nosihle (2026-06-11). Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener | Bafana Bafana will return to the global stage on Thursday when they take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, with kick-off set for 9 pm. | When Bafana Bafana walk onto the pitch for the opening match, it will mark exactly 16 years since South Africa, as host nation, opened the first World Cup on African soil against Mexico in Johannesburg. | Tonight, history repeats itself as the same two nations meet again in the tournament's opening fixture, this time with South Africa playing away in Me…

Martha Rios (2026-06-11). Roberto Sánchez lidera escrutinio en Perú. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE) informó que, en el 97.9% de las actas contabilizadas, el candidato por el partido Juntos por el Perú, Roberto Sánchez, mantiene ventaja frente a la aspirante ultraderechista Keiko Fujimori, de la organización Fuerza Popular. | La diferencia a favor de Sánchez es cercana a los 10.000 votos sobre Fujimori, por lo que ambos candidatos aún mantienen oportunidades de ganar. | El ganador de la contienda asumirá la presidencia del país por un mandato de cinco años (2026-2031), después de una década de inestabilidad política con ocho presidentes en ese período, a…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-06-11). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!

WSWS (2026-06-11). One-day nationwide strike in Portugal opposes right-wing labour reform. wsws.org The June 3 strike was the second nationwide strike against Trabalho XXI in six months, after the December 11, 2025 strike ⚪ the first in 12 years ⚪ which paralysed the country.

Veronica Riccobene (2026-06-11). Data Centers Are Messing With Texas. levernews.com

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). In rural China today, a ride is just a tap away: British vlogger. ecns.cn A recent video of American tech podcaster Lex Fridman and British travel vlogger Mike Okay hitchhiking through rural Shaanxi went viral online. The footage showed local residents offering remarkable warmth to the foreign visitors, despite not speaking English, a simple act of kindness that resonated with many viewers.

James David Spellman (2026-06-11). Why tech titans' IPOs matter as much in China as in the US. scmp.com Blockbuster initial public offerings from tech champions such as Anthropic and SpaceX are about to fundamentally reshape global capital markets. | This wave will redirect capital flows and alter valuations across the tech sector. As competition intensifies, investors worldwide will be forced to completely rethink where future returns will come from. For China, the rise of these companies will intensify an already fierce contest for global capital, putting further strain on foreign investment…

Staff (2026-06-11). "World Cup of Exclusion" : Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War. democracynow.org The FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two games in Mexico. This will be the biggest World Cup in history, with teams from 48 countries playing over 100 games in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. With a new FIFA pricing system in place, tickets are significantly more expensive for this World Cup than for previous tournaments. And Trump's harsh immigration policies are having another chilling effect on the games. Out of the 39 countries under either a full or partial U.S. travel ban, four — Iran, Haiti, Cà¥te d'Ivoire and Senegal — are expected to play in the…

Howard Altman (2026-06-11). What It Would Take To Seize Iran's Kharg Island According To Top Former Military Leaders. twz.com Kharg Island, the epicenter of Iran's energy exports, is in the news again today after Trump declared he would seize it, before changing his tune.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk? aljazeera.com Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.

Staff (2026-06-11). How a Baby Bottle Washer Safely Helps Protect Your Newborn From Harmful Bacteria. moguldom.com Yes, a baby bottle washer can help reduce your newborn's exposure to harmful bacteria when it thoroughly washes, sanitizes, and dries feeding parts, and when you use it correctly every time. If you've ever stared at a bottle nipple at 2: 00 AM and wondered whether it was really clean, you're not overthinking it. Newborns often …

Indivisible Fremont CA (2026-06-11). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA…

Dan Bacher (2026-06-11). Gov. Newsom Applauds Trump Regime for Advancing Delta Conveyance Project Construction. indybay.org In response to the Governor, Delta Tunnel opponents noted the concurrence between Trump and Newsom on water management in California, despite their alleged "differences."

UMMID (2026-06-11). OFSS Inter 3rd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 14. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Third Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match — teams, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.

newarab (2026-06-11). UNICEF warns of surge in Israeli killing of Palestinian children. newarab.com Israel's escalating In its latest

Morgan Barry (2026-06-11). Who Owns Argentine Football? publicbooks.org In early 20th century Buenos Aires, football clubs emerged as institutions of sociability and mutual aid, but also of anarchist resistance, immigrant solidarity, and antifascist organizing.

Arthur Michelino (2026-06-11). What the Pacific Pivot Reveals About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu When Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May that the United States would prioritize its "model allies," moving the most capable and clear-eyed of them to the front of the line for arms and intelligence, he was not describing a theater to be managed but holding one up as the standard …

Reuters (2026-06-11). Belfast reeling as street violence and online 'hit lists' terrify minorities. scmp.com Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain's minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. | Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday night as opposed to ‚ÄåTuesday, when rioters targeted ethnic minorities and foreign residents by torching homes and vehicles following a knife attack for which a Sudanese man has been charged with…

Kenny Cooper (2026-06-11). Chester County reaches 'functional zero milestone' for chronic homelessness. What does that mean? whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? For the first time since Chester County began tracking the data in 2023, the county achieved a "functional zero milestone" for chronic homelessness in December 2025 and January 2026. | A "functional zero" means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness. During each of those months, officials logged just three people fitting the category. The monthly average is around 11. | The dip did not last. However, county officials still see it as a sign…

UMMID (2026-06-11). Bujrjeel Holdings announces Dh10 mn package for Indian/SL expats died in accident. ummid.com The UAE based Burjeel Holdings of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh10 million package for the families of the Indian and Sri Lankan expatriates killed in a road accident in Dubai three days ago.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Why is Hindutva Gang Protecting Dharmendra Pradhan? ummid.com What began as a demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan may eventually evolve into a broader movement challenging what critics describe as the RSS control over the education system.

WiBOPM (2026-06-11). MARCH AGAINST TRUMP DICTATORSHIP IN NEWARK, NJ ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JUNE 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE MARCH AGAINST TRUMP DICTATORSHIP IN NEWARK, NJ ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH A counter protest will be held in response to the Trump administration's celebration in Washington DC this weekend. An "End The …

UMMID (2026-06-11). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.

newarab (2026-06-11). Are European sanctions on Israeli settlers too little too late. newarab.com The recent sanctions on extremist Jewish Israeli settlers and the networks enabling them in the These Western sanctions, which include asset freezes and travel bans on six entities and one individual involved in financing and enabling the control of settlers an…

UMMID (2026-06-11). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-11). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-11). Bag made from 'T. rex leather' fails to sell at Paris auction. scmp.com A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected. | Auctioneers Giquello had touted the "one-of-a-kind" piece to sell for more than US$500,000 but bids barely broke the US$150,000 mark, said the Drouot house where the sale took place.

DPA (2026-06-11). Belfast stabbing victim 'improving' and may soon wake from coma. scmp.com The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is "improving" and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson said on Thursday. | Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep cuts to his head, face and back in a stabbing attack on Monday night which preceded two nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located? aljazeera.com Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Watch Tonight: Venus, Jupiter to be at kissing distance. ummid.com Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Watch tonight when Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets of our solar system, will come in conjunction again.

