(2026-06-22). US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks. tribune.com.pk
US and Iranian negotiators ended the first round of high-stakes talks in Switzerland on Sunday without a breakthrough, as back-channel diplomacy continues amid mounting tensions triggered by renewed US threats, Iranian objections and escalating regional instability linked to Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. | The quadrilateral talks, called 'Lake Lucerne Summit' at the Burgenstock resort lasted about 80 minutes, according to Iranian state media. The US and Iranian negotiating teams also held separate private talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials, various US media outlet stated. | CNN quoting its diplomati…
(2026-06-22). This week in history: June 22-28. wsws.org India rail bridge collapse kills 59; Polish workers strike against price hikes imposed by Stalinist regime;; Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh appeals to the US against Britain; Spanish military officers attempt coup against Primo de Rivera…
(2026-06-22). With US-Iran negotiations on the verge of breakdown, Democrats, Republicans intensify attack on Iran agreement. wsws.org The agreement between the Trump administration and Iran that suspended the four-month war began to unravel over the weekend, four days after US President Donald Trump signed it at Versailles, as leading Democrats and Republicans intensified their attack on it as a capitulation to Iran.
(2026-06-22). Iran: Progress on Sanctions Relief at Swiss Talks with US. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — He indicated that real progress was made on some issues, especially the conditional lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum products, saying that draft language to that effect will soon be finalized and then put into practice. | (It might be noted that only Congress can permanently lift sanctions, but that in the case of Syria Trump has been issuing serial…
(2026-06-22). US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap for final deal after talks in Switzerland. tribune.com.pk
The United States and Iran agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after the conclusion of the first session of high-level talks held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Switzerland, according to a joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar early on Monday. | The first round of four-party talks involving Iran and the US, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland, marking the first formal follow-up engagement since the signing of the agreement earlier this week. | The statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that t…
(2026-06-22). R-4 forum focuses on regional security concerns. tribune.com.pk
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt gathered in Cairo on Sunday for the fourth consultative meeting of the R-4 grouping, at a moment when Iran and the United States opened a fresh round of talks in Switzerland aimed at consolidating the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). | The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty. | In a joint statement issued after the meeting,…
(2026-06-22). Iran says 'important steps' agreed for final-deal negotiations following Switzerland talks. tribune.com.pk
Iran said on Monday that "important steps" were agreed during talks in Switzerland to pave the way for negotiations on a final agreement with the US, state news agency IRNA reported. | Speaking after intensive four-party talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said: "In general, important steps were agreed upon to pave the way for the start of negotiations related to the final agreement." | "We hope that in implementation, we will witness seriousness from the other side (US)," he added. | Baghaei said one key outcome of the talks was an agreement to establish a new monitor…
(2026-06-22). US and Iran conclude Switzerland talks, agree on 60-day roadmap towards final deal. geo.tv
US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks while holding the hand of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21,…
(2026-06-22). Vance praisesPakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'. tribune.com.pk
US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday described the Iran-US engagement in Switzerland as a "historic" diplomatic opening, while crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their decisive leadership in bringing the negotiations to the table. | Speaking at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne at the start of the Lake Lucerne Summit, Vance said the United States would not have reached this stage without Islamabad's role in facilitating the process. | "We would not be here without the Field Marshal, who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat," he s…
(2026-06-22). Ports Of Resistance: Blocking The War Machine And Genocide Economy. popularresistance.org As Israel's genocidal campaign grinds on — with over 70,000 Palestinians slaughtered in Gaza and its aggression now spreading into Lebanon — a powerful new front of resistance is emerging at the world's ports. Dockworkers, truckers, and solidarity activists are refusing to be complicit in the machinery of death, physically blocking weapons shipments and exposing the global supply chains that fuel endless war and profit from mass slaughter. | These actions are not symbolic gestures. They are a developing strategy to choke the war machine and dismantle the genocide economy at its weakest links.
