presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Irans new regulations govern Strait of Hormuz; foreign interference intolerable: Senior diplomat
A senior Iranian diplomat says the new regulations devised by the Islamic Republic govern maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the country brooks no foreign interference in this regard.
(2026-06-01). AIPAC 'Hides' Support For Democratic Candidates. popularresistance.org The pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC has begun hiding its involvement in funding political campaigns for candidates running for public office in the US, as support for Israel becomes increasingly toxic among Democratic voters, Haaretz reported on 31 May. | The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has traditionally boasted of its success in helping elect candidates for Congress and the Senate who are committed to supporting Israel, including voting to provide it billions in US military aid each year. | However, as Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and wage war on Lebanon a…
(2026-06-01). They're not even hiding it anymore The Grayzone live. wibailoutpeople.org Cerie Bulivant, a passenger on the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, joins The Grayzone to share his testimony of experiencing heinous abuses and torture by Israeli soldiers after the aid boats were intercepted. Max Blumenthal is then joined by Wyatt Reed from Beirut, who will discuss his coverage of the war in southern Lebanon between invading Israeli …
(2026-06-01). Could Israel's Lebanon Offensive Destroy Any Chance of an Iran-US Agreement? thinktank.pk As global attention remains fixed on Gaza and the fragile relationship between Washington and Tehran, Israel's expanding military operations inside Lebanon have opened another major fault line in the Middle East. Israeli forces recently seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military advance into Lebanese territory in more than two decades. …
(2026-06-01). US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. — AFP Hezbollah asked to halt attacks.Israel urged to avoid Beirut escalation.Washington talks scheduled for June.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese…
(2026-06-01). US and Iran trade blows, Israel expands south Lebanon occupation. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the key updates | The US and Iran conducted tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend into Monday. The US military says it attacked Iranian military sites in Goruk and Qeshm island. Meanwhile, Kuwait reports "hostile" missile and drone attacks, as Iran's IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike on a base it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island
| As Israel expands its invasion and occupation of south Lebanon, the US reportedly put forward a proposal for a new ceasefire in Lebanon, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding separate talks with Lebanese Preside…
(2026-06-01). Lebanon War Intensifies: U.S.-Israeli Strike Injures 13 Hospital Workers in Tyre. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-06-01). FightBackBetter Editor Says: Merge US and Israel Military Formally in Next NDAA? Hell to the F squared NO! NO TO USA MERGER INTO GREATER GENOCIDAL ISRAEL! fightbackbetter.com OK this is a rant sorry. I have been seeing memes claiming this and thinking — nah — this must…
(2026-06-01). LIVE UPDATES: People Against Genocide block Elbit 'We want to see it shut down'. thecanary.co 
The People Against Genocide group has again blocked both gates of Israeli murder drone maker Elbit's Staffordshire factory. The factory is unable to operate after activists parked vehicles in the entrances and locked themselves to each other through the vehicles. People Against Genocide retarget Elbit View this post on Instagram A post shared […] | By
(2026-06-01). Solidarity and fundraising for Cuba in Bilbao. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people gathered at the entrance to Bilbao City Hall, in the Basque Country, where they reiterated their solidarity with Cuba at the close of a fundraising campaign. | According to Prensa Latina, the demonstration received strong popular support for the call made by Euskal Herria-Ekimena, the Basque Country-Cuba friendship association, and the internationalist platform Hegoak, which brings together Basque unions, political parties, and NGOs. | The demonstration was titled "Kuba: Genozidioa Gelditu" (Cuba: Stop the Genocide), and served as the culmination of the campaign "Argia eta indarra Kubarentzat.
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-01). Trump's surprised 'we shouldn't have been…' Iran remarks come as Mojtaba refuses nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate with remarks on Iran, defending the 2025 U.S. strikes while also warning against the long-term consequences of military interventions. Trump argued that B-2 bomber attacks prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and claimed Washington deliberately avoided destroying much of Iran's military infrastructure. He also suggested that broader diplomacy could help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions. The comments have fueled speculation about a possible shift in Trump's Middle East approach as discussions over regional se…
(2026-06-01). Trump runs away, Putin now ready? NATO heading towards dangerous security vacuum amid Iran crisis. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are being raised over Donald Trump's Europe strategy after the attack on Europe's biggest nuclear plant. Reports of a U.S. military drawdown across the continent have sparked concern among NATO allies, with fears that any weakening of Western deterrence could hand Vladimir Putin a strategic opening.
(2026-06-01). Is Mojtaba preparing for a bigger move? From ports to islands, strange blasts heard in Iran | War, US. hindustantimes.com Mystery explosions reported across Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik and Jask have triggered fresh speculation in Iran amid soaring tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian authorities linked the blasts to ammunition disposal and naval activity, conflicting reports have fueled questions over what exactly is unfolding near the strategic waterway.
(2026-06-01). Chevron CEO shrugs off Hormuz toll, but can he really? thecanary.co 
Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, who is the money behind Donald Trump, said his company would not pay a toll to enter the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it is "international waters". Trump recently threatened to blow up Oman if it, along with Iran, were to charge a toll on the ships passing through the Strait of […] | By
(2026-06-01). Hormuz Crisis hits Asia and Africa Hard, Spurs EV Buying. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The release of massive strategic petroleum reserves in the US, China and Europe, along with austerity measures around the world, have kept the Hormuz crisis from pushing petroleum prices sky-high. They are, however, up 50% or so since the Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump launched their war of aggression on Iran. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the counter-closure by the US of Iran's exports has taken over a billion barrels of petroleum off the market this spring. If the Strait is not opened soon, neither austerity…
(2026-06-01). The Iran War has cost Americans $50 billion at the Pump. juancole.com A settlement would be welcome news. But even if a deal happens tomorrow, here's the reality: Americans will be paying high fuel prices for months to come. The economic damage from this conflict is already done. | Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late…
(2026-06-01). What did Iran mean by 'new phase of war'? Mojtaba's top negotiator reveals battle plan to counter US. hindustantimes.com Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that a "new phase" in the confrontation with the United States and Israel has begun, as diplomatic talks remain stalled. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran will not approve any agreement unless it secures what he described as the "rights of the Iranian nation." He warned against trusting enemy promises and framed the current situation as a broader struggle spanning military, diplomatic, economic, and social fronts. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and renewed debate inside Iran over how to respond…
(2026-06-01). Could the Next Iran-West Conflict Be Fought by Underwater Robots? thinktank.pk While global attention remains focused on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and rising tensions between Iran and the West, a new military race is quietly unfolding beneath the oceans. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have announced plans to develop cutting-edge underwater drone technology under the AUKUS defense partnership, with deployment expected by 2027. …
(2026-06-01). US says struck Iran military sites, Tehran responds by targeting base. scmp.com The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old ‚Äåwar. | The strikes on Iran's Gulf coast were in response to "aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," the US Central Command said in a post on X.
(2026-06-01). US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran. popularresistance.org The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, May 28, despite the ongoing peace talks in Qatar to end the war and hostilities which, if successful, will lead to the possible lifting of all previous sanctions. | It "is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran's illicit oil economy, directly targeting the financial lifeline of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iran's military apparatus," the US State Department said in a statement on Thursday. | The sanction targeted several Iranian cargo ships involved in the transportation of petroleum products a…
(2026-06-01). As the U.S. Avoids the Thucydides Trap, Will It Face the Syracuse Dilemma? unitedworldint.com How will the future of a global power that cannot prevail either on the battlefield or at the negotiating table take shape? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist Now entering the third month of his war with Iran, Trump has reached a critical crossroads. Hundreds of airstrikes may have killed Iran's top-tier leaders, severely damaged its …
(2026-05-31). Egypt works to help facilitate deal between U.S., Iran: president. ecns.cn CAIRO, May 31 ⚪ Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Sunday that the country was helping to facilitate a peace deal between the United States and Iran, as he spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron over regional developments.
(2026-06-01). Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages. aljazeera.com Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.
(2026-06-01). A Call For Life In The Face Of The Drums Of War. popularresistance.org To leaders of social organizations, human rights defenders, and citizens of the world: | We address you at a time of extreme gravity. The escalation of aggressive rhetoric and threats of military intervention by extremist sectors in the United States against Cuba have ceased to be mere political slogans and have become a real danger that threatens the peace of the region and the lives of millions of human beings. | We turn to the international civil society not to ask for favors, but to appeal to your justice and memory. | Cuba is a small nation that has made solidarity its highest banner. While others export wea…
(2026-06-01). Clear "Yes for Cuba" at solidarity event in Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Signatures, cultural expressions, and statements of support marked the "Yes for Cuba" day of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in Zimbabwe, amidst unanimous calls for the lifting of the blockade and opposition to a potential US military aggression. | Nearly 200 graduates from the Caribbean nation, members of the Friendship Association (Zicufa), health and education workers, representatives of government, university, youth, and academic institutions, and Cuban residents attended the event at the diplomatic headquarters with the firm purpose of reiterating that the island is not alone. | Joining the global campa…
(2026-06-01). Neither Brothers nor Rescue: A Confessed Terrorist and an Organization That Violated Cuban Sovereignty. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Clà¥ture du Festival international de poésie de La Havane. radiohc.cu La 32e édition du Festival international de poésie de La Havane s'est achevée samedi dernier après une programmation riche et variée, incluant un hommage particulier au leader historique de la Révolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), à l'occasion du centenaire de sa naissance. | Le Pabellón Cuba, siège national de l'Association Hermanos Saíz (AHS), a accueilli une fresque murale reprenant des vers des poètes participant à l'événement. La poésie de Nancy Morejón, lauréate du Prix national de littérature, la musique de jeunes troubadours et la présence de poètes venus spécialement pour l'àÆle ont fait de cet…
(2026-06-01). Around 500 People Are On Hunger Strike At Five ICE Detention Centers. popularresistance.org It started with one man at the Torrance County Detention Facility in New Mexico; a Cuban immigrant named Rogelio Bolufe, who has been in ICE detention since last August. | Around April 28, he raised concerns about conditions at the facility and has since gone on hunger strike. Bolufe mobilized dozens of fellow detainees to protest about legal library access, water quality, tablets, and what he alleges were constitutional abuses. | Bolufe says that on May 5, he was removed from his cell and transferred to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's field office in Albuquerque, then transferred to Camp Ea…
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid. indybay.org Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110.
