(2026-06-27). Five rounds of talks, one breakthrough? US brings Israel, Lebanon together for rare historic deal. hindustantimes.com The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a U.S.-brokered trilateral framework agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the deal as "the beginning of the beginning," emphasizing it as an important first step toward lasting peace and security. The agreement is expected to lead to a limited Israeli military withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, though full details have not yet been released. Officials from both Israel and Lebanon praised the negotiations while acknowledging that significant challenges remain before a broader and las…
(2026-06-27). Key points in US-mediated framework between Israel, Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-sponsored "framework deal" in Washington on Friday, concluding the fifth round of negotiations aimed at resolving outstanding disputes between the two sides, including Israel's continued occupation of parts of southern Lebanon. | Details of the framework were not announced during the signing ceremony, but the US Department of State later published the full text. | The framework affirms a shared goal of achieving "lasting peace and security" in Lebanon. It declares the sides' "ambition to end conflict between them, ensure the sovereignty and security of both countries, and establi…
(2026-06-27). Israel's 'campaign between the wars' against Iran hurts US Ties. juancole.com The Conversation) — A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a And even though Israel did not sign…
(2026-06-27). 7 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed seven members of Hezbollah, according to the Israeli military, in an operation carried out amid ongoing tensions despite a fragile and repeatedly tested ceasefire.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted militants in the Al-Mansoura area who were transporting weapons to a building identified as a combat position and observation post allegedly used to prepare attacks against Israeli forces. The military described the operation as a defensive strike aimed at neutralizing an imminent threat.The incident comes against the backdrop of a tenu…
(2026-06-27). Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.Saudi Aramco resumed crude shipments on Friday at Ras Tanura, one of the world's largest oil export hubs on the Gulf coast. Shipping data indicated that two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) operated by Bahri were loaded at the terminal, with a third tanker waiting offshore. Each VLCC typically car…
(2026-06-27). US-Iran trade strikes for the first time since signing Islamabad MoU. tribune.com.pk 
The US military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. | US Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, later publishing a grainy black-and-white video of an explosion labelled "unclassified." A US official reported the operation had concluded. | Iran said a projectile struck the area around a pier in Sirik in southern Iran, and that Iranian naval forces responded by striking US military targets in the…
(2026-06-27). US, Iran exchange strikes for first time since signing Switzerland peace accord. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command says were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. — ReutersVance warns Iran against…
(2026-06-27). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-27). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-27). US violates ceasefire, launches strikes against Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org One week after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, US military representatives confirmed on Friday that multiple strikes were launched against missile and drone storage and coastal radar sites near a southern port in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-27). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). E se il Memorandum di pace fra USA e Iran fosse una trappola? strategic-culture.su Con la Russia e la Cina che osservano e l'Asse della Resistenza in gioco, la firma tesa di Pezeshkian sembra suggerire: ´Speriamo di aver fatto la cosa giusta ª. | Segue nostro Ombre fra Washington e Teheran | C'è qualcosa di strano in tutto quello che sta accadendo. Il nuovo assetto del Medio Oriente è potenzialmente destinato al successo, ma sono ancora troppi i punti interrogativi aperti che non hanno ricevuto risposta.
(2026-06-27). US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack, Tehran retaliates. newarab.com 
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(2026-06-27). Khamenei's adviser warns US, Israel against new war, says Washington failed to uphold commitments. tribune.com.pk 
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned on Saturday that any new military confrontation initiated by the United States or Israel would result in heavy casualties, saying Tehran had entered talks in Switzerland "seriously and swiftly" while Washington had failed to uphold its commitments. | Speaking to US-based NewsNation television, the former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said Iran was prepared to respond forcefully if confronted again. | "If the United States or Israel makes even the slightest threat against Iran, the next war will not rese…
(2026-06-27). Iran Pushing To End Israel's Genocide in Gaza During Talks With US: Hamas. orinocotribune.com
(2026-06-27). 36 Hours to Collapse: How the US-Iran Peace Deal Fell Apart. thinktank.pk Diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East are often fragile, but few have appeared as short-lived as the latest understanding between the United States and Iran. Barely 36 hours after Washington and Tehran signaled a framework for de-escalation, the United States launched fresh military strikes against Iranian military facilities following a drone attack on a commercial …
(2026-06-27). Trump administration notifies Congress of $700M jet engine sale to Turkey. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of a proposed sale of more than $700 million worth of General Electric F-110 jet engines to Turkey, advancing a deal intended to support Ankara's indigenous KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.The engines would power Turkey's next-generation combat aircraft, a flagship defense project designed to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, including its aging fleet of U.S.-made F-16s.The notification moves forward despite longstanding congressional objections tied to Turkey's continued possession of Russia's S-400 air defense system, which led to Ank…
(2026-06-27). The "Ulm 5" : How Germany is criminalising opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Throughout the proceedings, the defendants are being stripped of fundamental rights and subjected to the most adverse prison conditions in order to intimidate anyone who protests against the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-27). Cuban workers call for strengthening direct union dialogue. radiohc.cu Cuban workers on Friday advocated for strengthening their role in direct union dialogue during the opening of the final sessions of the 22nd Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), in the presence of Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vice President of the Republic. | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the Congress's Organizing Committee, emphasized in his remarks the need to redefine the role of unions at the grassroots level in providing political and ideological support for the processes, analysis, and the mobilization and convening of workers. | The event, taking place at the Havana Convention Center, ha…
(2026-06-27). Otorgan a Pinar del Río sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu El Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba acordó otorgar a la provincia de Pinar del Río la sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de julio, aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. | Esta elección se realiza en medio de un escenario complejo, marcado por las numerosas limitaciones que impone la política de asfixia del Gobierno de Estados Unidos en la vida cotidiana del pueblo cubano. | En los últimos años el territorio pinareño muestra resultados en el cumplimiento de las principales tareas en los ámbitos político, económico y social, con el protago…
(2026-06-27). Jefe de Estado declara prioridades en Cuba y su movimiento obrero. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes en el XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), las cinco prioridades en la isla y su movimiento obrero para salvar la Revolución y continuar la construcción socialista. | El jefe de Estado intervino en el encuentro en el Palacio de Convenciones, de La Habana, donde argumentó sobre las transformaciones aprobadas en el país en los últimos días y de las que dijo "no tendrán éxito, si no hay una activa participación de los obreros y los dirigentes sindicales".En…
(2026-06-27). Cuba saldrá adelante por la solidaridad y transformaciones soberanas, afirma viceprimer ministro. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro, àìscar Pérez-Oliva afirmó este viernes en el XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), que el país saldrá adelante por la solidaridad y especialmente por las transformaciones soberanas que hagan los cubanos. | El también titular del Ministerio de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera hizo las declaraciones en una intervención especial en la cita obrera donde brindó más precisiones sobre el Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno 2026 y las recientemente aprobadas 176 transformaciones agrupadas en 23 ejes temáticos. | Pérez-Oliva dijo que ello ocurre en uno de lo…
(2026-06-27). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-27). Obliterating Gaza's Children: The Damning UN Report. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — From Gaza and beyond, Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children. It is in line with the new Obliteration Doctrine and the topic of a new UN report. | When I was working on
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Exclusive: Iran-US communication line established in Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidentsA communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz under the final statement of the Switzerland talks to help prevent incidents that could trigger military escalation.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). IRGC Navy strikes US military targets in retaliation for attack on Iranian coastal areasIt noted that the retaliation came after American forces launched airstrikes against areas lying along the Iranian coastline as part of the United States' changeless "pattern of breaching its commitments."
