(2026-06-26). UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack. tribune.com.pk 
The UN International Maritime Organisation paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold. | Taiwan's Evergreen Marine 2603.TW said on Friday its ship was hit close to Oman by an "unknown object" while on a route recommended by the British navy agency UKMTO. The agency said earlier a vessel had been struck by a projectile hours after Tehran warned vessels against taking routes it had not approved. | Two US officials told Reuters that Iran had fired on the ship, wh…
(2026-06-25). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-26). Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman. tribune.com.pk 
Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hit near Oman on Thursday. | Brent crude futures fell $1.50, or 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel as of 11: 49am PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49, or 2.07%, to $70.43 a barrel. | Refining giant Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a nearly four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed. Two Very Large Crude Carriers were…
(2026-06-26). Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan. aljazeera.com Brent crude subsides after attack in waterway prompted jump in prices.
(2026-06-26). 'Go home…': Netanyahu heckled on camera during IDF speech as Israeli PM vows to hold southern Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by a heckler during an emotional speech at an IDF officer graduation ceremony. While recalling the loss of a close friend during his military service, a protester shouted "Go home," briefly disrupting the address. Netanyahu continued his remarks, speaking about Israel's ongoing security operations, control in southern Lebanon, and the country's fight against regional threats. He also reaffirmed his stance that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid continued regional tensions and major security challenges facing Israel an…
(2026-06-25). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of state have at times diverged over the past week, especially on the subject of Israel. | Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the White House last week, lashed out against Israeli critics of the preliminary US-Iran deal. He suggested that Israeli bombings of civilian infrastructure in Beirut — intended to weaken Hezbollah, which has been attacking Israel — were undermining US-led peace efforts. | Secretary of State Marco R…
(2026-06-26). Democrats And Trump Are In Sync On Iran. popularresistance.org The United States began its latest attempt at regime change against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, 2026. The Trump administration bragged about torpedoing an Iranian ship returning from a naval exercise in India and killing more than 80 sailors. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a video of the act of war and added, "They thought they were safe in international waters," an admission of a U.S. violation of international law. The killing of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and some of his family members and the bombing of an elementary school in the city of Minab were also war crimes.
(2026-06-26). Did NATO chief get it wrong? Italy's Meloni challenges Mark Rutte's Iran War claim: 'We did not join…'. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's remarks about Italy's role during the U.S.-Iran conflict, insisting Rome did not participate in military operations against Iran. Meloni clarified that Italy only allowed logistical and technical support through U.S. bases, not authorization for kinetic attacks. She said Rutte confused different types of military flights before later clarifying his comments. The disagreement highlights growing debate over NATO coordination, military cooperation, and alliance messaging during the Iran crisis. Watch the full story as Italy respon…
(2026-06-26). The US Empire's 25-Year War On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro nearly six months ago (January 3 2026) marked a dangerous and deadly escalation in Washington's long-running campaign against the Venezuelan people. | This is an ongoing war for Venezuela's oil — the largest proven oil reserves in the world, and the attacks followed the seizure of numerous tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. | It is also the first step in a new strategy to turn the whole of Latin America back into a US colony, seeking to reassert total domination in the region. | It's now 100 per cent clear, less than six months late…
(2026-06-26). IRGC Quds Force Chief Issues New Warning To Israel. popularresistance.org The chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, issued a warning to Israel on 25 June, demanding that it withdraw its occupation forces from "all of Lebanon." | "Let the Zionists know: those who have stood and fought against you Yazidis with the spirit of Ashura and the faith of Imam Hussein carry within them the same eternal belief that 'Every day is Ashura and every land is Karbala,'" Qaani said on Thursday. | The comments came on the 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, in which Shias mourn the killing of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, at the battle of Karbala…
(2026-06-26). CRD On Lessons Of Juneteenth, Report From Cuba, Massie On USS Liberty. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers ILWU Longshore Workers Speak Out on Juneteenth in San Francisco; Texas Birthplace of Juneteenth; Report from Cuba on Genocidal Oil Blockade; Massie Puts USS Liberty into Congressional Record…
