(2026-06-23). Iran to let in inspectors, can sell its oil. ecns.cn "Everyone should know that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to the way it was before the war," Ghalibaf said on his way back to Tehran after negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland.
(2026-06-23). Pure Electric Vehicles soar to 25% of Europe Sales amid Iran Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The world's rush to electric vehicles, impelled by the Hormuz energy crisis, is not at all limited to China or Asia. BEV — 39.18%
| PHEV — 13.2%
| Hybrid — 8.2% | There are two things to note here. First, people are beginning to prefer battery-electric ov…
(2026-06-23). 'Conclusive evidence' that regional countries took part in US-Israeli war: Baghaei. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated in an address on Tuesday that Iran has "conclusive evidence" that some regional countries participated in the US-Israeli war on Iran and could thus face legal repercussions, according to Al Jazeera. | "We regret to see that," Baghaei said. "We will take whatever action is needed in this respect." | He also condemned the stance of European powers during the recent attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, saying that "Europeans have been marginalised" because of the policies they have been following in recent years. | "During the two wars imposed against…
(2026-06-23). Pace, sà¨, ma quale pace? Alcuni dubbi geopolitici sull'accordo Iran-USA. strategic-culture.su Il mondo ha bisogno di pace e, purtroppo, non tutti i paesi di cui stiamo parlando ne sono i paladini. | Segue nostro Fidarsi o non fidarsi? | Premessa generale: è sentimento comune e condiviso che si raggiunga la pace nel conflitto fra USA-Israele e Iran, con anche la riapertura dello Stretto di Hormuz e il ripristino di un equilibrio regionale sereno e ottimale per il mondo intero. Su questo non vi sono dubbi. USA e Iran hanno annuncia…
(2026-06-23). Israel busca sabotear acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Pakistán, Khawaja Muhammad Asif afirmó este lunes que el incipiente acuerdo entre Irán y Estados Unidos supone ´un duro golpe ª para Israel y podría significar el ´final político ª de su primer ministro, Benjamín Netanyahu. | Según Asif, el Gobierno hebreo estaría haciendo ´todo lo posible ª por sabotear el entendimiento, consciente de que su éxito podría desembocar no solo en la caída de Netanyahu, sino también en su enjuiciamiento y eventual encarcelamiento. | El mandatario iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, y el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, firma…
(2026-06-23). The American Way of War, War, War. juancole.com ( Here's the question nobody seems to be asking right now, though: What country will Donald Trump attack next? Yes, at the moment, he's still wildly wound up in his Iran war/truce/peace/or you name it (tomorrow). Yesterday, it was, of course, Venezuela, and next week it might b…
(2026-06-23). Tougher phase of US-Iran talks lies ahead but final deal within reach: DPM Dar. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, as US Vice President JD Vance, US delegation members stand in the background, before the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the US Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a…
(2026-06-23). Iran Challenges US Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. juancole.com ( Talks between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar
(2026-06-23). Iran's Pezeshkian says statements outside agreed text will not help negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that the success of ongoing negotiations with the US depends on the full implementation of agreed commitments, stressing that statements made outside the agreed framework do not help advance the talks. | "The effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation. Progress on this path will be measured by practical adherence to accepted responsibilities. Statements outside the agreed text do not help advance the negotiations," said Pezeshkian in an X post. | The effectiveness of the talks depends on full…
(2026-06-23). Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry. aljazeera.com United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel's 'deliberate targeting' of Gaza children part of ongoing 'genocide'.
(2026-06-23). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-23). Cuba declares Official Mourning for the death of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has decreed Official Mourning throughout the country for the death of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | According to a presidential decree, the measure will be in effect from 6: 00 a.m. local time on June 23rd until midnight that same day. | During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-staff on public buildings and military institutions, as a sign of homage to the memory of the historic revolutionary leader. | The decree also establishes that the Ministries of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, the Interior and Foreign Affairs will be responsible f…
(2026-06-23). Industriales Strikes First in the Elite League Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — Industriales imposed their will today at the Latinoamericano Stadium with a 5-3 victory over Mayabeque and opened the semifinals of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, marking their territory from their den. | The capital city team found a balance between precise pitching and timely offensive power to subdue the Huracanes, who had been their unwelcome shadow during the qualifying stage. | Andy Vargas pitched five dominant innings without allowing a run, but after he left the game, the tide turned, and Mayabeque capitalized on Alberto Hechavarría's wildness and a bases-loaded walk b…
(2026-06-23). Faced with collective punishment, resilience in Cuba! wibailoutpeople.org 
The energy crisis gripping the country, caused by the U.S. blockade and exacerbated, as a form of collective punishment, by the executive orders of January and May, is forcing changes in the daily lives of Cubans Author: Anaisis Hidalgo Rodríguez | internet@granma.cu Author: àÅngel Freddy Pérez Cabrera | freddy@granma.cu Author: Julio Martínez Molina | informacion@granma.cu …
(2026-06-23). Presidente de Cuba recibió a canciller vietnamita Le Hoai Trung. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes a Le Hoai Trung, enviado especial, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y canciller de esa nación. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el mandatario dijo que en el encuentro ambas partes destacaron los históricos y sólidos lazos que unen a ambos partidos, gobiernos y pueblos.Agradecí la permanente solidaridad de los hermanos vietnamitas con Cuba", concluyó el presidente. | El canciller vietnamita, quien arribó a La Habana el pasado sábado en vi…
(2026-06-23). Cuba rendirá homenaje póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuba despedirá mañana martes al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (1932-2026) con una jornada nacional de homenaje póstumo que se desarrollará de manera simultánea en La Habana, las capitales provinciales y el Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud. | Según la información oficial divulgada este lunes en la capital cubana, el tributo se realizará a partir de las 10: 00, hora local, en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, donde estarán expuestos los restos mortales del dirigente revolucionario para que autoridades, combatientes y población puedan tributarle honores. | De ma…
(2026-06-23). Cuba decreta duelo oficial por fallecimiento de Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel decretó este lunes duelo oficial en todo el país por el deceso del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | De acuerdo con un decreto presidencial, la medida estará vigente desde las 06: 00, hora local del 23 de junio, hasta las 24: 00 de esa misma jornada. | Durante ese período, la bandera nacional será izada a media asta en los edificios públicos y las instituciones militares, en señal de homenaje a la memoria del histórico dirigente revolucionario. | El decreto establece, además, que los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, del Interior y de Re…
(2026-06-23). En Nicaragua lamentan muerte de Comandante cubano Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu La comunidad de cubanos residentes en Nicaragua "Antonio Maceo ª y organizaciones de solidaridad expresaron este lunes su profundo pesar por el fallecimiento, a los 94 años de edad, del comandante de la Revolución de la isla, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | En dos mensajes las organizaciones lo calificaron como uno de los más destacados protagonistas de la lucha revolucionaria en la nación caribeña. | Los cubanos resaltaron la trayectoria histórica de Valdés Menéndez, al recordar que fue integrante de la Generación del Centenario, participante en el asalto al Cuartel Moncada (1953), expedicionario del yate Granma,…
(2026-06-23). Cuba en reunión ministerial de Estados del Caribe. radiohc.cu Una representación de Cuba asistió a la XXXI Reunión Ordinaria del Consejo de Ministros de la Asociación de Estados del Caribe (AEC), celebrada este domingo en Ciudad Panamá bajo la presidencia pro témpore de la nación istmeña. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex informa que la delegación estuvo encabezada por Ileana Núñez Mordoche, directora general de América Latina y el Caribe de la Cancillería cubana, quien ratificó el compromiso de apoyar los objetivos fundacionales de la Asociación en favor del desarrollo sostenible del Gran Caribe. | En el encuentro, la representación cubana den…
(2026-06-23). Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa makes solidarity visit to Gaza. aljazeera.com Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.
(2026-06-23). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-23). Football offers escape for Gaza, but World Cup spirit dimmed. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza struggle to find World Cup joy amid displacement, power outages, and memories of previous lives.
(2026-06-23). Palestine weekly wrap: Israel's 'quiet annexation' grows louder. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza, West Bank mosques torched, as Israeli officials describe attempt to expand control.
(2026-06-23). Will the US-Iran agreement suffer the fate of the "Gaza Agreement" ? unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The agreement between the US and Iran, aimed at ending the war, which was initially planned to be signed with "wet signatures" in Switzerland and later became an agreement "signed remotely," was announced in large headlines, just like …
(2026-06-23). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian crude oil exports till August 21 paving way for Iranian barrels to return to India after years of restrictions.As part o | Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ?