Lexis-Olivier Ray (2026-06-11). He Went To Celebrate The Lakers Win. And Came Home With His Arm Broken By LAPD. lataco.com In 2022, Pablo Vera sued the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD for excessive force and violating his civil rights. Six years after the alleged attack, Vera finally had his day in court.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Mamata Banerjee: Down But Not Out. ummid.com After defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Polls and rebellion in the Trinamool Congress, the question being widely discussed in political circles is whether Mamata Banerjee will rise again like a phoenix in the coming years.

newarab (2026-06-11). UK sanctions Israeli settler orgs following TNA investigation. newarab.com The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced coordinated sanctions against enablers of settler violence in the West Bank on June 9, according to a Among the six entities sanctioned by Whitehall are two organisations, Artzenu and Shivat Zion Lerigvey Admata, that The New Arab (TNA)

APR editor (2026-06-11). Trump's World Cup — no sportwashing, a platform for supporting peoples' struggles. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Westbrook of PACBI As FIFA Men's World Cup begins, millions around the world gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Let's use the occasion to protest host nation the United States, the top supporter of Israel's settler-colonial apartheid regime and financier of its military machine, and the US-Israeli imposed might-makes-right order. Let's raise…

UMMID (2026-06-11). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Washington meddles in Peruvian election with runoff too close to call. wsws.org A paper-thin margin separates the two candidates as the Trump administration openly maneuvers to shape the outcome in Washington's favor.

UFCLP (2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: On July 4 Stop The Fascist Take-over Of The Media, Rally At Oracle. indybay.org Oracle Redwood City | 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065…

Strike Debt Bay Area (2026-06-11). Saturday 7/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!

Guest Blogger (2026-06-11). Water, Water Everywhere: Maximizing Oil Field Produced Water Use in West Texas. wattsupwiththat.com It is time for Texas leaders to come together to desalinate produced water; reduce disposed water volumes and earthquakes; sustain a cotton industry while providing relief to the Ogallala aquifer; sustain a public license for the oil and gas industry to operate; provide water data center development; and provide ongoing tax revenue to Texas from oil, cotton, and data centers.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Comicomment: The American childhood nightmare. ecns.cn Beneath the banner of the so-called "beacon of human rights," some children are still paying the price of adulthood far too soon.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats. aljazeera.com Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Afghan women walk across a street in Herat on June 8, 2026. | © 2026 Mohsen Karimi/AFP via Getty Images | (New York) — Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. They beat protesters and shot toward the crowds, killing a child and injuring others, and detained an unknown number of people.The protest followed recent arrests of women in Herat accused of violating the authorities' strict dress code. According to the United Nations, at least 30 women had been detained as of Ju…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com The maths doesn't appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.

newarab (2026-06-11). Sudan war: Drone strikes in key city of El-Obeid kill 23. newarab.com Drone strikes on the strategic Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | "It is tragic. The roofs of houses collapsed…

al-monitor (2026-06-11). US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say. al-monitor.com By Robbie Corey-Boulet and Giulia ParaviciniDAKAR/NAIROBI, June 11 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a chronically unstable country racked by violence and poverty, two lawyers and an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.The Iranians include two women who face potential torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran, their lawyer, Emily Trostle, said. One is a Christian convert and the other is a pro-democracy activist, she added.

EDWIN (2026-06-11). SAPS celebrates its young police officers. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its young police officers | As South Africa observes Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) embarked on a national campaign, 'SAPS Youth — Leading the Reset Agenda', to celebrate the dedication, resilience and positive impact of its young members. | Under the banner, 'My Blood is Blue', the campaign showcases young police officers, who have embraced the responsibility of serving and protecting the people of South Africa with pride and purpose. | Their commitment to excellence, ethical conduct and public service reflects the vision of the SAPS Reset Agenda and underscores the va…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing. aljazeera.com The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Tianjin develops sensors for embodied AI. ecns.cn These robots, capable of sensing pressure, texture and posture, possess "tactile fingertips", enabling artificial intelligence to transition from virtual algorithms to the real world. This is the industrial transformation brought about by embodied intelligence, and the core "sensory organs" enabling it all originate from Tianjin.

Rameen Siddiqui (2026-06-11). SpaceX IPO 2026: Why This Is the Most Important Geopolitical Listing in History. moderndiplomacy.eu This week, SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq at $135 per share, valuing the company at roughly $1.8 trillion. The financial press has been focused almost entirely on what this means for Wall Street: the record valuation, the unconventional pricing, Elon Musk's 85.1% voting control, the unusually large retail allocation. All of that matters. None of …

Guest Blogger (2026-06-11). Dear Bloomberg: Trump Can Be Against Deforestation in the Amazon While Still Thinking Climate Change is Overblown. wattsupwiththat.com Silly comparison…

Phil Pasquini (2026-06-11). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Reuters (2026-06-11). Biotech firm WuXi sues US over allegations it supports China's military. scmp.com A Chinese biotechnology company sued the US government on Thursday over being placed on a list of businesses from China that the ‚ÄåUS Department of Defence has linked to that country's military. | WuXi AppTec filed its complaint in the Washington federal court, calling its inclusion on the list arbitrary, capricious, unsupported by the facts and "the product of political pressure".

David Sirota (2026-06-11). The Movie Trope That Explains American Politics. levernews.com LISTEN NOW: : | Perhaps the key to understanding modern American politics isn't an academic think tank report but rather rambunctious cult classic films, like Caddyshack and Animal House, that pit low-status underdogs against high-status bluebloods, preps, and jocks. In an essay for Politico, author Dan Brooks argues that movies like these hardwired Americans to root for the rude, rule-breaking outsiders over the buttoned-up establishment, and it's shaping how people vote. Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with Brooks to discuss how the "slobs versus snobs" movie trope can be a metaphor for…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons. aljazeera.com For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Earthquake off southern Philippines leaves at least 46 dead. wsws.org The flouting of safety standards in order to cut costs in the Philippines and in countries around the world regularly turns so-called "natural disasters" into man-made ones.

Imran Khalid (2026-06-11). The Rise of the "Conflict-Permanence" Industry. fpif.org The international community's approach to conflict resolution has undergone a profound and dangerous structural shift, moving away from the pursuit of political settlements toward the permanent administration of crisis. This transition is vividly apparent in Rafah, where the newly established

Sana Khan (2026-06-11). Pope Leo Visiting the Canary Islands to Meet Migrants. moderndiplomacy.eu Pope Leo has traveled to the Canary Islands as the final stop of his week long visit to Spain, placing migration and human dignity at the center of his international message. The Canary Islands have become one of Europe's most important migration gateways, with thousands of people risking dangerous Atlantic crossings from Africa in search …

WSWS (2026-06-11). Sri Lankan President pledges separate courts for Buddhist monks, placing them above the normal law. wsws.org The Dissanayake government's move is a further step in strengthening the Sinhala-Buddhist chauvinist state and towards autocratic rule.

newarab (2026-06-11). Exclusive: Dual-use materials for Hezbollah FPVs can't be banned. newarab.com Lebanon cannot realistically stop the import of fibre-optic cables The Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications also denied local media reports alleging that Beirut was under international pressure to restrict the import of the dual-use cables, which have become an essential component in Hezbollah's fibre-optic-guided first-person view (FPV) drones. | "T…

Rosaleen Carroll (2026-06-11). Trump names US attorney Jay Clayton new intelligence chief: What to know. al-monitor.com Both the House and Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to renew a controversial section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with some lawmakers citing concerns over Bill Pulte, who has been serving as acting DNI.