(2026-06-22). True Spirituality Confronts The Abuses Of The Empire. thealtworld.com A spirituality that is uninterested in ending war, genocide, poverty and injustice is a dead spirituality. If you hold your time on the meditation cushion as something separate from the weeping mother clutching a small body in Lebanon, you're wasting your time. | Sometimes I get asked why I only occasionally write about "spiritual" matters like awakening, egoic delusion, inner work etc, but from my point of view everything I write is about that stuff. To oppose the injustices and abuses of our world is to directly interface with the mechanisms of humanity's struggle to become a conscious species. | The overwhelmi…
(2026-06-22). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-22). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËØªÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËØªÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-22). In Gaza, Fathers Can't Promise Their Children Food or Even Survival. juancole.com By Hassan Herzallah | This article was originally published by Every Palestinian father faces the impossible task of trying to create a sense of safety in a place where there is none. | In Gaza, where I live, the Israeli occupation has stripped fathers of the most basic promises of fatherhood. | A father cannot promise his children a safe place, because the place they flee to may be bombed only hours later. He cannot promise them a meal at the end of the day, because food has becom…
(2026-06-22). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Trump threatens 100 pct tariff on French wines, champagnes ahead of G7 summit. ecns.cn President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France removes its 3-percent digital services tax on U.French wine and spirit exports to America currently face a 15-percent tariff.
(2026-06-22). Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand for first World Cup win. aljazeera.com Salah led Egypt to their first victory in the country's 92-year tournament history against New Zealand.
(2026-06-22). Deputy President courts investors at China supply chain expo. sanews.gov.za Deputy President courts investors at China supply chain expo | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa's value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). | "We invite Chinese and international partners to work with us to position Africa not merely as a consumer market but as a competitive production base, a sourcing destination, and an important node in global supply chains," the Deputy President said on Monday in China during his working visit. | Addressing leading Chinese and international supply chain c…
(2026-06-22). Qatar LNG factory explosion injures 54, leaves 18 missing, gov't says. aljazeera.com Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Ministry of Interior says.
(2026-06-22). Qatar LNG plant explosion: 54 injured, 18 missing after blast at Ras Laffan facility. ptcnews.tv Qatar LNG plant explosion: A major explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City left at least 54 persons injured, while 18 others remain missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry.The incident took place on Sunday at a facility inside the Ras Laffan industrial complex, one of the world's most important natural gas processing hubs. Officials said the blast was caused by a technical malfunction that triggered an internal explosion, followed by a fire.QatarEnergy confirmed that the explosion and fire occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility during the restart of operations. Emergency response teams…
(2026-06-22). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Gyantse weaves Tibetan aesthetics onto global stage. ecns.cn A single piece of Pulu showcases Tibetan aesthetics to the world. From little looms in Gyantse, Xizang Autonomous Region, to the fashion windows in Paris and further to international events at the United Nations, Pulu, this textile carrying a millennium of cultural heritage is capturing the world's attention.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election. tribune.com.pk
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, the election commission said Sunday, giving it almost 90 percent of the seats. | Abiy has led Ethiopia since 2018, and is increasingly criticised for growing authoritarianism, in contrast to his early years when he won the Nobel Peace Prize for mending relations with neighbouring Eritrea. | The PP was considered the overwhelming favourite in the country of 130 million, facing a divided opposition that did not field candidates in many constituencies. | The ruling Prosperity Party secured 438 of…
(2026-06-22). Acting Police Minister briefed on the SAPS' state of operational readiness. sanews.gov.za Acting Police Minister briefed on the SAPS' state of operational readiness | Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is this morning meeting with the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to receive a comprehensive briefing on the SAPS's state of operational readiness ahead of the planned demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026. | The Acting Minister was accompanied by the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane. | He received detailed presentations on national and provincial operational plans aimed at ensuring that all demonstrations take place in a safe, secure and peacef…
(2026-06-22). China bars government purchases of products made by 46 U.S. companies. ecns.cn Under the new measure, entities involved in government procurement activities are barred from purchasing products made by the listed U.S. firms, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
(2026-06-22). Chinese researchers turn optical fibers into 'mini dexterous hands'. ecns.cn Researchers from Anhui University and the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a novel fiber-optic microgripper that transforms an optical fiber no thicker than a human hair into a cell-scale "mini dexterous hand."
(2026-06-22). Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce exit plan: UK media. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from his own Labour Party to announce plans to step down as prime minister.
(2026-06-22). Chinese officials take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese match officials marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming were assigned to the Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-22). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-22). University of Michigan graduate student workers' union extends contract. wsws.org On May 1, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), Local 3350 of the American Federation of Teachers, extended the old contract with the University of Michigan and announced no plans to strike for a new agreement.
(2026-06-22). Australian Labor government covers up cruelty of refugee detention in Nauru. wsws.org A parliamentary committee has been given evidence of the lack of medical care and other shocking conditions for detainees on the remote Pacific island.