(2026-06-23). China's AI weather agent being deployed globally. ecns.cn A specialized artificial intelligence system developed by the Shanghai Meteorological Service is being deployed across dozens of developing nations to combat increasingly severe urban climate risks, marking a major expansion of China's role in global humanitarian tech.
(2026-06-23). Dong ethnic group marks end of rice planting season in Guizhou. ecns.cn People of Dong ethnic group celebrate Guan Yan Men (Closing the rice seedlings gate) in Liping County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 20, 2026. This tradition marks the day when farmers finish rice seedling planting.
(2026-06-23). US gov't investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker. aljazeera.com Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
(2026-06-23). Madison: Union Food Service Workers Supporters Pack School Board Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Messi: All-time Top Scorer in World Cups. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — After winning the title in Qatar 2022, it seemed that the mission of the Argentine Lionel Messi on this planet had been accomplished. Still, today he added another milestone by becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cups. | The magnitude of the feat didn't warrant a penalty, and the football gods intervened, sending Messi's spot kick against Austria on Monday wide. | However, in the 39th minute, he scored in his preferred style, from outside the box, at the modern Dallas Cowboys stadium. | That goal also made him the all-time leading scorer from long range in World Cup history, as…
(2026-06-23). At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes. tribune.com.pk 
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Tuesday. | As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week. | The temperature in Bordeaux in France's western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius (107.4 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking a record set last August. In Poitiers in central France, it reached 41.2 C, beating a previous high set in 1947. | In San Sebastian, in Spain's traditionally c…
(2026-06-23). 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.
(2026-06-23). Doylestown Area Regional Transit expands to Warminster this fall. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Doylestown Area Regional Transit is adding a route in Warminster Township starting this fall. | State Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Warminster, said "Now Warminster residents can enjoy safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation at the nominal cost of only one dollar — or nothing if you…
(2026-06-23). Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100. aljazeera.com Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
(2026-06-23). Chinese officials take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese match officials marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming were assigned to the Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). Intangible cultural heritage shows staged in Chongqing to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Tongliang District of Chongqing celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival with a large-scale show and dragon boat races. On Thursday evening, the intangible cultural heritage landscape show Chasing Dreams: Tongliang Dragon was staged in Tongliang District.
(2026-06-23). China launches joint probe into formamide in infant diapers. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have formed a joint investigation team to examine reports of formamide in baby diapers and said actions will be taken in accordance with laws and regulations.
(2026-06-23). EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels. aljazeera.com The meeting is expected to focus on the deportation of Afghan nationals who do not have a right to stay in Europe.
(2026-06-23). Iraq fans 'proud' and joyful despite World Cup loss to France. aljazeera.com Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
(2026-06-22). 5G tech transforms factory in Zhejiang province. ecns.cn The first commercial 5G local area network in Zhejiang province has successfully transformed the China Jushi fiberglass factory into a highly efficient, unmanned smart manufacturing hub.
(2026-06-23). 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…
(2026-06-23). Wednesday 6/24: General Dynamics out of Sonoma County! indybay.org 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor, CA…
(2026-06-23). 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…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-23). 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.
(2026-06-23). Sunday 6/28: Window on the west Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-23). Protest at Petco for Selling Live Animals as Campaign Grows to Ban Retail Animal Sales. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-23). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-23). The scum rises to the top: Reflecting Pool fiasco epitomizes Trump's Washington. wsws.org The debacle is both an apt metaphor for Trump's role in American politics and an encapsulation of the most degraded aspects of this administration.
(2026-06-23). Sri Lanka: JVP/NPP government prepares to further suppress media freedom. wsws.org In the guise of upholding "professional standards", the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals is aimed at bringing all media workers under state control.
(2026-06-23). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 60,000 nurses in British Columbia are pressing for strike action after rejecting a miserable contact offer presented by their union.
(2026-06-23). Shuffling the deckchairs on Labour's sinking ship. wsws.org The Corbynites and the trade union bureaucracy, which suppressed and betrayed the major strikes which erupted against the Tory government, have stymied every attempt to develop a working class, socialist opposition to Starmer's Labour.
(2026-06-23). Tradition takes center stage during holiday. ecns.cn Cultural experiences took center stage during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday as people from across the country embarked on journeys in search of traditional festivities involving boat races, rituals and seasonal foods, travel agencies said.
(2026-06-23). China's hit movie 'Dear You' touches hearts at British premiere. ecns.cn China's word-of-mouth movie sensation "Dear You" held its British premiere in central London on Saturday, ahead of its theatrical release in Britain and Ireland on June 26.
(2026-06-23). Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam. aljazeera.com 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.
(2026-06-23). Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain's commitment to the team.
(2026-06-23). Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three. aljazeera.com Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-23). Trump administration conducting mass firings at top US intelligence agency: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Monday began conducting mass firings at the top US intelligence agency, according to CNN. | The pink slips are reportedly being handed out to possibly hundreds of employees at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and are being conducted by President Donald Trump's hand-picked acting Director Bill Pulte, whose appointment attracted much controversy in Congress, as he has no background in intelligence. | "The deep state firings have begun," a source told CNN, who first reported the firings. However, the specific number of jobs being eliminated has not yet been re…
(2026-06-23). Chinese referees take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese referees marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming took charge of the Group E encounter between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.
(2026-06-23). China places 10 U.S. entities on export control list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that it has decided to add 10 U.S. entities to its export control list, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation.
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos highlights innovation, sustainability, cooperation. ecns.cn Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.
(2026-06-23). Insurance companies use rate shopping to boost returns from private credit. wsws.org The use of private ratings for debt held by insurance firms, increasingly with private equity firms, has risen 10-fold since 2018.
(2026-06-23). Bangladeshi PM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman will pay an official visit to China from June 24 to 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
(2026-06-23). 18 killed, two children found dead in hot car in France as heatwave crisis deepens in Europe. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car as Europe reels under severe heatwave with temperature soaring in several cities on Monday. A severe hea | 18 killed, two children found dead in hot car in France as heatwave crisis deepens in Europe…
(2026-06-23). Trump to visit Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to promote militarism and economic nationalism. wsws.org The visit comes just days after Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at the plant and a socialist, was nominated for president of the United Auto Workers at the union's Constitutional Convention in Detroit.
(2026-06-23). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-23). China stands ready to have closer exchanges with Austria: Foreing Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn As China and Austria mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations, China stands ready to have closer exchanges, build up consensus and carry forward the friendship with Austria for greater progress in developing the friendly strategic partnership, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-06-23). On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 VP Trent Willis Talks About History & Struggle For General Strike. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 commemorated Juneteenth and VP Trent Willis talked about the history of Black workers and the fight for a general strike today.
(2026-06-23). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 7/25: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-23). The climate cult's war on American freedom. wattsupwiththat.com From Restoration News: Since the 1960s, climate alarmists have predicted the end of the world — and they've been wrong every single time. Craig Rucker, co-founder of CFACT, has spent four decades on the front lines fighting back, attending 30 UN climate conferences, and watching the green movement metastasize from junk science into a full-blown religion. He joins Restoration Spotlight to expose the anti-human agenda hiding behind the data.
(2026-06-23). US joins UN in warning 'mass atrocities' imminent in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday warned that "mass atrocities" could soon be perpetrated in The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been under siege for several months by the
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Oakland: All of U.S. 250 – We Must Reclaim & Repair OUR Democracy Rally. indybay.org West Oakland Bart Station | 1451 7th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-23). Mass protest on Prinkipo against arrest of Mayor Ercan Akpolat. wsws.org While a mass protest was held on Sunday in Bàºyàºkada against the operation targeting the municipality, Mayor Akpolat was brought before a court on Monday.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Volunteer Workday ⚪ Lompico Pond Restoration Project. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-06-23). Ronaldo, Portugal play Uzbekistan in World Cup: prediction and team news. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.
(2026-06-23). 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.
(2026-06-23). US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman. aljazeera.com Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.
(2026-06-22). Former U.S. Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100. ecns.cn Alan Greenspan, who made several visits to China as chairman of the United States Federal Reserve and consistently brought a data-driven perspective to U.S.-China trade relations, died on Monday at the age of 100.
(2026-06-22). Hong Kong fire survivors rebuild lives from ashes. ecns.cn Lau is counting the days to June 30, a deadline that offers survivors of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire tragedy a potential new start in life after about seven months in the wilderness.