Democracy Now! (2026-06-11). Democracy Now! 2026-06-11 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 11, 2026; "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran": Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes; "World Cup of Exclusion": Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War; World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances; "Keep the Game Beautiful": Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cup; Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cindy Cohn | Headlines for June 11, 2026; "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran": Rami…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Top five 'must-watch' matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.

Helen Belcher (2026-06-11). 'The Two Big Lies About Trans People at the Heart of the EHRC Codes of Practice'. bylinetimes.com UK and European law has started from the premise that trans people exist since at least 1999. The European Court of Human Rights decided in 2002 that it was "no longer sustainable" for trans people to not be treated as one gender or the other. The court demanded that the UK provide a route for trans people to be legally recognised in the gender they lived in, which led to the Gender Recognition Act in 2004. | The Equality Act in 2010 equalised protections across the board, and carried across the rulings which had amended the Sex Discrimination Act to include trans people, creating the characteristic of "gender…

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-06-11). US Empire Managers View Iranian Sovereignty As An Act Of Aggression, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Secretary of War Pete Hegseth The latest wave of US airstrikes has alread…

EDWIN (2026-06-11). Suspect arrested in assault case of young woman. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested in assault case of young woman | Following the surfacing of a video clip on various social media platforms showing a physical altercation, where a male individual is seen assaulting a 21-year-old female, police have confirmed that a 22-year-old high school learner has been arrested and charged. | He is expected to make his first court appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on 12 June 2026. | "We strongly plead for calm and space to allow the police investigation to take its natural course. The SAPS views all acts of violence, particularly again…

Mark Brody (2026-06-11). This School District Has Received Death Threats for Standing Up for Immigrants. It's Not Backing Down. portside.org This School District Has Received Death Threats for Standing Up for Immigrants. It's Not Backing Down | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 00: 12

EDWIN (2026-06-11). Clean air is a human right. sanews.gov.za Clean air is a human right | Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling air pollution, describing clean air as a fundamental human right and calling for stronger collaboration to improve conditions in South Africa's most polluted regions. | Speaking at a Government-NGO dialogue on air quality in the Highveld Priority Area in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Swarts said air pollution extends far beyond environmental concerns. | "It is a social justice issue. It is a developmental issue. Ultimately, it is a human rights issue," she said. | Swa…

UMMID (2026-06-11). SPL 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick is Goal of the Season. ummid.com Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic bicycle kick against Al Khaleej has been adjudged the 'Goal of the Season' for 2025-26.

Jake Johnson (2026-06-11). With SpaceX Set to Go Public, Elon Musk Could Soon Become the First Trillionaire. truthout.org With Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public on Friday, the world's richest man could soon become the first-ever trillionaire — an achievement that one leading humanitarian group called "a new pinnacle of oligarchy and a dark day for democracy." Whether Musk reaches trillionaire status in the coming days will depend on the success of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO), which critics warn is a… |

Staff (2026-06-11). Why Speaking With an Injury Attorney Early Protects Your Claim. moguldom.com In the hours after a serious injury, many people focus on medical appointments, missed work, and keeping daily life from becoming unmanageable. Legal decisions often get pushed aside, even though those first conversations and records can shape the direction of a claim for months or years. That is one reason many injured Californians choose to …

UMMID (2026-06-11). JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to display on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' Mock Seat Allocation 1, also called as Mock Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Monday June 08, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Palestine Action activists could face UK 'terror' sentences: What we know. aljazeera.com Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as 'terrorists' over Elbit factory raid in 2024.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR. aljazeera.com At least 117.8 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, and persecution.

newarab (2026-06-11). High ticket prices and visa issues haunt 2026 World Cup kickoff. newarab.com The The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on July 19. | It is projected to generate a record-breaking $13 billion in total revenue. | But football's world governing body FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-wa…

WSWS (2026-06-11). One million young people in UK not in education, employment or training. wsws.org Six in 10 NEETs (not in education, employment or training) have never had a job—up from four in 10 in 2005…

NEO (2026-06-11). Well wishes for Bafana Bafana. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Bafana Bafana | With just hours to go to the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Gauteng MEC of Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile has wished Bafana Bafana well for the tournament. ⚪ "Tonight, the hopes and dreams of millions of South Africans will travel across the Atlantic to Mexico City, where our beloved Bafana Bafana will take on the host nation, Mexico, at the iconic Estadio Azteca, with kickoff scheduled for 9pm South African time. | "As Gauteng and the entire country rally behind our national team, we wish Coach Hugo Broos and his squad strength, courage and s…

UMMID (2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website ' cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.

Kalyca H. P. Hermansyah (2026-06-11). Why Indonesia Faces Greater Risk to US Monetary Tightening. moderndiplomacy.eu The Asymmetry of Global Monetary System The global economic system is consistently driven by the world's most influential central bank. Data shows that global financial stability is vulnerable from chain reaction of financial strains, the currencies of Asian countries depreciated by around 0,3% in response to the rise in the United States interest rates (Sikhwal, …

newarab (2026-06-11). Arab states, Zelensky invited to G7 summit in France for talks. newarab.com

Memo Torres (2026-06-11). Daily Memo: Ms. Rachel Visits D.C. With 545 Letters From Children Currently Being Detained By I.C.E. lataco.com Speaking of children, Jacob Soboroff reports that ICE is holding an average of at least 25 children a day who are three or under. There have been at least 500 babies and toddlers who have spent significant time in ICE detention.

editor (2026-06-11). Are independent schools really just for rich kids? onlineopinion.com.au Jane Caro is a well-known opponent of private schools receiving any government money, and she relies on fiction rather than fact to prove her point.

Bloomberg (2026-06-11). Trump taps Wall Street top cop Jay Clayton as spy chief after Pulte backlash. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following controversy over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting basis. | Clayton has been serving as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term. | "I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible," Trump said on social media.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Not Brainwashed or Forced: Shamli Millionaire's Son who Converted to Islam. ummid.com Mohammed Ali, earlier Ayush Malik — Shamli millionaire's son who converted to Islam, has refuted the allegations that he was forced or blackmailed to shun Hinduism and convert to Islam.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). EconoScope | Xinjiang harnesses green energy strengths to build new computing power hub. ecns.cn As China advances its strategy to make computing power flow as seamlessly as electricity and water, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is emerging as a key player in the country's digital infrastructure landscape.