(2026-06-01). Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port. aljazeera.com At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.
(2026-06-01). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). China's PLA patrols airspace, waters around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army has carried out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island as well as surrounding areas in the South China Sea.
(2026-06-01). Reform councillor accused of stealing a constituent's video. thecanary.co 
Since Reform UK did well in the 2025 local elections, there's been a steady stream of stories about how weird their new councillors are. Because Reform won even more seats in the 2026 locals, that stream is fast becoming a river, with stories like this regularly bubbling to the surface: Reform: you wouldn't steal a […] | By
(2026-06-01). The Architecture of "False Flags" and Wartime Propaganda. thecanary.co 
On 7 May 1915, the pristine waters off the old head of Kinsale became a graveyard. Within just eighteen minutes of being struck by a single German torpedo, the RMS Lusitania — the world's most celebrated luxury liner — vanished beneath the Atlantic, taking 1,198 lives with her. Historically, this tragedy is framed as a […] | By
(2026-06-01). Who benefits from the 'significant improvement' in Hong Kong's finances? scmp.com It's that time of the year again — tax season, so don't forget to fill out your return. It's also the time of the year when the Hong Kong government decides on pay rises for its civil service staff of over 170,000. | There's a well-established system for deciding on pay rises. It includes the pay trend survey submitted to the government last week. Its preliminary results indicate that civil servants are in line for wage increases of 4.12 per cent for senior civil servants, 2.64 per cent for…
(2026-06-01). US SOUTHCOM Extrajudicial Killings Inch to 200 Deaths. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent strikes in the Eastern Pacific
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(2026-05-31). Chinese naval hospital ship sets sail for mission in South China Sea. ecns.cn GUANGZHOU, May 31 ⚪ The Chinese Peoples Liberation ArmyNavy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, departed from a military port in Zhanjiang, south Chinas Guangdong Province.
(2026-06-01). 'After the Whales Spoke' brings COVID-conscious theater to Western Massachusetts. thecanary.co 
A mask-required reading of After the Whales Spoke, a new play written and directed by Molly Brennan, will be performed Saturday 6 June 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The LAVA Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts, as part of LAVA's fourth annual On the Boards New Play Fest. The story is described as follows: Street […] | By
(2026-06-01). Vinicius brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2. aljazeera.com Christian Pulisic breaks goal drought as US beat Senegal 3-2 in international friendly ahead of World Cup.
(2026-06-01). The Drone That Crashed in Romania and the Gray Area of Hybrid Warfare. unitedworldint.com Hybrid warfare is not merely a combination of tanks and missiles. It also involves directing the flow of information, managing societal fears, and psychologically pushing public opinion toward a specific line. By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The most dangerous aspect of modern warfare is sometimes not what is happening, but the fact that we do …
(2026-06-01). China sees rapid rise in youth athletics competitions. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, June 1 ⚪ As International Childrens Day arrives and the 2026 China KidsAthletics Month campaign closes, youth athletics activities continue to gain momentum across China.
(2026-06-01). 3 miners killed in the US over 3 days. wsws.org Together they expose a single reality: The mining companies, the federal and state regulators and the union apparatus are all part of the same machinery that treats miners' lives as a cost of production.
(2026-06-01). Australia: Bondi terrorist was on ASIO radar in 2022. wsws.org The information that has dripped out over the past six months has indicated far more intensive and longstanding contact between the intelligence agency and the terrorists than first admitted.
(2026-06-01). This week in history: June 1-7. wsws.org Massacre of royal family in Nepal; Teton Dam collapse kills 11 in Idaho; US Supreme Court upholds convictions of Communist Party leaders; Pilsudski chooses crony as Polish president.
(2026-06-01). Ex-Your Party activists form new Socialist Federation. thecanary.co 
250 delegates representing Your Party branches and former branches across England, Scotland and Wales met in an online conference on 31 May and launched the Socialist Federation. Delegates included representatives of groups in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Essex, North Devon, Dundee, Newcastle and Cumbria. Attendees said they'd comprehensively lost patience with […] | By
(2026-06-01). Chinese consulate thanks South African rescuers after tourist rescued on Table Mountain. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town recently held a commendation ceremony to honor 19 rescue workers who helped save a Chinese tourist stranded on Table Mountain.
(2026-06-01). Thousands affected by blackouts after damaging storms hit Western Australia. ecns.cn SYDNEY, June 1 ⚪ Tens of thousands of homes in Western Australiahave been hit by blackouts after severe storms swept across the state over the weekend, damaging properties and power lines.Western Power estimated that most electricity outages would be resolved by Monday night local time.
(2026-06-01). Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump's attacks. aljazeera.com Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a 'stress test' like other institutions in the current era.
(2026-06-01). Can Morocco trump its 2022 success in the 2026 World Cup? thecanary.co 
After the Atlas Lions stole the show at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, becoming the first Arab and African team to reach the semi-finals, Morocco enters the 2026 edition with aspirations that extend far beyond repeating their historic achievement. Having transformed from the tournament's surprise package to one of the world's leading teams, Morocco now […] | By
(2026-06-01). Washington proposes 'roadmap' for de-escalation in Lebanon: US official. aljazeera.com Plan aims to create conducive environment for a gradual de-escalation and cessation of all hostilities, official says.
(2026-06-01). A Warning to the Civilian Community: Active Threat from the JBLM DES. indybay.org AS LONG AS JBLM DES ABUSE, CORRUPTION, AND RETALIATION CONTINUE WE WILL EXERCISE OUR 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND FULFILL OUR MORAL AND ETHICAL DUTY TO SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST THIS THREAT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
(2026-06-01). IFAB shakes up 2026 World Cup with new rules. thecanary.co 
Football's rulemakers have sharpened the playbook. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a compact, hard-hitting package of changes designed to speed play, curb gamesmanship and give VAR clearer teeth. Fans can expect quicker restarts, stricter conduct rules and new limits on tactical time-outs. What has IFAB introduced? […] | By
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-06-01). Labor Can't Remain Shackled to the Democrats. portside.org Labor Can't Remain Shackled to the Democrats |
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/6: Suds, Snacks and Socialism ⚪ Seize the Time! The Need for Left Unity Now. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub – 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley | Also viewable online via Zoom…
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, 95117…
(2026-06-01). 'Before, the land sustained us': Who benefits from Guinea's bauxite wealth? aljazeera.com The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.
(2026-06-01). A global shift from gender movements is directly impacting LBQT communities. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-01). China makes substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities: UNICEF representative. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ China has made substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities, said Amakobe Sande, the United Nations Childrens FundRepresentative to China.
(2026-06-01). Tuesday 6/2: Election Day. indybay.org At a voting center or polling place in your county…
(2026-06-01). South Jersey woman turns health scare into dream bookstore in Bordentown. 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? After building a strong following throughout South Jersey through her mobile bookstore, Charity Herndon is preparing to open the first permanent home for The opening weekend will include a regency-themed celebration inspired by Jane Austen's era. | For Herndon, a Black…
(2026-06-01). Arsenal fall short in Budapest. thecanary.co 
Arsenal were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final, a result that leaves a mixture of pride and frustration in its wake. The Gunners matched a star-studded PSG for long stretches, pushed the game to the limit, and ultimately lost in the lottery of spot-kicks. For Arsenal […] | By
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…
(2026-05-31). International Children's Day gala staged in Beijing. ecns.cn The themed gala "Growing Up with the Motherland" celebrating International Children's Day was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, the China Welfare Institute, and other organizations.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/13: Upcoming Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-01). The Real Story of the D-Day Weather Forecast. wattsupwiththat.com Weather prediction was a primitive, subjective affair at that time. There were no numerical weather prediction models, little understanding of jet streams and upper-level weather features, and an acute lack of observations, particularly over the ocean.
(2026-06-01). Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea. geo.tv 
(2026-05-31). China's Niu sets new Asian women's pole vault record. ecns.cn BEIJING, May 31 ⚪ Chinas Niu Chunge set a new Asian womens pole vault record by clearing 4.73 meters at the fourth stop of Chinas National Athletics Grand Prix in Bengbu on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). Chinese Young Pioneers total 112 million members. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ The Chinese Young Pioneers, a national mass organization for Chinese children, had about 112 million members across the country by the end of 2025, the CYP national working committee said Monday.
(2026-06-01). US murder spree in Latin American waters moves beyond 200 killed. wsws.org The Trump administration's campaign of extrajudicial killings off the coast of Latin America has killed more than 200 people, exposing the complicity of the Democratic Party and all regional governments with the normalization of mass murder as imperialist policy.
(2026-05-31). Over 6,000 mines, explosive remnants cleared in Yemen in May. ecns.cn ADEN, Yemen, May 31 ⚪ Saudi Arabias demining initiative in Yemen, Project Masam, announced Sunday that its teams removed 6323 landmines and explosive remnants of war across the country during May.
(2026-06-01). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-01). Outspoken Critic of Mali's Junta Still Missing a Month On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawyer and junta critic Mountaga Tall, Mali, 2025. | © Private | A month has passed since the May 2 abduction of prominent Malian lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall. His whereabouts remain unknown, raising fears that he was forcibly disappeared.Unidentified gunmen stormed Tall's home in the capital, Bamako, and dragged him away in an unmarked vehicle, according to his family. His wife was assaulted while trying to video the abduction, and her phone was confiscated. Since then, the Malian authorities have neither acknowledged holding Tall nor provided any information about h…
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/6: Author Cole Nicole LeFavour to discuss their new memoir IN THE ARMS OF MOUNTAINS. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-06-01). Australia: Victorian education support staff speak out against AEU-Labor sellout. wsws.org "If members can't ask questions or raise concerns without being censored, what sort of democracy is that? The union clearly works for the government not for us."
(2026-06-01). New Zealand budget deepens austerity to make workers pay for war. wsws.org The budget starves public healthcare and cuts education and welfare, while pouring money into prisons and the military.
(2026-06-01). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.." — Albert Einstein…
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Press Conference – UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811: NO Support for Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-06-01). New Jersey Democrats unleash police riot against anti-ICE protesters outside Delaney Hall. wsws.org As immigrants inside Delaney Hall continue their hunger and labor strike, Democratic officials have deployed state and local police to attack protesters, journalists and residents outside the facility.
(2026-06-01). Torture, Racism, War and Male Chauvinism: Fighting Back. juancole.com (
(2026-06-01). Sheinbaum accuses US of 'interference' amid probe of Mexican officials. aljazeera.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico's internal affairs.
(2026-06-01). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-06-01). AI Torture, Fighting Back, IBT & Using AI To Fight The Bosses. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the role of inward AI inferred cameras in truck cabs and what this means to millions of workers. They have been installed in trucks throughout the country and they are causing tumors and cataracts for many truckers who are under these cameras for up to 60 hours a week. WorkWeek also looks at how AI is being used by workers to fight back against bosses.
(2026-06-01). China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted a law-enforcement patrol Monday in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' announcement of maritime delimitation talks in the area, a CCG spokesperson said.
(2026-06-01). Shaolin ex-abbot gets 24 years for embezzlement. ecns.cn Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-famous Shaolin Temple in Central China's Henan province, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Friday for multiple crimes, including embezzlement and bribery, a local court said.
(2026-05-31). Child dead, man seriously injured in Melbourne house fire. ecns.cn MELBOURNE, June 1 ⚪ A child has died and a man has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a house fire in southwest Melbourne in the early hours of Monday.
(2026-06-01). Mamdani's "COGE" commission to prepare deeper cuts to New York City social programs and regulations. wsws.org After avoiding mass layoffs and cuts to social programs in the 2027 New York City budget, Mamdani has announced the formation of COGE to recommend the implementation of permanent austerity.
(2026-06-01). While Wall Street claims "no money" for city's transit workers, fire at New York's Penn Station injures 5. wsws.org A predawn fire at Penn Station, injuring five workers, is the second major rail disruption in two weeks and a result of the systematic neglect of public infrastructure in the shadow of Wall Street.
(2001-06-26). AI, industrial sovereignty and Pax Silica. links.org.au 
Pax Silica is a US-led drive to reorganise global production and secure control over semiconductors, AI and critical minerals. Becoming a military-industrial node within this project means the Philippines will lose out, writes Reihana Mohideen.
(2026-06-01). People celebrate holy month of Saga Dawa in Lhasa. ecns.cn The Saga Dawa Festival honoring the life of Buddha is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month, which falls on May 31 this year, and is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated in Tibet. Buddhists on this day usually goes to temples, raise a prayer pole and light butter lamps.
(2026-06-01). Farage spits his dummy out over Desert Island Discs snub. thecanary.co 
Between 2016-2020, right-wingers like Nigel Farage were fond of accusing the left of being 'easily offended'. At some point, however, these same people realised that being offended was great for driving attention and they dove in both feet first. Abolish the BBC licence fee. pic.twitter.com/y6pWf4VR5C — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) May 31, 2026 The first […] | By
(2026-05-31). Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory inaugurated in Jordan. ecns.cn AMMAN, May 31 ⚪ A Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory was inaugurated in southern Jordan on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure. scmp.com Former US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honouring his efforts to preserve the central bank's independence. | Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Powell called universities, courts, Congress and the central bank "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy" and argued that the Fed's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be…
(2026-06-01). Rare blue micromoon seen across China. ecns.cn It is the second full moon in May of the Gregorian calendar, commonly known as a "blue moon". This event also featured a micromoon, which means it was near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit.
(2026-05-31). Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.S. response ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.Over the past weeks, they have exchanged several proposed plans outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistani mediation.
(2026-06-01). Explosion reported at Hanwha Aerospace facility in S. Korea's Daejeon. ecns.cn SEOUL, June 1 ⚪ Authorities received a report of an explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, after a loud bang was heard by witnesses, Yonhap News Agency reported Monday.
(2026-06-01). US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goooooooal. grist.org 
The latest addition to Seattle's already impressive public transit system opened to great fanfare this spring when more than 200,000 people rode the Crosslake Connection light rail line. | Its March 28 debut was second only to the parade that followed the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory as Sound Transit's busiest day ever. Trains now glide across Lake Washington on what is believed to be the world's first electric rail line that spans a floating bridge, linking the city with Bellevue and Redmond, and doubling the frequency of stops in the heart of Emerald City. | Those same tracks will carry tens of thousands of…
(2026-06-01). Germany's Ecological Holocaust… Once Fairy Tale Forests Getting Cleared for Wind Turbines. wattsupwiththat.com Germany is chronically stuck in "green" insanity. Prognosis: very poor.
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-06-01). The USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence? grist.org 
Leah Atwood was rattled. It was the tail end of March, and for days she and her colleagues at Agroecology Commons had been fielding dozens of emails alerting them to grant terminations targeting a $300 million U.S. Department of Agriculture program. One after another, within a single week, 49 of the 50 grantees received notices from the USDA informing them that their grants were cancelled. | By the end of the month, Agroecology Commons still hadn't gotten a notice from the USDA. While their peers were figuring out how to pick up the pieces, it seemed as though their $2.5 million grant, structured largely to he…
(2026-06-01). Indian-origin pilot dies in US chopper crash hours after wedding, wife survives. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin pilot was killed in chopper crash in the United States hours after celebrating his wedding, while his wife survived the deadly crash. | What began as a dream wedding for a young Indian-origin couple ended in tragedy when a helicopter carrying them crashed shortly after takeoff, killing the groom and the pilot while leaving the bride seriously injured. | Dave Fiji, 25, an Atlanta resident and pilot with Delta Air Lines, died when the five-seater Robinson helicopter crashed near Dawsonville in Dawson County on Friday. His wife, Jessni, survived the crash and remains hospitalized wit…
(2026-06-01). Asian Killer Mosquito: The Climate Threat Europe Can No Longer Ignore. thinktank.pk For decades, Europe viewed tropical diseases as distant problems belonging to other continents. Dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, and mosquito-borne epidemics were largely associated with Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. That assumption is rapidly collapsing. The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the world's most invasive insect species, is now spreading deeper into Europe and …
(2026-06-01). Sunday Science: 'That Could Be a Game Changer': An Antiviral Pill Gets First Test for Ebola Prevention. portside.org Sunday Science: 'That Could Be a Game Changer': An Antiviral Pill Gets First Test for Ebola Prevention |
(2026-06-01). 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…
(2026-06-01). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-01). India and Pakistan After the 2025 Crisis: Has the Next Confrontation Already Begun? thinktank.pk For much of the past decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursued a strategy aimed at diplomatically isolating Pakistan on the global stage. Following multiple crises, including attacks in Kashmir and rising cross-border tensions, New Delhi sought to portray Pakistan as an international security problem while expanding India's influence with Western powers, Gulf states, and …
(2026-06-01). Gangster Capitalism And Corruption In Trump's America. popularresistance.org Corruption has never been far from the center of American politics. Some of the most notorious scandals stretch from the cronyism of Warren G. Harding to the abuses of power exposed during the Watergate scandal under Richard Nixon. Yet many historians argue that what distinguishes Donald Trump from earlier corrupt presidencies is that corruption no longer operates behind closed doors, shielded by the liberal rituals of institutional legitimacy and the euphemisms of political decorum. Under Trump, corruption is performed openly as spectacle, celebrated as a sign of strength, wealth, vengeance, and personal loyalty…
(2026-06-01). A simple — yet expensive — way to climate-proof the grid: Bury the power lines. grist.org 
Power lines across the country weren't designed for a changing climate, with much of the nation's grid built more than half a century ago. Today, stronger storms and heavier precipitation cause hundreds of outages a year, many because of trees falling on above-ground power lines. | In northern Michigan, some utilities want to change that. | In March 2025, a devastating ice storm hit the region, knocking down trees and snapping utility poles. Thousands of people lost power for weeks. | During the blackout, Lewiston, Michigan, resident Wanda Whiting suddenly had to get her husband, Dave, to the hospital. He was…
(2026-06-01). Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Testimony Begins Friday. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members charged with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for stopping traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024 testify in front of the jury…
(2026-06-01). Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Edmund Pribitkin watched his teenage daughter rush around as she got ready for a school dance. All she was taking along was a very small clutch purse. | "And I said to her as she was making her way out, 'Well I hope you have your EpiPen in there,'" Pribitkin said, adding that his daughter replied 'Dad,'" with exasperation. | Pribitkin was concerned. At the time, his daughter had a bad nut allergy. She had a prescription for
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). Germany's Council of Economic Experts demands "U-turn" on care, health and pensions. wsws.org The German Council of Economic Experts is demanding deep cuts in social spending to pass the costs of the Iran war, rearmament and the enrichment of the rich onto the weakest in society.
(2026-06-01). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-01). Tianya Community resumes after three-year shutdown, launches new domain. ecns.cn Tianya Community, one of China's most influential online forums from the early internet era, resumed access Monday after being offline for more than three years.
(2026-05-31). 12 dead in under-construction building collapse in N. Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, June 1 ⚪ The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, rose to 12 after rescuers recovered another body from the rubble before dawn on Monday.
(2026-06-01). All to London for the International Anti-War conference. thecanary.co 
We're hurtling towards more wars and greater global instability, with the governments of Europe responding with massive rearmament programmes and increasing moves towards conscription. So we urgently need a mass movement for peace to break with the worldview of the likes of Donald Trump and Tony Blair. The International Conference Against War on 20 June […] | By
(2026-06-01). The Peter Mandelson Network. thecanary.co 
The Labour front bench will not be looking forward to the return of Parliament. On 1 June 2026, after the parliamentary recess, the second set of the Mandelson Files will be released, set to expose the disgraced Epstein-informant's cosy relationship with senior Labour Party officials. Mandelson and the Policy Network Last week, it was revealed […] | By
(2026-06-01). Why are art schools disappearing in America? wsws.org Arts education has suffered an unprecedented reversal in the past few years. Art schools, a number of which have served students and communities for over 100 years, have been abruptly closed.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). Birthright Citizenship Existed Before the Fourteenth Amendment. portside.org Birthright Citizenship Existed Before the Fourteenth Amendment |
(2026-06-01). Iran denies reports about president's resignation. ecns.cn TEHRAN, June 1 ⚪ A senior Iranian official on Sunday denied media reports claiming that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned.
(2026-06-01). 'Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic' UK Jewish group's viral video. thecanary.co 
"Antisemitism is real. Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic." That's the clear message from a UK Jewish group whose social media video featuring members repeating these two statements has now gone viral. The reel by Hastings Jews for Justice, with backing from several prominent Jewish groups, has racked up tens of thousands of views and […] | By
(2026-06-01). Every Alley Is Stud Alley. indybay.org announcement re: Pride Stud Alley…
(2026-06-01). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-01). Chinese archaeologist pleads guilty, firms flee Singapore's costs: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption | 2. Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride | 3. 'Clear-eyed' on China: the takeaways from Pete Hegseth's Shangri-La speech…
(2026-06-01). China strengthens support for migrant and left-behind children. ecns.cn Ahead of International Children's Day on Monday, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a circular urging stronger efforts to identify and assist migrant and left-behind children, as part of a broader initiative to create a child-friendly society.
(2026-06-01). Democratic Party austerity, pseudo-left posturing and a MAGA aspirant: The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race. wsws.org Los Angeles voters head to the polls amid a billion-dollar budget crisis, mass layoffs and ecological disaster to choose among candidates offering austerity, pseudo-left posturing or right-wing populism.
(2026-06-01). Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks. aljazeera.com The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/13: Film Screening: The Palestine Laboratory. indybay.org The Albany Public Library is located at 1247 Marin Ave. in Albany. Free parking available and walking distance from EC Plaza BART. Enter the Edith Stone Room. Doors open at 10: 15…
(2026-06-01). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). China's AI is comprehensive and worth learning from: Vietnamese youth representative. ecns.cn
(2026-06-01). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Curfew Issued Against the People in Newark After Police Riots Outside Migrant Detention Camp. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Trump administration green card changes: Here's what you need to know. whyy.org
(2026-06-01). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff. aljazeera.com Colombia's election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda.
(2026-06-01). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-06-01). Colombia's outsider candidate defied the polls. aljazeera.com Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: ART and REVOLUTION ~ Opening Reception. indybay.org Companeros Del Barrio | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-01). México_Marcos: "la realidad versus lo superficial del Mundial" indybay.org El amor y el desamor según el futbol, "la realidad en México vs lo superficial del Mundial": Marcos…
(2026-06-01). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Arms Embargo Now! GKN Out Of Garden Grove! popularresistance.org On Thursday, May 21, a 34,000-gallon storage tank carrying a highly toxic and flammable chemical, methyl methacrylate, overheated at the GKN Aerospace facility in the middle of a predominantly working-class Garden Grove neighborhood. The overheating tank released toxic chemicals into the air, creating a serious risk of explosion and forcing over 50,000 residents to evacuate. | GKN Aerospace's chemical crisis has resulted in evacuations in Garden Grove, Stanton, Westminster, Cypress, and Buena Park, forced dozens of school closures, and disrupted hundreds of businesses.
(2026-05-31). 'Su Super League' match ignites football passion in Zhenjiang. ecns.cn Changzhou defeated Zhenjiang 2-0 on Saturday in the Jiangsu City Football League, known as the Su Super League.
(2026-05-31). Trump seeks changes to Iran deal draft negotiated by envoys, Axios reports. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has requested several amendments to a draft agreement negotiated by his envoys with Iranian counterparts, prompting a new round of discussions between the two sides, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official and another source briefed on the matter. | According to Axios, Trump made the request during a Situation Room meeting on Friday, seeking to strengthen provisions he considers important, particularly those related to Iran's nuclear material. | The report said Trump wants the agreement finalised and expects a deal to be reached soon, but has asked his team t…
(2026-05-31). Iran says US not to be trusted as Trump toughens deal terms. scmp.com Iran's chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights. | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's remarks came as reports emerged that US President Donald Trump had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran, and underlined the rift that the parties still need to close.
(2026-05-31). Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms. geo.tv 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, November 27, 2024. — ReutersNo agreement has yet been finalised, says Ghalibaf.Trump sends "tougher" peace proposal to Iran.Any tweaks will further delay end to ME…
(2026-05-31). Iran's Araghchi says talks and message exchanges with US ongoing, urges restraint on speculation. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with the United States were ongoing, but stressed that no assessment of negotiations could be made until a clear outcome was reached. | We should not give importance to speculation and we can not judge the talks until we get to a clear result, Araghchi added. | Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says no agreement with US without 'tangible results' | Iran's parliament speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Sunday that Tehran will not accept any deal with Washington unless it ensures "the rights of the Iran…
(2026-05-31). US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive. al-monitor.com The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the conflict.US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but he made no decision after a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday.
(2026-05-31). Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit south. al-monitor.com Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel on Saturday of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in his country's south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations.A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, his counterpart Nawaf Salam warned the country was facing a "dangerous" escalation, and called for "a swift and real ceasefire".
(2026-05-31). Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. | The fighting in Lebanon has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war, displacing more than 1.2 million Lebanese through Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since March 2, when Hezbollah began firing rockets and drones into Israel to back its ally Iran. | The incursion has so far killed more than 3,370 people, according to the Lebanese government. Israel says 24 of…
(2026-05-31). At Least Eight Killed, Dozens Wounded in Lebanon as Israel Attacks Area Around Hospital in Tyre. news.antiwar.com The casualties among healthcare workers in Lebanon have continued to grow this weekend, with the IDF attacking the area around Hiram Hospital in the city of Tyre, causing "severe damage" to the hospital itself and wounding at least 13 paramedics in the district. At least eight people were killed and dozens wounded in various strikes …
(2026-05-31). Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, May 31 (Reuters) – Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. It comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting school closures and restrictions.
(2026-05-31). Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon. al-monitor.com Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country.The latest warnings came a day after military delegations from the two countries held landmark security talks in Washington and ahead of US-brokered negotiations early next week ⚪ the fourth round since the latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict erupted.
(2026-05-31). strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium. al-monitor.com By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 29 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where Washington insists Iran must not be able to make a nuclear weapon.While much of Iran's uranium enrichment infrastructure was destroyed or badly damaged when Israel and the U.S. bombed it in June, a large part of the highly enriched uranium it amassed is thought to have survived. That is the biggest U.S. concern ahead of nuclear talks.
(2026-05-31). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-31). UK foreign minister due to visit China and India to discuss global issues. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) – British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will travel to China on Monday, and then onwards to India later in the week, with the visits to focus on global issues from the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war to the recent Ebola outbreak.Cooper will meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on June 2, before travelling to the southern tech hub of Shenzhen for a programme focussed on science and technology a day later, the government said.
(2026-05-31). Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wilderness. truthout.org The Trump administration and fellow Republicans are citing the Iran war as a pretext for oil drilling in Alaska, in an attempt to rapidly implement longstanding policy goals in the state. In April, President Donald Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz blockade could be a boon for U.S. oil production, including in Alaska. This narrative was celebrated by Alaska Republicans… |
(2026-05-31). IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining global energy supplies and hitting vulnerable economies hardest.The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has disrupted trade, rattled financial markets and raised concerns over global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments.
(2026-05-31). Iran Expresses 'Total Solidarity' With Oman. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed "solidarity" and support for the Sultanate of Oman on 29 May, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Gulf country if it teams up with Tehran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. | The comments came during a phone call between Araghchi and Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy. | "In very productive call with Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy, I expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman in face of any threat," Araghchi said in a statement on X. "We discussed Hormuz and its future administration in line with our sovereign responsibilities and international law.
(2026-05-31). US quietly plays the long game on energy dominance against China. scmp.com Sun Tzu wrote that "fighting and winning all your battles is not the height of skill; subduing the enemy without fighting is the height of skill". That maxim offers perhaps the clearest lens to interpret the logic of American grand strategy under US President Donald Trump. | What many dismiss as inconsistency may conceal a patient strategic deception. The aim is not direct confrontation, but the quiet reshaping of the global economy in support of long-term US power.
(2026-05-31). Will Trump sideline Israel in order to make a deal with Iran? mondoweiss.net 
Donald Trump reportedly has a deal on the table to suspend fighting and begin negotiations to end the Iran war and the resulting global economic crisis. But Israel and Iran hawks see it as a disaster and are working to undermine it. Who will win out?>
(2026-05-31). How did Netanyahu infatuate the "understanding" memo to end Iran war? thealtworld.com What is the function of his "brilliant" protégé, Kushner? And why hasn't a single Arab country condemned Trump's threats to weaken the Sultanate of Oman? And where's the Gulf Cooperation Council? | Yes, there was a draft memorandum of understanding to end the American-Israeli aggression against Iran, and it has great chances of success if implemented, because it provides a two-month truce to save America and what remains of its reputation, and to host the World Cup, for which it has allocated tens of billions for its organization, and to reduce the losses of this war, which have reached 95 billion dollars so far…
(2026-05-31). US Says It Fired Hellfire Missile at Cargo Ship Attempting To Reach Iran. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said on Saturday that its forces fired a Hellfire missile at a Gambia-flagged commercial vessel to prevent it from reaching an Iranian port as the US continues to attack civilian ships in its enforcement of a blockade on Iran. "US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces observed M/V Lian Star transiting international waters toward …
(2026-05-31). Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement."Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable," Hegseth said in Singapore."Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place," he added.
(2026-05-31). Araghchi Says US-Iran Talks Continue But Dismisses Speculation on Potential Deal. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said the US and Iran continue to exchange messages but cautioned that "no final conclusions should be drawn" until the talks result in "clear and tangible results." The Iranian diplomat also dismissed recent media reports about a potential deal. "Everything being said now is speculation and should not …
(2026-05-31). 'The US Has Been Intervening Very Heavily in Cuba Since 1960'. progressivehub.net JANINE JACKSON | FAIR…
(2026-05-31). Madison, June 3, 2026: NO U.S. WAR ON CUBA! VISIBILITY ACTION. wibailoutpeople.org Visibility & Support Action At Willy & Blair (and John Nolen) Streets MADISON WI— 5-6 P.M., JUNE 3, 2026 FOR OVER 60 YEARS, CUBA HAS ENDURED U.S. SANCTIONS, BLOCKADES, THREATS AND ENDLESS ATTEMPTS TO CRUSH ITS INDEPENDENCE, YET IT CONTINUES TO RESIST! CUBA SUPPORTS PALESTINE, IRELAND, VENEZUELA, SOUTH AFRICA AND MANY OTHER NATIONS WITH MEDICAL …
(2026-05-31). Firms spent heavily on AI. Now rising costs are outpacing its value. scmp.com AI is getting expensive — and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. | Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, artificial intelligence companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene. | Kevin Simback of start-up incubator Delphi Labs calls it the era of "subsidised intelligence" — meaning investors were basically footing the bill so companies could offer AI on the cheap.
(2026-05-31). Confessed Terrorists Pardoned by Washington. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | There are countless stories of confessed terrorists who committed acts of aggression, attacks, and assaults against Cuban civilian facilities over the past 67 years, and who have lived and continue to live peacefully in the United States. | From the early days of 1959, countless murderers belonging to the defeated army of dictator Fulgencio Batista traveled to the United States, where they obtained safe haven and immunity for the crimes they committed. | Among them were Esteban Ventura Novo, Rolando Masferrer, and José Eleuterio P…
(2026-05-31). Colombia abre las urnas para elegir nuevo presidente. cubadebate.cu En Colombia están habilitados para ejercer su derecho al sufragio más de 40 millones de ciudadanos, mientras que un millón 414 mil ya lo hacen en los países extranjeros donde residen. Según la misma fuente, la votación en el exterior, que comenzó el pasado lunes, avanza con total normalidad.
(2026-05-31). Inicia en Cuba nueva edición del Festival de Cine Isla Verde. radiohc.cu La cuarta edición del Festival Internacional de Cine y Medio Ambiente del Caribe, Isla Verde, comenzará hoy en el municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, y en el capitalino cine Charles Chaplin como subsede. | El certamen, que se extenderá hasta el 6 de junio, mantiene su carácter competitivo y acoge en esta edición, largometrajes y cortometrajes que aborden, desde la ficción o el documental, la relación del ser humano con la naturaleza y los desafíos ambientales de la región. | Fundado en 2022 por el actor, director y Premio Nacional de Cine 2024, Jorge Perugorría, el encuentro se ha consolidado como una platafo…
(2026-05-31). Argentinos solidarios marchan por Cuba. radiohc.cu "Basta de bloquear a Cuba" y "Petróleo para Cuba" fueron los lemas centrales de la marcha que realizaron miles de argentinos solidarios por la zona más céntrica de Buenos Aires como parte de la campaña "Estamos con Cuba". | "Esta no es una acción más, no es manifestarse por manifestarse, es una demanda de muchos argentinas y argentinos, como de muchos, alrededor del mundo para que el gobierno de Estados Unidos, ahora con Donald Trump a la cabeza, ponga fin a la guerra económica con la que intenta asfixiar al pueblo cubano", manifestó a Prensa Latina el sindicalista Oscar Verón. | Más de un centenar de agrupacione…
(2026-05-31). Irán anuncia derribo de dron estadounidense. cubadebate.cu La Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) eliminó una aeronave no tripulada, presuntamente originaria de Estados Unidos, informó la agencia de noticias 'Tasnim', que citó a la agrupación. De acuerdo con el medio, el dron era tipo MQ-1 Predator, y cayó en las aguas territoriales del país persa.
(2026-05-31). Lo que el precio de una sola taza de café dice sobre la agitación económica actual. cubadebate.cu El alza de los precios de las materias primas tiene una gran importancia en los supermercados, pero no tanto en las cafeterías, que ahora se dedican a vender experiencias, en lugar de bebidas. Y los precios seguirán altos, incluso si las cosechas en Brasil y Vietnam se normalizan y el precio del café en grano baja un poco.
(2026-05-31). Asaltante del Capitolio se niegan a quedar fuera del nuevo fondo millonario de Trump. cubadebate.cu Cientos de leales a Trump se declararon culpables de asaltar el Capitolio, admitiendo bajo juramento que infringieron la ley. Ahora indultados por Trump, muchos esperan capitalizar sus delitos recurriendo al fondo de 1.776 millones de dólares diseñado para compensar a aliados del presidente republicano.
(2026-05-31). Camagàºey ratifica voluntad de defender a sus líderes históricos. cubadebate.cu En la Plaza de la Libertad, la misma que el 4 de enero de 1959 recibió a la Caravana de los barbudos rebeldes, miles de camagàºeyanos ratificaron la voluntad de defender a los líderes históricos de la Revolución cubana.
(2026-05-31). Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras reforzará diagnósticos en caldera tras varias averías. cubadebate.cu Román Pérez Castañeda, director general de la CTE, explicó que el preciso detener la generación por el sobreconsumo de agua; insistió en que aunque situaciones similares se han afrontado en varias ocasiones en el mes de mayo, las averías han sido en zonas diferentes de ese complejo sistema, lo que descarta errores en las reparaciones.
(2026-05-31). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-31). Israeli siege driving Gaza hospital towards shutdown. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). At Least Two Killed by Israeli Strike on Crowded Seaport Cafe in Gaza City. news.antiwar.com At least two Palestinians were killed on Sunday night when the Israeli military targeted a seaport cafe on the coast of Gaza as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Health officials told Reuters that at least 12 people were also wounded and that the cafe, west of Gaza City, was …
(2026-05-31). Israel Delegitimized Itself With Its Attacks On The Flotilla. popularresistance.org It began as a human rights mission: over 600 civilians on 72 boats from more than 45 countries, seeking to break Israel's 19-year siege of Gaza. It ended with two Israeli-government assaults in international waters, including kidnappings, beatings, torture, sexual abuse, and violations of international law. And crucially, it ended with Israel losing legitimacy, not just with the public but also among its own allies on a scale not seen since South Africa lost its own legitimacy in the Apartheid era. | On April 29, Israeli commandos boarded 22 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla 80 nautical miles from Greece.
(2026-05-31). Israeli drone strikes injure several Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
Several Palestinians were injured on Sunday evening when an Israeli drone struck a house in the Field and medical sources told The New Arab that the strike targeted the home of the Abu Zaher family in Block 9 of Al-Bureij camp. | Medical teams transported four injured people to The sources said that the wounded…
(2026-05-31). Venezuela Accuses Guyana of Fabricating Tensions to Play Victim, Dismisses Alleged Border Incident Claims. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a statement released by the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry on Saturday, May 30, the Venezuelan government emphasized that Guyana's claims regarding alleged violent incidents on the Cuyuni River lack verifiable evidence, and it appea…
(2026-05-31). When Cameras Captured First Color Photos of Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com Abdul Ghafur Sheikh, a Harvard University student, was first to capture the color photos of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and other Holy Sites that were published by the National Geographic Magazine in July 1953.