(2026-06-23). "We Are Revealing the Ukraine-Linked Connections of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the Phanar" unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 The Vatan Party held a press conference on June 20 in front of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Fener in Istanbul. The statement was delivered by Istanbul Provincial Chairman ƒ∞brahim Okan àñzkan. In his statement, àñzkan said that the government had failed to …
(2026-06-23). Another industrial inferno in Los Angeles working class neighborhood. wsws.org Decades of bipartisan deregulation have transformed California into an industrial tinderbox, endangering workers and entire working-class communities.
(2026-06-23). OAKLAND BASED SPEED METAL BAND TRENCHER CONFIRMED FOR NAZIS. indybay.org Oakland Speed Metal Band Trencher has played in punk/DIY spaces and been in community with punks. But they are racist, violent, Nazi Trump supporters.
(2026-06-23). Philadelphia is technically a buyer's market, but housing economists say that's misleading. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia's housing market While there are more listings than last year, economists say inventory remains historically low. And the homes that are on the market are more expensive than ever. | In fact, home prices in Philadelphia are…
(2026-06-23). Navy's carrier battle group back after drill. ecns.cn A carrier battle group of the People's Liberation Army Navy, led by the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning, concluded a long-range training deployment and returned to its homeport of Qingdao, Shandong province, on Monday, according to the PLA Navy.
(2026-06-23). Hungary hopes to expand cooperation with China, says chamber vice president. ecns.cn According to Bornemissza, the steady growth of bilateral trade is driven by a combination of strategic political cooperation and economic complementarity. Hungary plays a bridging role between East and West and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, providing a stable foundation for long-term cooperation.
(2026-06-22). China, India should regard each other as partners: Wang Yi. ecns.cn China and India should view each other as cooperation partners rather than competitors, respect each other's core interests and properly handle sensitive issues, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
(2026-06-23). The ignominious role of the Chilean "left" in Kast's sweeping assault on immigrants. wsws.org The pseudo-left government provided a "progressive" cover for a xenophobic assault that the right could never have legitimized on its own.
(2026-06-23). Ukraine Drone Attacks Not Slowing Russian Advances in Donetsk. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, June 22, 2026, fighting-words.net/ Ukraine's use of large numbers of drones to attack deep into Russian territory are not slowing Russian military advances on the ground. The entire, Western backed, drone campaign is actually designed to divert attention from battlefield losses that are bringing Russia closer to full control of the Donetsk …
(2026-06-23). Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
(2026-06-23). Shooting in Montreal leaves three dead including officer and suspect. geo.tv 
Damaged windows can be seen in the distance as police gather near the scene of a shooting in Montreal on June 22, 2026. — AFP
(2026-06-23). 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…
(2026-06-23). China's consumer market steady during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China's consumer market maintained stable operation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with sufficient supply and stable prices of daily necessities, the Ministry of Commerce said Sunday.
(2026-06-23). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-23). China bars government purchases of products made by 46 U.S. companies. ecns.cn Under the new measure, entities involved in government procurement activities are barred from purchasing products made by the listed U.S. firms, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
(2026-06-23). Juneteenth & Fight Today Against Resegregation & A Fascist Government-Time For Mass Action. indybay.org The rise of fascism and the attack on Black representation in the South are connected since the supporters of fascism want to disenfranchise the entire Black population yet there has been no national action against this direct fascist racist attack to bring back segregation. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary-treasurer talks about the need to build a national working class mobilization against the attack on Black representation and to prepare for a fascist attempt to impose martial law to prevent any transfer of power.
(2026-06-23). The sweet sound of music in a fascist dystopian world. indybay.org Fatdog, a.k.a. Fatty, owner of Subway Guitars, playing a handmade guitar of mine that I built.
(2026-06-23). About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe. aljazeera.com France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
(2026-06-23). Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat — reports. aljazeera.com The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning the 10-time All-Star's future in Milwaukee.
(2026-06-23). Colombia's leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result. aljazeera.com Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.
(2026-06-23). China unveils plan to boost foreign investment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce, along with other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to optimize foreign investment utilization.
(2026-06-23). Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
(2026-06-23). MNA UM-PNC March on the Regents THIS THURSDAY June 25. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Gyantse weaves Tibetan aesthetics onto global stage. ecns.cn A single piece of Pulu showcases Tibetan aesthetics to the world. From little looms in Gyantse, Xizang Autonomous Region, to the fashion windows in Paris and further to international events at the United Nations, Pulu, this textile carrying a millennium of cultural heritage is capturing the world's attention.
(2026-06-23). Billionaire rule goes toxic. socialist-alliance.org 
Billionaire rule has been grossly unjust and patently unsustainable for a long time, but now it is revealing a new level of political toxicity, argues Peter Boyle.
(2026-06-23). ICE Tried to Deport an Asylum-Seeker. Now He's Being Denied Care for a Growing Tumor in a Private Prison. theintercept.com 
After a whirlwind trip to Turkey and Azerbaijan in a botched deportation attempt, a Belarusian describes medical neglect in a detention center recently bought by CoreCivic.
(2026-06-23). What to know about Tuesday's primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York. aljazeera.com Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.
(2026-06-23). Anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union: Pistorius prepares war against Russia in Lithuania. wsws.org On Monday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Lithuania to take part in the first major exercise of the Bundeswehr's Armoured Brigade 45 stationed there.
(2026-06-23). Unremitting efforts seen as key to progress. ecns.cn The saying reflected more than a play on words. Along the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, several counties had long struggled with constraints of terrain and resources. In Xingtang, a traditional agricultural county, quality farm products often failed to reach wider markets because they lacked strong brands and sales channels.
(2026-06-23). Temperatures to Hit Record-Breaking 38C as 'Heat Dome' Heads For Britain. wattsupwiththat.com Temperatures will climb to a record-breaking 38C next week as a 'heat dome' is set to hit Britain, with the Met Office issuing a new four-day warning for extreme weather.
(2026-06-23). US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A room in the emergency department at UCI Health hospital in Irvine, California, US, November 6, 2025. | © 2025 Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images…
(2026-06-23). Aerial view of A're Wetland in Xizang. ecns.cn This photo, taken on June 21, 2026, shows yaks and sheep graze in the A're Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-23). Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models. aljazeera.com Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.
(2026-06-23). Revolving Door in Britain and the Crisis of Governance in the West. wibailoutpeople.org The resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will result in the seventh leader in the United Kingdom in a decade as the working class faces worsening socioeconomic conditions amid a growth in far-right electoral successes and racist violence in the streets By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireMonday June 22, 2026Political Review After months of …
(2026-06-23). Job cuts mount across Australia. wsws.org Overall employment fell by 300,000 from April to May, with full-time jobs accounting for a disproportionate share of the cuts.
(2026-06-23). 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
(2026-06-23). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Regarding the Grand Jury, Raids, and Anti-Repression in the Bay Area. indybay.org
(2026-06-23). How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-23). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). France defeats Iraq in Philly's weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game. whyy.org
(2026-06-23). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-23). 2026 Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes toward an official paid City Holiday. indybay.org Our global economy is currently running on a broken circuit, by injecting direct liquidity into the hands of those who can probe generational harm, we aren't just paying a debt—we are performing a massive market intervention to unlock 'stranded' human capital and create millions of new consumers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs." according to a leading economist invited to present new strategies during Folsom Juneteenth events.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Anti-Fascist Protest Supporting Truth, Equality & Freedom for All (San Mateo). indybay.org Intersection of 31st Ave. and El Camino Real | San Mateo, CA 94403 US…
(2026-06-22). Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel bombs Lebanon. ummid.com Three days after the Strait of Hormuz was opened following the signing of a deal between Iran and United States, Tehran Saturday closed the key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman accusing Israel of violating the terms of the deal dubbed as Islamabad MoU.