(2026-06-22). UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Burnham sworn in as MP. newarab.com
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media have reported, the same day his likely successor, Government ministers said the Labour leader was reflecting on his political future over the weekend. | As the press gathered outside 10 Downing Street on Monday morning, it was unclear whether he had made a decision, and Starmer's office could not confirm the timing of a potential press con…
(2026-06-22). UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings. tribune.com.pk
Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain's seventh leader in a decade. | Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain's chaotic politics, one source said he had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest. "Keir likes to think about things," said the source on condition of anonymity. | Pressure had been building for months | The threat to Starmer, which has been bui…
(2026-06-22). NA passes Rs9.17tr demands for grants. tribune.com.pk
The National Assembly on Sunday formally began passage of the federal budget for 2026 ñ27, approving 125 demands for grants worth Rs9.171 trillion after rejecting 307 cut motions moved by the opposition through a majority vote. | The House met with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented demands for grants relating to the National Assembly, the Senate, and 31 ministries and divisions for approval. | The opposition moved 307 cut motions, including 90 against 18 demands of the Cabinet Division, 116 against six demands of the Energy Division, and 100 against 12…
(2026-06-22). Bearded Ladies Cabaret empties its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia's queer theater. whyy.org
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Bearded Ladies Cabaret is turning its closet inside out for an art installation about grief and loss. | "Priority Hoarding" will repurpose a mountain of old props and costumes to explore emotional baggage, lost cultural memory and the scars of theater life. The immersive installation will open this fall at 444 N. Third Street during the Fringe Festival and remain until the end of the year. | In its 16 years of theater-making, the company and its founder, Rose Jarboe, have cr…
(2026-06-22). From pulse-taking to AI diagnosis: Chongqing explores digital and smart upgrade of TCM. ecns.cn With a few taps on the screen of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) four-diagnostic instrument, data on the body's meridian status, constitution type and potential health issues are delivered to the user's mobile phone within minutes, along with a personalized health regimen.
(2026-06-22). Trump attacks HUD's subsidized housing tenants again. indybay.org Older photo of Lynda Carson advocating for tenant's rights while speaking before the Oakland City Council.
(2026-06-22). Parliament set for a busy week before constituency period. sanews.gov.za Parliament set for a busy week before constituency period | Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members break for their constituency period. | The National Assembly is expected to wrap up its second-term programme on Tuesday with the consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, a critical piece of legislation that allocates funding from the National Revenue Fund for government departments and programmes during the 2026/27 financial year. | The Bill also sets conditions for spendi…
(2026-06-22). Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay. aljazeera.com Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
(2026-06-22). China's consumer market steady during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China's consumer market maintained stable operation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with sufficient supply and stable prices of daily necessities, the Ministry of Commerce said Sunday.
(2026-06-22). Jiaxing zongzi exports surge ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn At a local food company, production lines have been running at full capacity as workers wrap, cook, package and inspect batches of the traditional sticky rice dumplings bound for overseas markets.
(2026-06-22). Transnet issues RFP for establishment of rolling stock Leasing Company. sanews.gov.za Transnet issues RFP for establishment of rolling stock Leasing Company | Transnet has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders for the establishment of a rolling stock Leasing Company (LeaseCo), marking a key milestone in South Africa's rail reform programme. | This follows the successful conclusion of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process, which was launched in April 2025 and received 14 submissions. | In a statement on Monday, Transnet said the RFP marks another step towards a more competitive, inclusive and efficient rail ecosystem that supports growth and improves logistics perform…
(2026-06-22). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-22). The sweet sound of music in a fascist dystopian world. indybay.org Fatdog, a.k.a. Fatty, owner of Subway Guitars, playing a handmade guitar of mine that I built.
(2026-06-22). Argentina: Flawed Lobbying Bill. hrw.org (Washington, DC) — A proposed bill to address lobbying that is before Argentina's Congress would place unreasonable burdens on independent human rights organizations and other civil society groups that wish to influence government policy, Human Rights Watch said today.The bill seeks to advance important government interests around transparency and integrity, but would impose new administrative burdens and legal risks so severe that they would effectively prevent many civil society groups from participating in the policymaking process."The government is right to want to regulate and ensure transparency aroun…
(2026-06-22). Yanis Varoufakis's 'Technofeudalism': A review by Boris Kagarlitsky. links.org.au
Writing from prison, Boris Kagarlitsky engages with Yanis Varoufakis's account of the transformations that have taken place in the economy and society as a result of new technologies.
(2026-06-22). Free State reports a successful voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Free State reports a successful voter registration weekend | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents reported. | "The peaceful and orderly conduct of the registration process is a testament to the commitment of Free State residents to democracy, responsible citizenship and respect for the rule of law. | "Communities throughout the province conducted themselves with discipline and dignity, contributing significantly to the success of this important electoral process," the poli…
(2026-06-22). 85 years since the Nazi war of annihilation against the Soviet Union. wsws.org 85 years ago, on June 22, 1941, the German military invaded the Soviet Union. It combined the barbarism of the Middle Ages with the most modern technology of the 20th century.