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Hezbollah not to allow implementation of US-backed agreement on Lebanon: LawmakerA Lebanese lawmaker says the country's Hezbollah resistance movement will not allow implementation of a United States-backed so-called "framework agreement" that purports to be seeking "dismantling" of the group.
(2026-06-27). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). US Temporarily Eases Sanctions Against Venezuela as SOUTHCOM Deploys Military. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The measure temporarily suspends certain prohibitions related to illegal US s…
(2026-06-27). US sends troops under cover of Venezuelan earthquake, as death toll surges. wsws.org Forty-eight hours after the most powerful earthquakes to strike Venezuela in 125 years, the United States has seized upon the humanitarian catastrophe to accelerate its military control over the country.
(2026-06-27). Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela. aljazeera.com Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
(2026-06-27). Venezuela: Cifras oficiales, 920 fallecidos y 3.360 heridos tras potentes sismos. radiohc.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela (AN), Jorge Rodríguez informó este viernes que la cifra de muertos por los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 registrados el miércoles 24 de junio ascendió a 920. | En una actualización del balance oficial que ofreció en transmisión televisiva, agregó que la cantidad de heridos subió a 3.360, mientras que 172 personas se mantienen atrapadas entre los escombros y se registran más de 4.000 damnificados. | Destacó que, hasta el momento, se han experimentado 302 réplicas tras los dos terremotos consecutivos que provocaron severas d…
(2026-06-27). Twin earthquakes flatten parts of Venezuela as death toll nears 1,000. geo.tv 
Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building following earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 26, 2026. — ReutersRescue teams arrive from Mexico, El Salvador, Spain.More than 50,000 people listed as missing on a public reporting…
(2026-06-27). Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast. aljazeera.com Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela's La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). Venezuela Earthquakes: Death Toll Rises to 920, La Guaira Militarized. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The unprecedented series of 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes caused widespread material destruction. Rodríguez reported that 383 buildings have been completely destroyed or significantly damaged, with the majority located…
(2026-06-27). The Fight Against AI Data Centers Is the Newest Frontier of Global Class Warfare. progressivehub.net WILLIAM I. ROBINSON | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-06-27). Australian media ignores UN report on Israeli deliberate killing of children. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Tran in Sydney The devastating United Nations report this week into the deliberate targeting and murder of Palestinian children by Israel is not very newsworthy in Australia apparently. On Tuesday, the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel released a harrowing report finding that Israel has deliberately targeted and…
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts. aljazeera.com Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
(2026-06-27). Air Conditioning Torn From Homes Under Net Zero Clampdown. wattsupwiththat.com Homeowners are being forced to tear out air conditioning from their properties under Net Zero laws that prioritise "passive cooling" and only permit "active cooling" as a "last resort". The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-06-27). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-27). Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud. aljazeera.com US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
(2026-06-27). Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer's lies. aljazeera.com Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.
(2026-06-27). Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box (w/ Kshama Sawant) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Chris Hedges speaks with Kshama Sawant, a revolutionary socialist based in Seattle, Washington, who is challenging long-time incumbent Democrat Adam Smith for Congress. Sawant served in the Seattle City Council for more than a decade during which she and her supporters won unprecedented victories for …
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east. aljazeera.com Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: San José is joining forces in solidarity with 50501 San José ALL of US 250. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign…
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 6/30: Flyer the Fourth Community Call. indybay.org Online | uscpr-action.solidarity.tech/flyer-the-f……
(2026-06-27). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-27). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-27). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: Landownership a condition for citizenship: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-27). The California billionaire tax: A faction fight within the ruling class. wsws.org Beneath the billionaire tax campaign lies the effort of Democrats and unions to preserve capitalist rule and inequality.
(2026-06-27). U.S. Supreme Court strips refugees of protected status, blocks immigrants from applying for asylum. wsws.org The rulings will have immediate—and, in some cases, deadly—consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants seeking refuge in the United States from political oppression, violence and starvation in their countries of origin.
(2026-06-27). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea vote to strike. wsws.org While workers voted overwhelmingly to stop work, the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU) is doing everything possible to prevent a strike.
(2026-06-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Community Health Officers strike in Punjab over long-outstanding demands; Cambodia: AJ Textile garment workers walk out over sacking and conditions; Australia: Glencore coalminers in New South Wales vote to strike.
(2026-06-27). The June 24 national transport strike in the Netherlands: the political questions. wsws.org The Netherlands is one front in a strike wave now sweeping the continent, everywhere driven by the same socio-economic and political conditions: austerity at home to finance war abroad.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: The Frontier Thesis as it relates to Independence Day: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Enough is enough: Defend every job at Germany's Volkswagen. wsws.org IG Metall and the works councils are not opponents of Volkswagen's restructuring plans, but accomplices. Workers must take the defence of jobs into their own hands through independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-06-27). Insights | Serbian exhibitor: Serbia-China ties grow stronger, China is my second home. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Serbian exhibitor Maria Martic said in an interview with China News Network that China and Serbia enjoy excellent political and economic relations.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). 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…
(2026-06-27). Reformed Trump Supporters Launch 'Leaving MAGA' Support Group, And, Look, We Listen And We Don't Judge. newsone.com 
Source: MSNOW / YouTube/Screenshot | Are you suffering from self-inflicted MAGA fatigue? Have you spent the last decade placing your full, Caucasian faith in an orangey-white nationalist grifter, who presented himself as the president for the common man, while surrounding himself with billionaires, adorning his properties with golden statues of himself, and
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-27). The Great American State Fair and the war on arts and culture in the US. wsws.org The "Fair"'s miserable, unpopular character says more about the state of American capitalism than either Trump, the Democrats or the media would care to admit.
(2026-06-27). Wrong, Bloomberg, Climate Change Has Boosted Food Production and Lowered Prices, Not the Opposite. wattsupwiththat.com This increase in food production has occurred even as the number of people and the amount of land devoted to growing crops has declined. Fewer people, farming less land, producing higher yields reflects increasing rather than declining productivity.
(2026-06-27). Visit boosts confidence in rural future. ecns.cn When President Xi Jinping visited Dongyujia village in Dezhou, Shandong province, during the busy summer farming season on Wednesday morning, Li Lianjun, 54, and other villagers shared with him their joy over this year's summer grain harvest.
(2026-06-27). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-27). Xi says China ready to establish security partnership with Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, and work with Cambodia to make sustained efforts to root out the chronic problem of telecom fraud.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-27). Crushing Prairieland sentences mark new stage in US ruling class' war on political opposition. wsws.org The first "antifa terrorism" prosecution under Trump's domestic counterterrorism framework establishes a precedent for sentencing political opponents to decades in prison on the basis of association and ideology.