(2026-06-26). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-06-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights loyalty of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the loyalty and dedication to the country of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés, during the memorial service held on Thursday at the Mausoleum of the Las Villas Front. | Speaking at the solemn ceremony held at the Ernesto Che Guevara Sculptural Complex, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba affirmed that Valdés' life is inextricably linked to the history of the Cuban Revolution and serves as an example of dedication, discipline and commitment to the nation. | Díaz-Canel recalled that Ramiro Valdés symbolically returned to S…
(2026-06-26). Cuba Solidarity Rally in Harlem June 20, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-26). Presidente Díaz-Canel confirmó estado de colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aseguró este jueves en su perfil de la red social X que los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela se encuentran bien, tras los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 que sacudieron la víspera a esa nación suramericana.En conversación con nuestro embajador en Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, confirmamos que los colaboradores se encuentran bien, prestando desde el primer momento toda la ayuda posible al hermano pueblo venezolano", escribió el mandatario. | Díaz-Canel añadió que se sigue de cerca la situación de todos…
(2026-06-26). Presidente de Cuba defiende transformaciones y soberanía del país. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel respaldó las transformaciones económicas impulsadas por el Gobierno y reafirmó la disposición a dialogar con Estados Unidos sin imposiciones. | En una conversación con el periodista Roberto Cavada, en La Habana, y difundida anoche en la emisión estelar de Telenoticias, en República Dominicana, Díaz-Canel también resaltó las relaciones históricas entre Cuba y la República Dominicana. | Interrogado sobre las transformaciones económicas anunciadas recientemente, el dignatario aseguró que son para pre…
(2026-06-26). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). World aids rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235. aljazeera.com Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-25). Two back-to-back earthquakes rock central Venezuela, many casualties expected
Two powerful earthquakes struck central Venezuela in quick succession, causing widespread destruction, damaging infrastructure, and triggering a state of emergency.
Two major earthquakes hit central Venezuela on Wednesday, causing extensive damage across affected areas, including the capital, Caracas.
According to a US seismic monitoring agency, the tremors measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
(2026-06-26). At least 235 dead as Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped after major earthquakes. geo.tv 
(2026-06-25). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-26). Plan Intl: 'Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years'. aljazeera.com Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
(2026-06-26). Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after strongest earthquake in 125 years. wsws.org The scale and deadliness of the catastrophe have been shaped not by the seismic waves alone, but by decades of imperialist sanctions, military aggression, corrupt capitalist rule under Chavismo and now the open US recolonization of the country.
(2026-06-26). Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela's twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
(2026-06-26). Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic. ecns.cn Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
(2026-06-26). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela recorrió zonas afectadas por potentes sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez recorrió este jueves zonas afectadas por los sismos de la víspera que causaron daños humanos y materiales en zonas de Caracas, el estado de La Guaira (norte) y otros territorios del país suramericano. | Acompañada por el titular de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez y el vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, y otras autoridades, visitaron comunidades de Macuto. | Rodríguez recordó el doble terremoto del día de ayer de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que alcanzó a varios estados del norte, donde provocó estragos fu…
(2026-06-26). Venezuela: Se elevan a 235 los muertos y a 4 300 los heridos por doble sismo. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela informó que en la noche de este jueves se elevó a 235 la cifra de muertos y a más de 4.300 los heridos por los dos terremotos que azotaron ese país, el miércoles. | El ministro de Salud, Carlos Alvarado confirmó la cantidad en declaraciones al canal estatal Venezolana de Televisión.En el sistema público, hemos atendido al corte de las siete de la noche del día de hoy más 4.300 heridos […] y hemos recibido alrededor de 235 pacientes que llegan sin signos vitales o fallecen al momento de llegar en nuestros establecimientos de salud ª. | Más de 150 pacientes reciben atención en clínic…
(2026-06-26). Satellite images show Venezuela's La Guaira before and after twin quakes. aljazeera.com Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.