Shireen Akram-Boshar (2026-06-11). Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero's Welcome Back Home. truthout.org Omar Artan, the 34-year-old Somali referee who was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, was welcomed in Mogadishu by crowds of supporters on Wednesday. On Saturday, Artan was refused entry to the U.S. after arriving in Miami, despite the fact that he arrived with a valid U.S. visa and had been invited to officiate at the World Cup. Instead, border officials questioned Artan for 11… |

KEVIN MUNROE (2026-06-11). Friday 6/19: Swing in Union Square / Featuring the Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…

Staff (2026-06-11). Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cindy Cohn. democracynow.org A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire Friday unless it is reauthorized by Congress. Section 702 allows for the warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals believed to be outside of the U.S., yet, in practice, it also sweeps up and stores vast amounts of data from people inside the country, including their emails, texts and cellphone data. The FISA provision was enacted in 2008 to legalize George W. Bush's warrantless wiretapping program that was developed after 9/11. | A bipartisan group of senators is opposing the reauthorization of Section 702 due to President Tru…

Associated Press (2026-06-11). Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting. scmp.com A Toronto police officer was shot and killed Thursday by a suspect in the investigation into a shooting attack that damaged the facade of the US consulate in the Canadian city in March, police said. | One 19-year-old suspect was in custody at a hospital in critical condition while officers searched for a second suspect, who was identified as 19-year-old Zara Jabbi and was considered armed and dangerous, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference.

Mark Brody (2026-06-11). When Solidarity Becomes Complicity: Marching With Smotrich in NYC. portside.org When Solidarity Becomes Complicity: Marching With Smotrich in NYC | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 00: 54

WSWS (2026-06-11). Preface to the book: "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" wsws.org The volume "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" brings together for the first time the most important statements and articles on the case.

WiBOPM (2026-06-11). PART TWO OF VOTING RIGHTS FORUM SCHEDULED: "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," June 26, 2026 in Montclair, NJ. wibailoutpeople.org THE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JUNE 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PART TWO OF VOTING RIGHTS FORUM SCHEDULED The second part of a forum entitled "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," will be held Friday, June …

WSWS (2026-06-11). Hersheypark workers in Pennsylvania reject 4th tentative agreement, vote to strike. wsws.org While workers have demanded strike action, the bureaucracy of the Chocolate Workers Local 464 is keeping them on the job.

Joseph Trevithick (2026-06-11). F-22's 'Catfish' 757 Testbed Spotted Carrying Raptor's New Infrared Sensor Pod. twz.com

Associated Press (2026-06-11). Police fire water cannon in Belfast as stabbing sparks second night of unrest. scmp.com Police blasted water cannons at protesters in Northern Ireland who set small fires and hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at them during a second night of violence Wednesday over a brutal stabbing on a Belfast street. | Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed pavements with sledgehammers to toss at riot police. In one place, the unruly crowd used sections of a dismantled picket fence to take cover on the street.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). 5.7-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands Region ⚪ GFZ. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Tonga Islands Region at 2330 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Bloomberg (2026-06-11). Fury over Jared Kushner's Albania resort project threatens to engulf political elite. scmp.com As protests in Tirana extend into a second week, they have escalated from opposition to two €5 billion (US$5.7 billion) planned resorts in ecologically sensitive areas linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire Albanian political establishment to step aside. | Anger erupted on the coast on May 30 when bulldozers moved into one of the sites, spreading to the capital two days later.

Staff (2026-06-11). Essential Sources for Tracking Global Financial Trends. moguldom.com Global financial trends influence far more than stock markets. From interest rates and inflation to currency movements and commodity prices, economic developments in one region can quickly affect households, businesses, and investors around the world. Fortunately, tracking these trends no longer requires access to expensive financial terminals. With the right sources and a structured approach, …

Alisa Higuera (2026-06-11). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…

Annie Rosenthal (2026-06-11). A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts. truthout.org Barnard Construction Company, Inc., an engineering contractor based in Bozeman, Montana, recently celebrated its 50th year in business. On its website, the company lays out a colorful history that starts in 1975, when 25-year-old Tim Barnard moved to Montana with "$1,000, two shovels, a pick, and all of his possessions in the cab of his pickup." A timeline offers highlights of the half-century… |

UMMID (2026-06-11). MHT CET PCB Result 2026 Declared: Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 (PCB) First Attempt result on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

Lynda Carson (2026-06-11). Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). East African ministers to unveil budgets amid Iran cost shocks, debt strains. al-monitor.com By Duncan Miriri and Elias BiryabaremaNAIROBI/KAMPALA, June 11 (Reuters) – Finance ministers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will present their 2026/27 budgets to parliament on Thursday, with investors focused on how they will shield their economies from cost shocks linked to the Middle East war while keeping debt in check.

Staff (2026-06-11). "Keep the Game Beautiful" : Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cup. democracynow.org "People are really, really afraid … that ICE will go and raid communities where people are watching and gathering together" to watch the FIFA World Cup, says Nelini Stamp. She is an organizer with the Our Copa campaign, a grassroots initiative that aims to protect immigrant fans, center the sport's working-class roots, and host accessible local watch parties during the World Cup. "We will keep each other safe as much as possible during these games," says Stamp.

newarab (2026-06-11). Egypt sees silver lining in Hormuz closure as Suez traffic rises. newarab.com The number of oil shipments sailing through Egypt's Suez Canal has risen sharply since the onset of the Actors that once relied heavily on the Gulf chokepoint have increasingly looked to the

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Mexico's historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know. aljazeera.com Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.

WHYY (2026-06-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

UMMID (2026-06-11). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China focuses on high-value agri exports. ecns.cn China is expected to shift its agricultural trade toward higher-value exports and more diversified markets during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) to enhance competitiveness, according to a newly released industry report.

Joseph Trevithick (2026-06-11). Boeing "Encouraged" By C-17 Production Restart Discussions. twz.com Operators of the

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). EU Asylum Pact Threatens Rights of People with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ali, a 22-year-old Afghan asylum seeker with a disability, living in Moria camp, on the beach in Lesbos, Greece. He told Human Rights Watch he can't access showers in the camp and sometimes tries to wash himself in the sea. | © 2017 ZALMAàè for Human Rights Watch…

al-monitor (2026-06-11). World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war. al-monitor.com Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.In fact, these two self-declared "super fans" want nothing more than a showdown between the two teams ⚪ on the pitch, of course.To make that happen, Iran has to do what it has never done before ⚪ get out of the group stage of football's biggest competition.

Catherine Crockett (2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: Monterey: 4th of July Parade. indybay.org Assemble in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, (in the Hartnell Professional Center parking lot – across from…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Why India's deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons. aljazeera.com Experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation have transformed the seasonal disease.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). India's workers are training AI robots to take their jobs. aljazeera.com Developers believe that feeding first-person footage into specialised AI models will help robots copy human behaviour.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). Gulf States: Repression of Migrant Workers During Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Workers sit on a wall against the backdrop of the city skyline, Dubai, UAE, March 11, 2026. | © 2026 Giuseppe CACACE/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. These latest measures exacerbate existing restrictions on migrant workers' ability to raise concerns about working conditions in an already repressive environment for migrant…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million. aljazeera.com In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China's poverty fight praised as inspiring. ecns.cn China's decades-long efforts in lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty are increasingly offering Africa both development experience and practical support in the continent's own fight against poverty.

ICRC (2026-06-11). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China, EU discuss consultation mechanism. ecns.cn China and the European Union have held "in-depth and comprehensive" discussions on the establishment of a trade and investment consultation mechanism, signaling a willingness from both Beijing and Brussels to manage differences through equal-footed dialogue, experts said.