(2026-06-22). "Document of Capitulation" : Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal. democracynow.org 
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar say the United States and Iran made "encouraging progress" during 18 hours of negotiations in Switzerland, where the two sides agreed to a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. The talks took place despite Iran on Saturday announcing it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after Israel killed 83 people in Lebanon on Friday. Israel said it would agree to a new ceasefire in Lebanon but is also refusing to end its occupation of southern Lebanon. | "Iran has, through its throttling of the Strait of Hormuz, enormous leverage to produce pain on not just the…
(2026-06-22). US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks. tribune.com.pk 
US and Iranian negotiators ended the first round of high-stakes talks in Switzerland on Sunday without a breakthrough, as back-channel diplomacy continues amid mounting tensions triggered by renewed US threats, Iranian objections and escalating regional instability linked to Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. | The quadrilateral talks, called 'Lake Lucerne Summit' at the Burgenstock resort lasted about 80 minutes, according to Iranian state media. The US and Iranian negotiating teams also held separate private talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials, various US media outlet stated. | CNN quoting its diplomati…
(2026-06-22). Iran Demonstrates Its Leverage With Strait of Hormuz in Negotiations With US. truthout.org Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar say the United States and Iran made "encouraging progress" during 18 hours of negotiations in Switzerland, where the two sides agreed to a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. The talks took place despite Iran on Saturday announcing it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after Israel killed 83 people in Lebanon on Friday. Israel said it would agree to… |
(2026-06-22). Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for final Iran deal after Switzerland talks. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that negotiations with Iran at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland had made significant progress, adding that the parties had laid a "very good foundation" for reaching a final agreement. | "Yesterday was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress," Vance told reporters after talks involving US and Iranian officials, alongside mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. | He said the discussions achieved several key objectives, including establishing mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a deconfliction mechanism between Israel and Lebanon. | The arrange…
(2026-06-22). Iran denies nuclear inspector claim as US eases oil sanctions. newarab.com 
The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday as Tehran denied claims by Vice President Last week, Tehran and Washington signed a
(2026-06-22). Is Israel Deliberately Derailing Iran-US Peace Talks? ummid.com The delay in the Switzerland talks, therefore, cannot be understood solely through the lens of US-Iran relations, it must also be analysed in the context of Israel's broader regional objectives.
(2026-06-22). A New Deconfliction Mechanism for Lebanon that EXCLUDES Israel? Ep. 234. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-06-22). Headlines for June 22, 2026. democracynow.org Progress Cited in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Trump's Threat to Resume Bombing, Despite "Ceasefire," Israel Killed 83 in Lebanon on Friday, Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil, 76, Dies After Israeli Attack on Her Home, Gaza: Israel Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman Ahmed Wishah, Keir Starmer Resigns as PM Amid Mounting Pressure from Labour Party, Trump-Backed Far-Right Lawyer Wins Colombian Presidential Election, Bolivia Declares State of Emergency, Military Deployed to Quell Protests, Under Intense U.S. Pressure, Cuban Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Economic Changes, Salah Sarsour, Head of Wisconsin&…
(2026-06-22). JD Vance asks Israel to get on board, else… ummid.com In a stern warning to the Israeli government, U.S. Vice President JD Vance Thursday June 18, 2026 asked the Netanyahu led-Zionist regime to get on board with President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran or risk losing its closest ally.
(2026-06-22). Iran Prioritizes Lebanon In Switzerland Talks. popularresistance.org Iran's negotiating team began Pakistani and Qatari-mediated discussions with Washington in Bàºrgenstock, Switzerland, on 21 June, as a cautious calm prevailed across south Lebanon following an initial postponement of the talks over Israeli war crimes in the Levantine nation. | The talks mark Tehran's effort to "prioritize" the Lebanon clause of the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. | The Iranian team, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had arrived in Switzerland the night before.
(2026-06-22). This week in history: June 22-28. wsws.org India rail bridge collapse kills 59; Polish workers strike against price hikes imposed by Stalinist regime;; Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh appeals to the US against Britain; Spanish military officers attempt coup against Primo de Rivera…
(2026-06-22). Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens. al-monitor.com A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the state's energy minister said on Monday, providing an update on one of the deadliest ever accidents at a Gulf energy facility.Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, which Saad al-Kaabi said was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature", despite earlier Iranian attacks targeting energy facilities in the Gulf during the Middle East war.
(2026-06-22). US and Iran conclude Switzerland talks, agree on 60-day roadmap towards final deal. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks while holding the hand of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21,…
(2026-06-22). Iran: Progress on Sanctions Relief at Swiss Talks with US. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — He indicated that real progress was made on some issues, especially the conditional lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum products, saying that draft language to that effect will soon be finalized and then put into practice. | (It might be noted that only Congress can permanently lift sanctions, but that in the case of Syria Trump has been issuing serial…
(2026-06-22). Vance praisesPakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday described the Iran-US engagement in Switzerland as a "historic" diplomatic opening, while crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their decisive leadership in bringing the negotiations to the table. | Speaking at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne at the start of the Lake Lucerne Summit, Vance said the United States would not have reached this stage without Islamabad's role in facilitating the process. | "We would not be here without the Field Marshal, who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat," he s…
(2026-06-22). Ports Of Resistance: Blocking The War Machine And Genocide Economy. popularresistance.org As Israel's genocidal campaign grinds on — with over 70,000 Palestinians slaughtered in Gaza and its aggression now spreading into Lebanon — a powerful new front of resistance is emerging at the world's ports. Dockworkers, truckers, and solidarity activists are refusing to be complicit in the machinery of death, physically blocking weapons shipments and exposing the global supply chains that fuel endless war and profit from mass slaughter. | These actions are not symbolic gestures. They are a developing strategy to choke the war machine and dismantle the genocide economy at its weakest links.
(2026-06-22). True Spirituality Confronts The Abuses Of The Empire. thealtworld.com A spirituality that is uninterested in ending war, genocide, poverty and injustice is a dead spirituality. If you hold your time on the meditation cushion as something separate from the weeping mother clutching a small body in Lebanon, you're wasting your time. | Sometimes I get asked why I only occasionally write about "spiritual" matters like awakening, egoic delusion, inner work etc, but from my point of view everything I write is about that stuff. To oppose the injustices and abuses of our world is to directly interface with the mechanisms of humanity's struggle to become a conscious species. | The overwhelmi…
(2026-06-22). Lebanon building damage in latest Israel war estimated at $1.38b. tribune.com.pk 
Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a UN agency and a Lebanese research centre said Monday. | "In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildings sustained partial damage… and 9,311 buildings incurred minor damage," the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Lebanon's government-linked National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) said. | It cited a "rapid building-level damage assessment" in the country's south which compared satellite imagery from…
(2026-06-22). Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea. aljazeera.com Gaza's surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel's genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.
(2026-06-22). 'Stop genocide': Activist stopped by police at Tokyo's Israeli Embassy. aljazeera.com An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.
