(2026-06-25). Iran warns against Hormuz crossings as Rubio visits Bahrain. newarab.com 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday warned that vessels crossing the In a statement, the IRGC said that "the only authorised route for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the route announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran," reinforcing Tehran's claim to regulate traffic through the strategic waterway. | The future of the strait — a critical artery for global energy shipm…
(2026-06-25). US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty. tribune.com.pk 
The biggest casualty of the US-Iran deal may not be Israel's Iran strategy, but the political brand Benjamin Netanyahu spent decades building as the Israeli leader who could uniquely bend Washington to his will on Iran, analysts, former US officials and diplomats say. | Netanyahu shaped his political identity on an audacious assertion: that he alone could keep the US and Israel in strategic lockstep on Iran. Cultivating Republican support, he cast himself as the only Israeli leader capable of influencing successive US presidents and insisted that only sustained military pressure coul…
(2026-06-25). Iran slams Nato chief's comments on US support in war. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026. — ReutersTrump's second term has been marked by tensions with Nato.Nato chief says 500 US planes took off from bases in…
(2026-06-25). Israel creates more trouble for US with new Lebanon declaration as Iran watches Hezbollah war unfold. hindustantimes.com Israel has doubled down on its military presence in southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw even under U.S. pressure. The remarks come as Washington attempts to advance a broader understanding with Iran and reassure regional allies, raising fresh questions about whether the Lebanon front could complicate wider diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
(2026-06-25). Pakistan confirms resumption of Iran-US technical talks next week. geo.tv 
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad on June 24, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@ForeignOfficePkFO hails continued Iran-US dialogue as positive sign.Pakistan backs GCC role on Strait of…
(2026-06-25). Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at selling the Trump administration's preliminary accord to sceptical regional partners. | Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers and officials in Bahrain — home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet — Rubio said Washington was seeking an enduring peace with long-time foe Iran that would not undermine the security and prosperity of its allies in the oil-rich region, which fear the accord is too soft on Iran after it attac…
(2026-06-25). Trump says UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham is 'extremely liberal'. aljazeera.com Trump has made his first comment on the UK's likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal'.
(2026-06-25). 3 IYSSE representatives elected to Berlin's Humboldt University student parliament. wsws.org The IYSSE was the only university group at Berlin's Humboldt University to stand on a socialist programme against the genocide in Gaza, the development of war and the militarisation of the universities.
(2026-06-25). Democrats choose 5 more military-intelligence veterans as congressional candidates. wsws.org The ranks of what we have termed the "CIA Democrats" are likely to increase again in November. | As it prepares to roll out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump and other imperialist war criminals, the Erdoğan regime is seeking to suppress all opposition to war, genocide and militarism.
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-25). Roberto Morales Ojeda denounces U.S. intention to take over Cuba. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, denounced on his Facebook profile that the United States' policy toward the island aims for total domination and subjugation. | "It is nothing other than taking over Cuba," stated Morales Ojeda, recalling that in the past every decision had to be consulted with the US ambassador in Havana, who imposed criteria based on Washington's interests. | The Cuban leader pointed out that the revolutionary government's adoption of sovereign decisions receives only contempt, sanctions a…
(2026-06-25). Homenaje en Bayamo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. radiohc.cu La provincia cubana de Granma, como toda Cuba amaneció la víspera con la bandera a media asta, se le rendía tributo a uno de los hijos de la patria, el Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, quien falleció este domingo, día 21 de junio, a los 94 años de edad. | Hasta el Parque Museo àëico López de la ciudad de Bayamo, llegaron los pobladores de la ciudad Monumento Nacional para decir el último adiós al guerrillero de la Sierra Maestra. | Nivia Ramírez, una de las pobladoras bayamesas expresó su respeto y gratitud hacia el último de los asaltantes al Cuartel Moncada que aún vivía. | Por su parte…
(2026-06-25). Presidente de Cuba evocó autoridad e hidalguía del Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel evocó este miércoles la autoridad e hidalguía de Ramiro Valdés Menéndez en todas las responsabilidades que asumió hasta su fallecimiento este domingo, a los 94 años. | El jefe de Estado, quien encabezó este martes junto al general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz el tributo póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR), afirmó en su cuenta en X que cuesta imaginar el camino por delante sin su acompañamiento lúcido. | Díaz-Canel recordó el…
(2026-06-25). Cuba transmitirá Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos del Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu La Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos mortales del Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, que tendrá lugar en Villa Clara, será transmitida mañana jueves por radio y televisión y en plataformas digitales. | Como se informó anteriormente, en cumplimento de su última voluntad de descansar junto a sus compañeros de lucha y cerca del Guerrillero Heroico, los restos mortales del querido combatiente serán inhumados en el Mausoleo del Frente de las Villas, en el Complejo Escultórico Ernesto Che Guevara de la central ciudad de Santa Clara. | La solemne ceremonia será transmitida por l…
(2026-06-25). Canciller Rodríguez critica silencio de OEA ante política de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez cuestionó este miércoles a la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) por omitir referencias a la política de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | Mediante su cuenta en X, el ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores consideró que existe una escalada de medidas coercitivas que afectan gravemente a la nación antillana. | Criticó a la Secretaría General de la OEA por su posición ante la situación de Cuba y por no mencionar, según afirmó, la política de presión que ejerce Estados Unidos contra la mayor isla del Caribe. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana calificó de "escandaloso" que…
(2026-06-25). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Powerful twin earthquakes jolts Venezuela, building collapses, high casualties feared; 32 killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 32 people were killed while several others injured after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to crack and electricity to flicker. Before people could understand what was happening and find safety, a second, even stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the capital city, Caracas, just 39 seconds later, creating widespread panic. | At least three people were killed in the Baruta area of Caracas, according to the municipality's mayor. At Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport, part of the roof collapsed, filling the terminal with…
(2026-06-25). 'We hugged each other and ran': Venezuelans recount earthquake horror. aljazeera.com Survivors describe panic and collapsing buildings during two strong quakes as thousands of people feared dead.
(2026-06-25). 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.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-24). Irans oil minister heads to India for BRICS summit as sanctions liftFathali has expressed optimism that with the complete removal of sanctions, not only will Iranian oil exports to India resume, but bilateral trade will surpass previous peak levels and reach a scale commensurate with the true potential of the two countries.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-24). Pezeshkian rules out talks on Irans defense capabilities, says missiles prevented fate of GazaIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran would never negotiate over its defense and deterrence capabilities, arguing that the country's missile arsenal had prevented it from suffering the same fate as Gaza.
truthout.org (2026-06-24). UN Commission Finds 30 Percent of People Killed in Gaza Genocide Were ChildrenThe report highlights documented instances in which Israeli forces directly fired upon children, with medical professionals testifying that they treated kids with "direct gunshot and sniper wounds, often to the head and abdomen." One sample of 168 children killed by gunshots found that 73 were shot in the head and 22 were shot in the chest, which the commission argued was evidence of intentionality.
(2026-06-25). In pictures: Aftermath of twin earthquakes in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Communities in northern Venezuela struggle after deadly quakes as rescuers race against time to find survivors.
(2026-06-25). Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know. aljazeera.com Rescue efforts under way as Venezuela declares a state of emergency after powerful twin quakes cause widespread damage.
(2026-06-25). Quakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds. geo.tv 
(2026-06-25). Venezuela's powerful earthquakes kill at least 32, injure 700. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 700 others, the country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, announced Thursday.The 7.2 and the 7.5 magnitude quakes caused the collapse of entire buildings, as documented on videos shared on social media.First responders and rescue teams are searching under the rubble looking for survivors after the disaster. The nation's leader declared a state of emergency across the country.The earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.Peo…
(2026-06-25). Venezuela earthquake: State of emergency declared, schools, colleges shut; Why two earthquakes hit together. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas on Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction and panic. The country's main international airport, Simon Bolivar International Airport, suffered serious damage when part of its roof collapsed and will be closed temporarily. | Interim President Delcy Rodriguez urged people to remain calm and united during the crisis. Schools and colleges have been shut for several days, and all healthcare workers have been asked to report to hospitals to help treat the injured. | According to th…
(2026-06-25). In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). World reacts as devastating Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32. aljazeera.com Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 32 and leave widespread devastation.
(2026-06-25). Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel. aljazeera.com Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). Moments of panic as earthquakes strike Venezuela. aljazeera.com Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.
(2026-06-25). Rescuers pull survivors from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-25). Doblete sísmico de 7.2 y 7.5 afectó Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
El primer movimiento telúrico, inicialmente reportado con una magnitud de 7.2, fue precursor del fuerte terremoto de 7.5 que sacudió el Caribe de Venezuela. | El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS) actualizó a magnitud 7.5 el fuerte sismo que sacudió Venezuela en la tarde noche de este miércoles. | Mientras que el Centro Nacional de Alerta de Tsunamis de EE.UU. informó que han sido canceladas las alertas de tsunami para el Caribe y precisó que fueron dos fuertes sismos los que sacudieron el Caribe venezolano con 39 segundos de diferencia.Según el reporte oficial del organismo internacional, el epicent…
(2026-06-25). Presidente Maduro llama a la unidad y serenidad de Venezuela tras doblete sísmico. radiohc.cu El presidente constitucional de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro llamó este miércoles a la unidad nacional, a la serenidad y el amor concreto, después de dos grandes sismos que afectaron varios estados del norte del país. | En mensaje publicado en su cuenta X desde la ciudad de Nueva York, donde se encuentra secuestrado junto a su esposa Cilia Flores, el mandatario afirmó que la palabra hoy es una sola: "máxima unión, máxima solidaridad y máxima acción".Pueblo amado de Venezuela: ante el poderoso terremoto que ha golpeado nuestra Patria, Cilia y yo elevamos nuestras oraciones por cada familia afectada, por los heridos,…
(2026-06-25). Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over US war against Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.— ReutersRepublicans call late-night vote to defeat war powers measure.Trump…
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). Comicomment: The making of false narratives about Xinjiang. ecns.cn Truth ultimately prevails. Today's Xinjiang is experiencing the best period of development in its history. False narratives about Xinjiang won't halt its development.
(2026-06-25). Innovation key to China's long-term economic resilience, stable growth: Premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that innovation-driven development is the key to China's long-term economic resilience and steady growth.
(2026-06-25). Did Trump predict Starmer's exit? POTUS claims 'I called it' days before UK PM resigned. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump claims he predicted Keir Starmer's political exit days before it happened, saying his warnings about immigration, energy, and crime were ignored. Trump also criticized Britain's energy policies, arguing that the North Sea oil reserves could transform the UK economy. During remarks about a possible new British leader, Trump questioned whether future relations would change under a more liberal administration. The comments have sparked debate over U.S.-UK ties, leadership changes, and the role of foreign influence in domestic politics. Watch the full breakdown of Trump's latest statements and…
(2026-06-25). China rejects 'long-arm jurisdiction' criticism of new ethnic unity law. ecns.cn China has pushed back against the "long-arm jurisdiction" label applied to a new ethnic unity law, with an official calling it a "legitimate sovereign act".
(2026-06-25). Lies, Damn Lies, and Climate Stats. wattsupwiththat.com Unfortunately, all too frequently I see the same flawed (but popular) metrics used to support the narrative that certain forms of severe weather are becoming significantly worse due to global warming. In this series, I'll review some of these misleading or deceptive metrics and offer a critique on why they are flawed.
(2026-06-25). Chinese premier addresses opening plenary of Summer Davos. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang addresses the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian of northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-25). Three-year-old found dead in car during France's heatwave. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The death count rises as Europe is facing one of its worst heatwaves in history – the latest victim of the incessant heat is a three-year-old child in a locked car.France records the third child-fatality due to the heatwave as it continues to slowly stifle Europe and France in particular, which recorded its highest temperature ever two days in a row.A photo created on June 24, 2026 combining sources from EDO, Nasa, Jaxa, Gebco, OSM shows a map of Europe as a heatwave is scorching the continent, exceeding some scientific projections. (SABRINA BLANCHARD / AFP)The parents of the child said they found the…
(2026-06-25). Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning. ecns.cn A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, and was felt hundreds of kilometres away in Tokyo, though authorities reported no casualties and issued no tsunami warning.
(2026-06-25). Polluted shores turned into ecological assets. ecns.cn Once choked off by chemical plants, rusting pipelines and gantry cranes that blocked the view of the Yangtze River, the Wushan area of Nantong, Jiangsu province, has been transformed into a breezy stretch of greenways where parents push strollers and children chase one another along the river.
(2026-06-25). New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A New Jersey nonprofit that funds dozens of local news organizations is still waiting to learn whether it will receive state funding this year, raising concerns that some outlets could close. | The
(2026-06-25). I was DOGEd from USAID: 14 Million Will Die. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — 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 America" because [before President Trump retook office] aid dollars "went to fund a left-wing NGO complex that actually tilted Latin American elections in favor of the far-left parties. Now, maybe that was the polic…
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). Saturday 6/27: San Jose: All Of U.S. 250 – Stop White Nationalism! Save Our Rights & Democracy Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd, | San Jose/Santa Clara border…
(2026-06-25). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-25). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-25). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-25). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-25). Australian educators discuss way forward after rejection of Labor-union sellout deal in Victoria. wsws.org Educators who participated in the Committee for Public Education's recent online public meeting speak about the issues raised at the meeting and the No vote that followed.
(2026-06-25). Australian state governments deliver austerity budgets, led by Labor. wsws.org Budgets in New South Wales and Queensland show the leading role of Labor governments in slashing social spending amid the ongoing fallout from the Iran war.
(2026-06-25). Minnesota postal worker wins hostile environment case after APWU union abandons him: "They took it all" wsws.org Steven Linell Smith, a black maintenance mechanic at the USPS St. Paul Processing and Distribution Center in Eagan, Minnesota, endured five years of racial harassment, including death threats and slurs, before being fired.
(2026-06-25). In New York's Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy. aljazeera.com Historic World Cup match wins for Egypt, Morocco and Algeria bring together fans from the Middle Eastern diaspora.
(2026-06-25). China's vehicle ownership reaches 370 million: commerce ministry. ecns.cn The number of vehicles in China has reached 370 million, while the country's auto sales have ranked first globally for 17 consecutive years, China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday.
(2026-06-25). CISCE helps strengthen bilateral cooperation, break down protectionist walls: Philippine Ambassador to China. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) serves as a platform to strengthen cooperation between the Philippines and China, promote shared prosperity, and break down protectionist trade barriers, said Jaime A. FlorCruz, Ambassador of the Philippines to China, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which opened on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-25). US immigration custody death rate at decade high: rights groups. geo.tv 
ICE agents conduct an arrest as part of Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, January 26.— Reuters/File The rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US President Donald…
(2026-06-25). How Retail Brands Hide Construction in Plain Sight. moguldom.com Have you ever walked into a store and barely noticed that half the space was being renovated? It happens more often than people realize. Retailers are constantly updating locations, refreshing layouts, and remodeling stores, yet many customers continue shopping without giving the construction much thought. That's not by accident. Retail brands invest a lot of …
(2026-06-25). ILWU6 Workers Strike Crockett C&H ASR Sugar Plant To Protect Their Contract & Conditions. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 workers at the C& H sugar refinery owned by the ASR conglomerate are trying to force major concessions on workers and they have been forced to go out on strike. They talked about the issues including the use of scabs by the company.
(2026-06-25). Europe swelters under historic heatwave. ecns.cn A powerful and unusually early heatwave has swept across much of Europe, sending temperatures toward or beyond 40 degrees Celsius from the Iberian Peninsula to the Balkans.
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-25). Saturday 6/27: JUNETEENTH – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-25). US: Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Detainees stand by a window inside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, where ICE is housing detained immigrants, on May 26, 2026. | © 2026 Adam Gray/Getty Images | 52 people died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the first 500 days of President Trump's second term, reflecting a soaring mortality rate. ICE so severely limits the information it provides to Congress, families, and the public that oversight is nearly impossible.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress should act immediately to reduce the numbe…
(2026-06-25). How the German Left Party is trying to curb the radicalisation of the youth. wsws.org The national party conference of the Left Party (Die Linke), which took place in Potsdam from 19 to 21 June, centred primarily on one question: Will the party succeed in curbing the radicalisation of the youth?
(2026-06-25). Wednesday 6/24: General Dynamics Out of Sonoma County! indybay.org 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor, CA…
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). Forced labor allegations in Xinjiang denied. ecns.cn There is absolutely no so-called "forced migration" or "forced labor" in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region as claimed by some Western organizations and media, Chen Ruifeng, Minister of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-25). Friday 6/26: Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums feat. Miss Carmen Getit. indybay.org Club Deluxe…
(2026-06-25). Four Reasons Electric Vehicle Targets shouldn't be Weakened. juancole.com The Conversation) — The UK government is
(2026-06-25). Mamdani-backed candidates win NYC congressional primaries: The political issues. wsws.org The primary results reflect a profound and growing political radicalization within the working class and among youth and professional layers who are being hammered by the accelerating economic, social and political crisis of American capitalism.
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time. aljazeera.com Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
(2026-06-25). Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War. juancole.com ( And now, in his second term as president, he has set out to prove that he can intervene militarily in the Middle East…
(2026-06-25). Data Centers Start to Drive Residential Electricity Bills Down. wattsupwiththat.com when the proceeds of major new customers are put towards new capacity, that is, more plants and improved transmission, everyone wins, especially consumers.
(2026-06-25). CIA Governor Betrays Workers of Virginia By Vetoing Collective Bargaining Right Bill. covertactionmagazine.com Abigail Spanberger follows the model of the CIA throughout the developing world In late May, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed collective bargaining rights legislation— Senate Bill 378 and House Bill 1264—that would have allowed half a million Virginia public workers to organize into unions and be able to negotiate their working conditions and pay rates. …
(2026-06-25). Friday 6/26: The Historic Boycott Coors Commemoration Day In The Castro. indybay.org This event commemorates the successful 1970's boycott of the union busting Coor's corporation which supported right wing and homophobic forces throughout the US…
(2026-06-25). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-25). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-25). Two fans are being paid $50,000 to watch every World Cup match. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The third round of the World Cup group stage has six matches scheduled everyday, making tuning for each one feel like a full time job – for these fans; it is.Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin, two world cup fans, are getting paid $50,000 to watch every World Cup match, each of the 104 matches, in a glass cubicle on Times Square.The custom-built cubicle in Times Square, New York, has recliners, a matching brown leather sofa, two large screen televisions, a foosball table, as well as football merchandise and snacks to make this feel like a real hardcore fan zone.Kevin, who's a line cook from Florida, tells…
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). 'An absolute ton of cocaine': Inside the largest drug trafficking case prosecuted in Delaware. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Brahmananda Prasad drove a $242,000 Ferrari, the jewel of his fleet of luxury vehicles. He owned a Prasad, now 65, told everybody he paid for his extravagant lifestyle by being a savvy entrepreneur and wheeler and dealer who over the years owned…
(2026-06-25). China acts to secure supply chains. ecns.cn China unveiled a detailed set of procedures for investigating threats to its industrial and supply chain security after the State Council adopted the country's first dedicated regulations on the issue in April.
(2026-06-25). ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful. aljazeera.com Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). China's Liaoning aircraft carrier task force completes far-sea combat training. ecns.cn A task force of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning conducts far-sea combat training in multiple sea and air spaces including the South China Sea and the Western Pacific./CMG.
(2026-06-25). Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game. ecns.cn Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England's calibre at the World Cup is the "easiest type of game" to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32.
(2026-06-25). Sunday 7/12: Alameda Landing Announces Summer Crafternoon‚Ä®. indybay.org Alameda Landing Shopping Center…
(2026-06-25). A Pyrrhic Ceasefire in Lebanon>. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-25). Beiranvand's seven saves help Iran battle to 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium. ecns.cn Alireza Beiranvand delivered another outstanding World Cup performance on Sunday, making seven saves to help Iran battle to a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Group G in Los Angeles.
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-25). South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win. aljazeera.com The nation's shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos' team.
(2026-06-25). ISIS 'strikes' in Turkey days before NATO leaders' meeting; Putin laughs as bloc panics over safety. hindustantimes.com On the eve of a key NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish forces kill an ISIS suspect and detain over 200 people in sweeping raids, even as Putin accuses NATO of "preparing for war." This video unpacks the foiled plot, the security clampdown, and how internal threats complicate the alliance's Russia strategy.
(2026-06-25). Hire Data Engineers: Staff Augmentation vs In-House Hiring. moguldom.com Finding strong data engineers is crucial for any company that leans on complex products, analytics, or AI to make decisions. If you don't bring in the right data engineering talent, it's tough to trust your data, let alone move and shape it the way you need. But here's the thing—most teams already know they need …
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). Three sisters with combined age of 316 discuss the secrets to life. aljazeera.com Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world's longest-living trio of sisters.
(2026-06-25). Xi calls for modernizing rural areas. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, emphasizing the need to guide farmers to create a better life with hard work and wisdom.
(2026-06-25). Iraq warns it may leave OPEC unless output quota is raised: report. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq may reconsider its membership in OPEC if the producer group does not raise the country's oil production quota, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing Iraq's Oil Ministry. | The ministry has no current intention of withdrawing from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and remains committed to working within the group's framework and mechanisms, Bloomberg reported, citing Oil Ministry spokesman Salim Al-Rikabi. | Read: US eases Iran oil sanctions with 60-day waiver | However, Iraq is moving ahead with plans to increase oil production in line with its capabilities and needs, and OPEC should…
(2026-06-25). After sexual scandal video: Iraqi oil official breaks down during live interview. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A sexual video reportedly involving a general manager of an oil company in Iraq and his employee is still dominating social media discussions and sparking wide outrage among the community in Baghdad.The manager of Iraq's Oil Project Company (SCOP), Engineer Iyad Hussein, appeared in an interview on an Iraqi channel to respond to the viral sexual scandal attributed to him.Hussein broke down in tears during a live broadcast with Iraq alhadath channel as he explained how he was blackmailed for a year in exchange for paying astronomical sums of money.An adultry video went viral online, claiming to involve…
(2026-06-25). The DSCR Loans Guide: Everything You Need to Know About DSCR Loans in 2026. moguldom.com 
A DSCR loan is a type of non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) loan designed specifically for real estate investors, where approval is based on a property's rental income relative to its debt obligations rather than the borrower's personal finances. Unlike conventional mortgages, DSCR loans require no W-2s, no tax returns, and no debt-to-income (DTI) ratio calculation. The …
(2026-06-25). 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). Mexico triumph 3-0 to eliminate Czechia and win all three World Cup matches. aljazeera.com Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, and Julian Quinones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st.
(2026-06-25). Nexteer workers say UAW bargaining committee is installing management-paid loyalists to oversee ratification vote. wsws.org In addition to forcing workers to vote inside the plant, UAW officials are handpicking supporters of the rotten deal to oversee the vote.
(2026-06-25). Eight federal Prairieland defendants sentenced to 30 — 100 year prison terms. iacenter.org June 24, 2026 The following press release was posted at prairielanddefendants.com on June 23, 2026. Family members, faith and community leaders rally in support of defendants, vow to continue fight for freedom, justice for loved ones Fort Worth, Texas — Eight Prairieland defendants were sentenced in federal court today, three months after their convictions on a variety of federal charges, including riot, material support for terrorists, attempted murder, possession and conspiracy to use explosives and conspiracy to conceal documents. Family members and supporters, who sat stunned as U.S. District Judges Mar…
(2026-06-25). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-25). Low-Income persons are left homeless by problems in nonprofit housing sector. indybay.org When Wealthy Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers Use "Minimum-Income-Requirements" Excluding The Poor From Their Housing Projects, Where Are Poor People Expected To Go, When There Is Not Affordable Housing For The Poor?>
(2026-06-25). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-25). China rejects false claims about ethnic unity law. ecns.cn A senior official strongly rebutted on Wednesday claims made by certain foreign organizations and forces that the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law "assimilates ethnic minorities". He said that there is no point in attacking China's ethnic affairs with prejudice and turning a blind eye to facts.