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-06-11). UNICEF Appoints Lamine Yamal as Goodwill Ambassador. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador today, a distinction that promotes the right of all children to play, especially in vulnerable and emergency contexts. | The announcement coincides with International Play Day and the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a synchronicity that transforms the symbolic gesture into a global message about children and their rights. | "I feel incredibly proud," said the Barcelona and Spanish national team winger, recalling that in his childhood, a family, a ball, and a park were all it took to sustain hope and build a sense…

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2026-06-11). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.

Revolution Books (2026-06-11). Saturday 6/13: Persepolis, Film Showing and Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…

United World International (2026-06-11). Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia. uwidata.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan From the floor of the United Nations Security Council on June 8, 2026, Pakistan's permanent representative issued an extraordinary warning: "Time for corrective action is rapidly running out." Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the Council that Islamabad would not remain silent if armed groups based in Afghanistan continued to …

UMMID (2026-06-11). What makes Mirra Andreeva's French Open 2026 Victory Significant. ummid.com In a remarkable achievement, Russian teen Mirra Andreeva Saturday June 06, 2026 won the French Open Women's Singles Title 2026.

UMMID (2026-06-11). UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission is releasing on its official website upsc.gov.in the result of the UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims exams held in May 2026.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Great Nicobar Project: Serious Questions to Answer. ummid.com As bulldozers move into the forests and plans become reality, Great Nicobar stands at a historic crossroads where the choices made today may determine the fate of one of the world's last great island wildernesses for generations to come.

Chelsea Vega (2026-06-11). When Pedro Arrests Juan: Why Latinos Join Border Patrol and ICE. lataco.com Many Latino families inherited the same lesson generation after generation: When society views you as foreign, proving your Americanness can become its own form of survival.

Luke Goldstein (2026-06-11). This Transportation Bill Provision Could Shield Uber and Lyft From Lawsuits. truthout.org Amust-pass congressional funding package for the nation's roads, bridges, and public infrastructure includes an industry-friendly carveout that would give ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft legal immunity from car crashes and injuries, according to a review of the bill text by The Lever. Drivers would be held individually responsible, rather than the apps, unless the platforms were found… |

newarab (2026-06-11). Somali referee Artan, banned by US, to officiate UEFA Super Cup. newarab.com UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin "Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee,…

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Health workers wearing protective equipment walk outside the General Referral Hospital during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Michel Lunanga/Getty Images…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war. aljazeera.com TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.

WSWS (2026-06-11). 4 workers dead at Palmetto: The safety crisis, the privatization drive, and how postal workers can fight back. wsws.org These were not simply tragic accidents but the lethal results of austerity. Preventing them requires an organized movement from below, not beholden to management, toothless regulatory agencies or corrupt union officials.

newarab (2026-06-11). Arab parties fail to form joint list before Israeli election. newarab.com The prospects of forming a Sources who participated in a meeting held at the Sakhnin Municipality in the Lower Galilee between th…

Thomas Newdick (2026-06-11). Kongsberg Bets On High-Low Cruise Missile Mix With JSM And Rusty Dagger. twz.com

Jody McIntyre (2026-06-11). Little change likely on Palestine if Starmer ousted. electronicintifada.net Both Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have close ties to Britain's pro-Israel establishment.

Nicole Leonard (2026-06-11). Penn study finds GLP-1 use associated with lower breast cancer risk; researchers to launch clinical trial. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The rising popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medications, or GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, has led to thousands more women nationally taking the drugs for weight loss or diabetes. | Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania now believe the medications have another benefit: preventing or reducing breast cancer risk. | Women who were obese and had taken GLP-1 drugs were

aljazeera (2026-06-11). World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch. aljazeera.com The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.

Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band (2026-06-11). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…

The Conversation (2026-06-11). US-Iran Exchange of Fire is the new Diplomacy. juancole.com The Conversation) — The US military launched

UMMID (2026-06-11). Here's Why AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Result 2026 is Delayed. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has postponed the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026.

NEO (2026-06-11). Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II. sanews.gov.za Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II | Tributes continue to pour in for His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, who passed away on Tuesday. ⚪ The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, conveyed his condolences following the passing of the king at the age of 65. ⚪ "Minister Hlabisa extends his heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, the Royal Family, the amaNdebele as a whole, and the broader traditional leadership fraternity during this difficult time," the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) sai…

newarab (2026-06-11). A 40-year wait: Iraq's long road back to the World Cup. newarab.com Baghdad, Iraq – For forty years, Nine editions of the World Cup came and went. Generations of talented players, including what many consider the finest generation in the country's football history, the 2007 When Iraq f…

newarab (2026-06-11). Eight Arab teams, one dream: What to expect at the World Cup. newarab.com

WSWS (2026-06-11). Far-right violence against migrants continues in Belfast. wsws.org Fascist mobs used hit lists that were known to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, to target migrant homes, confirming that the PSNI allowed a pogrom to be mounted.

Staff (2026-06-11). World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances. democracynow.org We continue our World Cup coverage in Mexico City, where local protesters are using the global event to bring attention to their causes. A sit-in by a teachers' union is targeting World Cup festivities. And "the mothers of disappeared people have been protesting, trying to reach the stadium in the far south of the city," says José Luis Granados Ceja, who covers Latin America for Drop Site News. Meanwhile, due to high ticket prices, "the people who love this sport are not going to be able to attend the games. They have been extraordinarily inaccessible to the population," adds Granado…

UMMID (2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result: Tanisha Karthik bags 1st rank, check full toppers list. ummid.com KCET 2026 Toppers: Tanisha Karthik has secured the first ranks in Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Britain's defence ‚Å secretary Healey quits over defence spending. aljazeera.com John Healey's resignation deepens Starmer's crisis as defence secretary quits over military spending dispute.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir. aljazeera.com Officials launch inquiry after 'technical fault' causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

newarab (2026-06-11). US '26 vs Qatar '22: Double standards in BBC World Cup coverage. newarab.com The BBC will broadcast the opening ceremony of The decision signals a marked shift from

Reuters (2026-06-11). UK defence chief John Healey resigns amid feud with Starmer over military spending. scmp.com British ‚Å Defence ‚Å Minister John Healey ‚Å quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to ‚Äåcommit the government resources that are needed to defend the country. | The unexpected resignation, accompanied with ‚Äåa scathing public letter, compounds the pressure on Starmer when he is facing a likely leadership challenge and exposes the crisis at the heart of government — how it can ramp up defence spending when there is no money to…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). (W.E.Talk) C.D.C. Reeve: What gives classical works their enduring vitality. ecns.cn The second World Conference of Classics was held from Tuesday to Wednesday in Athens, Greece. C. D. C. Reeve, Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was invited to attend. He had recently visited China, delivering a series of lectures at Renmin University of China titled "Routes of Recollection: Plato Reconceived".

aljazeera (2026-06-11). FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery. aljazeera.com An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.