(2026-06-22). NADRA issues notices to suspected cardholders. tribune.com.pk
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has issued notices to 1,152 suspected Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) holders in various parts of the country, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to official sources on Sunday, the list includes individuals whose citizenship status, family records, or other personal information have raised concerns for NADRA officials. | The verification process also includes the scrutiny of some suspected Afghan refugees. | Under the directives issued by NADRA's Regional Headquarters, all notified individuals have been instructed to appear before the r…
(2026-06-22). Lamine Yamal says 'I'm here': Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal. aljazeera.com The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.
(2026-06-22). Dong ethnic group marks end of rice planting season in Guizhou. ecns.cn People of Dong ethnic group celebrate Guan Yan Men (Closing the rice seedlings gate) in Liping County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 20, 2026. This tradition marks the day when farmers finish rice seedling planting.
(2026-06-22). Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win. aljazeera.com Egypt rallied from a goal down at half-time to turn the game on its head and strengthen their case for the knockouts.
(2026-06-22). Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver. aljazeera.com Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
(2026-06-22). G-B power deal raises democratic concerns. tribune.com.pk
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) may have agreed to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan and finalised a power-sharing formula, but PML-N's decision to sit on the opposition benches while supporting the government has drawn criticism from leading political analysts, who described the arrangement as a bizarre proposition and a mockery of parliamentary norms. | Former caretaker Punjab chief minister Hasan Askari Rizvi said a leader of the opposition belonging to the government is akin to making a mockery of the parliamentary system. | "This is a personalised rule, though…
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: Oakland: All of U.S. 250 – We Must Reclaim & Repair OUR Democracy Rally. indybay.org West Oakland Bart Station | 1451 7th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-22). Clark wins second US Open trophy despite hecklers. aljazeera.com Wyndham Clark secures a wire-to-wire victory despite hostile reception from New York crowd.
(2026-06-22). Syrian-British online activist says released days after arrest. tribune.com.pk
Syrian-British activist Hassan Akkad announced on Sunday that he had been released, days after his campaign group said Syrian authorities had arrested him in apparent connection to his online activities. | "I'm back home safe and sound. My heartfelt gratitude goes to everyone who supported me and my family during this period. More soon," he wrote on Instagram, where he has more than 200,000 followers. | Akkad, who was detained for a time at the outset of the country's civil war in 2011, had been urging influential figures to honour donation pledges to a public development fund established after the December 20…
(2026-06-22). Xizang high-altitude farms turn harsh plateau into agricultural hub. ecns.cn High-altitude agriculture in Xizang Autonomous Region is emerging as a growing source for those in rural areas, as wineries and food producers expand production of wine, blueberries and edible oils, creating steady jobs across multiple villages.
(2026-06-22). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-22). USPS worker twice exposed to acid at Arizona mega-facility. wsws.org A former United States Postal Service electronics technician says he was exposed twice to muriatic acid at USPS' massive Avondale, Arizona processing hub, according to reporting last week by the Arizona Republic.
(2026-06-22). UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign. aljazeera.com The British leader announced a timetable for his resignation as prime minister.
(2026-06-22). Two students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting. aljazeera.com At least seven people wounded in a rare school shooting in the city of Tacloban in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-22). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-22). Wednesday 7/1: Transit Riders Unite with Operators. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market | 1525 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-22). Saturday 7/25: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-22). India holds re-exam under tight security following leak. tribune.com.pk
India's 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. | The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school tests, sparked an outcry and fuelled youth protests demanding the education minister's resignation. | The authorities say they have deployed more than 200,000 officials, including police, and restricted the Telegram messaging app. | The National Testing Agency (NTA) said it had put in place a "multi-layered security framework t…
(2026-06-22). Declassified Files Ignite New Scrutiny of Fauci, COVID Origins, and Alleged Intelligence Suppression. wattsupwiththat.com After years of dismissal and institutional resistance, determined whistleblowers, independent researchers, and investigative outlets have finally forced critical information into the open, revealing credible evidence of suppressed dissent, questionable research practices, and serious concerns about the true origins of COVID-19.