(2026-06-26). Solidarity With The People Of Venezuela Amidst Disaster. popularresistance.org The International League of Peoples' Struggle stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela affected by the back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquake, particularly in Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón. Initial reports indicate at least 164 people have died with more than 1000 injured along with 14,000+ missing, but the count on causalities may change as more information is available. A state of emergency was declared by Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, suspending the non-essential activities and the train system to facilitate rescue efforts, disconnecting the domestic gas service…
(2026-06-26). Apple, Microsoft hike prices over surging chip costs. aljazeera.com Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.
(2026-06-25). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-26). Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F. aljazeera.com Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.
(2026-06-26). I was DOGEd from USAID: 14 Million Will Die. scheerpost.com Alex Poppe Informed Comment JD Vance recently sat down with "Interesting Times" podcast host Ross Douthat. When Ross Douthat pointed out that the Trump administration had been "more hostile than any prior Republican administration…to the way we do humanitarian aid," the vice president argued that conservative or centrist parties "keep winning landslide elections in Latin …
(2026-06-26). Hong Kong bedecked with flags to mark 29th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Pedestrians walk along a street in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is adorned with Chinese national flags and regional flags of the HKSAR, on June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Australia reach World Cup knockouts after gritty draw with Paraguay. aljazeera.com The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32.
(2026-06-26). 'This Is Injustice': How Leftist Zines Were Used To Sentence Anti-ICE Protesters to Decades in Prison. portside.org 'This Is Injustice': How Leftist Zines Were Used To Sentence Anti-ICE Protesters to Decades in Prison |
(2026-06-26). 'Affordability crisis': How the Western housing crisis spiralled. aljazeera.com Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?>
(2026-06-26). New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Residents in New Jersey struggling to pay their utility bills could be spared from water and electricity shutoffs this summer through a new relief program. | The state's Summer Termination Program protects eligible residents from electric, water and sewer s…
(2026-06-26). North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training 'drone warriors'. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un demands a 'deadly and destructive offensive posture' as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.
(2026-06-26). No, The Conversation, the AMOC Doesn't Have an Image Problem. It Has a Credibility Problem. wattsupwiththat.com The AMOC issue in the media does not have an image problem, it has a credibility problem.
(2026-06-26). Most Of The World's Wealth Belongs To All Of Us. popularresistance.org Let's consider a fact so stark it barely registers: the world's five richest billionaires have more than doubled their wealth since 2020. Meanwhile, 60 percent of humanity has grown poorer over the same period. At current trajectories, we will see the world's first trillionaire within a decade. | We have grown so accustomed to statistics like these that they have lost their capacity to shock. But they should shock us. Extreme inequality of this magnitude — the richest one percent owning 43 percent of all global financial assets, while emitting as much carbon pollution as the poorest two-thirds of humanity […
(2026-06-26). Forever wars: Israel's cycle of conflict shows no finish line. aljazeera.com Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel's wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.
(2026-06-26). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-26). Call for inquiry into dropping of charges over New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster. wsws.org Christopher Harder, a former criminal lawyer, has called for police to investigate the unlawful deal to drop charges against the company's chief executive Peter Whittall.
(2026-06-26). Thanks to Trump, Russia's own 'pivot to Asia' is bearing fruit. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations led by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Kazan, Russia, to celebrate 35 years of ASEAN-Russia relations and 30 years of dialogue cooperation.Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam to Russia's fifth largest city where they signed a joint
(2026-06-25). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-26). SGP and WSWS call for the release of Ercan Akpolat and all political prisoners in Türkiye. wsws.org On June 24, SGP Chairman Christoph Vandreier and Johannes Stern, editor of the German-language World Socialist Web Site, read out an open letter to Ambassador Gà∂khan Turan in front of the Turkish Embassy in Berlin.