(2026-06-22). Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch: we'll not abandon Gaza's Christians. newarab.com 
Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa pledged Monday not to abandon Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos III arrived for a pastoral visit to support both Gaza's small Christian population and its wider community after years of Israel's genocidal war. | "We want to bring the greetings from all the churches in Jerusalem, and to bring also our prayer and our desire for support and unity," Pizz…
(2026-06-22). The international community is fast losing its diplomatic relevance. thealtworld.com
(2026-06-22). Starmer's legacy shaped by Gaza genocide, UK rights crackdown. newarab.com 
Less than two years after winning a thumping parliamentary majority, albeit with a record-low voter turnout and a vote share of just 33%, UK Prime Minister Starmer, a human rights lawyer by training, exits Number 10 with a record that rights groups say showed little respect for human rights and civil liberties, both at home and abroad. | The prime minister…
(2026-06-22). Cuba reforms its model: A "sovereign exercise" or a concession in the face of the blockade? unitedworldint.com On the recently announced reform package. By Dr. Prof. Fernando Esteche Last week, the National Assembly of People's Power unanimously approved, in an extraordinary session, a package of 176 measures grouped into 23 key areas, which Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented as the most profound economic opening program since 1959. There were no street protests …
(2026-06-22). Socialism under siege: Cuba embarks on emergency reforms to survive. peoplesworld.org 
State capitalism, socialist market economy, New Economic Policy—whatever term supporters or critics of the Cuban Revolution want to use, it's clear that the emergency reforms being proposed in that country will bring major changes to its socialist system. On June 19, Cuba's National Assembly unanimously approved a sweeping package of 176 economic measures presented by …
(2026-06-22). Cuba and Vietnam reaffirm solidarity and cooperation. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez held official talks on Monday with his Vietnamese counterpart, Le Hoai Trung, in which they reaffirmed the historic solidarity between the two nations. | The Cuban foreign minister emphasized that the Vietnamese foreign minister's visit comes at a very complex time for Cuba, marked by the intensification of US sanctions and their impact on the Caribbean nation's development. | Rodríguez stressed that Vietnam is "a benchmark of its people's heroic and extraordinary struggle for national independence and the construction of a much more beautiful homeland," and also an example…
(2026-06-22). Is Cuban Socialism Taking Its Purgative? radiohc.cu By Ricardo Ronquillo Bello | Several years ago, during one of capitalism's cyclical crises, I heard the prominent analyst Osvaldo Martínez Martínez, then president of the Permanent Commission on Economic Affairs of our Parliament, say that with that recession and the corresponding adjustment, "capitalism was taking its purgative." | In other words, it was cleansing itself of one of its ingestions, rectifying its mechanisms to advance to its higher phase of exploitation and subjugation. Capitalist crises, seen in this way by the renowned director of the Center for International Economic Studies, were the system's…
(2026-06-22). Eterno reconocimiento del Minint al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. radiohc.cu Los integrantes del Ministerio del Interior expresan sus más sentidas condolencias y el eterno reconocimiento al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Héroe de la República de Cuba y del Trabajo, fundador del Minint y uno de sus jefes más queridos a lo largo de estos 65 años. | En el corazón y en cada acción de los combatientes del Minint que él forjó con su inteligencia y su firmeza vivirá por siempre el Asaltante al Cuartel Moncada, el expedicionario del Granma, el combatiente del Ejército Rebelde en la Sierra Maestra, segundo jefe de la Columna Invasora No. 8 Ciro Redondo y protagonista, junto al…
(2026-06-22). In Gaza, Fathers Can't Promise Their Children Food or Even Survival. juancole.com By Hassan Herzallah | This article was originally published by Every Palestinian father faces the impossible task of trying to create a sense of safety in a place where there is none. | In Gaza, where I live, the Israeli occupation has stripped fathers of the most basic promises of fatherhood. | A father cannot promise his children a safe place, because the place they flee to may be bombed only hours later. He cannot promise them a meal at the end of the day, because food has becom…
(2026-06-22). Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea. al-monitor.com By Dawoud Abu AlkasGAZA CITY, June 22 (Reuters) – Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes, as summer temperatures rise and fresh water remains hard to come by. Nearly all Gaza's population was displaced during two years of war between Israel and Hamas, with Gazans now crammed into a narrow strip along the coast, mainly in tents and damaged buildings.
(2026-06-22). Now, Palestinians in Gaza found their bank accounts frozen, inaccessible. ummid.com Bank of Palestine account holders in Gaza, including employees, traders, lawyers, exchange shop owners and ordinary citizens, report that both their bank accounts and electronic payment apps were frozen simultaneously without explanation.
(2026-06-22). ONU, um balcà£o de negócios: a compra de votos dos EUA contra a Venezuela. strategic-culture.su EUA compraram votos na ONU contra Venezuela: lobby no Conselho de Seguranàßa, chantagem a países pobres e manipulaàßà£o de resoluàßàµes para justificar invasà£o. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Es…
(2026-06-22). Trump humiliates Starmer and outs resignation. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump jumped the gun and confirmed Keir Starmer's resignation early, in a brutally casual humiliation of the soon-to-be-ex PM. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Starmer would quit and, complete with shouty capitals, that Starmer had "failed badly" by not being even more racist and contemptuous of the environment. Keir Starmer will […] | By
(2026-06-22). Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC's Goma and Rwanda. aljazeera.com Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
(2026-06-22). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-22). Taliban regime detained Afghan aid workers over beards, say sources. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). Olivier Assayas' The Wizard of the Kremlin: Some bluntness, and a lot of evasion. wsws.org The film serves up a very limited portrait of the rise of Putin, based on a book by an Italian cultural figure and bourgeois politician.
(2026-06-22). Eskom on its way to ending load reduction. sanews.gov.za Eskom on its way to ending load reduction | Eskom's load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply. | The power utility launched a phased programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027. | "About 886 717 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing about 52% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern and Western Cape. | "The programme targets 971 feeders and will benefit approximately 1.69 million customers across all provinces, out of Eskom's total customer base…
(2026-06-22). Balochistan approves Rs1.189tr budget. tribune.com.pk 
The Balochistan Assembly on Sunday approved the provincial budget for the financial year 2026 ñ27, amounting to Rs1,189 billion, after passing all 118 demands for grants and recording no cut motions from the opposition. | The budget was passed during the closing sitting of the assembly, which met 40 minutes behind schedule under the chairmanship of Speaker Captain (retd) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Ahmed Nosherwani presented the demands for grants, which were subsequently approved by the House. | Of the total outlay, Rs797.808 billion was approved for non-development expenditure t…
(2026-06-22). First P-8 Poseidon Ever Built Starts New Career Supporting Pacific Missile Tests. twz.com 
(2026-06-22). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-22). Saudi Arabia School Results 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia is set to announce today i.e. Monday June 22, 2026 the public school exam results online via Noor System and Tawakkalna App.
(2026-06-22). Louisiana Did the Right Thing by Blocking Climate Lawfare. wattsupwiththat.com It is the state's job to handle major civil engineering projects like building levees, so long as they want to maintain below-sea level cities. Louisiana's legislature and Gov. Landry did a good thing by blocking unscientific and frivolous potential lawfare from climate-obsessed environmental groups.
(2026-06-22). Die Linke/Left Party congress provides a safety valve for capitalism. wsws.org Every sentence of the lead motion presented at the congress is formulated in such a way that it combines mild criticism of existing conditions with a policy that is compatible with that of the federal government — and in stretches also with that of the far-right Alternative for Germany.
(2026-06-22). Former ChristianaCare intern indicted on multiple charges after allegedly shooting two co-workers, one fatally. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said the gunman in Jennings announced the indictment against John Wallace-Bey at a news conference Monday, along with Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos and ChristianaCare's incoming President and CEO Jennifer Schwa…
(2026-06-22). Nearly 1.5M people in Louisiana depend on this strip of marsh. But it needs saving. grist.org 
(2026-06-22). Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence. aljazeera.com Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.
(2026-06-22). Pauline Hanson targets multiculturalism while ignoring the real crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). Cristiano Ronaldo criticized after Portugal's shock draw against DR Congo. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo is being trolled and facing criticism after Portugal's shock draw against DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener Wednesday June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-22). Trump threatens 100 pct tariff on French wines, champagnes ahead of G7 summit. ecns.cn President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France removes its 3-percent digital services tax on U.French wine and spirit exports to America currently face a 15-percent tariff.
(2026-06-22). War bonds and socialism 'reassure' Burnham's financiers. thecanary.co 
When the press tells us we should be "reassured" by Andy Burnham's economic team, we should be worried. Bloomberg's headline says it all: Burnham's Finance Friends Are a Reassuring Bunch What follows in the article is an admission that Burnham has surrounded himself with the very architects of the system that he is seemingly rebelling […] | By
(2026-06-22). Minnesota workers to target Target Field with strike. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Having not won a satisfactory contract raising their wages, members of Unite HERE Local 17 will target the low pay at Minneapolis's Target Field strike scheduled to start on the evening of June 22. The strike authorization vote among the baseball stadium's 500 concession workers passed 81%-19% among voting members, the union announced. The vote …
(2026-06-22). India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
The Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, four Indian sources said, as the Gulf nation steps up arms procurement following the war in the Middle East. | The discussions, which have not been previously reported, include the potential sale of India's air defence system Akashteer, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. | "UAE has shown interest for a number of our weapon systems including BrahMos and Akashteer. The talks between India and UAE are at initial stages a…
(2026-06-22). When The Revolution Comes. popularresistance.org Chris Smalls, author of When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class has hip hop flash and a half. He comes from working class Hackensack, New Jersey, enjoyed a short career as a rapper, and never stopped dressing like one. While leading the drive that led to the first unionized Amazon warehouse, Staten Island, JFK8, he and his best friend Derrick Palmer resolved to create a brand that made labor organizing and solidarity cool: | We had decided to dress as colorfully as possible. We had actually come up with a branding idea that we were calling Union Drip. We thought of it as if we were…
(2026-06-22). Israeli Minister Ben Gvir To Attend UNCops Conference In NYC In July. popularresistance.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — a far right extremist who is notorious for escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — is set to attend a United Nations policing conference in New York City in early July. | The UN Chief of Police Summit will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on July 7 and 8. The conference, dubbed "Investing in Peace," will feature security ministers and police chiefs. Discussions will focus on "strengthening international peace, security, and development for all," a UN writeup claims.