(2026-06-27). Does the Global Economy Need Pakistan for Oil Stability? thinktank.pk For decades, Pakistan has been viewed primarily through the lens of South Asian security, Afghanistan and counterterrorism. Today, however, changing dynamics in the Middle East are opening an entirely different strategic opportunity. As tensions between the United States and Iran threaten global energy markets, Pakistan has quietly emerged as an increasingly important diplomatic player. Reports …
(2026-06-27). Tshwane Metro Police warn of road closures ahead on 30 June. sanews.gov.za Tshwane Metro Police warn of road closures ahead on 30 June | The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a planned march on 30 June 2026, warning motorists of road closures and traffic disruptions in Pretoria's city centre. | According to the media alert, the march is being held to protest against undocumented foreign nationals. | Participants are expected to gather at Church Square in Pretoria Central at 10: 00 before marching to the Sunnyside Police Station. Authorities said no private vehicles will be permitted at the gathering point. | Buses transporting participan…
(2026-06-27). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-27). Time To Get AIPAC And All Dirty Money Out Of Politics. scheerpost.com Dahj Voytek, People's World. In 2026, with the rising costs of food, rent, and healthcare in the United States, one might ask: Where are our tax dollars going? Well, since World War II, Israel has been the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. Foreign assistance from 1940 to 2026, the United States Congress has sent an estimated …
(2026-06-27). Jury Deadlock In Palisades Fire Trial Results In Mistrial. newsone.com 
Source: Mario Tama / Getty | After two days of deliberation, a mistrial was declared when the jury couldn't come to a unanimous verdict in the case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the devastating Palisades fires. |
(2026-06-27). Who profits from Africa's gold? aljazeera.com African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
(2026-06-27). Uzbekistan and the New Silk Bridge: Connecting Central Asia and the Gulf. unitedworldint.com 
Impressions from a visit to Uzbekistan. For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed through the prism of geopolitical competition, with major powers seeking influence over a region strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Yet amid this contest for access, markets, resources, and transport corridors, …
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living with the Fallout of the Raids. scheerpost.com Elizabeth Aguilera and Ben Poston for Capital and Main When immigration agents arrived at the Los Angeles car wash where he worked, Giovanni didn't see them until one was standing beside him. Giovanni's thoughts turned to his family: How would they get by without him? Would he have to uproot his school-age children from the only …
(2026-06-27). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-27). No Wind? No Sun? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? wattsupwiththat.com You guessed it! Coal and gas!
| It's wonderful, all of this "renewable" electricity!
(2026-06-27). Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what's the schedule? aljazeera.com Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
(2026-06-27). "The Lip you Press:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:47. juancole.com Quatrain no. 47 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám conveys the realism of the original poems, which dispute the notion of any life after death but uphold the dignity and pleasure of our momentary lives nevertheless. Here, the Persian poetry departs most starkly from Islamic (and Christian and Zoroastrian) ideals, anticipating the Existentialist school of philosophy of the twentieth century. How it came about that agnosticism flourished in some sections of medieval Iranian (and Muslim Indian) society, probably among artisans as well as some intellectuals, is n…
(2026-06-27). Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase. aljazeera.com Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Landownership the condition for citizenship: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Chris Hedges On Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box With Kshama Sawant. indybay.org Chris Hedges interviews Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant about her campaign for Congress against war propagandist Adam Smith…
(2026-06-27). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-27). Friday Nite Videos | June 26, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 26, 2026 |
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina. aljazeera.com Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
(2026-06-27). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-27). A Complicated Time To Be a Young Scientist. portside.org A Complicated Time To Be a Young Scientist |
(2026-06-27). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-27). Alan Greenspan: Homewrecker. portside.org Alan Greenspan: Homewrecker |
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-27). Burnham Must Break With Starmer's Dishonest Politics, or Fail Just Like Him. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook [First published by Middle East Eye] Keir Starmer's announcement on Monday that he was stepping down as Labour leader — and therefore as Britain's prime minister — is a remarkable turnaround for the man whose election victory less than two years ago was uniformly heralded as a triumph. In fact, Starmer rode into 10 Downing Street …
(2026-06-27). Friday 7/3: Delaney Hall To Adelanto! Support Hunger & Labor Strike At Geo Group Protest In SF. indybay.org Geo Group For Profit Jail | Turk & Taylor St | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-27). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-27). The Leon Black Questions Congress Couldn't Ignore Anymore. portside.org The Leon Black Questions Congress Couldn't Ignore Anymore |
(2026-06-27). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-27). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-27). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). What Does Trump Really Want From Europe? thinktank.pk The relationship between the United States and Europe has once again entered turbulent waters. Just months after both sides attempted to stabilize trade relations, US President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet: if European countries proceed with Digital Services Taxes (DST) targeting American technology giants, they could face tariffs of up …
(2026-06-27). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-27). Frame-Checking Generative AI's Role in Transmitting News. scheerpost.com Shealeigh Voitl and Andy Lee Roth As large language models (LLMs), a new generation of AI chatbots, and other forms of generative AI (artificial intelligence) become more widely used as information sources, it's no surprise that many people are taking advantage of the convenience of AI search engine overviews. According to a June 2026 Pew Research Center report, …
(2026-06-27). WSWS webinar on the American Revolution: The historical significance and contemporary relevance of 1776. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site's webinar marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution brought together leading historians to defend its revolutionary heritage at a moment of mounting authoritarianism.
(2026-06-27). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-27). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-27). Art space steals the spotlight at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn The art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Here, visitors can meditate with a robot using an EEG headset, hear kinetic coral sculptures cry out in a simulated ocean, and watch stained glass from Western cathedrals that tell stories of Chinese tradition… The art space has stolen the spotlight at the forum.
(2026-06-27). Dems Should Commit to Expanding the Supreme Court. portside.org Dems Should Commit to Expanding the Supreme Court |
(2026-06-27). India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that India was trying hard to avenge the humiliating setback of last year's war through "covert tactics" and "proxies" aimed at creating instability in Pakistan. | "Our eastern neighbour, having suffered a humiliating setback in the conflict in May last year, has increasingly resorted to covert tactics and the use of proxies in an attempt to undermine the hard-earned peace and stability in our country," the premier said while noting that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-27). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). IYSSE meeting: World War, Imperialism and the Illusion of a Multipolar World. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Sri Lanka is holding an online public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 7: 00 p.m. to discuss the Trotskyist strategy to mobilise the working class against imperialist war.
(2026-06-27). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-27). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-27). Australia's ASIO surveillance chief declares "unprecedented" security threats. wsws.org With the Albanese Labor government's blessing, the ASIO boss has increasingly become a prominent political figure.
(2026-06-27). Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot. aljazeera.com Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera's error sends two-time champions home.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Panel-Fascism, Jim Crow 2, The Fight For A United Working Class Front & A General Strike. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83449767760…
(2026-06-27). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Bahrain financial executive: embracing Chinese super apps allows Gulf states with more economic resilience. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Insights | Responding to global energy crisis: China earns plaudits at 2026 Summer Davos Forum. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). How Facebook Has Censored My Account Over Criticism of Israel. scheerpost.com
(2026-06-27). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-27). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). "China's speed is insane!" Canadian AI CEO seeks cooperation sparks. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-27). Día Nacional de la Defensa: Díaz-Canel recorrió estructuras defensivas en La Habana. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó este viernes, en el Día Nacional de la Defensa, el puesto de Dirección de la Zona de Defensa Catedral, en el municipio de La Habana Vieja. | El jefe de Estado comprobó la preparación de las estructuras territoriales para enfrentar escenarios de conflicto y desastres. | Fuente: Canal Caribe…
(2026-06-26). Key points from US-Israel-Lebanon agreement. al-monitor.com Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war.The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: – 'Lasting peace' -Israel and Lebanon, with US support, "affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security," the agreement begins.
(2026-06-26). Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, warns of civil war. newarab.com 
In the first official response from Hezbollah since the agreement was signed in Washington on Friday, MP Hassan Fadlallah said Lebanese authorities could not "impose the implemen…
(2026-06-26). US brokers deal for limited Israeli withdrawal in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com The deal establishes a US-facilitated military coordination group to oversee the creation of two initial pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
(2026-06-26). Netanyahu and Katz Threaten Iran; Vow to Remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. truthout.org On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz promised to remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, while renewing threats against Iran. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for Israeli combat officers, Netanyahu and Katz vowed not to withdraw from their "security zones" no matter what "pressures" Israel faces. "We dominate southern Lebanon… |
(2026-06-26). The human cost of IOF aggression in Sidon. thecanary.co 
Lebanon — After seventy-two hours of continuous ceasefire, the southern port city of Sidon was looking completely transformed on Tuesday (23 June). Shops were open and the trademark traffic jams were being exacerbated by the continuous flow of vehicles — returning refugees further south. While no one here trusts the Israelis to abide by agreements, […] | By
(2026-06-26). Israel, Lebanon expected to sign framework deal after US-mediated talks. al-monitor.com By Rami Ayyub and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 26 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon are expected to sign a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks aimed at securing an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, Israeli and Lebanese officials said. The officials did not provide details on the framework deal and did not say how its terms would be different from those included in an April 16 ceasefire deal that preceded several rounds of U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks.
(2026-06-26). US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack. al-monitor.com US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-26). UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack. al-monitor.com By Jonathan SaulLONDON, June 26 (Reuters) – The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz after the effort was halted earlier this week, a top U.N. agency official said on Friday.The U.N.'s International Maritime Organization said on Thursday it had "temporarily paused" its evacuation initiative after a container ship operated by Taiwan's Evergreen was attacked.
(2026-06-26). Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings. al-monitor.com Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed Friday.At least 42 commodity vessels
(2026-06-26). US military conducted strikes against Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) – The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding thatU.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Tehran's attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis and Ismail Shakil, editing by Michelle Nichols )…
(2026-06-26). Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman. tribune.com.pk 
Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hit near Oman on Thursday. | Brent crude futures fell $1.50, or 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel as of 11: 49am PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49, or 2.07%, to $70.43 a barrel. | Refining giant Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a nearly four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed. Two Very Large Crude Carriers were…
(2026-06-26). Brussels whining that China's REE dominance prevents EU's militarization. infobrics.org The troubled bloc is worried about America's unwillingness to pledge unconditional support for NATO, as the Trump administration openly seeks to use the world's most aggressive racketeering cartel as a perpetual cash cow. And while Brussels budged and increased military spending and weapons production, it still needs massive quantities of REEs to maintain its current level of militarization.
(2026-06-26). Crimea Isolated: Putin's Strategic Prize Turned Into a Strategic Weakness. bylinetimes.com 
For most of the past four months, the war with Iran has shifted attention away from Ukraine. Conventional wisdom has long held that the Ukrainian conflict is at best a stalemate, and at worst a situation where Russia can simply grind Ukraine down over time with "meat wave" tactics that rely on superior numbers. | However,
(2026-06-26). US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.US Central Command said the American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, were a response to "unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces" that "clearly violated the ceasefire."
(2026-06-26). Trump calls Iran's drone attack on cargo ship of ceasefire. al-monitor.com The US president stopped short of issuing new threats, but called Thursday's drone attack "foolish."
(2026-06-26). Democrats And Trump Are In Sync On Iran. popularresistance.org The United States began its latest attempt at regime change against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, 2026. The Trump administration bragged about torpedoing an Iranian ship returning from a naval exercise in India and killing more than 80 sailors. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a video of the act of war and added, "They thought they were safe in international waters," an admission of a U.S. violation of international law. The killing of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and some of his family members and the bombing of an elementary school in the city of Minab were also war crimes.
(2026-06-26). Did NATO chief get it wrong? Italy's Meloni challenges Mark Rutte's Iran War claim: 'We did not join…'. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's remarks about Italy's role during the U.S.-Iran conflict, insisting Rome did not participate in military operations against Iran. Meloni clarified that Italy only allowed logistical and technical support through U.S. bases, not authorization for kinetic attacks. She said Rutte confused different types of military flights before later clarifying his comments. The disagreement highlights growing debate over NATO coordination, military cooperation, and alliance messaging during the Iran crisis. Watch the full story as Italy respon…
(2026-06-26). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-06-26). Israel could recognise Armenian genocide amid Turkey tensions. newarab.com 
Israel, which itself is widely accused of carrying out a genocide in Gaza, has for years not commented on the killing of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War I. | But amid a growing geopolitical rivalry,…
(2026-06-26). Ms. Rachel Hosts Press Briefing on Israel's Targeting of Palestinian Children. truthout.org On Friday, childhood educator and YouTube influencer Ms. Rachel hosted a press briefing on the impact of Israel's genocide on Palestinian children, following the release of the UN Commission of Inquiry report on Palestinian children earlier this week. The press briefing featured Chris Sidoti of the UN Commission of Inquiry; emergency physician Dr. Mahmooda "Mimi" Syed, who served at Gaza's… |
(2026-06-26). Billionaire Camden Market owner funds Israel's genocidal military. thecanary.co 
Teddy Sagi, the billionaire owner of London's Camden Market and of online competitions, finances Israel's genocidal military according to a new report. Forbes estimates that Sagi's net worth is over £7bn. Sagi's funnelling of cash toward the colony means that the hundreds of thousands of Britons who buy prize tickets from Winvia Entertainment Group's subsidiary […] | By
(2026-06-26). Polanski says Burnham must dump Israel, and recognise genocide, for Greens' help. thecanary.co 
Green party leader Zack Polanski has given presumptive new Labour leader and PM Andy Burnham an ultimatum over Israel. Polanski, Britain's only Jewish party leader, has said that Burnham must dump Israel and recognise the Gaza genocide — anything less is a red line. In remarks after a university speech, the Green party leader said […] | By
(2026-06-26). President Díaz-Canel confirms the status of Cuban collaborators in Venezuela. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, confirmed this Thursday on his social media profile that Cuban collaborators in Venezuela are safe, following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck the South American nation the previous day."In conversation with our ambassador to Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, we confirmed that the collaborators are safe, providing all possible assistance to the Venezuelan people from the very beginning." | Díaz-Canel added that the situation of all Cubans remaining in the country for any reason…
(2026-06-26). Rubio: Dishonest and Mendacious. radiohc.cu Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, in his unhealthy obsession with destroying the Cuban Revolution, has in his hands a file imposing "sanctions" on Havana's Malecón seawall for having been built along that capital city avenue and for preventing the entry of supposed U.S. Marines in a presumed Yankee invasion of Cuba.
(2026-06-26). Solidarity in France with Cuba and against the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu French solidarity raised its voice on Friday against the United States' attempts to strangle Cuba's economy and expressed its support for the Cuban people in a resolution, the text of which was released in this capital. | The resolution adopted by the Regional Council of Burgundy-Franche-Comté highlights that for more than 60 years, Cuba has suffered an economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed unilaterally by the United States. | This blockade limits the island's access to international financing, medical equipment, spare parts, and, especially critically, hydrocarbons and the equipment necessary to p…
(2026-06-26). Guatemalan health minister recognizes the work of Cuban doctors. radiohc.cu Guatemala's Minister of Health and Social Assistance, Joaquín Barnoya, on Friday recognized the nearly 28 years of uninterrupted work by the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in the most impoverished communities. | In his closing remarks at the event in the capital, the minister emphasized that the Cuban doctors made history from the moment they arrived, in a system that placed little value on public assistance, unlike the situation on the Caribbean island. | Before the Cuban ambassador, Nazario Fernández, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julio Orozco, deputy ministers of health, directors, and a group of Cuban he…
(2026-06-26). Cuba's resounding victory against the U.S. in UN body. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has described as resounding the victory his country achieved against the United States' attempts to obstruct UN food aid. | Via social media, the Cuban foreign minister stated that despite the spurious attempts to deprive the Cuban people of this support, the US government was isolated in the Executive Board of the UN World Food Program (WFP), which on Friday approved — by a vote of 29 to 2 — maintaining cooperation. | The program, which will run until 2030, has a budget of $116 million U$D for food security, in a context marked by the unprecedented strengthening…
(2026-06-26). La enseñanza recibida de un sudanés en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) en La Habana ofrece cobertura para la preparación de los jóvenes de naciones del sur como futuros profesionales de la salud, y hasta el momento ha graduado a casi 36 000 estudiantes de 141 países, fundamentalmente de àÅfrica y América Latina. | Ya casi al concluir sus estudios está Sniper Yiet Kuon Bit, residente en Akobo, Sudán del Sur, matriculado en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Dr. Salvador Allende, en el muncipio habanero del Cerro, y cursa el 4to. año de la carrera. | Él se desempeña como dirigente del grupo de estudiantes de países que integran la Unión…
(2026-06-26). Jale Moala: Why is the UN credible when Fiji agrees but not when it's inconvenient? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Jale Moala It's interesting how readily many people in Fiji embrace the work of the United Nations when it supports local programmes such as climate resilience, development, governance and social inclusion. Yet when the UN publishes reports critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, some of the same voices suddenly dismiss it as…
(2026-06-26). Studying for high school finals in Gaza without electricity, adequate food, or a home. mondoweiss.net 
For decades, the General Secondary Education Examination, or "Tawjihi," was one of Gaza's most significant milestones. But now, for the third year, students are taking their exams with no classrooms, no reliable electricity, and barely enough food.
(2026-06-26). Democracy Now! 2026-06-26 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 26, 2026; In "Devastating" Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to "Turn Back" Asylum Seekers; Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars; Supreme Court Strips Protections for Haitian & Syrian Immigrants in "Racially Inflected" Decision; Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer | Headlines for June 26, 2026; In "Devastating" Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to "Turn Back" Asylum Seekers; Venezuela Earthquakes…
(2026-06-26). Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after strongest earthquake in 125 years. wsws.org The scale and deadliness of the catastrophe have been shaped not by the seismic waves alone, but by decades of imperialist sanctions, military aggression, corrupt capitalist rule under Chavismo and now the open US recolonization of the country.
(2026-06-26). Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela's twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
(2026-06-26). Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic. ecns.cn Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
(2026-06-26). World aids rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235. aljazeera.com Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.
(2026-06-26). Plan Intl: 'Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years'. aljazeera.com Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
(2026-06-26). Venezuela earthquakes toll doubles to 589 amid desperate rescue efforts. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela recorrió zonas afectadas por potentes sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez recorrió este jueves zonas afectadas por los sismos de la víspera que causaron daños humanos y materiales en zonas de Caracas, el estado de La Guaira (norte) y otros territorios del país suramericano. | Acompañada por el titular de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez y el vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, y otras autoridades, visitaron comunidades de Macuto. | Rodríguez recordó el doble terremoto del día de ayer de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que alcanzó a varios estados del norte, donde provocó estragos fu…
(2026-06-26). Venezuela: Se elevan a 235 los muertos y a 4 300 los heridos por doble sismo. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela informó que en la noche de este jueves se elevó a 235 la cifra de muertos y a más de 4.300 los heridos por los dos terremotos que azotaron ese país, el miércoles. | El ministro de Salud, Carlos Alvarado confirmó la cantidad en declaraciones al canal estatal Venezolana de Televisión.En el sistema público, hemos atendido al corte de las siete de la noche del día de hoy más 4.300 heridos […] y hemos recibido alrededor de 235 pacientes que llegan sin signos vitales o fallecen al momento de llegar en nuestros establecimientos de salud ª. | Más de 150 pacientes reciben atención en clínic…
(2026-06-26). Solidarity With The People Of Venezuela Amidst Disaster. popularresistance.org The International League of Peoples' Struggle stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela affected by the back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquake, particularly in Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón. Initial reports indicate at least 164 people have died with more than 1000 injured along with 14,000+ missing, but the count on causalities may change as more information is available. A state of emergency was declared by Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, suspending the non-essential activities and the train system to facilitate rescue efforts, disconnecting the domestic gas service…
(2026-06-26). 2026 World Cup breaks attendance record as fans defy heat and travel disruptions. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup has made history in a big way, with FIFA announcing the highest spectator turnout in the tournament's history, surpassing the record that stood since the 1994 World Cup in the United States. 2026 World Cup breaks old record Total attendance at this year's tournament reached 3,605,357 spectators on 25 June, after […] | By
(2026-06-26). China unveils findings on blue hole in Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, describing it as the first known coral reef-formed blue hole identified in China.
(2026-06-26). Teamsters' Beverage Market Strike Enters Seventh Week. popularresistance.org A sharp, existential struggle for Teamsters Local 175 in southern West Virginia has emerged from a punitive bargaining conflict scarred by blatant unfair labor practices into a strike that is now entering its seventh week. This is an extreme example of bad faith bargaining. | Around 50 members of the union who work for The Beverage Market in the capital city have reported no progress in contract negotiations. Despite the absence of any evidence or claim of financial hardship, the company demands blatant and still unexplained wage cuts, job cuts, benefit cuts, and other demands, including a contract of "indetermin…
(2026-06-26). Heatwave: Greens call for emergency meeting of EU leaders. thecanary.co 
Amid a record-breaking heatwave across the continent, European environment ministers met in Luxembourg on 25 June. The European Green Party is calling on the ministers to prepare an emergency meeting of EU government leaders to urgently strengthen Europe's climate protections and the Green Deal. Ciarán Cuffe, co-chair of the European Green Party, said: This heatwave […] | By
(2026-06-26). Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents for Ronnie Moffitt Assassination. portside.org Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents for Ronnie Moffitt Assassination |
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). New Evidence Suggests RFK Jr. Lied to Senate in Claims About 2019 Samoa Visit. truthout.org More evidence has emerged that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), likely lied during his Senate confirmation hearings in early 2025 regarding his visit to the island nation of Samoa several years ago. A newly disclosed email obtained by The Guardian demonstrates that Kennedy and his colleague Michael Graven had traveled to Samoa to examine… |
(2026-06-26). Call for inquiry into dropping of charges over New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster. wsws.org Christopher Harder, a former criminal lawyer, has called for police to investigate the unlawful deal to drop charges against the company's chief executive Peter Whittall.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: The Historic Boycott Coors Commemoration Day In The Castro. indybay.org Corner of Market and Castro | San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Is Ukraine's New Military Strategy Pushing Russia Toward Defeat? thinktank.pk After more than four years of fighting, the Russia-Ukraine war appears to be entering a new phase. For much of the conflict, Russia maintained the initiative through overwhelming manpower, missile strikes and relentless pressure along the front lines. Today, however, Ukraine is increasingly demonstrating that it can impose strategic costs deep inside Russian territory, challenging …
(2026-06-26). Europe burns in record 40‚ÑÉ heatwave as climate funding targets missed by trillions. wsws.org Burning fossil fuels to fill the pockets of the rich increasingly means burning human beings to death for profit—another way the capitalist system spitting out wars, pandemics and deaths of despair is toxic to human life.
(2026-06-26). Loved ones of Ulm 5 speak out on 'inhumane' prison conditions. newarab.com 
When five pro-Palestine activists were arrested over an alleged break-in at an Israeli-owned weapons factory in southern Germany, prosecutors did not treat the case as an act of political protest or even simply as trespass and property damage. Instead, in an echo of the increasingly draconian approach taken against Since Septem…
(2026-06-26). Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid heatwave. aljazeera.com Only competitions involving professional athletes will be held, with all other activities cancelled.
(2026-06-26). It's Official: F-35s Are Now Being Delivered Without Radars. twz.com 
The U.S. military has now confirmed the acceptance of at least six F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the U.S. Marine Corps without radars. This is due to issues tied to the development of the new
(2026-06-26). Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners. aljazeera.com Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
(2026-06-26). China Urges India to View Ties as Partnership, not Rivalry. infobrics.org Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted the stable border situation and urged both nations to handle ties with a long-term, strategic perspective…
(2026-06-26). Alaska governor vetoes single-use polystyrene foam foodware ban. nationofchange.org For now, polystyrene products will remain legal for use by commercial food vendors statewide.
(2026-06-26). EconoScope | Chinese-built stadium upholds Cabo Verde's World Cup dream. ecns.cn About a week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cabo Verde drew global attention after holding defending champion Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.
(2026-06-26). Living better, living hidden: The struggle of trans women in Syria. globalvoices.org In a Syria that tries to erase them, transgender women cling to fragile dreams of escapeGlobal VoicesImage by This This post is part of Global Voices' June 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-06-26). Tunisian rights activist sentenced to 25 years in prison. newarab.com 
Prominent Tunisian rights activist Tunisia emerged from the "Of course, this is…
(2026-06-26). The price of miscalculation. onlineopinion.com.au A war launched to reshape the Middle East has instead exposed the limits of force – and the cost of misunderstanding a nation that has spent millennia learning how to endure.
(2026-06-26). Dangerous EU Momentum Towards Offshore Deportation Centers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A German police officer takes a man to a deportation flight to Pakistan, February 25, 2025, Hesse, Germany. | © 2025 Boris Roessler/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | The European Union is forging ahead on its quest to increase deportations regardless of the consequences for people's rights. On June 17, the European Parliament approved a Return Regulation that portends increased detention, forced removals, and externalization. Two days later, 19 EU states signed an open letter encouraging "full use of the new possibilities" of "return hubs." The idea is to send people, including famil…
(2026-06-26). German government launches frontal assault on pensions. wsws.org The pension reforms seamlessly follow the abolition of Bàºrgergeld (welfare benefits) and the so-called "health reforms." Billions are being redistributed from the pockets of the needy, the sick, pensioners, the low-paid and workers into rearmament into the accounts of the super-rich.
(2026-06-26). The Iran war is the most unpopular major conflict in US history. responsiblestatecraft.org During an April Senate hearing dominated by debate over the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth batted down criticisms from skeptical members of Congress,
(2026-06-26). SGP and WSWS call for the release of Ercan Akpolat and all political prisoners in Türkiye. wsws.org On June 24, SGP Chairman Christoph Vandreier and Johannes Stern, editor of the German-language World Socialist Web Site, read out an open letter to Ambassador Gà∂khan Turan in front of the Turkish Embassy in Berlin.
(2026-06-26). Alan Greenspan (1926—2026) and the crisis of capitalism. wsws.org More than any other single individual, Greenspan worked to create an economic system based on speculation, parasitism, and unprecedented social inequality which characterises US and world capitalism today.
(2026-06-26). Illusions of Western virtue: Ursula von der Leyen and Europe's moral bankruptcy. peoplesworld.org 
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has every right to condition European relations with any other country or bloc on respect for human rights. That, of course, would hold true if she genuinely cared about such values herself. In response to the June 19 signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States …
(2026-06-26). Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. newarab.com 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio – in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war – also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to
(2026-06-26). Troy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl Oakwood Community Center (Debra Garrett). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, "Freedom Crawl" celebration, and events. The events were at five different locations in Troy. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Debra Garrett, Executive Director of Shades of Cocoa Inc., at the first stop of the Troy Juneteenth Crawl, the Oakwood Community Center on 10th Street, about the day's activities.
(2026-06-26). A Former Facebook Executive Is Suing Meta Over Their Silencing and Retaliation. truthout.org A former Facebook policy executive is suing parent company Meta to overturn an order barring her from speaking about the company or promoting her memoir detailing the sexual harassment she faced as an employee. Sarah Wynn-Williams, who worked as director of global public policy at Facebook from 2011 to 2017, filed the suit in a U.S. district court in California on Thursday. |
(2026-06-26). "Pax Silica" as new Atlantic tech Empire: how Europe gave up digital sovereignty. infobrics.org Only months after debating digital sovereignty, the European Union signed onto Washington's Pax Silica initiative. The move reflects a profound shift in transatlantic relations, with far-reaching implications for AI, semiconductors, strategic autonomy and the future balance of global technological power.
(2026-06-26). The 2026 World Cup breaks the all-time World Cup goalscoring record. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition in the tournament's history, with 173 goals scored in just 59 matches. It has surpassed the previous record of 172 goals. That record was set at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after 64 matches. The historic 173rd goal was scored by American defender Auston Trusty […] | By
(2026-06-26). Trump Donors, Billionaires And Oil Companies Fund The Alliance For Responsible Citizenship. popularresistance.org A high-profile conference for right-wing activists gathering in London this week has been funded by a host of American fossil fuel interests, major Trump donors, and billionaires who have bankrolled UK political parties, Unearthed and DeSmog have found. | The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), running from 23-25 June at the Olympia in Kensington, has hosted appearances from British politicians including Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch alongside international stars of the libertarian and populist right. | The event's 4,000 attendees have also been able to hear speeches from leading figures in the Trump adm…
(2026-06-26). How climate change gets under the skin. grist.org
(2026-06-26). Cook Islands set to head to the polls in six weeks — August 12. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Cook Islanders are set to head to the polls in six weeks' time, the King's Representative of the Cook Islands, Sir Tom Marsters, has announced. In a radio announcement, Sir Tom said that on the advice tendered to him by Prime Minister Mark Brown to call for fresh elections, and pursuant to Article…
(2026-06-26). Four new by-election wins boost Green Party momentum in London. thecanary.co 
The Green Party continued its winning streak in London on 25 June with four by-election wins. Green party candidates won in Dalston, Hackney Central, North Acton, and Woodside. Although the party had already taken many of these seats in May, the new by-election wins show its momentum in parts of the capital remains strong. Green […] | By
(2026-06-26). USW 5 Maranthon Renewable Refinery Oil Workers Locked Out & On Strike In Concord. indybay.org USW5 Marathon renewable refinery workers have been locked out and are on strike in Concord, California. They talked about working conditions and their issues…
(2026-06-26). China's LineShine declared world's fastest Supercomputer. ummid.com In another significant technological achievement for China, its 'LineShine' has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) underway in Hamburg, Germany.
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | An officer walks past a Royal Air Force Harrier GR7 ground attack jet, from the 2nd/4th Wing RAF Cottesmore, parked inside a hardened shelter at a base in an undisclosed location in the Gulf 04 March 2003 AFP PHOTO/POOL/Chris Helgren (Photo by CHRIS HELGREN / REUTERS POOL / A…
(2026-06-26). 'This Is Injustice': How Leftist Zines Were Used To Sentence Anti-ICE Protesters to Decades in Prison. portside.org 'This Is Injustice': How Leftist Zines Were Used To Sentence Anti-ICE Protesters to Decades in Prison |
(2026-06-26). Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War. scheerpost.com John Feffer for Foreign Policy in Focus Donald Trump has always considered himself exceptional—that is, an exception to the rules. As a tycoon, he has demonstrated that multiple bankruptcies and an utter contempt for business associates have not hindered his accumulation of wealth. As a politician, he has shown that the same outrageous statements and …
(2026-06-26). Senate hearing on US Postal Service lays out proposals for delivery cuts, post office closures. wsws.org Under the guise of "reforming" USPS's supposedly "broken business model," senators and postal management discussed cutting delivery days, closing post offices, outsourcing work, raising prices, attacking workers' compensation and eliminating regulatory restraints on management.
(2026-06-26). Initial report on Bedford train collision confirms need for an independent rank-and-file inquiry. wsws.org The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is a state agency, funded through the Department for Transport and staffed largely by personnel drawn from the rail industry, regulatory bodies and government institutions. Its remit states that it "does not apportion blame, establish liability, enforce the law or pursue prosecutions."
(2026-06-26). Hong Kong bedecked with flags to mark 29th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Pedestrians walk along a street in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is adorned with Chinese national flags and regional flags of the HKSAR, on June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Campaigners react to damning report on Nottingham maternity care failures. thecanary.co 
Charities and campaigning organisations have reacted with sadness and a damning lack of surprise to the findings of the Ockenden Report, which detailed extensive failings in maternity and neonatal care under Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. The review's leader, independent senior midwife Donna Ockenden, included a detailed 18-point framework of 'Immediate and Essential Actions' […] | By
(2026-06-26). Post-Delivery Food for Mothers: Essential Nutrition for Recovery. ummid.com Discover the best post-delivery food for mothers, including protein-rich foods, hydration tips, and essential nutrients to support recovery, breastfeeding, and overall postnatal health. Essential Post-Delivery Foods for Indian Mothers…
(2026-06-26). Palestinians resist Israel's efforts to take over the West Bank landmark, Solomon's Pools. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to wrest control of the ancient Solomon's Pools site from the Palestinian Authority. Palestinians are responding by reclaiming the site and resisting Israeli efforts to seize more of the West Bank.
(2026-06-26). Ms Rachel says world has failed Palestinian children at briefing. newarab.com 
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Juneteenth – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-26). NYC mayor Mamdani marks Ashura with call to fight for justice. newarab.com 
Mamdani, a Shia Muslim who became New York City's first ever Muslim mayor at the beginning of 2026, He added: "Today, on the 10th day of M…
(2026-06-26). Exclusive: Unite tells Community members 'cancel fuel poverty protest with Greenpeace'. thecanary.co 
Unite Community (UC), set up by then-general secretary Len McCluskey, is the Unite union's section for unwaged people — and Unite's most politically active. But members and officials feel marginalised by new general secretary Sharon Graham. They resent the union's interference in their political activities, and have now been told they can't participate in a […] | By
(2026-06-26). Medicare For All advocates relaunch drive. mronline.org 
In addition to seeing it as a fix to healthcare, they see it as a major step in fixing an economy that President Trump has been rapidly ruining.
(2026-06-26). CARTOONS: Donald reflecting pool is. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Cambodia's Bet on a Smarter State: Runways and Rails. unitedworldint.com What's emerging now looks more like a state-led attempt to build the "rails" of development—physical and digital—so that the next cycle of growth is not only faster, but more controllable and more sophisticated. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer This is a new era in Cambodia's development trajectory in which the key signs are no longer factories …
(2026-06-26). North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training 'drone warriors'. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un demands a 'deadly and destructive offensive posture' as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.
(2026-06-26). How a Supreme Court Decision About the Religious Rights of Rastafarians Could Be a Loss for Every American. scheerpost.com Austin D. Sarat ScheerPost The Supreme Court's MAGA majority has done almost all it can to turn the First Amendment's guarantee of religious freedom into one of the Constitution's most important provisions. It has been used to override claims for equal treatment by gays and lesbians, to insist that employers provide accommodations for religious practices, and to …
(2026-06-26). Building Systems Of Mutual Aid After Prison. popularresistance.org America's prison system does not end at the prison gate. For millions of formerly incarcerated people, release marks the beginning of another sentence—one enforced not by prison guards, but by laws, discrimination, economic exclusion, and a political system that too often values punishment over rehabilitation. While politicians routinely invoke the language of "second chances," returning citizens face barriers to housing, employment, education, voting, and even basic dignity that make successful reentry deliberately difficult.
(2026-06-26). Stephen Hill Speaks On The 'Sauce' Of Soul Music. newsone.com : | ✕ | June is Black Music Month, and NewsOne has been celebrating all month long. Stephen Hill, former president of programming for BET, sat down with us to speak on what he believes is the "sauce of soul music." | "The sauce of soul music is that there's always love present," Hill says at the start of the video. As a young man growing up in the '70s, when it was still uncommon to see Black faces on TV and in film, soul music provided a much-needed form of representation for Hill. Hill recounts how seeing the Jackson 5 for the first time on TV was an incredibly formative experience for him.
(2026-06-26). Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard. commondreams.org Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
(2026-06-26). Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks. aljazeera.com Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
(2026-06-26). We Stand at a Critical Moment in Earth's History. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth itself are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate." This, the Rights of Nature philosophy and movement, is led by Indigenous people worldwide who hold that humans are partners and guardians not owners of land, water and wildlife. Indigenous peoples perceive land, air and water as ancestors from whom they come. They identify who they themselves are through their rivers, their mountains, their forests who comprise their physical/spiritual life force. Behold stories of their successes for t…
(2026-06-26). Supreme Court lets Trump terminate TPS for Haitians and Syrians. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Born and raised in Haiti, Fritz Emmanuel Lesly Miot works in a California laboratory, researching Alzheimer's disease. Miot has lived legally in the United States for 15 years. Laila Doe, a Syrian citizen, lives in Illinois, where she works as a behavioral technician for individuals with disabilities and cares for her elderly American-citizen mother and …
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution and Its Place in History: From the War Against Monarchy to "No Kings" wsws.org These remarks open the WSWS webinar by situating the American Revolution as a world-historical bourgeois democratic revolution, tracing its development through the Civil War and examining the present-day assault on its democratic legacy.
(2026-06-26). Testing the Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May and Philip Mulholland Earlier this year Philip Mulholland published the details of his Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis or "DPAH" (Mulholland P. , 2026a). The hypothesis assumes that the…
(2026-06-26). How Attorneys Hold Negligent Parties Accountable for Injuries. moguldom.com Miami is a dynamic city where bustling roadways, active construction projects, thriving businesses, and busy public spaces bring people together every day. While this constant activity contributes to the city's energy and growth, it also increases the likelihood of accidents that can leave individuals facing serious injuries and unexpected challenges. Whether an injury occurs in …
(2026-06-26). Israel prosecutors charge settlers with terror offences. newarab.com 
Israeli prosecutors filed rare charges against six settlers, including for "acts of terrorism", after an attack on a Palestinian village in the Authorities rarely punish Indictments have become more commonplace along with the rising frequency of settler attacks, b…
(2026-06-26). At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Marchers with the Greater Seattle Business Association, Washington State's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, during the annual Seattle Pride Parade, June 25, 2023. | © 2023 Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo…
(2026-06-26). BOOK REVIEW: Making Progress: How good policy happens. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Live at 1 P.M. ET: We're Winning! Climate Alarmism Is Losing Its Grip. wattsupwiththat.com Is the media's nonstop climate panic finally losing steam?
(2026-06-26). New Trump Administration Policy Hides Deaths at National Parks From Public. truthout.org A recently revealed memo issued by the Interior Department late last year directs staff of the department, including within the National Park Service (NPS), not to alert or even confirm to the public when deaths have occurred at national parks. The current policy is a marked shift from past practices. According to several current and former NPS employees, who spoke to The Washington Post… |
(2026-06-26). India begins rolling out ePassport — How to Apply. ummid.com In a significant move towards modernization, India has started rolling put ePassport – a combined paper and electronic passport with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip and an antenna embedded on it.
(2026-06-26). 14, mostly students, killed in Lucknow coaching centre fire. ummid.com As many as 14 people, majority of them students, have been killed in a massive fire which broke out in a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area Monday June 22, 2026.
(2026-06-26). An Israeli company could be about to enter Egypt's oil industry. newarab.com 
Israeli oil firm Ratio Petroleum this week agreed to acquire UK-based Pharos, which owns minority stakes in two oil concessions in Egypt's Western Desert. | The £124.3 million deal could be completed in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. | Any deal would be controversial in Egypt, whose population is overwhelmingly opposed to normalised ties with Israel, des…
(2026-06-26). Messi now highest goal scorer in FIFA WC, Mbappe close second. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Monday June 22, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup history with France Captain Kylian Mbappe closely chasing him at second place.
(2026-06-26). The Machine Breaks Down in New York. portside.org The Machine Breaks Down in New York |
(2026-06-26). German court gives Christmas market car attacker life sentence. newarab.com 
A German court on Friday jailed for life a Saudi psychiatrist who He…
(2026-06-26). Thanks to Trump, Russia's own 'pivot to Asia' is bearing fruit. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations led by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Kazan, Russia, to celebrate 35 years of ASEAN-Russia relations and 30 years of dialogue cooperation.Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam to Russia's fifth largest city where they signed a joint
(2026-06-26). Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate. truthout.org Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy of Alaska has ordered state lawmakers to attend special legislative sessions over the summer and pass lucrative tax breaks for Alaska LNG, a proposed massive fossil gas export terminal on the Cook Inlet with an 800-mile pipeline across pristine wildlife preserves and much of the state. With plans to export liquified "natural gas," or LNG, to Asia… |
(2026-06-26). World BEYOND War Remembers Ken Mayers. worldbeyondwar.org 
We hope Ken's kind and courageous pursuit of a better world will continue to inspire future generations. Among those who knew Ken, the good fortune of enjoying his friendship kindles ongoing gratitude and deepest respect. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution: Community Screening at The Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange. whyy.org Join WHYY and Wilmington Celebrates DE250 for a special outdoor community screening of The American Revolution, the landmark documentary series by Ken Burns.
(2026-06-26). East China sees bustling summer farming at sea. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows aquaculture workers head out to sea in fishing boats, including kelp harvesting and abalone feeding in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). Modi's India Where Hate is Rewarded. ummid.com When hate is rewarded with visibility, when insult is mistaken for courage, and when communal provocation is treated as political strategy, democracy itself begins to rot from within.
(2026-06-26). Our pursuit of happiness: from the founders to today. whyy.org We explore how the pursuit of happiness has evolved in America with constitutional law scholar Jeffrey Rosen and cognitive scientist Laurie Santos.
(2026-06-26). UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Begins. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has asked the eligible candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Counselling to submit their college choices and preferences before June 30, 2026.
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). Why Holding Bitcoin Long-Term Beats Chasing Short-Term Pumps. moguldom.com The appeal of catching a Bitcoin price spike is understandable. Watching BTC surge 20% in a week makes sitting on the sidelines feel like a mistake. But the data consistently tells a different story, one where patience outperforms precision, and accumulation beats speculation. Active traders often overestimate their ability to time volatile markets. The reality …
(2026-06-26). Plane debris seen at Beijing's tallest building: witness. geo.tv 
People sit reflected in a window overlooking the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, the tallest building in the Chinese capital, in Beijing, China, June 26, 2026. — ReutersAn eyewitness reported seeing plane debris and fire at the base of Beijing's tallest building on Friday, as…
(2026-06-26). Forever wars: Israel's cycle of conflict shows no finish line. aljazeera.com Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel's wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.
(2026-06-26). Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I avoid getting trapped in the system I hope to change? grist.org 
Dear Leslie, | I work as a civil engineer, and I want to change the way roadway projects are seen, from constant expansion to holistic community-led improvement — but I feel like I don't have enough traction as an entry-level employee. I am scared I will get sucked into the system as it is now and never effect the change I envision. How do I make sure I don't fall into this trap? | — A Worried Engineer |
| Dear Worried Engineer, | While it might not feel like it, your co…
(2026-06-26). The Left Needs to Stop Running From the Past. thecanary.co 
Before Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, he condemned "40 years of neoliberalism." Blair retorted: "Back to the 70s?" Many voters cried out: "yes please!" And while people are still making their minds up about Andy Burnham, the truth is many people are disillusioned with the present and are reminiscing on the past as a better […] | By
(2026-06-26). One Nation', with Angus Taylor and the Mad Monk. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). CA Inter May 2026 Result: Shardul, Abhinav, Teerth Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Shardul Shekhar, Abhinav Satheesh and Teerth Jain have topped the CA Inter May 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Wednesday June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-26). How to add a person to a photo with AI in 2026 (and the tools worth using). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Sismo de magnitud 7.2 sacude Japón. radiohc.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7.2 sacudió este jueves la costa norte de Japón, 25 minutos después de los sismos ocurridos en territorios venezolanos, pero las autoridades descartaron el peligro de tsunami. | Según la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón, el sismo tuvo epicentro frente a la costa oriental de la prefectura de Iwate, a una profundidad de unos 50 kilómetros. | El temblor se sintió en decenas de localidades del noreste y también de forma leve en la capital, Tokio. | Ocho personas resultaron heridas en las prefecturas de Aomori e Iwate, principalmente por caídas o golpes con objetos, sin que se reportaran casos g…
(2026-06-26). Mamdani's Rent Board Votes to Freeze Rent for About 1 Million NYC Apartments. truthout.org Popsicles, paletas and now rents: all frozen. The Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday approved 0% rent increases for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, delivering on one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promises. The vote took place in front of rows of tenants and advocates chanting in four different languages at the auditorium at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem. |
(2026-06-26). Quale destino per l'Armenia? strategic-culture.su Interrogativi ed incertezze di un angolo del Caucaso al bivio tra Europa ed Eurasia. | Segue nostro Prosegue a minuscoli passi il grande gioco che vede, nel corso di questa generazione, la competizione per il monopolio della sfera euroasiatica, coincidente col territorio ex sovietico, tra Russia — legittimo successore dello stato socialista estintosi nel 1991 e quell'occidente che si incarna nell'asse euro-americano, costantemente…
(2026-06-26). "Super" El Niño is a No-Go: In More Ways than One. wattsupwiththat.com Premium now open to all paid subscribers. Correcting the "Super El Niño" Narrative—NOAA Doesn't Actually Use That Term, plus it looks to be fizzling…
(2026-06-26). Extreme heat has devastating effects on agriculture and workers. wsws.org Anthropogenic global warming amplified this year by a record-breaking "Godzilla" Super El Nino, will have a catastrophic impact on food production and the working class.
(2026-06-26). 'Treasure Island' theater review: Classic novel adapted with new feminist touch. peoplesworld.org 
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate novel, Treasure Island, is absolutely good fun. Audiences today are used to watching action stories on screens, but beholding the WGTB troupers leap off the page onto the stage to enact duels, chases, pistol, musket, and cannon fire live and in the flesh, en …