(2026-06-22). Chinese robot vacuums clean up in global rankings. ecns.cn When Mikki Hayward was preparing her home in the United States for sale, she expected her robot vacuum to help with the cleaning. What she did not expect was for it to recognize clutter, navigate around obstacles and even flag small valuables.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-22). Wednesday 6/24: Screening of George Bernard THE MILLIONAIRESS. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-22). China's hit movie 'Dear You' touches hearts at British premiere. ecns.cn China's word-of-mouth movie sensation "Dear You" held its British premiere in central London on Saturday, ahead of its theatrical release in Britain and Ireland on June 26.
(2026-06-22). STREETSIDE #5: "Explanations" indybay.org Having Articles about Your Business Deleted, But You Weren't Really Writing About Your Business Anyways…
(2026-06-22). On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 VP Trent Willis Talks About History & Struggle For General Strike. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 commemorated Juneteenth and VP Trent Willis talked about the history of Black workers and the fight for a general strike today.
(2026-06-22). No voting inside Nexteer plant! No to the fourth sellout deal! Strike Now! wsws.org In an transparent effort to silence opposition, UAW Local 699 officials intend to hold the vote inside the plant where a worker was fired for criticizing a UAW rep during a contract rollout meeting.
(2026-06-22). New Zealand: Company, union gag workers from speaking publicly on train crash. wsws.org Train services resumed on the Johnsonville line in Wellington last week following a crash on June 6 that injured six people.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-22). Balochistan approves Rs1.189tr budget. tribune.com.pk
The Balochistan Assembly on Sunday approved the provincial budget for the financial year 2026 ñ27, amounting to Rs1,189 billion, after passing all 118 demands for grants and recording no cut motions from the opposition. | The budget was passed during the closing sitting of the assembly, which met 40 minutes behind schedule under the chairmanship of Speaker Captain (retd) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Ahmed Nosherwani presented the demands for grants, which were subsequently approved by the House. | Of the total outlay, Rs797.808 billion was approved for non-development expenditure t…
(2026-06-22). The Persistence of Israel First. juancole.com
(2026-06-22). Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines. geo.tv
(2026-06-22). Two killed in fire at auto supplies market in central China. ecns.cn A fire broke out at an auto supplies wholesale market in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, on Friday night, leaving two people dead and two others with minor injuries, local authorities said.
(2026-06-22). Overseas Chinese assistance alliance launched to boost Tongliang enterprises' global expansion. ecns.cn The "Overseas Chinese Assistance Alliance for Tongliang Enterprises' Global Expansion" was officially launched on Thursday in Tongliang District of Chongqing, marking a substantive step in integrating the district's industries with overseas Chinese resources for global expansion.
(2026-06-22). Ukrainian-Polish diplomatic crisis over Nazi collaboration exposes NATO war with Russia. wsws.org The diplomatic crisis over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's promotion of anti-Polish Nazi-collaborationist forces during World War II is stripping away the political lies in which the NATO imperialist powers have shrouded their proxy war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2026-06-22). Princeton ends century-old tradition of unsupervised exams amid AI concerns. 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? Princeton University is overhauling a cornerstone of its academic culture, requiring faculty to supervise in-person exams beginning July 1. It's the most significant change to the school's honor code since it was Michael Gordin, dean of the college, said in a memo proposing the change that he met with current and former chairs of the student-run Honor…
(2026-06-22). Tradition takes center stage during holiday. ecns.cn Cultural experiences took center stage during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday as people from across the country embarked on journeys in search of traditional festivities involving boat races, rituals and seasonal foods, travel agencies said.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). NA restores suspended PTI lawmaker. tribune.com.pk
The National Assembly on Sunday approved a motion to restore the membership of opposition lawmaker Muhammad Iqbal Khan after his suspension was withdrawn. | During the sitting, PTI's Barrister Gohar Khan sought permission to move a related motion, which was subsequently presented before the House and approved. | Earlier, NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said he had no objection to restoring the suspended membership, stressing that his responsibility was to protect the dignity of the House and the rights of its members. | He, however, advised Iqbal Afridi to avoid bringing guests without proper passes and to ensure that n…
(2026-06-22). OAKLAND BASED SPEED METAL BAND TRENCHER CONFIRMED FOR NAZIS. indybay.org Oakland Speed Metal Band Trencher has played in punk/DIY spaces and been in community with punks. But they are racist, violent, Nazi Trump supporters.
(2026-06-22). The ignominious role of Chile's "left" in Kast's sweeping assault on immigrants. wsws.org Kast's program represents a social counterrevolution targeting first the most vulnerable section of the population—some 337,000 irregular immigrants and refugees.
(2026-06-22). No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo in World Cup: Portugal's Conceicao. aljazeera.com Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal's first match of the FIFA World Cup.