(2026-06-22). Free State reports a successful voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Free State reports a successful voter registration weekend | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents reported. | "The peaceful and orderly conduct of the registration process is a testament to the commitment of Free State residents to democracy, responsible citizenship and respect for the rule of law. | "Communities throughout the province conducted themselves with discipline and dignity, contributing significantly to the success of this important electoral process," the poli…
(2026-06-22). US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials. aljazeera.com Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.
(2026-06-22). The Economic And Political Losses Of The European Union. popularresistance.org The subordination to Washington that Western Europe's millionaire leaders have reinforced over the past decade with the aim of weakening Russia has cost those nations widespread economic, political, and military deterioration, as well as a loss of credibility on the international stage. | The British newspaper Financial Times recently estimated that the numerous anti-Russian "sanctions" imposed by the European Union (EU) and Great Britain at the behest of the White House have caused companies doing business in Russia to suffer losses of more than 100,000 million euros, specifically in the oil and gas sectors, as…
(2026-06-22). Syrian-British online activist says released days after arrest. tribune.com.pk 
Syrian-British activist Hassan Akkad announced on Sunday that he had been released, days after his campaign group said Syrian authorities had arrested him in apparent connection to his online activities. | "I'm back home safe and sound. My heartfelt gratitude goes to everyone who supported me and my family during this period. More soon," he wrote on Instagram, where he has more than 200,000 followers. | Akkad, who was detained for a time at the outset of the country's civil war in 2011, had been urging influential figures to honour donation pledges to a public development fund established after the December 20…
(2026-06-22). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-22). SK Hynix unpacks 'HBM4E' – Next-Generation DRAM for AI. ummid.com Memory giant, SK Hynix, June 17, 2026 said it has shipped samples of HBM4E, a next-generation DRAM for AI, to major customers.
(2026-06-22). Keir Starmer has decided to quit as PM: Report. ummid.com Under pressure from the party colleagues, Keir Starmer has finally decided to quit as UK Prime Minister, according to The Observer.
(2026-06-22). Overseas Chinese assistance alliance launched to boost Tongliang enterprises' global expansion. ecns.cn The "Overseas Chinese Assistance Alliance for Tongliang Enterprises' Global Expansion" was officially launched on Thursday in Tongliang District of Chongqing, marking a substantive step in integrating the district's industries with overseas Chinese resources for global expansion.
(2026-06-22). Rabbi blames Trump's shift on Israel for drafting Haredim. newarab.com 
A prominent former Sephardic chief rabbi of Yosef, known for a string of inflammatory public remarks, argued that legal and political efforts to draft Haredi men into military service had provoked divine retribution against Israel. | "Why did [Trump]…
(2026-06-22). Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here's what to know. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! In the coming weeks, potentially by the end of the month, residential homeowners across Philadelphia will — with a healthy dose of dread — start opening envelopes from the city containing their new property assessments. | That's because the majority of them will be higher than the valuations sent out more than two years ago, the last time the Office of Property Assessment completed a reval…
(2026-06-22). WBW News Action: Try This at Home. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-06-22). How the Trump Administration Pushed Judges To Deport Children. portside.org How the Trump Administration Pushed Judges To Deport Children |
(2026-06-22). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Round 3 Admission 2026 Starts, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 3 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 18, 2026.
(2026-06-22). Australian Labor government covers up cruelty of refugee detention in Nauru. wsws.org A parliamentary committee has been given evidence of the lack of medical care and other shocking conditions for detainees on the remote Pacific island.
(2026-06-22). Gunmen kill 21 farmers in restive central Nigeria. tribune.com.pk 
Unidentified gunmen killed at least 21 farmers and wounded several others in a weekend attack in Nigeria's restive Plateau state, authorities and local residents told AFP on Monday. | Rural areas in Plateau, in central Nigeria, see recurring violence between mostly Christian farmers and semi-nomadic Muslim herders, often over dwindling land under pressure from climate change and expanding populations. | Weak policing and impunity for killings often spark indiscriminate reprisals along communal lines in the religiously mixed state. | Illegal mining and accusations of land grabbing are also known to add to tensi…
(2026-06-22). NDMA issues nationwide severe weather alert. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and glacier-related flood risks could affect several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours, with vulnerable mountainous regions facing an elevated threat of flash floods, landslides, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). | According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the forecast weather pattern is consistent with the seasonal outlook issued three to four months ago. | The NDMA said it has been continuously provid…
(2026-06-22). China praises Pakistan's de-escalation efforts. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Monday conveyed Beijing's commendation to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for Pakistan's successful contribution to de-escalation and reaffirmed China's steadfast support for Pakistan's mediation role in promoting durable peace and stability in the region. | Dar received the Zaidong in the federal capital. | The DPM/FM shared updates on the high-level talks held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, regarding the implementation of the Islamabad MoU. | Dar also recalled his recent visit to Cairo, where he had participated in the R-4 Regional Foreign Ministers…
(2026-06-22). No, Pauline, 63 per cent of Australians do not use candles. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Pakistan to issue only electronic passports. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will gradually transition to issuing only electronic passports (e-passports), while cash payments for passport fees will be abolished from July 1 in favour of a QR code-based digital payment system as part of a broader drive to modernise passport services and improve public convenience. | The decisions were taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the Directorate General headquarters in Islamabad. | Convened on the instructions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the meeting was attended by all zonal heads and senior officials to r…
(2026-06-22). STREETSIDE #5: "Explanations" indybay.org Having Articles about Your Business Deleted, But You Weren't Really Writing About Your Business Anyways…
(2026-06-22). Sunday 6/21: Community, Art, and Mutual Aide in the Park. indybay.org Patricia's Green Park in Hayes Valley near City Hall | 50 Fell St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-22). Abu Dhabi instead of Nagpur: NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 now faces center blunder. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the National Testing Agency (NTA), a student appearing in the NEET UG Re-Exam on June 21, 2026, has been allotted his exam centre in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) instead of Nagpur.
(2026-06-22). Indonesia's Neutrality Needs a Map. unitedworldint.com The Sea-Lane Problem in a Western Pacific War By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia likes to describe itself as non-aligned, a bridge, a stabilizer—an archipelagic power that doesn't want to be drafted into someone else's confrontation. That instinct is sensible. In a Western Pacific crisis, Jakarta's best outcome is to stay out of the blast radius …
(2026-06-22). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" —Albert Einstein…
(2026-06-22). NADRA issues notices to suspected cardholders. tribune.com.pk 
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has issued notices to 1,152 suspected Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) holders in various parts of the country, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to official sources on Sunday, the list includes individuals whose citizenship status, family records, or other personal information have raised concerns for NADRA officials. | The verification process also includes the scrutiny of some suspected Afghan refugees. | Under the directives issued by NADRA's Regional Headquarters, all notified individuals have been instructed to appear before the r…
(2026-06-22). Cambodia: Coerced Confessions Silence Activists, Opposition. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People on a prison truck arrive at the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 17, 2022. | © 2022 AP Photo/Heng Sinith | Cambodia's government is systematically coercing and publicizing confessions from detained political opposition members and activists to undermine their political standing.By compelling the activists to join the ruling party, the authorities seek to discredit them and further cement effective one-party rule.The Cambodian government should drop politically motivated charges, quash unjust convictions, and immediately and unconditionally release wrongfully he…
(2026-06-22). 85 years since the Nazi war of annihilation against the Soviet Union. wsws.org 85 years ago, on June 22, 1941, the German military invaded the Soviet Union. It combined the barbarism of the Middle Ages with the most modern technology of the 20th century.
(2026-06-22). PNG's ruling party supports 15-year transition period for Bougainville. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's ruling PANGU Party says it would support a 15-year transition process for Bougainville, regardless of whether Parliament votes for or against independence. Prime Minister James Marape outlined the proposal in a statement defending PNG's constitutional process for deciding Bougainville's political future. Bougainville, which is an autonomous region within PNG, voted…
(2026-06-22). Syria announces direct flights to Amsterdam as Europe links expand. al-monitor.com The head of Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced that after years of suspension, Syrian Airlines would restart direct services between Damascus and Amsterdam.