(2026-06-25). Europe heatwave is 'price to pay for fossil fuel pollution': UN climate chief. geo.tv 
(2026-06-25). Up in smoke: Camden suspends operations at EMR's junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want 'noxious emissions' gone for good. whyy.org This story was produced in collaboration with When Christina Allen returned home from work, she saw an ominous sea of smoke engulfing the skies above her neighborhood during a massive scrap-metal fire in Camden, New Jersey, in February 2025. | "Everything went kind of dark and dull," she said. | Allen, a social worker, mother of a young child and lifelong resident of Camden, saw flecks of white ash the size of snowflakes falling from the sky, as she parked her car and walked toward her family's rowhome. The air sm…
(2026-06-25). 'Daddy' Trump & NATO Chief again clash over defense spending? Mark Rutte brings billion-dollar evidence. hindustantimes.com NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempts to ease tensions with President Donald Trump by presenting defense spending figures showing increased contributions from European allies and Canada. Rutte highlights what he calls the "Trump Trillion," arguing NATO members have significantly expanded military budgets since Trump first took office. The meeting comes amid growing disagreements over alliance support, global conflicts, and U.S. commitments in Europe. Trump has questioned NATO's role and criticized allies over defense responsibilities, while Rutte works to maintain unity ahead of a major NATO summit. Watch th…
(2026-06-25). Passport travel document, not proof of citizenship: Ministry of External Affairs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is mainly a travel document and should not be considered final proof of Indian citizenship. The clarification comes amid public confusion about whether passports, Aadhaar cards, or voter ID cards can be used as definitive proof of citizenship. | The government explained that while passports are issued only to Indian citizens, their primary purpose is to facilitate international travel and serve as an identity document abroad. | During a briefing, the MEA also highlighted major improvements in passport services. In many ca…
(2026-06-25). Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night's Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC? portside.org Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night's Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC? |
(2026-06-25). 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).
(2026-06-25). A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia Housing Authority expects to start demolishing Bartram Village by early July, a long-awaited milestone in a $425 million plan to rebuild the The work will kickstart the next phase of the project, which will bring mor…
(2026-06-25). South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for first time. aljazeera.com South Africa's team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea.
(2026-06-25). Today's world: The excrement and waste of capitalism. unitedworldint.com The current empire we live under today has barely 128 years of domination and is already showing its flaws to the point that they had to resort to a pedophile, a child murderer, a liar, a pimp of prostitution, and a coward to try to hold on. For millennia, humanity has progressed dialectically toward creating …
(2026-06-25). Some revealing screen dumps from the UK Met Office website. wattsupwiththat.com I'll just say that the "climate change" hype in the UK has not died down in the last few months as it has in many places elsewhere, but rather intensified. We have been promised this:…
(2026-06-25). Premier Li says China offers world converging dividends. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang highlighted "China Opportunity 2.0" at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, Liao ≠ning province, on Wednesday, underscoring that China's development has brought the world vast opportunities and considerable room for growth.
(2026-06-25). The Top Offshore Software Developer Partners Of 2026: Review. moguldom.com Finding the right offshore development partner in 2026 is challenging. There are all sorts of companies popping up overseas, but which have the level of quality and turnaround speed you need for your digital enterprises? Fortunately, this review is here to help. We take a look at the top options out there and then come …
(2026-06-25). Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid. aljazeera.com Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe.
(2026-06-25). New Zealand Rich List highlights soaring social inequality. wsws.org In the country of five million, which once postured as a model of egalitarianism, the richest 150 people, with their collective wealth of $129 billion, own as much as the bottom half of the population.
(2026-06-25). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-25). China's ethnic work practices propel national unity and modernization, official says. ecns.cn China's ethnic work practices have undergone historic transformations and achieved significant accomplishments in recent years, with people of all ethnic groups embarking on a new journey toward Chinese-style modernization, a senior official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-25). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Ethiopia is not being 'dragged into war'. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-25). Regarding the Grand Jury, Raids, and Anti-Repression in the Bay Area. indybay.org
(2026-06-25). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-25). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). 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
(2026-06-25). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-25). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Comicomment: How false narratives about Xinjiang are made. ecns.cn
(2026-06-25). Mexico fans celebrate three World Cup group-stage wins in a row. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-25). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-25). Un programa de Delaware busca ampliar el acceso a la atención materna en comunidades rurales. whyy.org Los proveedores de servicios de salud materna del condado de Sussex están lanzando una nueva iniciativa destinada a conectar a las mujeres embarazadas de las zonas rurales de Delaware con atención médica en etapas más tempranas del embarazo; esto se dirige especialmente a mujeres de col…
(2026-06-25). The success and worldwide recognition of math-rock duo Angine de Poitrine. wsws.org The comical costumes worn by the two conceal the identities of two very accomplished musicians who are masters of their instruments and equipment.
(2026-06-25). 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…
(2026-06-24). US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war. geo.tv 
An Iranian man walks next to a mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 1, 2026. — Reuters US, Iran differ on frozen assets and Strait of Hormuz terms.US Congress votes to halt war, in divisions among Republicans.Trump…
(2026-06-24). Oil prices plunge over $3 on Hormuz supply relief. tribune.com.pk 
Benchmark oil prices fell more than $3 on Wednesday to their lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply concerns eased with more stranded oil tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz. US crude futures slipped below $70 a barrel, the lowest level since March 2. | Brent crude futures were down $3.42, or 4.4%, at $73.65 a barrel as of 1445 GMT, and US WTI slipped $3.32, or 4.6%, to $69.87 a barrel, according to Reuters. Brent touched a low of $73.22, its weakest level since February 27, the day before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. | Meanwhile, spot gold prices slipped below the key psychological leve…
(2026-06-24). Erdogan says bilateral talks with Trump likely at NATO summit in Turkey. al-monitor.com ANKARA, June 24 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he would "most likely" hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump when the U.S. leader comes to Ankara for a NATO summit next month.Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the alliance's partners in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, on July 7-8 amid tensions within the alliance over burden-sharing, defence spending, and U.S. complaints over allies' involvement on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-06-24). Plan To Evacuate Hundreds Of Ships Still Stranded From Strait Of Hormuz Closure Is Coalescing. twz.com 
The Strait of Hormuz remains an extremely tense waterway and traffic will not be flowing normally through it for some time to come.
(2026-06-24). Qatar PM moves to advance Hormuz dialogue. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Oman on Wednesday for talks aimed at launching negotiations on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a diplomat familiar with the discussions. | The proposed talks, which are separate from the ongoing Swiss-based US-Iran peace negotiations and de-mining arrangements, are expected to focus on the future operation of one of the world's most strategically important waterways. | The talks will involve Iran, Iraq and other Gulf Arab states. The diplomat said the Arab states were likely to press for a continuation of toll-f…
(2026-06-24). Israel, Lebanon discussing pilot scheme for handover of territory. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel are discussing a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to pull out of some of the territory invaded in the war on Lebanon, which Israel claims is a "war against Hezbollah", and hand it to Lebanese army control during talks in Washington, officials on both sides said. | The proposed pilot project is being discussed in the latest round of Israeli-Lebanese talks, which are going ahead even after they appear to have been eclipsed by Iran's move to make Lebanon central to its talks with the United States. | Israeli forces have seized a swathe of southern Lebanon during the war that was ignited wh…
(2026-06-24). US-Iran Islamabad pact sends 'positive signal', should be jointly safeguarded and implemented: China. tribune.com.pk 
The US-Iran Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had sent a "positive signal" and should be jointly safeguarded and implemented, China said on Wednesday. | China "advocates" dialogue and negotiation in addressing regional issues and differences among parties and "opposes the threat or use of force", Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing. | Beijing "always upholds a just position, supports all efforts conducive to peace, supports the Iranian side in defending sovereignty, security, and territory, and national dignity, and supports Iran in improving its relations with Gulf states an…
(2026-06-24). Trump's Iran war debacle is ominous for Russia. strategic-culture.su Europe's cynicism is dripping as thick as its sycophancy. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The sycophantic European leaders lai…
(2026-06-24). Washington 'Ends' Israeli Freedom Of Action Inside Lebanon. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. Iran has reportedly threatened to end negotiations with the US if Israel continues to refuse withdrawal from Lebanon. The US government has informed Israel that it no longer has authorization for "unrestricted" military action in Lebanon, despite continued Israeli attacks and occupation in the country, Channel 12 reported on 23 June. Washington has allegedly …
(2026-06-24). US reopens embassy in Kuwait months after Iranian attack. al-monitor.com KUWAIT CITY, June 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait resumed operations on Wednesday during a visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, months after services were suspended in March by Iranian attacks. The embassy, located in Kuwait City, will immediately resume emergency services for American citizens while other services will be phased in, a State Department spokesperson said. The State Department shut down embassy operations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in March after Iranian drones fired at the missions following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
(2026-06-24). "Israel in Panic Mode? Max Blumenthal Says Iran War Backfired" scheerpost.com In a wide-ranging conversation with Glenn Diesen, journalist Max Blumenthal argues that the failed U.S.-Israel war against Iran has exposed new political fractures in Washington, accelerated public opposition to unconditional support for Israel, and raised questions about what comes next for a region still on the brink. Joshua Scheer Washington Went to War to Show …
(2026-06-24). Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell, Tala Ramadan and Jana ChoukeirTEL AVIV/DUBAI June 24 (Reuters) – Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
(2026-06-24). Trump Asks Congress for Additional $87.6 Billion, Mainly for Iran War. news.antiwar.com The White House sent a letter to Congress on Wednesday requesting an additional $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, with the vast majority going toward "costs incurred" by the US-Israeli war against Iran. The White House Office of Budget Management told House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) that the nearly $70 billion earmarked for the Iran war …
(2026-06-24). US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump. tribune.com.pk 
The United States (US) Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress. | The Senate voted 50-48 in favour of the war powers resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month, reflecting growing concern even among some of Trump's Republicans about the unpopular conflict that began on February 28 when the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran. | It was the first time both chambers of Congress had passed a resolution…
(2026-06-24). Midterm Madness: Mamdani's Midas Touch. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on 2026 election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üî• Today in The Lever: For the first time in U.S. history, Congress is
(2026-06-24). Rubio reassures Gulf allies on security. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday pledged that Washington would not take any steps that undermine the security of its Gulf allies as the United States moves forward with efforts to implement a landmark agreement with Iran. | Speaking to reporters in Kuwait City during a regional tour, Rubio sought to reassure Gulf states that have expressed concern over the proposed peace deal with Tehran, saying the United States would remain closely aligned with its long-standing partners in the region. | "We're going to be completely aligned with our partners in the Gulf," Rubio said before departing for Bahrai…
(2026-06-24). The US Empire's 25-Year War on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Matt Willgress — Jun 23, 2026 | Over 1,000 hostile US sanctions remain in place on Venezuela, while Britain continues its colonial theft of gold, writes MATT WILLGRESS | 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 n…
(2026-06-24). Katz: Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon even if US demands it. aljazeera.com Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will maintain its presence in Lebanon even if US demands withdrawal.
(2026-06-24). In beachside city, Lebanese try to shake off Israel-Hezbollah war. al-monitor.com Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil's bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon's Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in search of their belongings, the 45-year-old told AFP, next to a pile of shattered concrete and mangled metal that was once a multi-storey apartment block, brought down by an Israeli strike last month.
(2026-06-24). Reject genocide, put UK first, Muslim Vote founder urges Burnham. newarab.com 
Abubakr Nanabawa, who founded the group in late 2023 amid widespread disaf…
(2026-06-24). U.S. Supreme Court issues reactionary rulings as summer recess approaches. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a number of right-wing decisions abridging individual rights and one ruling authorizing lawsuits against Cuban state enterprises to recoup property expropriated 66 years ago.
(2026-06-24). Vatican celebrates 91 years of ties with Cuba and Fidel Castro's centenary. radiohc.cu With the screening in the Vatican of a previously unreleased documentary about Pope John Paul II's visit to Cuba, 91 years of bilateral relations and the centenary of the birth of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro were celebrated. | The presentation of "The Pope and Fidel: An Unexpected Dialogue at the End of the Century," a feature film by renowned Italian journalist Gianni Miná, was attended by the Cuban ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodríguez, as well as Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, who served as apostolic nuncio to Cuba from 2009 to 2011. | Also present were Italian filmmaker Loredana Macchietti, wido…
(2026-06-24). U.S.-driven humanitarian crisis forces changes on Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
The tide may at last be turning in Cuba's favor. Newly announced plans of the government there point to the beginning of rescue from the terrible humanitarian crisis currently weighing on the Cuban people. Prompting the crisis are the long U.S. economic blockade of the island and the U.S.-imposed oil blockade that began on Jan. …
(2026-06-24). Clash of sexual civilisations – mass immigration, sex crimes and female empowerment. onlineopinion.com.au Europe's rape statistics tell two stories: imported misogyny and ever-expanding definitions of sexual crime.
(2026-06-24). UN Inquiry Says Israel Deliberately Targeted Palestinian Children in Gaza. progressivehub.net JORDAN ATWOOD | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2026-06-24). Israeli Strike in Southern Gaza Kills 12-Year-Old, Wounds Other Children. news.antiwar.com An Israeli strike on the al-Mawasi tent camp in southern Gaza on Wednesday killed at least one child and a man as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The child who was killed has been identified as Ahmed Mohsen al-Raqab, who was just 12 years old. According to the Quds …
(2026-06-24). Sidelined from the US-Iran deal, what's next for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-06-24). Public Records Show FBI Secretly Extracted Data From ICE Protesters' Phones. truthout.org On the evening of June 11, 2025, Shailynn Bray-Waters joined hundreds of other protesters at a demonstration outside an ICE field office in Spokane, Washington. She'd learned through social media that two of her former ESL students — Cesar Alexander Alvarez Perez and Joswar Slater Rodriguez Torres, both lawful asylum seekers from Venezuela — had been detained during a routine immigration check-in. |
(2026-06-24). Venezuela's Acting President at Panama's Bolívar Congress Bicentennial: Latin America Will Not Surrender. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, emphasized that Latin America "is not willing to surrender" as it defends its independence. | "We have the responsibility, the duty, to make it understood, with respect, that Latin America is in rebellion, that Latin America is defending a path of independence and freedom and is not willing to surrender. I believe in this path and I aspire for this Venezuela, a new Venezuela, a Venezuela with a different politics, a different concept, a different understanding of politics to be part of this path for freedom, unity, and integration, as envisioned by our great lib…
(2026-06-24). Venezuela and Regional Integration: An Economic Formula of Sovereignty and Unity. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jun 22, 2026 | The reconfiguration of Venezuelan diplomacy at the beginning of the 21st century marked a drastic break with the inertia of subordination that defined foreign relations in the hemisphere. The political map of the continent was fragmented, devoid of collective defense mechanisms, and its aim was solely to respond to the demands of traditional financial power centers. | In this situation of economic subordination, Venezuela's strategy was to invert the order of priorities of the traditional blocs. The efforts aimed to redefine the economy, shifting from viewing it as a corpora…
(2026-06-24). No, Futurism, One Momentarily Hot Spot on Antarctica Doesn't Prove a Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com One warm spell on the Antarctic Peninsula becomes proof of climate catastrophe, while simultaneous temperatures below -100 ∞F at the South Pole are ignored. That's not objective journalism, that's agenda-driven alarmism.
(2026-06-24). UGEAC Counselling 2026 Schedule, Choice Filling Date Published. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has published the UGEAC 2026 Counselling Schedule along with Choice Filling and Allotment Dates on its official website 'bceceboard.bihar.gov.in'
(2026-06-24). Progressives rack up wins in New York congressional primaries. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Three progressive hopefuls, including two Democratic Socialists of America members, racked up wins over establishment politicians in New York City Democratic congressional primaries on June 24, virtually ensuring they'll join the U.S. House next year from three deep-blue districts. There was another big winner in the Big Apple, too: new New York Mayor Zohran …
(2026-06-24). The Council of Ministers analyzes recently approved economic and social transformations. radiohc.cu Author: Sovereignty Platform | internet@granma.cu | The Council of Ministers is analyzing the recently approved economic and social transformations, which have been enriched by the considerations of the Political Bureau and the interventions made in the Extraordinary Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and in the Third Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power, in its 10th Legislature. | Following the analyses of the highest governing body, the economic and social transformations will be published in full, which constitute a bold and sovereign response as a result of the…
(2026-06-24). NALC union prepares to deny letter carriers right to contract vote as historic USPS cuts loom. wsws.org If no tentative agreement is reached, according to NALC, "unresolved issues would be addressed through an interest arbitration process," producing "a final and binding decision on the contents of a new National Agreement."
(2026-06-24). Australia need not fear foreign workers: we remain in control. onlineopinion.com.au Australia needs foreign workers, but what lessons can we learn from other countries with large worker populations, like Singapore?
(2026-06-24). GOP Farm Bill Puts Food Assistance at Even Greater Risk Amid Growing Crisis. truthout.org Senate Republicans unveiled annual farm legislation this week that would do nothing to address the worsening nationwide hunger crisis spurred by President Donald Trump and the GOP's unprecedented assault on federal food aid. The draft bill introduced Tuesday by Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, omits a Democratic proposal to delay a provision of the… |
(2026-06-24). Hunger and desperation grip Sudan's El-Obeid as RSF closes in. newarab.com 
(2026-06-24). Epson Workforce Enterprise AM C10000 Printer Unpacked: What's New. ummid.com Printing technology giant Epson has launched Workforce Enterprise AM C10000 – a new high-speed Color MFP printer designed for offices, print shops and print services.