(2026-06-22). Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here's what to know. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! In the coming weeks, potentially by the end of the month, residential homeowners across Philadelphia will — with a healthy dose of dread — start opening envelopes from the city containing their new property assessments. | That's because the majority of them will be higher than the valuations sent out more than two years ago, the last time the Office of Property Assessment completed a reval…
(2026-06-22). Gandapur tears into K-P budget. tribune.com.pk
Former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur blasted his own party's provincial budget on Sunday, warning that several development projects were so underfunded they would not be completed even in a century, while cautioning that lawmakers would ultimately bear the political cost. | Speaking during the budget debate in the K-P Assembly, Gandapur said the province's development throw-forward had reached an unsustainable level, citing the Khushal Hazara project as an example of schemes unlikely to be completed for decades. | He said projects worth millions of rupees had been allocated…
(2026-06-22). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-22). New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga. aljazeera.com New Yorkers gathered for the 24th annual "Solstice in Times Square" event to celebrate the summer solstice.
(2026-06-22). PM forms body to review telecom bill. tribune.com.pk
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to review the Telecommunication Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. | The committee will be headed by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar, while the members include Senator Sherry Rehman, Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Attorney General Mansoor Awan and experts related to the field of law and IT. | The bill, which seeks changes to a 1996 Act and was tabled by IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, was approved by the National Assembly on June 11 by a majority vote. Later, it was deferred by the Senate S…
(2026-06-22). Chinese referees take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese referees marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming took charge of the Group E encounter between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-22). LIVE: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce his resignation. aljazeera.com The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
(2026-06-22). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" —Albert Einstein…
(2026-06-22). China places 10 U.S. entities on export control list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that it has decided to add 10 U.S. entities to its export control list, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation.
(2026-06-22). The US government's multi-pronged push to coerce young people into the military. wsws.org The drive to corral working class youth into uniform through automatic conscription registration, the expansion of JROTC and the deepening "economic draft" is being intensified as the US builds for World War III.
(2026-06-22). FBR hints at relief on low-cost mobile imports. tribune.com.pk
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Sunday assured a parliamentary panel that the government would review a reduction in the 20 per cent regulatory duty on imported mobile phones, particularly for handsets priced up to $200, as the committee also approved proposals to impose higher customs and special excise duties on imported hybrid, electric and luxury vehicles. | The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance met under the chairmanship of Syed Naveed Qamar. | Briefing the committee, FBR officials said mobile phones priced up to $30 currently attract a 25 per cent effectiv…
(2026-06-22). Unremitting efforts seen as key to progress. ecns.cn The saying reflected more than a play on words. Along the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, several counties had long struggled with constraints of terrain and resources. In Xingtang, a traditional agricultural county, quality farm products often failed to reach wider markets because they lacked strong brands and sales channels.
(2026-06-22). Bilawal names PPP's G-B president for CM post. tribune.com.pk
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari nominated PPP provincial president Advocate Amjad Hussain as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a post shared by the party on X. | The PPP said Bilawal held a telephonic conversation with PPP G-B president during which the decision was conveyed. According to…
(2026-06-22). Chicago nurses vote overwhelmingly to unionize at Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. wsws.org Chicago nurses at Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth voted overwhelmingly to unionize. The win against a for-profit chain with a long record of obstruction opens a longer fight over the road ahead.
(2026-06-22). PMSA repatriates eight Iran nationals after sea rescue. tribune.com.pk
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has completed the repatriation of eight Iranian nationals rescued at sea, providing them humanitarian assistance and facilitating all necessary arrangements for their safe return home. | According to a PMSA spokesperson, the eight Iranian citizens were rescued by the merchant vessel MMA VALOUR while at sea. | Following the rescue, the agency coordinated their reception, documentation, medical examinations and all other formalities required for their repatriation. | Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Navy, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),…
(2026-06-22). Keiko Fujimori claims Peru election victory amid protests, fraud allegations and open US intervention. wsws.org The results reflect not a popular mandate but the determination of Peru's ruling class and Washington to prevent even a hint of social reforms that could feed the class struggle.
(2026-06-22). Bug season has arrived. How are Philly and Jersey fighting ticks and mosquito-borne diseases? whyy.org Mosquito and tick bites can put people at risk for contracting Lyme disease, West Nile virus and alpha-gal syndrome. | 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)…
(2026-06-22). Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site. geo.tv
QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, March 2, 2026. — ReutersA technical accident caused the explosion.No leak threatened public safety, said authorities.Search teams were looking for 18 missing people.Fifty-four people…
(2026-06-22). Sunday 6/21: Community, Art, and Mutual Aide in the Park. indybay.org Patricia's Green Park in Hayes Valley near City Hall | 50 Fell St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-22). Die Linke/Left Party congress provides a safety valve for capitalism. wsws.org Every sentence of the lead motion presented at the congress is formulated in such a way that it combines mild criticism of existing conditions with a policy that is compatible with that of the federal government — and in stretches also with that of the far-right Alternative for Germany.
(2026-06-22). DSA member Janeese Lewis George wins Washington D.C. mayoral primary, pledges to work with Trump. wsws.org DSA member Janeese Lewis George won D.C.'s Democratic mayoral primary on a wave of working class radicalization—which her election will serve to contain and misdirect, not advance.
(2026-06-22). Small traders face new tax push. tribune.com.pk
The federal government has decided to introduce a fixed or simplified tax system for small traders and shopkeepers in the 2026-27 budget, aiming to bring more businesses into the tax net and generate additional revenue. However, previous experiences with similar schemes and existing tax collection trends have raised doubts over whether the initiative will achieve its ambitious targets. | According to budget documents, the government has introduced a simplified tax regime for traders with annual business turnover of up to Rs200 million. The scheme aims to encourage small businesses to register with the tax syst…
(2026-06-22). Watch World Cup Day 11: Egypt's first-ever win; Spain crushes Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-22). Pakistan warns India of war over Indus Water dispute, tensions rise again. ptcnews.tv India-Pakistan tension: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the country could consider military action if it believes India's actions on the Indus river system pose a threat to Pakistan's water security.Speaking to local broadcaster ARY News, Asif described water as a key part of Pakistan's national security. He said if Pakistan feels its water interests are under serious threat, it would be prepared to respond strongly, including through military means.The minister's comments came after reports emerged that India may be working on plans to significantly reduce the flow of Indus basin water reaching Paki…
(2026-06-22). NDMA issues nationwide severe weather alert. tribune.com.pk
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and glacier-related flood risks could affect several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours, with vulnerable mountainous regions facing an elevated threat of flash floods, landslides, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). | According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the forecast weather pattern is consistent with the seasonal outlook issued three to four months ago. | The NDMA said it has been continuously provid…
(2026-06-22). Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC's Goma and Rwanda. aljazeera.com Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
(2026-06-22). The Economic And Political Losses Of The European Union. popularresistance.org The subordination to Washington that Western Europe's millionaire leaders have reinforced over the past decade with the aim of weakening Russia has cost those nations widespread economic, political, and military deterioration, as well as a loss of credibility on the international stage. | The British newspaper Financial Times recently estimated that the numerous anti-Russian "sanctions" imposed by the European Union (EU) and Great Britain at the behest of the White House have caused companies doing business in Russia to suffer losses of more than 100,000 million euros, specifically in the oil and gas sectors, as…
(2026-06-22). Aerial view of A're Wetland in Xizang. ecns.cn This photo, taken on June 21, 2026, shows yaks and sheep graze in the A're Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-06-22). Protest at Petco for Selling Live Animals as Campaign Grows to Ban Retail Animal Sales. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-22). LIVE: UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister. aljazeera.com The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
(2026-06-22). Bangladeshi PM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman will pay an official visit to China from June 24 to 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
(2026-06-22). Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Serge Oulon signing his books at the Norbert Zongo press center in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, October 2023. | © 2023 Private | (Nairobi) — Burkina Faso's authorities should urgently account for the journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, who was forcibly disappeared by state security forces two years ago, and release him immediately, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Observatoire Kisal, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (Fédération internationale pour les droits humains) and the Wo…
(2026-06-22). Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win. aljazeera.com Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
(2026-06-22). Pakistan reaffirms commitment to SCO, highlights role in regional connectivity, development. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, June 15 ⚪ Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed the countrys commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-06-22). Turkish shipyard workers revolt against union sellout on eve of strike. wsws.org At the shipyard, where 2,000 workers are employed, the workers protested the union's sellout with chants of "Union, resign!"
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Eskom on its way to ending load reduction. sanews.gov.za Eskom on its way to ending load reduction | Eskom's load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply. | The power utility launched a phased programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027. | "About 886 717 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing about 52% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern and Western Cape. | "The programme targets 971 feeders and will benefit approximately 1.69 million customers across all provinces, out of Eskom's total customer base…
(2026-06-22). Hungary hopes to expand cooperation with China, says chamber vice president. ecns.cn According to Bornemissza, the steady growth of bilateral trade is driven by a combination of strategic political cooperation and economic complementarity. Hungary plays a bridging role between East and West and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, providing a stable foundation for long-term cooperation.
(2026-06-22). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-22). Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing. aljazeera.com Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Qatar's Ministry of Interior says.
(2026-06-22). Intangible cultural heritage shows staged in Chongqing to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Tongliang District of Chongqing celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival with a large-scale show and dragon boat races. On Thursday evening, the intangible cultural heritage landscape show Chasing Dreams: Tongliang Dragon was staged in Tongliang District.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: Volunteer Workday ⚪ Lompico Pond Restoration Project. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-06-22). Explore our Ancient African New Day our Ancient Future. indybay.org 2026 African New Year's Day, we are living in a moment when 25,920 years of African astronomical knowledge converges with the future documented throughout our Black Agriculture Resource Network…
(2026-06-22). Will Keir Starmer resign as UK Prime Minister today? Here's why pressure is mounting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing one of the toughest moments of his political career, with growing speculation that he could step down as leader of the Labour Party and the UK government.The discussion has gained momentum after several Labour MPs and senior cabinet members reportedly questioned Starmer's leadership following a series of disappointing election results for the party in recent months.Adding to the pressure is the emergence of Andy Burnham as a potential challenger. Burnham recently secured a strong victory in a byelection, strengthening his position within Labour and spar…
(2026-06-22). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-22). 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…
(2026-06-22). Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40 ∞C. geo.tv
(2026-06-22). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). 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
(2026-06-22). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). La lettera: l'enigma della pace, al quinto anno di contrapposizione tra occidente e Russia. strategic-culture.su La settimana scorsa, per le prime pagine di notiziari e quotidiani è stato imperativo inaugurare il flusso informativo con la l'evento della settimana: la famigerata missiva di Volodymir Zelensky al presidente Vladimir Putin. | Segue nostro La prima forma di comunicazione diretta da uno di questi due leader all'altro dall'inizio delle ostilità in oltre 4 anni: focalizzarvisi è d'obbligo a prescindere da ogni altra considerazione, dal mom…
(2026-06-22). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-22). En La Habana Canciller de la República Socialista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la República Socialista de Vietnam, Le Hoasi Trung, se encuentra en La Habana en visita oficial como enviado especial del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y presidente de la nación asiática, To Lam…
(2026-06-22). Trump-backed hardliner faces leftist in high-stakes Colombia vote. tribune.com.pk
Colombians pick a new president on Sunday, a choice between a hard-right White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. | Up to 41 million voters will choose between frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella and his rival Ivan Cepeda ⚪ the latest in a series of Latin American elections hyper-polarized between left and right. | Security has dominated a campaign marred by bomb attacks and the murder of a leading conservative presidential candidate in broad daylight in Bogota. | De la Espriella, a dual US-Colombian…
(2026-06-22). Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia's tight presidential race. aljazeera.com Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
(2026-06-22). Colombia presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary lead. aljazeera.com Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate.
(2026-06-22). Colombia's De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results. aljazeera.com Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.
(2026-06-22). 2026 Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes toward an official paid City Holiday. indybay.org Our global economy is currently running on a broken circuit, by injecting direct liquidity into the hands of those who can probe generational harm, we aren't just paying a debt—we are performing a massive market intervention to unlock 'stranded' human capital and create millions of new consumers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs." according to a leading economist invited to present new strategies during Folsom Juneteenth events.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/27: Anti-Fascist Protest Supporting Truth, Equality & Freedom for All (San Mateo). indybay.org Intersection of 31st Ave. and El Camino Real | San Mateo, CA 94403 US…
(2026-06-21). Israel lifts war curbs on northern border. tribune.com.pk
Israel on Sunday announced the lifting of all restrictions imposed on northern border areas as part of the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, after fighting wound down following a flare-up. | "Starting at 6am on Monday, June 22, 2026, all restrictions will be lifted in the Confrontation Line area," the Israeli military said, adding that the border communities "will move to a full activity level, with no restrictions, instead of a partial activity level". | Israel's military chief said that Hezbollah had suffered a severe blow fighting Israeli forces and was now in a "very difficult position", as he met with troops…
(2026-06-21). Pax Iranica? La fine dell'egemonia militare incontrastata degli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su L'Iran ha mantenuto il controllo dello Stretto di Ormuz, mentre gli Stati Uniti hanno subito una sconfitta, nonostante le dichiarazioni del presidente Trump, che cerca di presentarla come una sua vittoria. | Segue nostro Chiunque sarebbe scettico riguardo alla sostenibilità della "pace" che sta prendendo forma in Medio Oriente a partire dal Memorandum d'intesa che verrà firmato tra l'Iran e gli Stati Uniti tra pochi giorni. àà pla…