(2026-06-22). SC reopens teacher back-benefits case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has set aside a Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Service Tribunal judgment and directed authorities to reconsider the case of a reinstated school teacher for grant of back benefits under Fundamental Rule (FR) 54. | The court held that an employee honourably acquitted of criminal charges is entitled to full pay and service benefits for the period of absence, subject to lawful determination by the competent authority. | The ruling was authored by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi also on the bench, in a civil appeal arising out of a 2019 decision of the Khyber Pakhtunkh…
(2026-06-22). Starmer resignation paves way for Britain's seventh leader in 10 years. tribune.com.pk 
Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos. When he quit as prime minister on Monday, the very lack of ideology that propelled him to power drove his downfall. | After guiding the Labour Party into power in 2024 with the biggest parliamentary majority in Britain's modern history, Starmer focused on what he believed was possible to achieve, rather than setting out a clear vision of a future Britain. | He soon came to be seen by many voters and members of his party as lacking conviction and a clear direction,…
(2026-06-22). KCET 2026 First Round Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the First Round Seat Allotment Schedule for Karnataka UGCET 2026 Counselling underway for admission in Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy and other courses.
(2026-06-22). The Office Chair Features That Actually Matter When You Sit at a Desk All Day. thecanary.co 
A bad office chair does not usually feel bad straight away. At first, it looks like any other chair: it fits under the desk, rolls around easily enough and seems comfortable for the first hour or two. The problems tend to show up later, when the back support feels slightly off, the arms keep catching […] | By
(2026-06-22). Life Projections: On Swamp Creatures and Pedo Besties. commondreams.org 
Kudos to VJayBombs, ingenious street artists who once emblazoned L.A. with projections of ICE hauling off Jesus, and who just hit D.C. to plaster "Guardians of Pedophiles" on the Kennedy Center's "literal cover-up" and murky regime minions – bats, worms, turtles – on the besieged Reflecting Pool. Growing more ideological as the fascist stakes rise, they use peaceful but splashy projection bombing to "make our voices heard," sensibly arguing, "If you're gonna say something, say something."It seems only apt an anonymous collective of renegades chooses as weapons the visual tools of their oppressors, slathering…
(2026-06-22). Parliament set for a busy week before constituency period. sanews.gov.za Parliament set for a busy week before constituency period | Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members break for their constituency period. | The National Assembly is expected to wrap up its second-term programme on Tuesday with the consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, a critical piece of legislation that allocates funding from the National Revenue Fund for government departments and programmes during the 2026/27 financial year. | The Bill also sets conditions for spendi…
(2026-06-22). UK becoming co-participant in Ukrainian terrorism. infobrics.org London will send drones to Ukraine to be used against deep Russian territory.
(2026-06-22). Florida Shuts Down Alligator Alcatraz After a Year of Lawsuits and Brutality. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced last week that all persons detained at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail were transferred to other facilities, and that the site's giant tents and cages had been emptied. The reason given to the public was the risk posed by Florida's hurricane season, with the agency offering this… |
(2026-06-22). PM forms body to review telecom bill. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to review the Telecommunication Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. | The committee will be headed by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar, while the members include Senator Sherry Rehman, Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Attorney General Mansoor Awan and experts related to the field of law and IT. | The bill, which seeks changes to a 1996 Act and was tabled by IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, was approved by the National Assembly on June 11 by a majority vote. Later, it was deferred by the Senate S…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Belgium's Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy. aljazeera.com Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.
(2026-06-22). Amid political setbacks, Kurds shine at the World Cup. al-monitor.com Kurdish players and clubs are making rare global gains on football's biggest stage, offering a brief lift amid ongoing political setbacks across the region.
(2026-06-22). IMF director says Iran war fallout creating for Africa. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up."We are now in a difficult moment for the region, in particular after the war in the Middle East," Zeine Zeidane told reporters at the IMF's headquarters in Washington."Even though there is a ceasefire today, we know that the disruption will take time to be resolved," he said.
(2026-06-22). Small traders face new tax push. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to introduce a fixed or simplified tax system for small traders and shopkeepers in the 2026-27 budget, aiming to bring more businesses into the tax net and generate additional revenue. However, previous experiences with similar schemes and existing tax collection trends have raised doubts over whether the initiative will achieve its ambitious targets. | According to budget documents, the government has introduced a simplified tax regime for traders with annual business turnover of up to Rs200 million. The scheme aims to encourage small businesses to register with the tax syst…
(2026-06-22). Will Keir Starmer resign as UK Prime Minister today? Here's why pressure is mounting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing one of the toughest moments of his political career, with growing speculation that he could step down as leader of the Labour Party and the UK government.The discussion has gained momentum after several Labour MPs and senior cabinet members reportedly questioned Starmer's leadership following a series of disappointing election results for the party in recent months.Adding to the pressure is the emergence of Andy Burnham as a potential challenger. Burnham recently secured a strong victory in a byelection, strengthening his position within Labour and spar…
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). New York primary: Progressives take lead in fight against MAGA. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—New York City voters will choose sides again on June 23 in congressional primaries, in progressive-versus-incumbent battles. To a large extent, like their counterparts across the nation, they seem ready to reject the idea that when opposing a conservative or right-wing Republican establishment lawmaker, the safe way to go is with a moderate choice. …
(2026-06-22). Global Justice in Healthcare: BRICS Cooperation in Production of Medical Technologies. infobrics.org Cooperation among BRICS countries in the healthcare sector has produced tangible results in recent years. Experts point, for example, to successes in combating viruses…
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Smoke From The Lineage Logistics Fire Continues To Pollute L.A. lataco.com Smoke from the fire in Boyle Heights floated throughout the county, into Dodger Stadium, and as far east as Pomona, into Montclair and San Bernardino County.
(2026-06-22). Bilawal names PPP's G-B president for CM post. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari nominated PPP provincial president Advocate Amjad Hussain as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a post shared by the party on X. | The PPP said Bilawal held a telephonic conversation with PPP G-B president during which the decision was conveyed. According to…
(2026-06-22). Keiko Fujimori claims Peru election victory amid protests, fraud allegations and open US intervention. wsws.org The results reflect not a popular mandate but the determination of Peru's ruling class and Washington to prevent even a hint of social reforms that could feed the class struggle.
(2026-06-22). The Provisions of the Agreement Show That America's Traditional Tools of Pressure Have Lost Their Former Effectiveness. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Abed Akbari, an expert in international relations. By Azar Mahdavan from Tehran / Iran In the early hours of Monday, June 15, it was announced that Iran and the United States had reached a preliminary agreement. Yesterday, Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States, …
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Hegseth slams European defense ministers for preoccupation with gender equality. infobrics.org Europe hasn't established a unified army for decades due to reliance on NATO and US.
(2026-06-22). France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS. tribune.com.pk 
France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation. | The deal envisages Paris and Berlin holding equal stakes in the maker of tanks and other military gear, at a time when the continent is contending with a hostile Russia and worsening US ties. | Amsterdam-headquartered KNDS has a portfolio ranging from Leopard 2 and Leclerc tanks to artillery and armoured vehicles, and is a key supplier to European militaries. | The announcement comes just weeks after the co…
(2026-06-22). Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). South Africa Resumes Major Maize Exports as Record Harvest Boosts Outlook. infobrics.org Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) has marked a significant milestone in South Africa's agricultural export sector, with the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban handling its first maize export vessel since December 2023…
(2026-06-22). Iraqi Christians seek genuine guarantees of rights, partnership. newarab.com 
Christian religious and political leaders in The demands came weeks after Al-Zaidi took office on 14 May, when
(2026-06-22). Supreme Court decision time. whyy.org The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?
(2026-06-22). Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State While in Bahrain, Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, a grouping of six Sunni monarchies that also includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Mon…
(2026-06-22). G-B power deal raises democratic concerns. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) may have agreed to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan and finalised a power-sharing formula, but PML-N's decision to sit on the opposition benches while supporting the government has drawn criticism from leading political analysts, who described the arrangement as a bizarre proposition and a mockery of parliamentary norms. | Former caretaker Punjab chief minister Hasan Askari Rizvi said a leader of the opposition belonging to the government is akin to making a mockery of the parliamentary system. | "This is a personalised rule, though…
(2026-06-22). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-22). Newton as Pilot, Equinox as Equator — What India is Teaching Today? ummid.com The Odisha textbook crisis is a microcosm of a larger failure – the failure to treat poor children as full citizens whose education deserves the same standard of care and investment as any electoral scheme.
(2026-06-22). Lebanon welcomes Sharaa's rejection of military intervention. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). The ignominious role of Chile's "left" in Kast's sweeping assault on immigrants. wsws.org Kast's program represents a social counterrevolution targeting first the most vulnerable section of the population—some 337,000 irregular immigrants and refugees.