Amy Goodman (2026-06-11). Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico. truthout.org We continue our World Cup coverage in Mexico City, where local protesters are using the global event to bring attention to their causes. A sit-in by a teachers' union is targeting World Cup festivities. And "the mothers of disappeared people have been protesting, trying to reach the stadium in the far south of the city," says José Luis Granados Ceja, who covers Latin America for Drop Site News. |

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Construction of Pinglu Canal nears completion. ecns.cn Construction of the three key shipping hubs along the Pinglu Canal has been completed, with the main channel fully excavated and all 27 cross-channel bridges now in place. Once operational, it will provide China's southwestern provinces with their first direct river-to-sea shipping route.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-11). Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban. scmp.com Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. | The platform, which allows users to build their own games and share them with others, was among Russia's most popular mobile games, tying third with TikTok in usage time among children in early 2025, according to Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow-based global cybersecurity firm.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-11). Marin Protests Against ICE Continue at County Jail. indybay.org Large Mill Valley protest against ICE financing by Citizens Bank followed up next day with action at Marin County Jail…

Matt Simon (2026-06-11). This unfathomably huge fungal network keeps Earth cool and green. grist.org Even if you don't like eating mushrooms, you're in debt to fungi. One group of them, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, form vast subterranean networks of tubes called hyphae, hooking up with the roots of plants to exchange nutrients. Earth is so verdant

UMMID (2026-06-11). Why Barkatullah University Must Not Be Renamed. ummid.com Barkatullah University must remain Barkatullah University because names carry stories, and stories shape national memory.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). With Pope blessing, Sagrada Familia reaches new heights. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElwee and Joan FausBARCELONA, June 10 (Reuters) – Pope Leo visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and inaugurated the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes the modernist structure designed by Antoni Gaudi the world's tallest church.At a Mass in the vast, light-infused church, Leo called it an "architectural masterpiece", before walking outside to bless the 172.5-metre (566 feet) Tower of Jesus Christ, crowned with a five-storey ceramic cross visible across the Catalan capital.

geo.tv (2026-06-11). Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN. geo.tv

Ji Siqi (2026-06-11). AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia's green transition. scmp.com Zou Jiayi is president and chairwoman of the board of directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development lender headquartered in Beijing and inaugurated in 2016. | Before leading AIIB, Zou was deputy secretary general of the national committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body. She previously held senior roles at the Ministry of Finance, including as vice-minister, and as part of her three decades of…

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-11). SpaceX prices record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire. scmp.com Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to trillionaire status. | In a filing with the US markets regulator, the company priced more than 555 million shares at US$135 each, placing SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies with a valuation of just under US$1.8 trillion.

UMMID (2026-06-11). TG POLYCET Phase 1 Allotment 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education Telangana is releasing the TG POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'tgpolycetd.nic.in'.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Mideast war helps electric motorbikes boom in Africa. al-monitor.com In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of boosting green vehicles across Africa, especially in countries such as Kenya that are heavily dependent on fuel imports."Boda-bodas" ⚪ the name given to motorbikes in Kenya ⚪ are a vital part of the economy in the east African nation, used to transport everything from people to groceries to furniture.

UMMID (2026-06-11). SC notice to CBSE over Saudi student's 12th Improvement Exam Result. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday June 08, 2026 issued notice to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) over the undeclared result of a private student who appeared in the 12th Improvement Exam 2026 from Saudi Arabia.

newarab (2026-06-11). Belfast 'pogroms' fuelled by anti-migrant accounts online. newarab.com Harrowing footage of a The 54-second clip, filmed by an as-yet unidentified onlooker, was posted on X late Monday by far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known by his self-adopted moniker Tommy Robinson. | It appeared on his account around an hour after police said a…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). 'Thuggery': Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests. aljazeera.com Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Mr. Nobody Against Putin: A portrait of Russian working class life, but in the service of NATO. wsws.org Under the cover of a generally humane portrayal of the impact of the Ukraine war on a beat-up working class Russian town, the film, at its core, promotes typical US-NATO anti-Putin politics.

Balkan Diskurs (2026-06-11). The youth of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as bearers of collective change. globalvoices.org

al-monitor (2026-06-11). UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 11 (Reuters) – The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-termdisplacement remain unacceptably high, a U.N. refugee agency report said on Thursday.Last year, 5.4 million people fled their homes, bringing the total number of refugees or people in refugee-like situations worldwide to 41.6 million, including 6 million Palestinian refugees, UNHCR said.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Chinese woman injured in Tokyo robbery. ecns.cn A 60-year-old Chinese woman was injured in a robbery near Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on Wednesday night, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported.

WSWS (2026-06-11). US consumer prices jump as workers pay for American imperialism's war on Iran. wsws.org Skyrocketing energy prices are devastating the living standards of tens of millions of working people.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Collapse of Franco-German fighter jet project exposes sharp tensions. wsws.org The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), considered a lighthouse project of Franco-German plans to arm Europe into an independent imperialist great power capable of standing up to both the US and China, has failed spectacularly.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). 3v3 tournament season opener also serves up discussion on AI, tech. ecns.cn On a court where Olympic champions once trained, the familiar sound of shuttlecocks flying through the air mixed with something new this year: a conversation about artificial intelligence, robotics and the future of sport.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, June 10 (Reuters) – A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and held in detention ever since appeared by video link at a Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem on Wednesday.Hussam Abu Safiya appeared in the video to have lost weight since being captured at a Gaza hospital, looking noticeably thinner in his face and around his abdomen. Media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.

Codepink (2026-06-11). Thursday 6/25: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp625…

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea. aljazeera.com Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.

Staff (2026-06-11). Ministro supremacista israelí llama a tropas a secuestrar civiles libaneses. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel, el extremista de derecha Itamar Ben Gvir, pidió durante una reunión del gabinete esta semana que las fuerzas israelíes secuestren a mujeres y niños libaneses para presionar a Hezbolá. Bajo las órdenes de Ben Gvir, el ya brutal sistema penitenciario israelí se ha hecho más inhumano.

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-06-11). Cuban Elite Baseball League: Four Seats for an Uncertain Ending. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — With eight games remaining, the IV Cuban Baseball Elite League enters its decisive curve today with Industriales and Las Tunas almost safe and three contenders vying for a spot in the semifinals. | Starting this Thursday, the schedule ignites three key matches: Industriales hosts Holguín at the Latinoamericano Stadium, Artemisa visits Matanzas at the Victoria de Girón Stadium, and Las Tunas opens its home court, the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, to Mayabeque—games that could significantly alter the outcome of the playoffs. | The Leones (21-11) are marching along as the favorites,…

Staff (2026-06-11). Bajo la lluvia de Bruselas, Europa late por Cuba: Arranca convoy solidario que desafía el bloqueo. cubadebate.cu La emblemática Plaza Luxemburgo, frente al Parlamento Europeo, se convirtió este miércoles en el epicentro de la solidaridad continental con el inicio de las actividades en Bélgica del convoy europeo de solidaridad con Cuba. Proveniente de Italia, esta caravana recorrerá varias ciudades de Europa bajo los lemas "Let Cuba Breathe" y "Europe Wakes Up".