(2026-06-25). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-26). Has China Overtaken the US in Technology? Here's What the Facts Say. thinktank.pk The Global Times article titled "China's IT Dominance in the World" presents China as the world's undisputed technological leader, arguing that the country's long-term planning, industrial policies, and innovation ecosystem have positioned it ahead of Western competitors in emerging technologies. The article relies heavily on supportive expert opinions and government narratives to reinforce the image …
(2026-06-26). Palestine Changed U.S. Politics— But Can the Democratic Party Be Reformed? thealtworld.com Three Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates scored decisive victories in New York City's Democratic primaries despite facing opposition from AIPAC-aligned forces. Running openly on Palestine and economic justice, all three won by wide margins. | Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra discuss the establishment backlash and why Palestine has become a political litmus test, with AIPAC funding increasingly seen as toxic. While welcoming the wins, they argue that lasting change requires building an independent political force beyond the Democratic Party. "The Democratic Party is, as I've seen my entire lifetime, is where movements…
(2026-06-26). Australian ruling elite fawns over alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith. wsws.org Despite being charged with five war crimes, including murder, Roberts-Smith is being treated as a respected public figure by the powers that be.
(2026-06-26). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-26). The Iran war is the most unpopular major conflict in US history. responsiblestatecraft.org During an April Senate hearing dominated by debate over the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth batted down criticisms from skeptical members of Congress,
(2026-06-26). Brazilian corporate culture in the context of global geopolitical competition. strategic-culture.su One of the greatest obstacles to Brazil's development is its own corporate culture. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The decisi…
(2026-06-26). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-26). Addicted to War? War Fever, Trump Style. juancole.com (
(2026-06-26). Thursday 6/25: San Jose Federal Court to Hear Motion to Shut Down Santa Clara Chip Fab. indybay.org Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA — Courtroom 8, 4th Floor, before the Honorable P. Casey Pitts, U.S. District Judge | (Press conference: courthouse exterior / steps — location to be confirmed on-site).
(2026-06-26). The price of miscalculation. onlineopinion.com.au A war launched to reshape the Middle East has instead exposed the limits of force – and the cost of misunderstanding a nation that has spent millennia learning how to endure.
(2026-06-25). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-26). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-26). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-26). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-25). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Juneteenth – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-26). USW 5 Maranthon Renewable Refinery Oil Workers Locked Out & On Strike In Concord. indybay.org USW5 Marathon renewable refinery workers have been locked out and are on strike in Concord, California. They talked about working conditions and their issues…
(2026-06-26). 30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech. theintercept.com 
The harsh sentence for a defendant who wasn't even at the Prairieland protest is likely only the start of the Trump administration's efforts to outlaw free speech.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-26). Senate hearing on US Postal Service lays out proposals for delivery cuts, post office closures. wsws.org Under the guise of "reforming" USPS's supposedly "broken business model," senators and postal management discussed cutting delivery days, closing post offices, outsourcing work, raising prices, attacking workers' compensation and eliminating regulatory restraints on management.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-26). Trump Donors, Billionaires And Oil Companies Fund The Alliance For Responsible Citizenship. popularresistance.org A high-profile conference for right-wing activists gathering in London this week has been funded by a host of American fossil fuel interests, major Trump donors, and billionaires who have bankrolled UK political parties, Unearthed and DeSmog have found. | The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), running from 23-25 June at the Olympia in Kensington, has hosted appearances from British politicians including Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch alongside international stars of the libertarian and populist right. | The event's 4,000 attendees have also been able to hear speeches from leading figures in the Trump adm…
(2026-06-26). EconoScope | Chinese-built stadium upholds Cabo Verde's World Cup dream. ecns.cn About a week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cabo Verde drew global attention after holding defending champion Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.
(2026-06-26). Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq's holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura. aljazeera.com Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura…
(2026-06-26). We Stand at a Critical Moment in Earth's History. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth itself are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate." This, the Rights of Nature philosophy and movement, is led by Indigenous people worldwide who hold that humans are partners and guardians not owners of land, water and wildlife. Indigenous peoples perceive land, air and water as ancestors from whom they come. They identify who they themselves are through their rivers, their mountains, their forests who comprise their physical/spiritual life force. Behold stories of their successes for t…
(2026-06-26). London Heat Adaption Event Cancelled by a Heatwave. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently the adaption event venue needed more adaption.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Detroit Federation of Teachers pushes through contract, as school closures, austerity continue. wsws.org The basic contradiction behind the tentative agreement is that district is offering limited raises while closing schools.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-26). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-26). East China sees bustling summer farming at sea. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows aquaculture workers head out to sea in fishing boats, including kelp harvesting and abalone feeding in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-06-26). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-26). How a Supreme Court Decision About the Religious Rights of Rastafarians Could Be a Loss for Every American. scheerpost.com Austin D. Sarat ScheerPost The Supreme Court's MAGA majority has done almost all it can to turn the First Amendment's guarantee of religious freedom into one of the Constitution's most important provisions. It has been used to override claims for equal treatment by gays and lesbians, to insist that employers provide accommodations for religious practices, and to …
(2026-06-26). Nicaragua And International Solidarity. popularresistance.org Revolutionary struggles around the world have always inspired admiration and support among the popular movements of the Western capitalist countries. Authentic Western progressive opinion defends the ideals of equality among people, brotherhood among nations, non-aggression and self-determination of peoples. However. from the perspective of the anti-democratic Western ruling elites, revolutionary processes present a double threat. First of all, they challenge the powerful political and economic dominance over the majority world of Western corporate and financial élites.
(2026-06-25). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-26). Who will control Africa's AI infrastructure, and at what cost? aljazeera.com Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
(2026-06-26). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-26). Brexit disaster behind Britain's belligerence towards Russia. strategic-culture.su Perfidious Albion is up to its dirty tricks again. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The tenth anniversary of Brexit provides a…
(2026-06-26). COB betrayal paves way for "state of exception" in Bolivia: strategic lessons of the workers' uprising. wsws.org The task facing the Bolivian working class was and remains to break from the bureaucratic agencies of the bourgeois state and establishi its political independence.
(2026-06-26). How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks. whyy.org Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards. | Fie – A female deer tick is seen under a University of Rhode Island microscope in the entomoloy lab March 18, 2002. Although it is easy to come in contact with ticks in Tennessee with it's many wooded areas, the huge majority of tick bites do not transmit disease to people, according to health officials. (AP Photo/ Victoria Arocho, File)…
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution and Its Place in History: From the War Against Monarchy to "No Kings" wsws.org These remarks open the WSWS webinar by situating the American Revolution as a world-historical bourgeois democratic revolution, tracing its development through the Civil War and examining the present-day assault on its democratic legacy.
(2026-06-26). Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners. aljazeera.com Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
(2026-06-26). CWAers Hold Massive Rally for Affordable Healthcare. wibailoutpeople.org 
On June 18, 2026, over 3,000 CWA members, retirees, elected officials, local leaders, and allies rallied in Trenton at the New Jersey State House Annex, calling on state leaders to confront New Jersey's healthcare affordability crisis. Members took their case directly to legislators, calling on state leaders to lower costs without shifting more of the …
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-26). We need your help! Project Esther is targeting AFGJ. wibailoutpeople.org "Project Esther outlined an ambitious plan to fight antisemitism by branding a broad range of critics of Israel as "effectively a terrorist support network" so that they could be deported, defunded, sued, fired, expelled, ostracized and otherwise excluded from what it considered "open society." Inside the Heritage Foundation's Plan to Crush the U.S. Palestinian Movement- …
(2026-06-26). US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing from Bahrain international airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama on June 25, 2026. — AFPUnited States rejects…
(2026-06-26). PRESS RELEASE: Supreme Court Paves Way For Mass Deportations. wibailoutpeople.org PRESS RELEASEJune 25, 2026 Haiti Action Committee denounces in the strongest possible terms today's Supreme Court ruling allowing DHS to terminate TPS for Haitian and Syrian refugees currently in the US under Temporary Protected Status.This decision could leave 350,000 Haitians along with 6100 Syrians without work permits, subject to Trump's brutal deportation machine for one …
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: The Historic Boycott Coors Commemoration Day In The Castro. indybay.org Corner of Market and Castro | San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War. scheerpost.com John Feffer for Foreign Policy in Focus Donald Trump has always considered himself exceptional—that is, an exception to the rules. As a tycoon, he has demonstrated that multiple bankruptcies and an utter contempt for business associates have not hindered his accumulation of wealth. As a politician, he has shown that the same outrageous statements and …
(2026-06-26). The Machine Breaks Down in New York. portside.org The Machine Breaks Down in New York |
(2026-06-26). "Round up all the new hires and tell them to vote yes" : UAW holds shotgun vote at Nexteer as opposition mounts to fourth sellout deal. wsws.org There is widespread opposition to the deal and deep anger over the way the UAW bureaucracy has defied the will of the membership.
(2026-06-26). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-26). Watch World Cup Day 15: Netherlands, Australia advance; Curacao eliminated. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-26). Is Europe's Afghan Deportation Plan Giving the Taliban International Credibility? thinktank.pk For more than two decades, the European Union presented itself as one of the strongest defenders of democracy, women's rights, and human rights in Afghanistan. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S. forces, Brussels repeatedly declared that it would not recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government. European sanctions, …
(2026-06-26). Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance. tribune.com.pk 
More than 12,000 police officers and personnel were deployed across Rawalpindi and Islamabad as Ashura processions got underway on Friday, with extensive security measures including snipers on high-rise buildings, drones, a custom CNIC scanning app, and a complete suspension of mobile and internet services in Rawalpindi. | Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi's central procession emerged from Imambargah Ashiq Hussain, Teli Mohalla, where more than 8,000 police officers and personnel were on duty. Of these, more than 5,500 were assigned to the central procession alone, with more than 1,200 traffic police officers also perfo…
(2026-06-26). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-26). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-26). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-25). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-25). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-26). Testing the Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May and Philip Mulholland Earlier this year Philip Mulholland published the details of his Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis or "DPAH" (Mulholland P. , 2026a). The hypothesis assumes that the…
(2026-06-26). Building Systems Of Mutual Aid After Prison. popularresistance.org America's prison system does not end at the prison gate. For millions of formerly incarcerated people, release marks the beginning of another sentence—one enforced not by prison guards, but by laws, discrimination, economic exclusion, and a political system that too often values punishment over rehabilitation. While politicians routinely invoke the language of "second chances," returning citizens face barriers to housing, employment, education, voting, and even basic dignity that make successful reentry deliberately difficult.
(2026-06-26). Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks. aljazeera.com Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
(2026-06-26). Art space steals the spotlight at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn The art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Here, visitors can meditate with a robot using an EEG headset, hear kinetic coral sculptures cry out in a simulated ocean, and watch stained glass from Western cathedrals that tell stories of Chinese tradition… The art space has stolen the spotlight at the forum.
(2026-06-26). Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger's 'African football' jab. aljazeera.com Former German player's comments that 'African football' is 'a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
(2026-06-26). The failure of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. onlineopinion.com.au The Murray Darling Basin is still suffering for policies designed to save South Australia in a world where it never rained.
(2026-06-26). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-26). Support Independent Retailers Like Bookshop & Say No to Amazon Prime this 23-26 June 2026. indybay.org Irucka Embry requests that we avoid Amazon this Amazon Prime week & every day.
(2026-06-26). Teamsters' Beverage Market Strike Enters Seventh Week. popularresistance.org A sharp, existential struggle for Teamsters Local 175 in southern West Virginia has emerged from a punitive bargaining conflict scarred by blatant unfair labor practices into a strike that is now entering its seventh week. This is an extreme example of bad faith bargaining. | Around 50 members of the union who work for The Beverage Market in the capital city have reported no progress in contract negotiations. Despite the absence of any evidence or claim of financial hardship, the company demands blatant and still unexplained wage cuts, job cuts, benefit cuts, and other demands, including a contract of "indetermin…
(2026-06-26). The Most Underappreciated Part of the Bipartisan Housing Bill. portside.org The Most Underappreciated Part of the Bipartisan Housing Bill |
(2026-06-26). German government launches frontal assault on pensions. wsws.org The pension reforms seamlessly follow the abolition of Bàºrgergeld (welfare benefits) and the so-called "health reforms." Billions are being redistributed from the pockets of the needy, the sick, pensioners, the low-paid and workers into rearmament into the accounts of the super-rich.
(2026-06-26). Is Ukraine's New Military Strategy Pushing Russia Toward Defeat? thinktank.pk After more than four years of fighting, the Russia-Ukraine war appears to be entering a new phase. For much of the conflict, Russia maintained the initiative through overwhelming manpower, missile strikes and relentless pressure along the front lines. Today, however, Ukraine is increasingly demonstrating that it can impose strategic costs deep inside Russian territory, challenging …
(2026-06-26). Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. newarab.com 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio – in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war – also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to
(2026-06-26). China unveils findings on blue hole in Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, describing it as the first known coral reef-formed blue hole identified in China.
(2026-06-26). Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents for Ronnie Moffitt Assassination. portside.org Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents for Ronnie Moffitt Assassination |
(2026-06-26). Pacifica Nomination & Election Process – Kamau Harris From Pacifica's WFPW In DC. indybay.org Kamau Harris from Pacifica's WFPW outlines the election process to nominate and elect people to the Pacifica board and LSBs. The present Pacifica officials have gone to new bylaws which eliminate any real oversight and transparency of the Local Station Board Members.
(2026-06-25). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-26). Trump administration requests approval of $87.6 billion for Iran war. wsws.org The White House padded its request for $87.6 billion—down from the previously discussed $200 billion—with items aimed at getting the votes needed in both chambers of Congress to pass the military appropriations.
(2026-06-26). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-26). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-26). Alan Greenspan (1926—2026) and the crisis of capitalism. wsws.org More than any other single individual, Greenspan worked to create an economic system based on speculation, parasitism, and unprecedented social inequality which characterises US and world capitalism today.
(2026-06-26). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Judge Convicts US-Trained Pinochet Agents for '76 Murders. scheerpost.com
(2026-06-26). Western hawks go ballistic over Turkey's new missile. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-26). The 2026 BRICS+ National Security Advisers Summit in New Delhi strengthens multipolar security. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-26). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). The NDAA Proposed Merger of the U.S. and Israeli Military is Strategically Unwise and Inherently Unconstitutional. scheerpost.com
(2026-06-26). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Bahrain financial executive: embracing Chinese super apps allows Gulf states with more economic resilience. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-26). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Sismo de magnitud 7.2 sacude Japón. radiohc.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7.2 sacudió este jueves la costa norte de Japón, 25 minutos después de los sismos ocurridos en territorios venezolanos, pero las autoridades descartaron el peligro de tsunami. | Según la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón, el sismo tuvo epicentro frente a la costa oriental de la prefectura de Iwate, a una profundidad de unos 50 kilómetros. | El temblor se sintió en decenas de localidades del noreste y también de forma leve en la capital, Tokio. | Ocho personas resultaron heridas en las prefecturas de Aomori e Iwate, principalmente por caídas o golpes con objetos, sin que se reportaran casos g…
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-26). Quale destino per l'Armenia? strategic-culture.su Interrogativi ed incertezze di un angolo del Caucaso al bivio tra Europa ed Eurasia. | Segue nostro Prosegue a minuscoli passi il grande gioco che vede, nel corso di questa generazione, la competizione per il monopolio della sfera euroasiatica, coincidente col territorio ex sovietico, tra Russia — legittimo successore dello stato socialista estintosi nel 1991 e quell'occidente che si incarna nell'asse euro-americano, costantemente…
(2026-06-26). Extreme heat has devastating effects on agriculture and workers. wsws.org Anthropogenic global warming amplified this year by a record-breaking "Godzilla" Super El Nino, will have a catastrophic impact on food production and the working class.
(2026-06-25). Fiji will remain unstable while Indigenous people are economically sidelined, says ex-coup convict. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific A former coup convict in Fiji claims the country will remain unstable while the Indigenous iTaukei are economically marginalised. Josefa 'Jo' Nata, who spent 24 years in jail for treason, told the Fiji government's Truth and Reconciliation Commission that "the lot of iTaukei has not improved a single bit…