(2026-06-22). G7 summit kicks off against backdrop of massive protest. ecns.cn EVIAN, France, June 15 ⚪ The Group of Sevensummit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration.Before the summit, massive protest was staged in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday.
(2026-06-22). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-22). Ireland confirms eagerness to wreck national military neutrality. thecanary.co 
Ireland's defence minister has confirmed that her government is intent on tearing up the triple lock, which is key to Ireland's official position of military neutrality. This and other similar moves are intended to make Ireland a more useful pawn for NATO and the US. Helen McEntee said there was "no ambiguity" about what the […] | By
(2026-06-22). Russia Is Building Huge Protective Shelters For Its Strategic Bombers. twz.com 
(2026-06-22). The 2026 World Cup is on the verge of breaking own goals record. thecanary.co 
Own goals have become one of the most striking phenomena of the 2026 World Cup, with eight own goals scored in the tournament's opening days alone — a figure that puts the current edition on course to break the record set at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The US team benefited more than any […] | By
(2026-06-22). Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40 ∞C. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). The Whole Plate: a quiet rebellion against the ultra-processed food machine. thecanary.co 
More than half of what British adults eat is no longer really food. It's product — engineered, emulsified, and sold back to us at a profit. One UK movement thinks the way out is gloriously simple. Let's start with a number that should stop you mid-bite. 54% of the calories UK adults consume now come […] | By
(2026-06-22). Kenya health minister in contempt over US Ebola site, says court. tribune.com.pk 
Kenya's high court found the country's health minister in contempt on Monday over the continued construction of an Ebola facility for US patients, despite an earlier court order halting the project. | Kenyans have strongly opposed the plan and there have been deadly protests since the facility was announced in May for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is grappling with a major Ebola outbreak. | It has been constructed at Laikipia Air Base, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, with some 50 isolation beds, and is expected to be managed by US medic…
(2026-06-22). Starmer's resignation speech is a list of his own failures. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party this morning. As such, he's also started the clock on stepping down as prime minister, once a new leader is decided. Of course, an impending leadership contest has been the worst kept secret in Westminster for months now. In particular, leadership rival Andy Burnham's […] | By
(2026-06-22). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo in World Cup: Portugal's Conceicao. aljazeera.com Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal's first match of the FIFA World Cup.
(2026-06-22). Bug season has arrived. How are Philly and Jersey fighting ticks and mosquito-borne diseases? whyy.org Mosquito and tick bites can put people at risk for contracting Lyme disease, West Nile virus and alpha-gal syndrome. | Fie – A female deer tick is seen under a University of Rhode Island microscope in the entomoloy lab March 18, 2002. Although it is easy to come in contact with ticks in Tennessee with it's many wooded areas, the huge majority of tick bites do not transmit disease to people, according to health officials. (AP Photo/ Victoria Arocho, File)…
(2026-06-22). Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match. aljazeera.com Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.
(2026-06-22). KCET 2026 Option Entry to Start Soon. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) providing soon the link to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-22). How to find a tradesperson you can actually trust. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). 5.4 magnitude quake jolts parts of Punjab, K-P. tribune.com.pk 
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and parts of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, with no loss of life or property reported. | According to a spokesperson for the PDMA, the earthquake epicentre was in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 215 kilometres. | Tremors were felt in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali, Multan, the Potohar region and other districts of Punjab, the spokesperson said. | The PDMA DG said the relevant district administrations were inspecting buildings, adding that the provincial control room and district emergency operation centres across Punjab remained active ro…
(2026-06-22). Ukrainian-Polish diplomatic crisis over Nazi collaboration exposes NATO war with Russia. wsws.org The diplomatic crisis over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's promotion of anti-Polish Nazi-collaborationist forces during World War II is stripping away the political lies in which the NATO imperialist powers have shrouded their proxy war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2026-06-22). Indian Haj Mission wins Saudi award for Excellence in Serving Pilgrims. ummid.com The Indian Haj Mission has been conferred two 'Labaytum' awards for 'Excellence in Serving the Hajj Pilgrims', Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi Thursday.
(2026-06-22). University of Michigan graduate student workers' union extends contract. wsws.org On May 1, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), Local 3350 of the American Federation of Teachers, extended the old contract with the University of Michigan and announced no plans to strike for a new agreement.
(2026-06-22). How a New York Primary Wound Up at the Center of the AI Storm. portside.org How a New York Primary Wound Up at the Center of the AI Storm |
(2026-06-22). Dems use war to launch fiery salvo against Pentagon spending. responsiblestatecraft.org The debates in the Senate and House Armed Services Committees this month over this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Pentagon's annual authorization bill, were anything but business as usual. Perhaps the biggest shift in tone and substance was an unprecedented, bicameral challenge to the Pentagon's ever-growing budget. The rest of Congress should take note.Early in the House committee's marathon 14-hour markup of the bill, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) led an amendment to cut the bill's proposed $1.14 trillion topline by $150 billion. The first sign that this was going to make a splash came…
(2026-06-22). U.S. Military Bases Around the World Are Facing Growing Protest From an Emboldened Antiwar Movement. covertactionmagazine.com Global Women for Peace United Against NATO webinar spotlights protests against U.S. militarism that receives scant coverage in the U.S. media In early April, an unidentified Irish man climbed onto the roof of a U.S. C-130 Hercules military transport vehicle parked at Shannon Airport in County Claire, Ireland, and sabotaged its wing and fuselage using …
(2026-06-22). Hormuz piega Washington: l'accordo con l'Iran certifica il fallimento strategico di Trump. strategic-culture.su L'intesa tra Stati Uniti e Iran non è il trionfo diplomatico rivendicato da Trump, ma la prova del fallimento della coercizione imperiale. Washington non ha piegato Teheran: ha dovuto accettare la fine del blocco e il ritorno alla diplomazia. | Segue nostro La firma, o comunque l'annuncio ormai avanzato, di un quadro d'intesa tra Stati Uniti e Iran per porre fine alla guerra nel Golfo rappresenta uno spartiacque politico di enorme portat…
(2026-06-22). La lettera: l'enigma della pace, al quinto anno di contrapposizione tra occidente e Russia. strategic-culture.su La settimana scorsa, per le prime pagine di notiziari e quotidiani è stato imperativo inaugurare il flusso informativo con la l'evento della settimana: la famigerata missiva di Volodymir Zelensky al presidente Vladimir Putin. | Segue nostro La prima forma di comunicazione diretta da uno di questi due leader all'altro dall'inizio delle ostilità in oltre 4 anni: focalizzarvisi è d'obbligo a prescindere da ogni altra considerazione, dal mom…
(2026-06-22). 'Tiger' supporters celebrate victory for Colombia's far-right. tribune.com.pk 
The streets of the Colombian city of Barranquilla turned into a carnival on Sunday night, after hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella beat his leftist rival to win the country's presidential runoff election. | Thousands of people celebrated the victory of De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger" and his followers "the pack," with flares, fireworks and flags. | The 47-year-old gained popularity during his election campaign with tough-on-crime rhetoric, promising to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups. | Samuel Gomez, a 39-year-old school principal, said he was "very happy and above all tomorrow I…
(2026-06-22). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel presidió las sesiones extraordinarias del CC del PCC y participó como diputado en la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular donde se propusieron y aprobaron un grupo de transformaciones económicas y sociales para avanzar frente al cerco estadounidense. | ***** | El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, en su condición de Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional,…
(2026-06-22). Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia. truthout.org Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, declared victory in Colombia's presidential runoff late Sunday as preliminary results showed him leading by less than one percentage point with more than 99% of the vote tallied. Despite the narrow margin, Trump — who is notorious for lying about elections — falsely declared on Truth Social that De la… |
(2026-06-22). Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia's tight presidential race. aljazeera.com Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
(2026-06-22). Trump-backed hardliner faces leftist in high-stakes Colombia vote. tribune.com.pk 
Colombians pick a new president on Sunday, a choice between a hard-right White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. | Up to 41 million voters will choose between frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella and his rival Ivan Cepeda ⚪ the latest in a series of Latin American elections hyper-polarized between left and right. | Security has dominated a campaign marred by bomb attacks and the murder of a leading conservative presidential candidate in broad daylight in Bogota. | De la Espriella, a dual US-Colombian…
(2026-06-22). Voces de la Frontera Gala September 18, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-22). Democracy Now! 2026-06-22 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 22, 2026; "Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit 4"; "Criminal Approach to Politics": Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency | Headlines for June 22, 2026; "Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit…