por él mismo y firmadas por su presidente. øAcaso eso no es bloquear la entrada de petróleo a Cuba? Es un bloqueo que no necesita de medios militares frente a nuestras costas, si logra imponer su objetivo a golpe de las más duras presiones y chantajes.
(2026-06-05). "Magnifica Humanitas" : León XIV y la era de la IA. cubadebate.cu La primera encíclica del pontificado de Prevost aborda los riesgos y las potencialidades de la inteligencia artificial, así como la concentración del poder económico. Además, pide perdón por el papel de la Iglesia en la esclavitud. El 25 de mayo de 2026 el papa León XIV hizo pública su primera encíclica, titulada Magnifica Humanitas (La magnífica humanidad). El documento se inscribe en la tradición de la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, de la cual hace una síntesis excelente para responder a los desafíos de la nueva revolución industrial: la era de la inteligencia artificial.
(2026-06-05). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Acciones de la industria alimentaria frente al arreciamiento del bloqueo. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El Ministro de la Industria Alimentaria y directivos de diversas OSDES de este ministerio comparecerán este viernes en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre los impactos en sus sectores del arreciamiento del bloqueo estadounidense y las acciones que se acometen para atenuarlos.
(2026-06-05). Israel kills family sleeping in their apartment in Gaza City. electronicintifada.net Fire and rescue services operating with limited resources face unsustainable and dangerous burden in Gaza.
(2026-06-05). Palestinian playwrights bring Gaza stories to London stage. newarab.com 
Santa Claus and satire, postmen and prisoners — these are tiles in the rich mosaic of stories produced by Palestinian playwrights, given the prompt to write on whatever they want. | These stories form part of The show's cornerstone is the English-language world premiere of part of a play by…
(2026-06-05). Palestinian factions meet on Gaza amid Abbas rival likely topic. newarab.com 
Several Another meeting between representatives of mediators of the
(2026-06-05). The New School Investigates Student Leaders Who Voted to Strip Hillel of Funding. truthout.org When members of The New School's Student Senate were faced with a report detailing how Hillel International was providing material and logistical support to Israel's atrocities in Gaza, they voted on May 1 to cut all ties with their campus chapter of the national Jewish college network and to strip its funding. The student leaders hoped the school's administration would go on to investigate Hillel'… |
(2026-06-05). The Jewish filmmaker trying to understand Israel after Gaza. newarab.com 
A few months after Hamas' Like millions around the world, they were watching the civilian death toll climb and entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble. | Gillian left the conversation with a conviction she could not shake: she wanted to do something. The British-American Jew felt she couldn…
(2026-06-05). Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez Holds High-Level Meetings in India Consolidating Oil Provisions. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The trip made this Thursday, June 4, marks the first of…
(2026-06-05). Supreme Court disability ruling "biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation" thecanary.co 
Campaign groups have voiced shock and outrage at the "biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation" following a Supreme Court ruling concerning individuals who lack the capacity to consent to their living arrangements. In a joint statement, the charities Mencap, Mind, and the National Autistic Society warned that the regressive ruling could see hundreds […] | By
(2026-06-05). Could Atlanta Lose Entertainment Spending During the 2026 World Cup? moguldom.com Atlanta is about to face one of the most significant economic tests in its recent history. With eight FIFA World Cup matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between June 11 and July 19, the city has a narrow window to capture an enormous surge of visitor spending, or watch it drift elsewhere. The Metro Atlanta Chamber …
(2026-06-05). Supervillain Palantir has had a terrible week in UK Parliament. thecanary.co 
The past week in Parliament has seen two major blows for AI-peddler Palantir. In a highly unusual Commons debate, MPs including Jeremy Corbyn laid bare the links that disgraced ambassador Peter Mandelson forged between the UK government and the authoritarian US tech company. Mandelson lost his position after his ties to pedophile ringleader Jeffrey Epstein […] | By
(2026-06-05). Independence and Isolation Are Two Sides of the Same Coin. muslimskeptic.com Independence and isolation are two sides of the same coin. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with my dad that got me thinking about this. When my dad first moved from Egypt to the United States twenty-some years ago, he found some things very odd in his new surroundings. He gave me three examples of …
(2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.
(2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-05). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."
(2026-06-05). Beyond behaviour: Understanding neurodivergent overwhelm. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Exclusive: Andrey X on how to puncture Israel's hasbara script. newarab.com 
There is a version of the Andrey X has, over the past two years, placed himself inside that second reality. | A Russian-born activist and journalist who acquired Israeli citizenship after leaving his…
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-05). Union leaders support Ash Field Academy strikers. thecanary.co 
Support staff at Ash Field Academy in Leicester were on strike from 3-5 June. This is part of a campaign to demand the reinstatement of victimised union rep Tom Barker. Barker was suspended on 30 October 2025. After more than seven months, three separate investigations, and five investigation meetings, Discovery Schools Academy Trust [DSAT], which […] | By
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-05). Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial: Everything You Need To Know. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). Western politicians and media heap tributes on the author of 'Persepolis'. thecanary.co 
Obituaries for Franco-Iranian artist and author of Persepolis Marjane Satrapi are pouring in from Western politicians and media following news of her death in Paris at age 56 on Thursday. Western establishments' obituaries revealed a pattern of appreciating Satrapi for opposing Iran's government, reflecting their ever-present instinct of Islamophobia. Persepolis was a bestselling graphic novel […] | By
(2026-06-05). More claimants join test case against Elon Musk's AI over demeaning sexualised content. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Jess Asato has announced that she has initiated a legal test case against Elon Musk's xAI. The case will take to task Grok AI's creation of fake, pornographic and derogatory content seen in January. Attracting particular condemnation is the fact that the AI tool produced a demeaning, offensive and frankly, dangerous video which showed […] | By
(2026-06-05). Can States Mitigate the Damage From Trump's New Medicaid Work Requirements? truthout.org The Trump administration's appetite for cruelty and its wanton disregard for wasting taxpayer funds has shown itself again — this time in its proposed regulations for implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) Medicaid eligibility requirements. But as new details emerge, there are some possible ways that states could protect eligible populations from losing health care. |
(2026-06-05). Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police Department from working with federal immigration officials on civil enforcement was tabled by the City Council for two weeks after tensions flared between activists and council members during their Thursday night meeting. | At the center of the conflict are
(2026-06-05). Trump Moved to Eliminate Chemical Safety Board Before Deadly Spill Killed 11. truthout.org In photos taken from above, the collapsed tank at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington, looks like a crushed tin can. Capable of holding 900,000 gallons of chemicals, the massive tank was filled to 90 percent capacity when it ruptured on the morning of May 26. Norman Barlow's family says he worked as an electrical engineer at the Nippon mill for only three months before the… |
(2026-06-05). Sri Lankan apparel company ELPHIS LANKA locks out workers for taking action demanding job security. wsws.org Workers launched their struggle spontaneously, while the Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers Union (CMU) has taken no action to defend hundreds of jobs.
(2026-06-05). Teachers Concerned About The Impact Of AI In The Classroom. newsone.com 
Source: zeljkosantrac / Getty | Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a hot-button issue in the United States. Despite corporations shoving AI down our throats whenever possible, more and more people are rejecting the technology and the data centers that fuel it. These concerns about AI have now reached the classroom, where teachers are worried about how the technology will affect students' learning and critical thinking skills. | A poll conducted by
(2026-06-05). Bridgewater Interiors auto parts workers reject sellout while Dana workers set to vote on contract deal. wsws.org Workers at Bridgewaters Interiors in Warren, Michigan, have voted to reject a tentative agreement while thousands of Dana auto parts workers are being kept in the dark ahead of imminent contract ratification votes.
(2026-06-05). Indy-Green relationship boosted Sefton's left-wing election surge. thecanary.co 
The 2026 local election in the Merseyside borough of Sefton saw a left-wing surge against Labour. And the positive relationship between community independents and the Green Party made a meaningful difference, with both increasing their voice on the council as a result. Community independents went from one councillor to five, and the Greens from one […] | By
(2026-06-05). Everything We Know About Obama's Presidential Museum. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | After a decade of planning and carrying a price tag of approximately $850 million, the Obama Presidential Center Museum will open on June 19. Thanks to the center's soft opening period currently underway for Chicago residents and schools, we've gained more insight into what the 225-foot-tall museum tower and expansive, nearly 20-acre campus hold. | Some Familiar Voices Will Guide The Tours: |
(2026-06-05). Did Zelenskyy Already Open Back Channels Before Inviting Putin to Meet? thinktank.pk When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country, many observers viewed it as another attempt to revive stalled peace negotiations. Yet beneath the headline-grabbing proposal lies a more intriguing question: Was the public letter merely the final stage of a broader diplomatic strategy already …
(2026-06-05). Russia reopening military schools to expand officer training pipeline. longwarjournal.org Moscow announced that it will re-establish the Chelyabinsk Higher Tank Command School, one of more than a dozen new schools Russia is standing up to expand its officer-training pipeline for a larger military that has been heavily attrited by the war in Ukraine.
(2026-06-05). Opposition mounts to 4th UAW-backed contract at Nexteer: "They haven't changed anything" wsws.org Like previous TAs, the latest proposal does not include any protection against layoffs, under conditions in which as many as 300 to 400 workers face job elimination over the next years through automation and consolidation.
(2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv 
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(2026-06-05). Trump's Cabinet Praises Him Once Every 6 Sentences, Analysis Finds. truthout.org The New York Times recently analyzed public meetings of President Donald Trump's cabinet, seeking insight into how members of his administration speak to him. That analysis found that flattery plays a major role — in fact, at least one in every six sentences either flattered the president or criticized his political opponents. It is not unusual for cabinet meetings to feature officials… |
(2026-06-05). "Ethics more important" : Polish football club rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv transfer offer. thecanary.co 
The owner of Polish football club Pogo≈Ñ Szczecin has refused to discuss the sale of players to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Alex Haditaghi went further, comparing the idea of doing business with the club to trading with nazi Germany. In a post on X, Haditaghi said he had told the Israeli club he would […] | By
(2026-06-05). Corbyn: Filton activists must not be sentenced as terrorists. thecanary.co 
Your Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the Canary that the Filton 24 activists convicted of criminal damage must not be sentenced as terrorists. The Starmer regime insisted on retrying six activists. The jury had refused at the first trial to convict them on any of the state's charges relating to damage to an Israeli-owned […] | By
(2026-06-05). Senate Bill to Fund ICE and CBP Contains Zero Reforms to ICE. truthout.org On Friday morning, the Senate passed a $70 billion reconciliation package to provide additional funding for President Donald Trump's brutal crackdown on immigrant communities across the country. The funding, which Republicans have called the "Secure America Act," is allocated to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and particularly to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and… |
(2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.
(2026-06-05). These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash. scheerpost.com Cassandra Jaramillo Propublica Co-published with North Dakota Monitor If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on June 9, he believes he already knows one reason why. Last year, the North Dakota state representative, a Republican, tried to expand the window of pregnancy in which women could access abortion. The state legislature had banned it for almost …
(2026-06-05). Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia's political crisis again. aljazeera.com Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
(2026-06-05). 'We are fighters': Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
(2026-06-05). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.
(2026-06-05). The failure of Jim Chalmers. onlineopinion.com.au Jim Chalmers complained about the economy he inherited – too much debt, chronic deficit, low productivity – so what is the point of his last budget?
(2026-06-05). *Azerbaijan Hosts Baku Energy Week 2026*. unitedworldint.com 
Hundreds of local and international companies, investors, and representatives of international organizations from nearly 40 countries participated in the event. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan From June 1 to 3, the 31st Baku Energy Week was held at the Baku Expo Center and the Baku Congress Center. The event brought together three major …
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-05). Storytelling, Not Rebuttal, May Be the Best Antidote to Misinformation About Reproductive Care. fpif.org As false claims about sexual and reproductive health care spread, other countries are offering the U.S. a compelling alternative to fact checking: storytelling.
(2026-06-05). In open letter, Zelenskiy invites Putin to talks on ending war. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. — ReutersUkraine urges full ceasefire during peace negotiations.Zelenskiy warns Kyiv remains ready to continue fighting.United States seen capable of monitoring ceasefire lines.
(2026-06-05). The Justification for Net Zero Has Vanished with the Demise of RCP8.5. wattsupwiththat.com Any justification for Ed Miliband's Net Zero climate policy, whether real or imaginary, has vanished with the official abandonment by the IPCC of the scariest concentration scenario RCP8.5. Even Tony Blair can now perceive that the pursuit of Net Zero is unwarranted and harmful to Britain.
(2026-06-05). Music Is Medicine: A Love Letter To Black Music Month. newsone.com 
Source: Westend61 / Getty | In honor of Black Music Month, I believe it is necessary to give flowers to my very favorite medium of expression: music. | Coming from a musical family — and having multiple symbols of music tattooed on my skin — I know intimately that few things can capture the full spectrum of human emotion the way music does. And I mean the full spectrum. The kind of range that makes you laugh, ugly cry, throw your hands up, and feel seen, all within the same three minutes and forty-two seconds. | Music isn't background noise. For so many of us, it's the thread woven through every si…
(2026-06-05). The Naksa of 1967: "Israel's" war of dispossession and occupation. thecanary.co 
During the Naksa, meaning "setback" in Arabic, "Israel" changed the lives of all Palestinians — entrenching them in a system of military control and apartheid that remains today. This war, fought in 1967, brought Palestinians displacement, occupation and loss, expanded on a scale not seen since the Nakba of 1948, when the Jewish state was […] | By
(2026-06-05). Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country. newarab.com 
Ireland announced on Friday that it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Justice Minister
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-05). Can Iraq's government monopolise arms under state control. newarab.com 
Restricting arms to the The announcement by the "
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com 
The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…
(2026-06-05). Let's explore why central bankers' top reserve asset is not US debt anymore. thecanary.co 
Globally, central banks now hold 27% of their reserve assets in gold, surpassing US dollar Treasuries at 22%, and just a year ago this was 20% gold versus 25% Treasuries, according to the latest report by the European Central Bank. In 2023, gold's share was just 16%. Since the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has […] | By
(2026-06-05). Americans holding increasingly negative views of Israel. newarab.com 
A majority of Americans now hold unfavourable views of The survey found that 60 percent of Americans view Israel unfavourably, compared with 37 percent who hold favourable…
(2026-06-05). How a shake-up in Senegal could strengthen Trump's hand in the Sahel. responsiblestatecraft.org Senegal is navigating a major political crisis following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's
(2026-06-05). Not Just Allies—Partners: The U.S.-Pakistan Reset That's Changing the Game. thinktank.pk When Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker took the stage at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on June 4, 2026, the message was clear: the U.S.-Pakistan strategic partnership is no longer just about geopolitics—it's about shared humanity, cultural synergy, and a bold vision for the future. Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Mission …
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/13: Protest FIFA – Stop Sportswashing U.S. Human Rights Abuses. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara near the Levi's Stadium…
(2026-06-05). The 2026 World Cup will test Pelé's youngest-scorer record. thecanary.co 
For nearly seven decades, Pele has topped one of the most distinguished rosters in World Cup history. When the Brazilian legend scored against Wales at the 1958 World Cup, he was just 17 years and 239 days old — a record that has yet to be beaten. With the final squad lists confirmed for the […] | By
(2026-06-05). In the Smoky Mountains, a volunteer effort aims to document every species — before it's too late. grist.org 
A gentle shower fell as four people in rain gear made their way deep into a spruce-fir forest high in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ducking beneath bright green underbrush and stepping away from the road, a hush took over. | Just a few steps in, they came across an aging yellow birch tree covered in moss. | But it wasn't just moss. James Hollinger, a retired computer scientist turned amateur lichen scientist, leaned closer and spotted a rare, spongy lichen that has been documented about a dozen times in the park. As far as he knows, it does not appear in any botanical guidebooks. | "So, we could, right…
(2026-06-05). FIFA water ban sparks fan backlash ahead of 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums. The latest restriction introduced by FIFA has sparked criticism and concerns about temperatures across the tournament's hottest host cities. This year's tournament features 48 teams for the first time. It will take place across the United States, Canada, […] | By
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-05). Everybody Hates Data Centers. truthout.org Between 4,000 and 5,000 data centers are actively humming in the U.S. right now, draining energy and, in the case of some of the hyperscale ones, consuming as much as 5 million gallons of water per day. Even this does not satisfy the demand cultivated by the tech industry, however: At least 3,000 more data centers are under construction or planned, prompting a diverse grassroots mobilization… |
(2026-06-05). Your Guide to Black Pride Celebrations Across the Country This Summer. capitalbnews.org 
Every June, two liberation movements share the same month — Pride and Juneteenth. It's the perfect time to celebrate Black queer joy. Across the country, as the days get hotter and the sounds of summer get louder, from kiki balls to parades to wellness events, there are Black Pride celebrations that go into the fall. …
(2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…
(2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…
(2026-06-05). Outrage Mounts at Assaults of Journalists and Hunger Strikers at Delaney Hall. truthout.org On Friday, a coalition of over a dozen press freedom groups condemned the May 31 arrests of at least three journalists covering the protests at Delaney Hall immigration jail in Newark, New Jersey, calling for their charges to be dropped. Photojournalists covering the protests say they have been deliberately targeted for assault by ICE agents and police — with at least 42 assaults and five… |
(2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-05). Traffic Kept Falling. Rankings Didn't. Here's What Semrush One Revealed. moguldom.com 
**This post is sponsored by Semrush. When you purchase through links in this article, we may earn an affiliate commission from Semrush.** At the beginning of 2026, a mid-sized ecommerce company found itself facing a problem that didn't make sense. Revenue was slipping. Not dramatically at first. It started as a gradual decline that became …
(2026-06-05). 'You Have This Assumption That It's Going to Be Easy to Overthrow the Iranian Government'. progressivehub.net JANINE JACKSON | FAIR…
(2026-06-05). Racist: Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row. strategic-culture.su By Danita YADAV | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The cartoon was published as a commentary by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten days…
(2026-06-05). One result of the sea change in U.S. politics regarding Palestine: pro-Israel smear campaigns no longer work. mondoweiss.net 
Pro-Israel smear campaigns have ended many political careers in the past, but they're now falling flat. This shift is one of the clearest signs that Israel's standing in U.S. politics has changed, likely permanently.
(2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.
(2026-06-05). House Passes Bill To Give Ukraine Billions in Additional Military Aid as War Escalates. news.antiwar.com The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to provide Ukraine with billions in additional military aid and increase sanctions on Russia, a move that comes as the more than four-year-old war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating. The Ukraine Support Act passed in a vote of 226-195, with 18 Republicans joining Democrats …
(2026-06-05). An "ICE Chaser" Describes Being Targeted With Rubber Bullets. truthout.org Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino led the Trump administration's militarized immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Bovino was eventually removed from his position in January after immigration agents under his command killed 37-year-old VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. We speak with Amanda Moore, a reporter who focuses on far-right extremism and… |
(2026-06-05). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-05). North of Ireland's First Minister on the emerging 'Celtic alliance'. thecanary.co 
Michelle O'Neill doesn't mince words: the first nationalist First Minister for the North of Ireland's six counties sat down with Scottish paper the National. She had plenty to say about culture, reunification, Scottish independence, and the arrogance of Westminster. Politics trickles through culture Something huge is shifting in the North of Ireland. You can feel […] | By
(2026-06-05). The AI Revolution Is Here—But Human Leadership Still Rules. thinktank.pk Artificial Intelligence is transforming the global economy at a speed few experts anticipated. From corporate boardrooms to university campuses, conversations about AI are often dominated by concerns over automation, job displacement, and the uncertain future of work. Headlines frequently warn that millions of jobs could disappear as algorithms become more sophisticated and capable of performing …
(2026-06-05). Mandelson 'influential' in electing Labour's Scottish Secretary. thecanary.co 
Newly revealed documents expose Labour's Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander as a devoted friend of Peter Mandelson, publicly humiliating his position. Mandelson was "influential," in Alexander's own words, in securing his seat as MP for Lothian East. The SNP have called for the minister's resignation over his apparently doting relationship with Mandelson. The disgraced corrupt former […] | By
(2026-06-05). "Warehousing Human Beings" theintercept.com 
Hundreds of detained people launched a hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend to protest inhumane conditions at the immigration detention facility run by the for-profit company "Detainees are raising that they have no access to…
(2026-06-05). Republicans On House Armed Services Committee Vote For 'Department Of War' Rename, But Why Though? newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). John Farnham — Australia's voice falls silent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…
(2026-06-05). House Votes to Roll Back Food Aid for Women and Children Amid Rising Food Prices. truthout.org House Republicans, with the help of four Democrats, voted Thursday to approve legislation that would slash nutrition assistance for millions of young children and pregnant and postpartum women, even as food prices continue to rise nationwide and earlier GOP cuts to federal aid take hold. In a 213-210 vote, largely along party lines, House lawmakers passed an appropriations bill that would… |
(2026-06-05). Minnesota Republicans observe moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, police officer who murdered George Floyd. wsws.org On May 30, delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party convention approved the motion for and then observed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was convicted by a 12-member jury in April 2021 on state charges of murdering George Floyd.
(2026-06-05). Spain: The 'Zapatero case' — a plot to oust the Sánchez government. mronline.org 
It doesn't take a genius to see the political motivation behind the judicial and police apparatus's actions against Zapatero, given his clear political ties to the Sánchez government.
(2026-06-05). France opens 'war crime' probe over Israel abuse of activists. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.
(2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-05). Jeffrey Epstein, the Russian Mob, the Hidden Assets of the Maxwells (w/ Moe Tkacik) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges The release of the Epstein Files has shocked the public with unimaginable stories of the pedophilia, exploitation of women and brash depravity of the ruling class. While these stories have been the major source of public outrage, a deeper dive into the Epstein Files reveals the inside world of how the billionaire class …
(2026-06-05). Israel-linked Palantir wins contract to run UK police database. newarab.com 
The British government has awarded US spy tech firm The £9 million contract will see the controversial company set up a system for managing firearms licenses on behalf of all 43 police forces in England and Wales. | The award came two days before MPs urged the government to roll back Palantir's involvement in Britain's public services…
(2026-06-05). American Axle workers defy strikebreaking as workers press for broader walkout across auto industry. wsws.org One thousand American Axle workers continue their walkout which began on Monday against the key auto supplier and are reporting efforts by the company to move product across their picket lines while provocations against pickets have been reportedly instigated by company security guards.
(2026-06-05). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.
(2026-06-05). World Nears Oil Operational Floor, $200/b Without Hormuz Deal. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency has made its
(2026-06-05). Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). Trump Wants Todd Blanche To Be US Attorney General. Republicans Are Unsure. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). The biggest scorelines in World Cup history. thecanary.co 
Most football matches are decided by small margins, but others are not. In fact, matches in the World Cup often feature remarkable scorelines not seen elsewhere. In such games, defensive structure can collapse, and goals accumulate quickly. Sometimes this happens through clear mismatches. At other times, it results from unusually open play. With the 2026 […] | By
(2026-06-05). GOP Praises Pulte While Dems Point Out He May Not Even Legally Qualify. truthout.org After selecting Bill Pulte — a federal housing agency official with no experience in national security — to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), President Donald Trump and his strongest Republican allies in Congress are presenting a united front, claiming the nominee is a reformer who will be loyal to the president's wishes. On Thursday, the White House sent out a… |
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-04). Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.
(2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…
(2026-06-05). Belfast human rights activist could be deported due to Home Office incompetence. thecanary.co 
They say never attribute to malice that which can be explained by incompetence. The Home Office is known for possessing both in spades, but it seems incompetence is the more to blame in the case of Belfast-based Nina Briggs. The activist, who heads the Migrant Workers' Union Northern Ireland, is facing deportation as a result of […] | By
(2026-06-05). When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine. whyy.org We like to think of our healthcare as personal and private — something that exists between us and our doctors. But healthcare can also be an intensely public matter, one that's heavily influenced by our government and legal system. | Laws determine which treatments are available to patients and which aren't, what kinds of research gets approved and funded — in some cases, they can even result in criminal charges against clinicians for prescribing drugs or providing treatments.
| On this episode, we look at the intersection of health, medicine, and the law. We explore how the upcoming reschedulin…
(2026-06-05). Vigil Planned At South Carolina Statehouse For Cyrus Carmack-Belton. newsone.com 
Source: South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford / South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford | Monday's
(2026-06-05). Chile: Massive Anti-Neoliberal Student Protests Face Violent Repression. orinocotribune.com The Federation of Students of the University of Santiago of Chile (Feusach) has issued a public statement strongly condemning the disproportionate repression carried out by the Carabineros police force against students and workers. | The incident of police brutality occurred this Wednesday, June 3, during a national educational demonstration called by the Confederation of Students of Chile (Confech), which was defending the legitimate right to social protest. | The deployment of Chilean state security forces resulted in a preliminary tally of more than 30 students detained, as well as a significant number of prot…
(2026-06-04). China says U.S. abuse of export controls disrupts global semiconductor industrial, supply chains. ecns.cn China on Thursday said the United States' abuse of export controls has seriously undermined the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains.
(2026-06-05). How Businesses Can Use Background Music To Create Better Customer Experiences. thecanary.co 
Public spaces are shaped by more than furniture, lighting, layout and service. Sound plays a major role in how a space feels from the moment someone walks through the door. A café can feel warm and relaxed. A gym can feel energetic and focused. A hotel lobby can feel calm and polished. A retail store […] | By
(2026-06-05). There is no outside: What the Devil wears Prada gets right about capitalism. mronline.org 
In the popular 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda Priestly, the primary antagonist, played brilliantly by Meryl Streep, is the editor-in-chief of the luxury fashion magazine Runway.
(2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.
(2026-06-05). Bolivia in crisis: In conversation with Evo Morales. mronline.org 
COM: We already know right now the situation in Bolivia and the crisis is currently unfolding. What can you say about what is happening right now, about the strike?>
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). A Tale of Two Types of States: Those with Dumb Energy Laws, and Those with Smart Laws. wattsupwiththat.com "It was the best of energy policies; it was the worst of energy policies" — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. (Apocryphal)…
(2026-06-05). UK Policing Culture — From The Nowak Murder To Crushing Protest — Grows Ever More Rotten. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack Here are two things that can be true at the same time: First, the actions of police officers in Southampton in handcuffing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and reading him his rights as he lay on the ground taking his last gasps of air, his lungs filling with blood from a stab wound, …
(2026-06-05). NATO cover up of catastrophic nuclear threat to Europe gives the heinous game away. thealtworld.com The West's "victim" regime is trying to blow up Europe with a nuclear catastrophe using EU and NATO funding and weapons. | The biggest civilian nuclear power station in Europe was hit for the first time in a direct air strike — and the Western "news" media gave zero reporting on the incident, even though the damage could have had catastrophic consequences for the whole of Europe. | Since Russian forces took over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in March 2022, the huge facility has come under repeated drone and missile attack from the NATO-backed Ukrainian regime. | The latest strike on May 30, howe…
(2026-06-05). Two men charged after badger sett compromised near Newark. thecanary.co 
Badger sett — A notorious hunter faces court following an investigation into wildlife crime offences in Nottinghamshire. These vile little men are just one more case that highlights the broader issue of a crap legal system that is systematically letting people like them escape with minor penalties. It's becoming more and more obvious that these […] | By
(2026-06-05). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-05). Soros' OSF helped stir Indonesian rebellion, leaks reveal. thegrayzone.com Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone expose how the Soros-run Open Society Foundations plotted to "prevent the continuation" of Indonesia's elected government by bankrolling opposition media, youth activists groups and lawfare operations to remove President Prabowo Subianto. Ever since the election of Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia's President in February 2024, Jakarta has faced continuous waves of anti-government protests. Activists enraged by harsh economic conditions and elite corruption have taken to the streets in vast numbers, often engaging in fiery clashes …
(2026-06-05). Heathrow Five lose appeal against convictions for planning protest that never happened. thecanary.co 
Five Just Stop Oil supporters who have served prison sentences of up to 15 months for planning an action at Heathrow airport that never took place have had their convictions upheld by the Court of Appeal. Rosa Hicks, Adam Beard, Sean O'Callaghan, Sally Davidson and Hannah Schafer were among eight Just Stop Oil supporters convicted […] | By
(2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-05). CARTOONS: Fight-loving peace latest White House stunt. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Climate Fact-Check May 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Debunking claims of climate causing 'less healthy' food — Melting ice will NOT 'drown millions' — Droughts NOT caused by fossil fuels — Earth is NOT spinning slower due to climate change!
(2026-06-04). Parents turn to lucky charms as gaokao approaches. ecns.cn As millions of Chinese students feverishly prepare for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, this weekend, parents across the country are turning to products symbolizing good fortune, fueling a surge in sales of flowers, pastries, clothing and other related merchandise.
(2026-06-05). US boosts Israel farm fund amid Palestine land dispossession. newarab.com 
The The US-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD) is a nearly 50‚Äëyear‚Äëold programme that channels public mo…
(2026-06-05). New Internationalist launches £150k survival appeal. thecanary.co 
Magazine the New Internationalist, facing the possibility of being forced to cease publication, has launched an appeal to raise £150,000 by 7 July. The independent, cooperatively owned magazine celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. The magazine said it was facing "the closest we have ever been to the lights going out for good," explaining that costs […] | By
(2026-06-05). The drone war turning Ukraine into a machine battlefield. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Palestine Action activists seek judge's removal before sentence. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. aljazeera.com Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.
(2026-06-05). India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest. geo.tv 
Logo of the Cockroach Janta Party . — Instagram/@abhijeetdipkeNEW DELHI: The founder of India's satirical online "Cockroach People's Party" said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets.Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old…
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-05). Trump using Iran-delay to help him win mid-term elections. onlineopinion.com.au Trump wants America thinking about itself for a little while, and is happy to keep the Mullahs on simmer for now.
(2026-06-05). Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money). grist.org 
In an increasingly divided nation, Americans agree on at least two things. For one, politicians across the political spectrum are scrambling to get more housing built, which happens to be
(2026-06-05). Iran strike damaged US airbase in Kuwait, satellite images show. newarab.com 
New satellite imagery has appeared to show damage at an American air base in The high-resolution imagery, released by Soar Atlas on Wednesday, showed the destruction of an aircraft shelter at the Ali Al Salem airbase west of Kuwait City. | Soar, an open-access platform that distributes satellite imagery, said the shelter "appears destroyed, with multiple impact craters visible n…
(2026-06-05). Dutch court convicts mother of war crimes for son joining IS. newarab.com 
A district court in The Hague on Friday convicted a 49-year-old The woman, identified only as Ayada K., was convicted of the war crime of aiding and abetting the recruitment of a child soldier by allowing a minor to take up arms for Islamic State, the court said in a press release. | She was also convicted of aiding and abetting a terrorist organisation and endan…
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-05). New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Toxic PFAS chemicals are pervasive across the Delaware River, as well as in the fish that swim along the waterway and its tributaries, according to a Delaware River Basin Commission report published in May. | The study finds that PFAS concentrations are inc…
(2026-06-05). Florida executes Andrew Lukehart, eighth victim of DeSantis death machine in 2026. wsws.org The brutal crime for which Lukehart was executed cannot be separated from the life that produced him. The evidence presented at the penalty phase described an individual who had been systematically destroyed long before he ever came before a judge.
(2026-06-04). Uruguay announces visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced Thursday that Uruguay will cancel visa requirements for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports. | Details of the relevant policies will be announced later, Lubetkin said at an event in the country's capital Montevideo.
(2026-06-05). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.
(2026-06-05). The EU is turning into a debating club. strategic-culture.su Ironically, we could ask: "what would have happened if enlargement had not been a priority". The fact that never in the history of the EU has 13 years passed without enlargement speaks more to the priority this process has been than political declarations about the importance of enlargement as a high strategic priority. If this is the success of enlargement, then we do not know what the failure could be.
(2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners
(2026-06-05). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Il Kazakistan non "sceglie l'Occidente" : la visita di Putin conferma la centralità della Russia nella politica multi-vettoriale di Astana. strategic-culture.su La recente visita di Vladimir Putin ad Astana smentisce le letture occidentali che avevano interpretato alcune mosse kazake come uno spostamento verso l'Occidente. Il Kazakistan non rompe con Mosca, ma diversifica le proprie relazioni mantenendo la Russia come partner strategico fondamentale. | Segue nostro La politica estera del Kazakistan rappresenta uno dei casi più significativi di diplomazia multi-vettoriale nello spazio eurasiatico…
(2026-06-05). NATO and Ukraine escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The latest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia, NATO maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and German-Ukrainian arms cooperation show: NATO is de facto waging war against Russia and risking a nuclear catastrophe.
(2026-06-05). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.
(2026-06-05). Iván Cepeda Criticizes Right-wing Colombian Candidate for Political Violence. orinocotribune.com Candidate Iván Cepeda, in his speech after announcing the results of the first round, said that "we obtained 10 million votes miscounted in Colombia." | Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda of the left-wing Pacto Histórico party called on supporters not to resort to violence against those who hold different political ideas, recalling the deep wounds inflicted on the social fabric by those who sow hatred, fear, and the desire to destroy other national projects. His remarks came after a billboard appeared in which right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella savagely attacked the progressive politician.
(2026-06-05). The Pentagon is running an AI propaganda mill targeting Latin America. mronline.org 
La Tilde publishes an unusual mix of personal finance guides and articles extolling American military efforts in Latin America.
(2026-06-05). Hegseth Orders Pacific Allies To Arm For China War. scheerpost.com Gary Wilson, Struggle — La Lucha. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth went to Singapore on May 30 with an order for Washington's allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific: spend more on war or face consequences. Hegseth used China as the pretext to demand that U.S.-aligned governments spend more on war, buy more weapons and bind …