(2026-06-24). While Families Struggle, Republicans Are Fighting Pride Month. otherwords.org This June, some Republican-led states are Instead of celebrating the rights and dignity of its LGBTQ+ communities, Utah and Arkansas are choosing to label this month "Fidelity Month." They may as well come out and say queer people are "infidels." | Tennessee and Alabama Republicans — supporters of President Donald Trump, a father of five children from three different marriages — have dubbed June as "nuclear family month."
(2026-06-24). Starmer talks with Burnham as UK prepares for leadership transition. ecns.cn UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Labour MP Andy Burnham on Tuesday, as the government moves to ensure an "orderly" transition following Starmer's announcement that he will step down.
(2026-06-24). CUET (UG) 2026 Result: 1 Student Bags 100 Percentile in 4/5 Subjects. ummid.com In a remarkable academic performance a student, who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test 2026, scored a perfect 100 percentile in 4 of the 5 subjects he had opted, according to the CUET UG 2026 result announced today.
(2026-06-24). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-24). 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses: premier. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0" represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). Australia's social media ban offers lessons for the Netherlands. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-24). Supreme Court gives Trump administration more power over green card holders. nationofchange.org The 6-3 ruling allows border officials to treat some lawful permanent residents accused of crimes as applicants for admission, raising new fears of detention, deportation, and years of legal limbo.
(2026-06-20). Global Left Midweek — June 24, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — June 24, 2026 |
(2026-06-24). 9 Considerations for a Stunningly Intimate Garden Wedding. moguldom.com A garden wedding is something that many couples have in their vision. It offers a celebration that feels personal, inviting, and beautifully connected to the surroundings. It's not always about grand ballrooms or elaborate interiors, sometimes you can just use nature as the backdrop and create an atmosphere that feels elegant and memorable all at …
(2026-06-24). EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces. newarab.com 
(2026-06-24). June 2026 Capital Region Primary Results. mediasanctuary.org Mark Dunlea summarizes the results of June 23rd's primaries in the Capital District as well as other races.
(2026-06-24). Qatar Post launches money transfer service to five countries. newarab.com 
Qatar Post has The new service enables transfers to Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Djibouti and Serbia, providing residents and citizens in Qatar with an additional channel for sending money abroad. | According to Qatar Post,
(2026-06-24). Israel is tearing down the American order that once protected it. mondoweiss.net 
The American order that gave Israel stability now constrains Israel's expansion. In response, Israel is dismantling U.S. hegemony in the region, turning allies Turkey and Egypt into enemies, and working to end the U.S.'s ability to restrain it.
(2026-06-24). Mamdani Allies Defeat Establishment Democrats in NYC Congressional Primaries. truthout.org On Tuesday night, all three congressional candidates endorsed by progressive New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary election contests, upsetting the choices of establishment Democrats and potentially setting the party on a new course. Two of the Mamdani- and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidates won against incumbent Democratic Party members of Congress… |
(2026-06-24). Restore Britain candidate helped lead biased grooming gangs inquiry. thecanary.co 
The leader of Restore Britain has announced its candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral elections: Marlon West, whose daughter is a victim of group-based child sexual exploitation. However, CSE survivor, Femi Mohammed, says West is one of the people who deliberately excluded her from Lowe's intensely biased 'Rape Gang Inquiry Report'. The goal? To reinforce […] | By
(2026-06-24). Amnesty accuses EU of complicity in Libya migrant crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The Amnesty International has accused the European Union of being complicit in a widening crackdown on migrants and refugees in Libya, saying authorities in both the country's eastern and western regions had intensified arrests, detentions and expulsions over the past month. | The rights organisation said the campaign had involved mass arrests in several cities, forced evictions and the expulsion of hundreds of migrants, including people from conflict-ridden Sudan, without being given an opportunity to seek asylum or challenge their deportation. | Libya has remained a major transit point for migrants and refug…
(2026-06-24). The Forest Management Conundrum in the United States-Part 2. wattsupwiththat.com You can take the forester out of the forest, but you cannot take the forest out of the forester.
(2026-06-24). Working class solidarity the antidote to the rise of the Far-Right. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-24). Americans in Australia: How to fix years of missed U.S. tax returns without draconian penalties. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-24). Beyond the Brink And Fighting back with Journalism. mediasanctuary.org On this week's edition of Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back, Rosemary Armao speaks with Journalist Jay Jochnowitz about how truth is taught in journalism school, the role of the press, and how journalism has changed in the present day.
(2026-06-24). Wins by Mamdani-backed candidates deal blow to pro-Israel camp in US. aljazeera.com Palestinian rights advocates hail 'political earthquake' in New York as progressives beat several pro-Israel candidates.
(2026-06-24). Qatar and Pakistan Announce Progress In Lebanon Talks, 60-Day Roadmap Plan Set. orinocotribune.com Qatar and Pakistan say Lebanon talks ended with "encouraging progress," a 60-day roadmap, and agreement to form a high-level committee overseeing mediation. | In a joint statement, the two countries said the discussions produced "encouraging progress," inclu…
(2026-06-24). U.S. Military bases around the world are facing growing protest from an emboldened Antiwar Movement. mronline.org 
Protests receive scant coverage in the U.S. media.
(2026-06-24). Libya's east bans entry for citizens of four African nations. newarab.com 
Authorities based in the eastern part of divided Libya have banned entry for people from four nearby African countries, a move likely meant to stem the
(2026-06-24). 'Seismic Victory' in New York as Mamdani-Backed Progressives Trounce Establishment Dems, AIPAC Cash. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-06-24). Meet Bangladesh Origin Calligrapher Who Refined The Kaaba Kiswa Design. ummid.com It may sound strange, but it is a fact that the man credited to have refined the decades old design of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa is not an Arab but a Bangladeshi origin Calligrapher Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar.
(2026-06-24). Brazil and Russia Want to Build a Financial Bridge. infobrics.org The idea is to allow payments between the two countries to run through their own channel, without going through systems controlled by the West. For now, it is a discussion between governments, not a ready system. But the size of trade, driven by fertilizers, diesel, meat, and coffee, shows why the topic interests both sides…
(2026-06-24). Warren: Trump Delay on Housing Bill Shows "Complete Indifference" to Americans. truthout.org On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) condemned President Donald Trump's decision to stall the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying his decision "just doesn't make any sense." The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, cosponsored by Warren, passed with bipartisan support on Tuesday with support from 358 members of the House. Only 32 lawmakers voted against the bill. |
(2026-06-24). Two-thirds of Russian ballistic missiles breach Ukraine's air defenses – media. infobrics.org Success of Russian missile barrages exposes Ukraine's critical vulnerabilities.
(2026-06-24). IA celebrates 16 years of truth telling. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-24). Labor Can't Be Treated as a Mere Voting Bloc — It Has Power to Reshape Society. truthout.org The left in western democracies has been pretty much in free fall since the onset of neoliberal globalization. This is quite ironic since resistance to capitalism from civil society has actually grown during the same period. This resistance is also reflected in the U.S. political landscape, where the Democratic Socialists of America are surging in support through grassroots efforts in major urban… |
(2026-06-24). 'Muhammad is Everything to Me': Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito after converting to Islam. ummid.com Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito, who converted to Islam after his stay in Saudi Arabia, said Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is everything for him.
(2026-06-24). Vivian Bullwinkel, the Bangka Island massacre and the guilt of the survivor: FLASHBACK 2017. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-24). Family sues Tesla for wrongful death in Autopilot crash in Texas, US. aljazeera.com Lawsuit claims Tesla's Autopilot shortcomings led to fatal crash; family seeks $1m in damages and punitive measures.
(2026-06-24). Delco DA charges woman allegedly tied to extremist Zizian group with murder of her parents. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced Wednesday that Michelle Zajko has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko. | "We don't have a smoking gun," Rouse said at a press conference Wednesday. "It is piece after piece after piece of evidence that has been collected painstakingly over years." | According to Rouse, Zajko had become estranged from her parents…
(2026-06-24). Senate Passes War Resolution Demanding Trump End Hostilities in Iran. truthout.org On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed a concurrent resolution telling President Donald Trump that if he wants to continue the war on Iran or resume hostilities, he should seek congressional authorization first. The measure, which has already passed the House of Representatives, is largely symbolic, as it doesn't carry the legal weight to compel Trump to comply. Still, it signals to the… |
(2026-06-24). Top Israeli drug maker pretends to be Dutch. electronicintifada.net Teva seems to be in breach of EU transparency rules.
(2026-06-24). Candidate for UAW president denounces union's "shotgun vote" at Nexteer: "Something is rotten in Saginaw" wsws.org Will Lehman, a rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania who was nominated at last week's UAW convention to run for union president, condemned the UAW's in-plant vote at Nexteer as a fraud.
(2026-06-24). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-06-24). 'Very shocking, very violent': FBI raids homes of Michigan students and workers for Palestine activism. therealnews.com 
On June 10, early in the morning, FBI agents raided the homes of individuals involved in Palestine solidarity activism at the University of Michigan. As Yarden Katz and Stephen M. Ward report in Mondoweiss, "with help from local and state police departments, including the University of Michigan Police, the raids unfolded simultaneously in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin…The case is now known as the Michigan Eight. The Justice Department indicted the eight defendants—five of whom are current or former students at the University of Michigan, and one of whom was a University employee—on multipl…
(2026-06-24). Fire guts hundreds of stalls at H-9 market. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of stalls and their merchandise were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad. | Fire brigade teams reached the scene and brought the blaze under control, while traders termed the incident a conspiracy. | According to details, the fire erupted suddenly between 10pm and 11pm on Tuesday at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar near Peshawar Mor and quickly spread to several sections of the market. | Six Rescue 1122 fire tenders remained engaged in firefighting operations, while the Pakistan Navy's fire brigade also participated in the rescue efforts. According to the district admini…
(2026-06-24). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-24). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Yr Diploma 2026 Admission Process Starts. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 26) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2026 has been started through the official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-06-24). Anti-AIPAC Democrats break through in New York primaries. newarab.com 
A cluster of progressive, outspokenly pro-Palestine Democrats have secured Their victories in safe blue seats mean several new critics of Israel and AIPAC are now set to enter Congress next year, challenging Democratic discours…
(2026-06-24). 250 years later, Americans are still wrestling with democracy's promise and the 'pursuit of happiness'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As the nation prepares to celebrate the "Life, Liberty & the Rocky Pursuit of Happiness" brought together scholars from the University of Pennsylvania's McNeil Center for Early American S…
(2026-06-24). Bangladesh eyes Chinese jets used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor | What it means for India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet Chinese Premier Li on June 25 and Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 26 during his ongoing official visit to China. | According to the sources, Tarique Rahman-led administration is expected to advance plans to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets during the PM's visit to China this week. | The J-10CE is the export version of China's Chengdu J-10C, a modern 4.5-generation multi-role fighter aircraft. The jet is already operated by Pakistan and was reportedly used during the aerial engagements linked to Operation Sindoor, where it fac…
(2026-06-24). ICC bureau says Karim Khan should be fired for inappropriate sexual relationship. tribune.com.pk 
Diplomats running the International Criminal Court's (ICC) oversight body have decided that prosecutor Karim Khan had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior staff member and should be fired, two copies of its decision showed. | It is the first time details of the decision on accusations of misconduct brought by a female lawyer in 2024 against Khan, a 56-year-old British barrister, have been reported, including the recommendation that he be dismissed. | The decision by the executive bureau of the ICC's governing body will inform a vote on his fate by the ICC's 125-member A…
(2026-06-24). The Anti-British Coalition Is Winning. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen — Britain has not been conquered from outside. It has been weakened from within — by a loose coalition of interests that wraps itself in the Union Jack while helping to make the country poorer, angrier and less governable. Brexit is the central exhibit. The Office for Budget Responsibility still assumes that …
(2026-06-24). Sri Lanka: Thousands of farmers protest over rising costs and low rice prices. wsws.org Farmers' fundamental problems can be resolved only through their independent mobilisation against big business and finance capital, united with the rural poor and under the leadership of the working class.
(2026-06-24). Post-Delivery Food for Mothers: Essential Nutrition for Recovery. ummid.com Discover the best post-delivery food for mothers, including protein-rich foods, hydration tips, and essential nutrients to support recovery, breastfeeding, and overall postnatal health. Essential Post-Delivery Foods for Indian Mothers…
(2026-06-24). Policing Poverty: SNAP Recipients Can't Be Restricted From Buying Soda And Candy. newsone.com 
Source: Jeff Greenberg / Getty | Once again, the Trump administration has sought to punish and dehumanize poor people According to
(2026-06-24). Hijab-wearing women 'kicked, spat on' at Iran World Cup matches. newarab.com 
A wave of Dozens of women have allegedly been
(2026-06-24). China mulls stronger Antarctic environmental protection in draft law. ecns.cn A revised draft law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection, which further strengthens protection of the Antarctic environment, was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's national legislature, for its second reading.
(2026-06-24). 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…
(2026-06-24). Mental health workers fight for living wages. peoplesworld.org 
HOUSTON—For the mental health workers at the Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), the work is a calling. But for many, it's also a financial struggle that forces them to hold two or even three jobs just to make ends meet. In an interview with People's World, Brian O'Reilly, a …
(2026-06-24). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Students denied entry at many centers across India. ummid.com A number of students, who came at th exam centres to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate Re-Exam (NEET UG Re-Exam) Sunday June 21, 2026, were not allowed to enter for various reasons.
(2026-06-24). Prairieland protesters sentenced to 30 to 100 Years for 'terrorism' charges. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by On Tuesday, eight Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted on trumped-up terrorism charges earlier this year received decades-long sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years. | Five of the defendants received 50-year sentences after being convic…
(2026-06-24). Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics. newarab.com 
Egypt and A first
(2026-06-24). Every Supreme Court Ruling That Impacted Black Americans This Week. newsone.com 
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty | The U.S. Supreme Court issued several major rulings this week that could have significant implications for Black Americans, 1. Rastafarian Inmate Barred From Suing Over Forced Haircut.: | On June 23,…
(2026-06-24). India weighs simulator training to tackle pilot shortage. tribune.com.pk 
India is considering a major overhaul of pilot training that would place greater emphasis on flight simulators and reduce the number of hours trainee pilots spend flying actual aircraft, as authorities seek to address a growing shortage of airline crew amid rapid expansion in the aviation sector. | A government-appointed panel has proposed introducing the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), an alternative training pathway that relies heavily on simulator-based instruction and is already used in several countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. | The proposal, outlined in an unpublished draft report dated…
(2026-06-24). Raising Cane's Stadium Groundbreaking Marks Major Investment In New Orleans' Historic 9th Ward. newsone.com 
Source: Courtesy / Raising Cane's | The sound of celebration echoed through
(2026-06-24). Gwadar Port, Striving for Economic Transformation amid Geopolitical Challenges. unitedworldint.com Pakistan needs to tackle multiple challenges through well-rounded and practical solutions. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Gwadar Port, located in Pakistan's Balochistan Province, represents the nation's efforts to achieve economic transformation and regional connectivity. As a core component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gwadar is expected to act as a crucial link in the China …
(2026-06-24). Socialist Alliance says Labor's budget 'housing fix' doesn't address the crisis. socialist-alliance.org 
Labor's 2026 NSW Budget does nothing to address the state's worsening housing crisis, said Socialist Alliance Balmain candidate Isaac Nellist.
(2026-06-24). Albanese says she 'pities' UN Watch chief over sanctions push. newarab.com 
UN Special Rapporteur Speaking to The New Arab, Albanese responded after UN Watch executive director Hillel Neuer
(2026-06-24). Bosnia win 3-2, knock out Qatar to keep alive hopes of World Cup round of 32. aljazeera.com Bosnia are in a strong position to be one of the best eight third-placed teams to progress to the last 32.
(2026-06-24). South African acting police minister issues warning ahead of anti-migrant deadline. ecns.cn South Africa's acting police minister, Firoz Cachalia, warned on Monday of decisive action against any lawbreakers as the government tightened security ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
(2026-06-24). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-24). Lawsuit claims Philadelphia ICE Field Office has 'unlawfully' re-detained people at immigration check-ins. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A class-action lawsuit Attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and several other firms argue that the Philadelphia ICE Field Office has "unlawfully" rescinded the agency's longstanding changed circumstances policy.
(2026-06-24). Qatar to resume LNG production 'within a few weeks', PM tells FT. newarab.com 
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed said a direct hotline between the United States and Iran was essential to preventing disruptions in the strategic waterway and ensuring vessels could transit safely as maritime traffic graduall…
(2026-06-24). Why I Started Looking Into Proxy Networks After My Side Business Got Blocked. moguldom.com Didn't know anything about proxy networks until my small data analysis project got completely shut down last fall. I was running a simple price comparison tool for a client, tracking electronics prices across 14 different retail sites. Everything worked fine for about 3 weeks until one Tuesday morning when I woke up to find my …
(2026-06-24). Oil falls below $74 as Hormuz traffic recovers after Iran war. al-monitor.com Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, was trading at $73.81 a barrel at 10: 40 a.m. EDT, down 4.2% from Tuesday's close.
(2026-06-24). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-24). Cristiano Ronaldo 1st player ever to score in six FIFA World Cups. ummid.com Writing another record to his name, Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday June 23, 2026 became the first player ever to score in six FIFA World Cup editions.
(2026-06-24). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-24). CA Inter May 2026 Result: Shardul, Abhinav, Teerth Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Shardul Shekhar, Abhinav Satheesh and Teerth Jain have topped the CA Inter May 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Wednesday June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-24). Kenya's yuan loan shift sparks interest from Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Kenya's move to convert Chinese loans from dollars into yuan to cut borrowing costs is drawing interest from at least five other African and Asian nations, an AidData study found, in a sign debt-laden borrowers are exploring alternatives to expensive dollar-linked financing. | Pakistan, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Zambia and Indonesia were among countries that could seek Kenya-style changes to the terms of Chinese loans, according to the report, as Beijing also pushes broader use of the renminbi in cross-border lending. | AidData is a US-based research group at the College of William & Mary that analyses global deve…
(2026-06-24). The World Anti-Imperialist Youth Union assembly in Istanbul represents a further contribution to building a multipolar and united future. unitedworldint.com On the World Anti-ƒ∞mperialist Youth Union's congress in Istanbul, Türkiye By Davide Rossi From 19 to 21 May 2026, the world assembly of the World Anti-Imperialist Youth Union, abbreviated WAYU, took place on the Bosphorus banks of Istanbul. This is the youth international promoted over a decade ago by the Youth Union of Türkiye, Türkiye …
(2026-06-24). Qatar's Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada's Kone. aljazeera.com Madibo's tackle on Kone in the team's Group B match left the Canadian player with a broken leg.
(2026-06-24). Dutch PM unveils Moluccan monument marking dark colonial chapter. aljazeera.com Dutch PM Rob Jetten unveiled a Moluccan memorial commemorating decades of mistreatment endured by the Moluccan community…
(2026-06-24). Malawi's New National Action Plan on Albinism. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Since 2023, Maureen Kamatu, 28, has been self-employed at a mobile money cash-transfer booth in Lilongwe. When she first started the business, she faced open discrimination from customers and neighboring vendors. "Passersby often said derogatory things about me as a person with albinism. I heard things like, 'Is she going to be able to see well? Is she going to be able to count the money? Are you sure she can do this job?'" | © 2025 Samer Muscati/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-06-24). UK openly brags about testing missiles that can hit Moscow for Kiev regime. infobrics.org The missile's range would need to exceed 500 km by a significant margin, as the distance between Sumy (situated in the northeastern tip of NATO-occupied Ukraine) and Moscow is nearly 600 km. Obviously, the launch platform (be it a jet or a ground-based carrier) would need to fire the missile from farther away, as doing so too close to the frontline is virtually a death sentence.
(2026-06-24). New Documentary Highlights Reality of Gender and Sexual Diversity Across Nature. truthout.org A new documentary explores a growing body of scientific research documenting the wide range of gender and sexual diversity found in the animal kingdom, from pregnant male seahorses to matriarchal monkey troops. Second Nature, directed by queer filmmaker Drew Denny, is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, who says he joined the project because "I was so moved by it and found it so… |
(2026-06-24). Burnham appoints ex-Labour Friends of Israel chair as chief of staff. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham, the new Makerfield MP and almost certainly the UK's next prime minister, has appointed James Purnell as his chief of staff. Purnell was the chairperson of parliamentary lobby group, Labour Friends of Israel (LFI), for two years. The former MP was also DWP secretary under Tony Blair and has been described as the […] | By
(2026-06-24). The Southern Poverty Law Center prosecution is absurd. That may be the point. mronline.org 
For an administration that values loyalty above all, spewing nonsense is a sign of obedience.
(2026-06-24). SCIO briefs on law to promote ethnic unity and development. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office (SCIO) held a press conference on Wednesday regarding the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law and China's work on ethnic affairs.
(2026-06-24). 'The Israel lobby is toxic, and that was proven again': Breaking down the NYC primaries. mondoweiss.net 
Mamdani-backed candidates swept New York City's Democratic primaries. What do these wins tell us about Palestine's place in the Democratic Party, and will they help shape the upcoming primaries?>
(2026-06-24). ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs52 billion Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) for release to the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) as government equity in DISCOs, along with re-appropriation of Rs97.649 billion from K-Electric to Inter-DISCO Tariff Differential Subsidy. | The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday, also approved a TSG of Rs1.289 billion for Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq Celebrations 2025, and Rs2 billion for the Marka-e-Haq Monument Project in Islamabad. | The committee approved Rs4.5 billion for completion of Phase-…
(2026-06-24). UFC Fighter Who Called Michelle Obama 'A Man' Claims He Was Paying Her A 'Compliment'. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | The bigoted UFC fighter who blurted out, "
(2026-06-24). Is The Next World War Already Almost Upon Us? truepublica.org.uk By Robert Woodward — The 20th century was won by the United States at the end of the last world war. The 21st may be lost by it. Not because America is weak in any simple sense — it remains militarily unmatched, technologically formidable and culturally influential — but because the world that made American …
(2026-06-24). Hollywood's Book Adaptation Boom Has a Black Author Problem. capitalbnews.org 
It's been a turbulent ride for author LaDarrion Williams' to get his story of a Black teen with ancestral magic adapted for the small screen. His short film, Blood at the Root, went viral in 2021. Hollywood producers and executives showed interest in 2023, but suggested that it was "not marketable," he said. Undaunted, he …
(2026-06-24). Understanding The RBI Surplus Transfers to Modi Govt. ummid.com During the eleven-year period from 2003 to 2014, before the Modi government came to power, the total amount transferred by the RBI to the Union Government was just ‚Çπ2,06,102 crore whereas the transferred amount from 2014 to 2026, since the Modi government assumed office, stands at a staggering ‚Çπ14,28,445 crore.
(2026-06-24). 2026 Summer Davos forum starts opening plenary. ecns.cn The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, began its opening plenary in northeast Chinas coastal city of Dalian on Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). Congo Ebola outbreak outpacing response. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread faster than response efforts can contain it, while frontline health workers face serious security threats as they battle the disease in some of the country's most volatile regions. | The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has infected more than 1,000 people in Congo and a further 20 in neighbouring Uganda, making it the largest first-month outbreak recorded for any Ebola epidemic. | Health experts believe the virus had been circulating undetected for several m…
(2026-06-24). Bulls tighten grip on PSX. tribune.com.pk 
Stocks staged a strong recovery at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 1,878.35 points, or 1.06%, to close at 179,571.27 amid broad-based buying across key sectors. | The market remained in positive territory throughout the session, touching an intraday high of 179,919.27 before settling slightly lower. The index recorded a low of 177,931.32 as investors accumulated positions in key sectors. | Market participants attributed the rally to a combination of supportive domestic and international developments. Investor sentiment was boosted by the government's de…
(2026-06-24). L'ucrainizzazione dell'Europa è già cominciato. strategic-culture.su Pino CABRAS | Segue nostro Droni, escalation e riarmo: il modello sperimentato in Ucraina diventa paradigma continentale. Un viaggio dentro l'ucrainizzazione dell'Europa e il rischio crescente di uno scontro senza ritorno. | Nella notte tra il 28 e il 29 maggio un drone ha colpito un condominio a Gala»õi, nel sudest della Romania, ferendo due persone. Un drone Shahed russo, dicono a Bucarest. Falso, risponde Mosca. Il copion…