(2026-05-31). Revolution Is Female at P21. thecanary.co 
Nearly two years on from Art of Palestine: from the river to the sea, Rasha Eleyan is back at London's P21 with her own solo exhibition: Revolution Is Female. The Palestinian artist explores the vital role women play in the Palestinian liberation movement. Pop-inflected style Eleyan's style is very distinctive. The daughter of Palestinian artist […] | By
(2026-05-31). Gauff French Open title defence ends. tribune.com.pk 
Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash. | Gauff went down 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova as the top seeds continued to fall right up to the close of a scorching opening week at Roland Garros. | The 22-year-old fourth seed had been a break up in the deciding set before Potapova put together a run of five games for the loss of just one to condemn Gauff to her earliest Roland Garros exit since her debut in Paris six years ago. | Th…
(2026-05-31). Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In a music landscape increasingly shaped by algorithm-generated playlists — flattened, bland and built for clicks — Philadelphia psychedelic folk-rock band The
(2026-05-31). At Least 34 Injured and 130 Arrested in Paris after PSG Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 30 (RHC) — At least 34 people were injured and 130 were arrested today, after the center of this capital was paralyzed, where 40,000 people enjoyed and celebrated, many with violence, the victory of PSG in the Champions League. | The fervor following the Parisian club's 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest overwhelmed the police deployment implemented by the Interior Ministry throughout the country, particularly in Paris. | Fireworks, stampedes by fans, burning bicycles and motorcycles, six damaged vehicles, and at least two completely destroyed businesses are the official police…
(2026-05-31). Mexico beat Australia 1-0 before World Cup squad submission deadline. aljazeera.com The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
(2026-05-31). Lets Hope Global Temperature Stays Elevated Until the Paris Agreement Collapses. wattsupwiththat.com "Such temporary breaches do not mean the Paris Agreement's long-term climate goals are unattainable" – the desperate UN push to save the Paris Agreement.
(2026-05-31). US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
(2026-05-31). Rumours swirl of an early election if Burnham wins. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham is running to become the MP for Makerfield, Wigan. As everyone knows, if Burnham wins, he'll challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, becoming the PM if he succeeds. Given that Labour has a huge majority and the party doesn't have to call an election until 2029, most assume he won't go to […] | By
(2026-05-31). KCET 2026 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2026 Result: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-31). Burnham's no 'King of the North he's the Menace from Manchester for the left. thecanary.co 
In these quite frankly desperate times for British progressivism, with Keir Starmer's deeply unpopular government crumbling under the weight of its own timid orthodoxy, many on the left are (still) casting about for a saviour. Enter Andy Burnham, the apparent "King of the North", Greater Manchester Mayor, and newly energised contender for the Labour leadership. […] | By
(2026-05-31). China's manufacturing PMI drops to 50 in May. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 50 in May 2026, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, official data showed on Sunday.
(2026-05-31). Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea's robot companions for seniors. aljazeera.com South Korea is using AI-powered companion dolls to help tackle loneliness in its ageing population…
(2026-05-31). Israeli Prison Guards Gang Raped, Tortured Dozens of Palestinian Detainees, UN Probe Finds. orinocotribune.com The UN has documented dozens of cases of torture, rape, and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees by Israeli prison guards and interrogators, Israeli media Haaretz "Violations consisted of rape, including with objects, gang rape, attempted rape, physical violence to the genitals…
(2026-05-31). Berrettini rediscovering his confidence. tribune.com.pk 
Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022. | Berrettini, a former world number six, has struggled with fitness issues and missed eight of the 18 Grand Slams since his runner-up finish to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon five years ago. | On Saturday, the Italian prevailed in a gruelling five-hour battle with Argentina's Comesana, winning 7-6(3) 5-7 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(15-13). | "I know what it takes ‚Å to go deep in a slam, but at the same t…
(2026-05-31). SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework. sanews.gov.za SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been finalised. | The Asian country announced in February this year that it would implement the zero-tariff policy with African countries which it has diplomatic ties with. | SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu explained that from June, it would be issuing Rules of Origin certificates for qualifying exports in this regard. | "Beginning 1 June, we are introducing a simple, printable certificate f…
(2026-05-31). China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship completed sea trials Wednesday, marking a milestone in the country's push toward "mass production" in the cruise sector.
(2026-05-31). Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more. geo.tv 
(2026-05-31). US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation faces bipartisan pushback. aljazeera.com Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie say they will try to remove the pro-Israel section from US defence bill.
(2026-05-31). Loved Ones And Supporters Of Delaney Hall's Striking Immigrants Rally Around The Clock Outside Detention Center. scheerpost.com Talia Jane for Prism More than 300 people detained inside Newark, New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center are on a work and hunger strike, demanding that Gov. Mikie Sherrill visit the facility and meet with them. For months, immigrants detained inside the facility have drawn attention to Delaney's inhumane conditions. They officially launched their strike six days ago …
(2026-05-31). Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre. aljazeera.com New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protest zones to minimise clashes with police.
(2026-05-31). Why this stubborn cosmetics tycoon will make you root for a millionaire. thecanary.co 
I don't usually root for millionaires. In fact, I would say I have a visceral hatred for them. Most corporate biographies offer nothing but exploitative tales of untouchable oligarchs hoarding wealth at our expense. Yet the wild, radical journey of LUSH co-founder Mark Constantine breaks this mould entirely. Hearing about Mark's humble beginnings, how he […] | By
(2026-05-31). Wembanyama eyes 'childhood dream'. tribune.com.pk 
Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday. | Wembanyama's 22-point haul was the cornerstone of a superb display as San Antonio stunned the reigning NBA champions 111-103 on the road to clinch a 4-3 Western Conference Finals series triumph. | The win marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama's rise as the new face of the NBA, just three years after he was chosen by San Antonio with the No.1 pick in the 2023 draft. | The 7ft 4in (2.24m) French…
(2026-05-31). Michael Jackson: Thriller at the. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-31). Kemi Badenoch says future Tories will all be 'C words'. thecanary.co 
Kemi Badenoch has argued that the next generation of Conservatives need to be C words. If you're thinking 'aren't they already?', we can explain: I can think of a sixth C t.co/LPcvwY7kT9 — Ian Sharp (@gablid) May 31, 2026 Kemi Badenoch — Do you C what she did there? This latest intervention comes from a […] | By
(2026-05-31). Trump loses it as US's 250th Anniversary plans collapse. thecanary.co 
Trump — As we find ourselves in the 250th anniversary of America's founding, the country is more American than ever. This isn't a compliment, of course, but it is a way of introducing the chaos we're seeing around the anniversary planning — chaos even right-wingers are calling out: I'm actually pretty pissed at how badly […] | By
(2026-05-31). China's largest meat processor Shuanghui apologizes after pork found with excessive antibiotic residue. ecns.cn China's largest meat processor, Shuanghui, issued an apology after regulators found antibiotic residue in pork produced by one of its subsidiaries at levels 37.5 times above the national safety limit, according to media reports.
(2026-05-31). White Paper on 12 Years of Modi Rule in India. ummid.com Supporters present a list of success, however, critics argue that the Narendra Modi government has been marked by economic shocks, democratic backsliding, rising inequality, unemployment, weakening institutions, and a politics heavily driven by perception management.
(2026-05-31). About That Arctic Tipping Point. wattsupwiththat.com Tipping point. Irreversible. Ecosystems collapsing. Fisheries at risk. Carbon sink weakening. It's worse than we thought. People will die. Damn deniers!
(2026-05-31). Wembanyama's Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks. aljazeera.com Wembanyama scores 22 and grabs 7 rebounds as Spurs beat OKC 111-103 to book their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
(2026-05-31). SANDF refutes deploying soldiers in anticipation of protest action. sanews.gov.za SANDF refutes deploying soldiers in anticipation of protest action | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it has deployed soldiers in anticipation of protest action at the end of June. | "The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has noted with concern misleading reports on social media suggesting that the SANDF will be deployed in anticipation of planned marches and protest action on 30 June 2026 by various civil society groups calling for the repatriation of illegal nationals. | "The SANDF dismisses these claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading. At…
(2026-05-31). Bushra Ansari sparks debate after calling out male comedians for cross-dressing on TV. tribune.com.pk 
Veteran actor Bushra Ansari's recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. | During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles in order to appear funny. "Why does every actor have to become transgender to make people laugh? I am tired of seeing this," she said. | View this post on Instagram | The actor also spoke about men dressing as women and performing exaggerated scenes and acts. "Are these obscene conversations considered funny?" she questioned. | The comments quickly went vir…
(2026-05-31). Rahul Gandhi: Don't shy away from word 'Muslim' while highlighting their issues. ummid.com In a significant policy shift, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Senior Congress Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Saturday May 23, 2026 asked the party members to specifically use the word 'Muslim' while highlighting the issues concerning them.
(2026-05-31). World Health Organisation chief warns countries against travel restrictions due to Ebola. tribune.com.pk 
Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday urged countries, which have imposed travel restrictions and closed their borders following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, to reconsider the measures. | Canada and the US have imposed travel restrictions and visa suspensions for residents from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing the outbreak. | Rwanda and Uganda have limited travel from Congo. The two countries share borders with Congo. | Foreign nationals who have travelled through Congo in the last 30 days are not allowed ent…
(2026-05-31). Rabid dog mauls 16 people in Kabirwala. tribune.com.pk 
A rabid dog attack in the Kabirwala tehsil of Khanewal district left 16 people injured across several local neighbourhoods on Sunday, officials said. | According to Assistant Commissioner Kabirwala Rana Amir Liaqat, 11 of the victims were treated and administered anti-rabies vaccines at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Kabirwala, while the remaining five received vaccination at private healthcare facilities. | The incident occurred in multiple areas including Nawan Shehr West, Khaliqabad, Tariqabad, Tauheed Nagar and Hussainabad, where a stray dog reportedly attacked residents, biting men, women and children.
(2026-05-31). Kerala 12th Plus Two Result 2026 Today at 03:00 PM – Links to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results are being declared today i.e. Tuesday May 26, 2026 on the DHSE official website 'keralaresults.nic.in' along with DigiLocker.
(2026-05-31). Trump's Boat Strikes Kill More Than 200 People, Fail To Curb the Flow of Cocaine to the US. news.antiwar.com The death toll in the US military's bombing campaign targeting alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific Ocean has climbed to over 200, a grim milestone that comes as experts say there's no evidence that the strikes have done anything to stem the flow of drugs into the US. While President …
(2026-05-31). UK foreign secretary to visit China. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will visit China from Monday to Wednesday, and that the two countries will hold the 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue.
(2026-05-31). Death of vulnerable 69-year-old man in terrible conditions exposes UK's social care, housing and local government crises. wsws.org In its 2024/25 budget, Oldham Council proposed cutting £2.8 million from health and social care, reducing care contracts, and cutting 12 social worker posts.
(2026-05-31). Kohli powers Bengaluru to 'stuff of dreams' back-to-back IPL titles. aljazeera.com Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titans defeated.
(2026-05-31). Two dead as social media dispute turns deadly. tribune.com.pk 
A petty dispute that began on social media escalated into a deadly armed clash in Bhakkar, leaving two young men dead and five others injured. | Following the tragic incident, authorities have approved the establishment of a permanent police post at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital to strengthen security and ensure a rapid response to emergencies. | As per a notification issued by District Police Officer (DPO) Shahzad Rafiq Awan, the new police post will be staffed by seven personnel, including one female and six male officers. | The move is aimed at enhancing hospital security and enabling action in e…
(2026-05-31). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-31). Syria's Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says. scmp.com Syrian President ‚Å Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone ‚Å call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said ‚Äåon Sunday. | During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was essential to reviving the economy and attracting investments, according to the statement.
(2026-05-31). As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlines. truthout.org The March 30 announcement arrived with the bluntness that has become a hallmark of the Trump administration's environmental retreat: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has served as the nation's primary wetland guardian for over half a century, declared that it is "getting out of the business of regulating wetlands." This followed a seismic shift at the Environmental Protection Agency… |
(2026-05-31). Colombian voters weigh economic reforms against right-wing crackdown. scmp.com Colombians will cast ballots on Sunday in what is likely to be the first round of a presidential election, choosing between a leftist pledging to expand reforms begun by the current government, an ‚Äåindependent businessman promising a security crackdown and a right-wing senator seeking to become the country's first female leader. | Leftist Ivan Cepeda, a 63-year-old senator, is leading opinion polls, but looks likely to fall well short of the 50 per cent-plus support needed to avoid a June run-off….
(2026-05-31). OFSS Inter 2nd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 02. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Second Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-31). Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In its 18th year, the festival brought out its biggest lineup to date for an
(2026-05-31). CBSE 12th Re-Evaluation Portal 2026 Launch Delayed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the launch of the 2026 CBSE 12th verification, re-evaluation and post result activities portal.
(2026-05-31). Nigeria's opposition divided, incumbent Tinubu eyes second term. scmp.com Nigerian politician Peter Obi will run for president in the West African nation's January elections, ensuring that the opposition to incumbent Bola Tinubu will once again be fragmented. | Obi, second runner-up in the 2023 ballot narrowly won by Tinubu, was ratified late on Saturday as the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress party. In his acceptance speech, he pledged to tackle insecurity, double health insurance coverage, and "invest heavily in schools, teachers, technology, and…
(2026-05-31). Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting tensions between the two countries. | China continues to increase its defence spending at a high level, Koizumi said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, adding: "China's external approach and military activities are matters of serious concern for Japan and the international community at the same time." | Rebutting criticism that Japan was embracing new militarism, he said: "Think about it. There's a cou…
(2026-05-31). Australia will purchase 3 second-hand nuclear-powered submarines under revised AUKUS deal. tribune.com.pk 
All three of the nuclear-powered submarines Australia will receive under the AUKUS military deal will be second-hand, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday, touting the "significant" savings under the revised deal. | Under the original deal inked in 2021, Australia was expected to receive at least two used and one new Virginia-class submarine, public outlet the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. | AUKUS represents the biggest leap in Australia's military capability in more than a century and we are delivering it alongside our close partners — the United States and the United Kingdom.
(2026-05-31). Hubble latest image shows active galaxy M88. ummid.com The latest image sent by the Hubble Space Telescope has captured more details about the active spiral galaxy, Messier 88 or M88, first detected by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781.
(2026-05-31). Syria says Sharaa holds phone call with Trump. scmp.com Syrian President ‚Å Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone ‚Å call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said ‚Äåon Sunday. | During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was essential to reviving the economy and attracting investments, according to the statement.
(2026-05-31). Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns. scmp.com A concert by the US rapper Kanye West, who was supposed to perform on July 18 in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, has been banned on public safety grounds, the authorities said. | The prefect of the province, Salvatore Angieri, said the decision was made following requests from bodies including the local Jewish community. | They had "expressed reservations" about the appearance of the rapper as part of the Pulse of Gaia Festival, the statement released on Friday evening said.
(2026-05-31). The reality of US-Israel relations—Part 1. wsws.org Reducing the origins of the war to the manoeuvres of the Israel lobby or the decisions of Israel's government sidelines the historical, geopolitical, socio‚Äëeconomic and class dynamics that have shaped the conflict.
(2026-05-31). A question of sovereignty: The Halki Seminary and Castel Gandolfo. unitedworldint.com This process, tolerated in a manner contrary to the founding values of our country, has now taken an unacceptable dimension. By Selàßuk Erenerol — Spokesperson of the Turkish Orthodox Patriarchate For a long time, the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch has been continuously supported from home and abroad to fuel its betrayal, completely disregarding the laws …
(2026-05-31). US issues new Iran-related counter-terrorism sanctions. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The United States issued new counter-terrorism sanctions on Friday targeting Iranian individuals and entities, among others, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.(Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-31). Grazing lands under pressure amid water woes. tribune.com.pk 
For generations, the vast natural pastures stretching along the rivers of South Punjab have served as a lifeline for thousands of livestock farmers but today, these fertile grazing grounds face an unprecedented challenge of water disruptions linked to India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). | The riverine belt contains extensive "charagahs" where local communities have relied on free natural fodder for decades. Thousands of cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep graze on naturally growing vegetation, reducing feeding costs and sustaining rural economies. | But farmers fear continued reductions in rive…
(2026-05-31). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-31). Between darkness and dry taps. tribune.com.pk 
The alarm rings, shrill, startling, unwelcome. She turns it off with a smack, her face already showing traces of the grimace she'll wear for most of her challenging day. *Fatima Kazmi is a teacher who has to reach school by 7: 40 am. Before that she has to prepare breakfast, help dress the kids, give tea to her husband and eat a bite herself. She hardly fusses over her own appearance or meals because she feels it is a luxury she doesn't have. She gets up hurriedly as there isn't much time left for Fajr prayer. It is already 5: 30 am and a long day lies ahead of her. In the evening, it's the tuition kids coming i…
(2026-05-31). For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars. scmp.com The excitement around SpaceX, fuelled by the targeted US$1.8 trillion valuation for its initial public offering and its promising Starship rocket development, has revived a familiar claim: that SpaceX is on course to dominate the space market. | Commercially, that view is understandable. SpaceX conducts more space launches than anyone and at very competitive costs, its Starlink satellite internet company provides strong in-house demand, and it has a scale advantage unmatched by any other private…
(2026-05-31). Zobeiri: Guardian of the Persian Gulf's millennia-old heritage. tehrantimes.com Until recently, few imagined human presence on Iran's Persian Gulf islands extended beyond the last millennium. But archaeological research has transformed this understanding. Excavations on Qeshm Island pushed settlement back nearly 5,000 years, while stone tools on Bam-e Qeshm hinted at an even older past. The discovery of Paleolithic sites on Hormuz Island—Chand-Derakht and Sang-e Ghorab—revealed that Middle Paleolithic populations lived there between 150,000 and 40,000 years ago, highlighting the Persian Gulf's role in early human migrations. Long before these scientific findings, Master Mohammad…
(2026-05-31). Bentaleb back for Algeria as World Cup squad named. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). Kerala TET (December 2025) Result Out: Link to Check. ummid.com Kerala TET December 2025 Result: The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has declared on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the result of the Kerala Teacher Eligibilty Test (KTET December 2025).
(2026-05-31). Emergency Vigil And Picket For 11 Victims Of Longview Disaster. popularresistance.org Tacoma, WA — A dozen people gathered along the fence of U.S. Oil & Refining Co on Wednesday, May 27 in an emergency picket and vigil for the 11 people killed in the Longview paper mill disaster. Signs with statements like "Clean it up or shut it down," "Justice for the Longview 11" and "System change not climate change" waved as attendees picketed the back gate. | This emergency event was called by Climate Alliance of the South Sound (CASS) in response to one of the deadliest industrial accidents in Washington state history. On Tuesday, May 26, a paper mill chemical vat imploded, killing ten workers an…
(2026-05-31). IBM, Red Hat collaborate in new push to Open Source software. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Red Hat have collaborated to give fresh push to open source software in AI era.
(2026-05-31). Hunger Strikes in ICE Detention are Ramping Up from Coast to Coast. indybay.org May 27, 2026 — From California to New Jersey, people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention have launched hunger and labor strikes, bravely putting their lives on the line to demand their freedom and protest the horrendous and inhumane conditions they are subjected to in detention. At Delaney Hall in New Jersey, the labor and hunger strike began in response to people being denied fresh food, medical care, and functioning air conditioning. Reportedly, over 200 people remain on a labor and hunger strike inside the facility. At Adelanto in California, at least 20 people have gone on a hung…
(2026-05-31). Chile under the fascistic Kast government: Preliminary assessment of a social counterrevolution. wsws.org The Kast administration has issued a battery of anti-democratic and pro-market executive decrees that will deepen already extreme social inequality, while vastly expanding police state structures built up under Boric.
(2026-05-31). Royals knew about Andrew's dodgy trade envoy dealings 6 years ago. thecanary.co 
Buckingham Palace had emails six years ago showing the queen's second son, Andrew, was abusing his position as UK trade envoy. It was a position the late queen had pressured the government into giving the Epstein pal formerly known as Prince Andrew. Court documents have revealed that the family had an archive of information since […] | By
(2026-05-31). Polls open in Colombia's pivotal presidential election. aljazeera.com Colombians headed to the polls to choose a new president in a high-stakes election.
(2026-05-31). World mayors impressed by heritage preservation and urban growth in Huangshan. ecns.cn Inside a traditional inkstone studio, they experienced the beauty of ancient Chinese calligraphy; cruising the Xin'an River, they saw cargo boats of ancient poetry replaced by new-energy sightseeing vessels; on the shore, old streets are illuminated by the pulse of modern life.
(2026-05-31). French museum reports theft of banana from Italian artist's multimillion-dollar work. scmp.com A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. | The missing fruit — which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian" — was noticed by a guard on Saturday to have gone missing.
(2026-05-31). Trump's Violent Memes Expose Long-Simmering Truths About US Imperialism. truthout.org It seemed on brand for our meme-obsessed President that the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury with an epic video mashup. While Trump never bothered to articulate a real justification for waging war on Iran, he gestured toward a righteous mission with a montage of dramatic violent scenes, featuring heroic and antiheroic characters from Braveheart to Walter White of "Breaking Bad… |
(2026-05-31). Muharram likely to begin on June 17. tribune.com.pk 
Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH is likely to begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, as the new moon is not expected to be visible anywhere in the country on the evening of June 15, according to astronomical calculations. | Khalid Ejaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, on Sunday said the new moon will be born at 7: 54am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on June 15. However, by sunset on the same day, the moon's age will be less than 12 hours across Pakistan, significantly below the minimum age generally required for crescent sighting. | He explained that the interval between sunset and moonse…
(2026-05-31). Inside Mina Slaughter House. ummid.com Established to streamline the ritual of sacrifice animals during Hajj 2026 and Eid al Adha, the state-of-the-art 'Adahi Slaughter House' in Mina, near Makkah is fully operational and serve the pilgrims, the Saudi government announced last week.
(2026-05-31). 'We will not allow election process to be obstructed': G-B election chief. tribune.com.pk 
Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan on Sunday said that strict enforcement of the electoral code of conduct is underway, warning that candidates may face disqualification over violations as political activities intensify ahead of the June 7 elections in the region. | Speaking at a press conference, the election commissioner said all political parties were violating the code of conduct, which has been clearly defined under the Election Act. He said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders had not obtained the required no-objection certificates (NOCs) and had attempted to spread "p…
(2026-05-31). Burnham slams 'desperate' Farage over vile AI slop-post. thecanary.co 
On 30 May, Nigel Farage posted the latest in a long line of dehumanising political ads. Reacting with more good humour than Farage deserved, Makerfield candidate Andy Burnham responded as follows: Are you getting desperate, lad? Maybe keep your crypto millions for something else. üòÇ — Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) May 30, 2026 Using refugees as […] | By
(2026-05-31). The economy of installments. tribune.com.pk 
Every June, when Karachi's heat turns the city into a slow-burning tandoor, Hina's living room becomes a battlefield of numbers. The old pedestal fan pushes around hot air. Sweat beads on her son's forehead as he does his homework on the sofa. The electricity bill is folded and refolded on the table. Her husband scrolls through his phone, silently comparing AC prices on different apps while the timer on the UPS blinks like a warning. | They had promised themselves an AC last year. Then school fees went up. Fuel went up. Milk went up. Everything seemed to inch higher, quietly, almost politely, until the idea of…
(2026-05-31). Hajj 2026 Live: Pilgrims celebrate Eid al Adha, Sacrifice Animals. ummid.com Draped in two plain, spotless white sheets and chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik (Here I am O Allah, Here I am), close to 1.8 million Muslims from all across the world have arrived in Mina, The Tent City, as the annual ritual of Haj begins Monday Dhul Hijjah 8th 1447 H, corresponding to May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-31). JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date June 01, Time 10:00 AM. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the JEE Advanced 2026 Result, along with the Merit List and Toppers Names and their All India Rank (AIR), on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-05-31). The Clean Energy Transition's Indigenous Sacrifice Zones. popularresistance.org It has become abundantly clear that the clean energy transition is "business as usual" for Indigenous Peoples. | At least a dozen major cases have emerged where Indigenous rights are being overtly dismissed in order to secure supplies of lithium, nickel, copper, cobalt and other strategic minerals. The unprecedented demand is reshaping landscapes and economies across the globe. New mines, processing facilities, transmission corridors and renewable energy projects are being fast-tracked, often with promises of sustainable development and a greener, more 'just' future.
(2026-05-31). Dozens killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar. aljazeera.com At least 46 people have been killed and 70 wounded in explosion in rebel-held area, local media report.
(2026-05-31). Latham pleased with Ireland win. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord's next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. | The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles with the bat to secure a sizeable victory in the one-off test, with Blundell top-scoring with 186 runs during a 217-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra. | "We were put under pressure ‚Å on that first day – to be four down reasonably early with not many on the board," said Latham after see…
(2026-05-31). Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera. aljazeera.com Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.
(2026-05-31). The seed guardian of Brazil's Caatinga. globalvoices.org Geraldo Gomes has preserved over 200 types of Indigenous seeds in Brazil's arid caatingaOriginally published on This article was published on January 29, 2026, by Tatiana Merlino from
(2026-05-31). Building collapses in New Delhi, some people rescued, more feared trapped. aljazeera.com Nine people have reportedly been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in New Delhi, India.
(2026-05-31). Wednesday 5/27: Save the Clinics! Rally to Stop SF Demo Mayor Closure of Larkin St. Youth Clinic. indybay.org Larkin St Youth Clinic | 134 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco…
(2026-05-31). UGEAC Counselling 2026: Last Date of Registration June 05. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has asked students seeking admission in First Year Engineering Courses (B.E./B Tech) in Bihar to register via its official website 'bcece.admissions.nic.in' before June 05, 2026 to participate in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counseling 2026 [UGEAC 2026].
(2026-05-31). Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for inheriting revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to student docents at the memorials of the birthplaces of the CPC in east China's Shanghai and Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-31). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-31). France arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League. aljazeera.com French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG's win over Arsenal.
(2026-05-31). US Congress moves to merge US and Israeli militaries — with Israel 'leading'. thecanary.co 
A bill before the US Congress seeks to essentially merge the US and Israeli militaries — with many saying it puts the IOF in the driving seat. Many would say the IOF already is, of course. The 'United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative' has been described as a "sweeping proposal" to merge the two militaries […] | By
(2026-05-31). L'Occidente intensifica il terrorismo di Stato. strategic-culture.su L'Iran ha dimostrato che è possibile affrontare le potenze atlantiste con attacchi diretti e intensi, controllando al contempo le possibili conseguenze negative. | Segue nostro Gli esperti di geopolitica sono piuttosto chiari riguardo al carattere unitario della maggior parte dei conflitti contemporanei. I conflitti in Medio Oriente, in Eurasia, in Africa e in altre aree appaiono agli analisti strettamente collegati nelle loro linee gene…
(2026-05-31). León XIV instó a un trabajo educativo conjunto en la era de la IA. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV destacó la importancia que tiene hoy, en la era de la transformación digital, el trabajo educativo de las instituciones públicas, escuelas, familias, comunidades religiosas, la cultura y las comunicaciones. | El pontífice se refirió al desafío de la relación entre educación, salud mental y tecnologías digitales durante una audiencia efectuada la víspera con los participantes en un encuentro entre la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) y el Vaticano sobre "Mapas de Esperanza para una Agenda Educativa Regional". | Una nota publicada por la oficina de prensa de la Santa Sede dio a conocer…
(2026-05-31). United flight to Spain turns back over passenger's Bluetooth device name. scmp.com A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around mid-flight on Saturday due to a possible security threat. | The flight departed at around 6pm local time for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but landed back at Newark at 9.37pm, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. | The airline said there were 190 passengers and 12 crew members on the Boeing 767 aircraft.
(2026-05-31). Behind bulletproof glass: pro-Trump showman has edge as Colombia heads to run-off. scmp.com Colombia's first-round presidential vote on Sunday triggered a run-off between a pro-Trump showman and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator, after a security-dominated campaign that has been the most violent in over a decade. | Colombia's electoral authority said right-wing hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella won 44 per cent of the vote, beating leftist favourite Ivan Cepeda with 41 per cent and a string of other candidates who trailed far behind.
(2026-05-31). Colombia chooses president amid surge in guerrilla violence. tribune.com.pk 
Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country's response to rising guerrilla violence, choosing between extending spluttering peace talks or turning to a military crackdown. | Election polls showed leftwing senator Ivan Cepeda leading, but facing a strong challenge from lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump outsider. | The vote is in part a referendum on Colombia's first-ever leftist government and his "total peace" initiative ⚪ a policy of holding talks with dissident guerrilla groups. | Experts say guerrillas and other armed groups have used peace overtures to streng…
(2026-05-31). Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista. indybay.org Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista-…