Martha Rios (2026-06-11). En México reafirman solidaridad con instituciones y pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Colectivo Solidaridad Militante Va por Cuba, de México, expresó su apoyo a instituciones y al pueblo de la isla, que continúa resistiendo hoy "las consecuencias de una política de asfixia económica" diseñada por Estados Unidos. | A través de un pronunciamiento, la organización destacó que ha construido una relación fraterna con el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), que ha reconocido, acompañado y fortalecido su trabajo solidario en favor de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El texto condenó enérgicamente la decisión de Washington de incluir al ICAP y a la empresa Amistur S.A. en una lista unila…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-06-11). Recuerdan en Cuba a líder saharaui. radiohc.cu Un acto por el Día de los Mártires y en recordación a El Ualí Mustafá Sayed, líder de la independencia de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD), se desarrolló en la escuela para niños con discapacidad intelectual con el mismo nombre, ubicada en los predios de Ciudad Libertad, en el municipio Marianao.

Staff (2026-06-11). Comenzó a generar electricidad el último proyecto de energía solar en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina apoyado por MediCuba Europa. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles comenzó a generar electricidad el cuarto y último proyecto de energía solar fotovoltaica en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM), impulsado por la red solidaria MediCuba Europa. Con una potencia total instalada de 208 kWp, se cubre alrededor del 50% de la demanda energética del centro.

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-11). Europa late por Cuba: Convoy solidario que desafía el bloqueo. radiohc.cu Ni el frío ni la lluvia pertinaz de Bruselas pudieron apagar el calor de la dignidad. La emblemática Plaza Luxemburgo, frente al Parlamento Europeo, se convirtió hoy en el epicentro de la solidaridad continental con el inicio de las actividades en Bélgica del convoy europeo de solidaridad con Cuba. Proveniente de Italia, esta caravana recorrerá varias ciudades de Europa bajo los lemas: ´Let Cuba Breathe ª y ´Europe Wakes Up ª. | Más de un centenar de personas—entre activistas sociales, eurodiputados, parlamentarios belgas, intelectuales, cubanos residentes, líderes…

Ed Newman (2026-06-11). Cuban electrical system: Victim of the atrocious U.S. economic war. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced the actions of the United States' economic war and its impact on the precarious state of the national electrical system (SEN). | Through X, the Cuban foreign minister asserted that blaming the Cuban government for the state of the country's electrical infrastructure is a lie to conceal the crime that Washington is committing against the people of the island. | The head of Cuban diplomacy recalled that Presidential Memoranda NSPM-5 of 2017 and 2026 establish financial and commercial strangulation and persecution as the core of the suffocation…

Ed Newman (2026-06-11). Cuba denounces blockade at International Labor Conference. radiohc.cu Jesús Otamendiz López, Cuba's Minister of Labor and Social Security, denounced this Wednesday before the 114th International Labor Conference in Geneva the impact of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island, which includes the total interruption of fuel supplies for more than five months. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, Cubaminrex, the head of the Cuban delegation stated that the measures aim to provoke a humanitarian crisis and directly affect workers and their families. | He also declared that in the area of ‚Ä&at…

WSWS (2026-06-11). FBI raids pro-Palestinian activists at University of Michigan, indicting 8 and arresting 7. wsws.org The Trump administration escalated its political persecution of anti-war protesters on Wednesday, as the FBI and federal law enforcement agencies raided homes across southeast Michigan and unsealed a 63-page indictment charging eight individuals associated with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-11). Fabricarán en Cuba nuevo lote de Ecomóviles. radiohc.cu Cuba reanudó la fabricación de pequeños microbuses ecomóviles para aliviar la transportación de pasajeros ante la difícil situación causada por el genocida bloqueo económico y energético del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | José Lorenzo García, delegado del Ministerio del Transporte en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, dijo al diario Granma que la intención es construir un nuevo lote de otros 50 equipos, una cifra similar a los fabricados hasta el momento en esa región del país y que funcionan en la cabecera provincial espirituana y los municipios de Trinidad, Yaguajay y Cabaiguán. | Ordenados en rutas o itinerarios…

Eyewitness Palestine (2026-06-11). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: Fighting For Education Under Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/akelius-we……

David Cronin (2026-06-11). Genocide lobby benefits from EU anti-racist fund. electronicintifada.net Pro-Israel groups treat opposition to Zionism as a hate crime.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). Israeli Displacement and Killings of Civilians in Lebanon Rage On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A nurse looks out of the Jabal Amel Hospital at areas struck during an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, June 2, 2026. | © 2026 Mohammed Zaatari/AP Photo…

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Displaced families bury Hezbollah dead in temporary graves. al-monitor.com At a cemetery in southern Lebanon, Ghada Hussein clutched images of her son, a Hezbollah fighter killed in an Israeli strike and buried in a temporary grave because the family cannot return to her border village.In a section just above the regular cemetery in Haret Saida, dozens of graves have been dug into the gravelly earth, many lined with cement blocks and holding coffins made with construction board.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Iran says no final decision made on possible US agreement, IRNA says. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the U.S. and will not compromise on its "red lines" in negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.Baghaei said reports regarding a time and place of signing the agreement remained speculative and that nothing had been finalized. He added that a large part of the negotiating text had been finalized but the U.S. repeatedly changed its positions during the talks.

Chris Walker (2026-06-11). "We Will Be Taking Kharg Island" — Trump Threatens Invasion of Iran. truthout.org President Donald Trump said he has reversed plans to launch a massive attack on Iran Thursday night, mere hours after stating that he intended to invade Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran's oil production. Such an invasion would likely require a large force of ground troops, and under certain circumstances, could be viewed as a war crime. On Thursday morning… |

United World International (2026-06-11). Iran's needs and maximalist position in the negotiations. uwidata.com Editorial note: The reported conference was conducted before the recent restart of attacks in the war — UWI. The ceasefire between Iran and the US remains in place for now, but it is still highly fragile. How does Iran view the negotiations? What is it hoping to achieve? What is it prepared to accept, and …

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks our. al-monitor.com Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America and Australia."Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org One in two workers at France's national railways walk out over pay and conditions; further protests across Iran's cities by high school students, academics, sacked steel workers and medical students as living standards plummet due to US sanctions and savage bombardment; miners at strategic copper mine in the Congo strike over poverty pay and conditions…

WSWS (2026-06-11). Trump orders second day of new strikes on Iran, vowing to attack "very hard" wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for a second consecutive day Wednesday, with the US military announcing that it had begun striking "multiple targets" in Iran at 5: 15 p.m. Eastern time. CBS News reported Wednesday that two US officials said the targets included ammunition depots, command-and-control nodes and warehouses.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Hegseth: U.S. to bomb in Iran on Wednesday. al-monitor.com LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will hit Iran hard on on Wednesday and bomb "key facilities."(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Michelle Nichols )…

A A (2026-06-11). How much longer can Bibi defy Trump and go rogue against Iran? strategic-culture.su The danger for Trump is that Israel gets hit harder by both Hezbollah and Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Analysts often…

Staff (2026-06-11). Headlines for June 11, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Continues to Strike Iran for a Second Day in a Row, U.S. Attacks Tanker Off the Coast of Oman, Killing 3 Indian Sailors, Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank, FBI Conducts Raids of Pro-Palestinian Activists in Michigan, Anti-Immigrant Riots Continue in Belfast as Police Deploy Water Cannons to Quell Second Night of Unrest, U.S. Inflation Hits Highest Level in 3 Years Driven by Increasing Gas Prices, New Jersey Health Inspectors Find Unsafe and Unsanitary Food Prep at Delaney Hall, GAO Report Finds Sweeping Failures at ICE Jail in Fort Bliss, Texas, U.S. Measles Cases Top…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Tensions rise after U.S. helicopter downed. ecns.cn Tensions between Iran and the United States reignited after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting retaliation from Iran and likely adding obstacles to ending the war amid weeks of deadlock.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…

Joyce Karam, Rosaleen Carroll (2026-06-11). How Iran war is giving China an opening in Gulf drone market. al-monitor.com The ongoing war has helped China carve out a growing role in Gulf defense by offering cheaper, faster and less restricted drone capabilities.

Teresa Elena Frontado (2026-06-11). US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties. scmp.com The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana's communist government and targeting a sector central to the island's worsening energy crisis. | The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties.

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). Trump foe's spy network inside US? FBI exposes China's 'spy plot' just before Taiwan 'war'. hindustantimes.com Weeks after President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, the FBI has shut down more than a dozen websites it says were fronts for a covert Chinese recruitment network inside the United States. According to investigators, fake consulting firms, AI‚Äëdriven job offers and crypto payments were used to lure current and former U.S. officials into sharing sensitive insights on U.S.—China ties and flashpoints like Iran and Israel‚ÄëPalestine, underscoring fears of a broader Beijing influence campaign.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Drone rescue highlights US autonomous push. al-monitor.com The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.Military officials told US media the operation near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday was their first-ever rescue carried out by drone at sea, with an operator piloting from afar.Drone warfare has already taken huge leaps during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the use of unmanned vehicles to recover wounded soldiers from frontline areas.

Brynn Tannehill (2026-06-11). All US Options for Ending the Iran War Are Terrible, Warns US Defence Analyst. bylinetimes.com The conventional wisdom is that US President Donald Trump will eventually negotiate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the war in Iran to a close. Nafeez Ahmed in Byline Times has argued the reverse is true: that the strait may now be closed for good, and that this is Either way, Trump's constant announcements (he's up to

ptcnews.tv (2026-06-11). Fresh Middle East flare up: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to overnight US attacks. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Explosions were reported in several parts of Iran, including Sirik and Minab, on Wednesday after the United States carried out a new round of military strikes, increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian media and local sources said air defence systems were activated in different areas as authorities responded to the situation. | The attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US was ready to target important Iranian sites and step up military action if Iran did not change its approach. Later, US Central Command (CENTCOM…

Staff (2026-06-11). "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran" : Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes. democracynow.org The U.S. struck Iran on Wednesday for a second day in a row, and President Trump is threatening more strikes. Iran has claimed it launched retaliatory missiles at a U.S. Navy fleet in Bahrain, as well as at U.S. air bases in Kuwait and Jordan. Iran has also declared the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite claims by the U.S. that it now effectively controls the strait. Iran's Foreign Ministry says the U.S. strikes have rendered the ceasefire "practically meaningless." | The last time that the U.S. and Iran spoke directly was in April, but talks have been continuing through intermedi…

newleftreview (2026-06-11). 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.

Sana Khan (2026-06-11). Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies. The disruption caused by the Iran war and the temporary closure of the waterway dramatically altered global energy flows, cutting Middle Eastern exports by roughly 13 million barrels per …

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.

Chris Walker (2026-06-11). US Bombs Water Facilities in Iran, a Possible War Crime Violation. truthout.org On Wednesday, the U.S. military bombed what appeared to be drinking water facilities in southwestern Iran, near the contested Strait of Hormuz. It is so far unclear whether the strikes, which occurred near the village of Bemani, were an intentional attempt to destroy civilian infrastructure. Such an attack would be classified as a war crime under international law. |

al-monitor (2026-06-11). US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com June 10 (Reuters) – No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missile and drones launched by Iranian armed forces.Commercial ships also continue to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command said in a separate post on X after Iran's top joint military command said the strait was closed for the passage of any vessels. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; Editing by Don Durfee)…

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he has canceled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to "take" oil export hub Kharg Island."Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal. al-monitor.com Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran.Trump's statements fueled a stock market rally and tanked oil prices, again spurring hopes a resolution was nearing in the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes in February.

Teresa Elena Frontado (2026-06-11). Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what he described as the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received approval from all parties involved. | "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings…

newarab (2026-06-12). Iran-linked Handala claims hack of FBI drones. newarab.com An Iran-linked The SITE Intelligence Group, an organisation which monitors non-state groups, published a statement from

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). War scopes to expand beyond region if U.S. repeats anti-Iran attacks: Iran's top commander. ecns.cn War scopes to expand beyond region if U.But the president noted that the naval blockade will"remain in full force and effect"until a transaction is finalized, adding that time and place of the signing will be announced shortly.

Agencies (2026-06-12). Iran says peace deal with US 'never been closer', as Pakistan says final text agreed on. scmp.com The US and Iran have "never been closer" to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, as mediator Pakistan said a final text had been agreed on. | "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer," Araghchi wrote on social media, referring to the Pakistani capital which hosted previous US-Iran talks.

hindustantimes (2026-06-12). 'We ended the war with Iran today…': Trump claims deal imminent as Qatar mediates peace push. hindustantimes.com Reports suggest a potential breakthrough in tensions between the United States and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump claims a deal could be days away after months of strikes and missile exchanges. According to statements, Washington sees progress in negotiations, with Qatar emerging as a key mediator while Pakistan is reportedly sidelined. Trump further claimed Iran is strongly interested in reaching an agreement, though Tehran has indicated that final approval is still pending. Sources suggest internal Iranian decision-making, including approval from key leadership, may determine the outcome. If confirmed, th…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran negotiations over phone. ecns.cn President Donald Trump discussed the memorandum of understandingbeing formed with Iran to enter negotiations during a phone call on Thursday evening, read a statement by Netanyahus office.

Sana Khan (2026-06-12). Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within days, potentially ending a three month conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. According to Trump, a memorandum of understanding has largely been agreed upon and …

Sana Khan (2026-06-12). Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower. moderndiplomacy.eu Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes that a three month conflict in the Gulf may be nearing an end. The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough boosted investor confidence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Asian equities …

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-12). Teherán advierte a Trump sobre estrategias equivocadas o precipitadas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, advirtió hoy al mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, que cualquier estrategia equivocada o decisión precipitada contra la República Islámica tendrá graves consecuencias para Estados Unidos y la estabilidad regional. | En un mensaje difundido en la red social X, Qalibaf respondió a las recientes declaraciones de Trump sobre la posibilidad de apoderarse de la isla iraní de Kharg y otras instalaciones estratégicas del sector energético. | El dirigente iraní afirmó que ´las estrategias erróneas y las decisiones impulsivas ª alterarían el equi…

Jenny Williams (2026-06-12). Lebanon Is Not Netanyahu's Escape Route. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a familiar cruelty in the way Lebanon is treated whenever Israel wants to change the regional conversation. A village becomes a message. A suburb becomes a signal. A border town becomes a lever in someone else's negotiation. Last night's escalation was not an isolated military episode; it was part of a pattern that …

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Is Israel's 'buffer zone' inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves? aljazeera.com Israeli zone extends into Lebanon's maritime territory, raising fears that it could become a long-term 'resource grab'.

editor (2026-06-12). Repetitive folly: Israel's futile war in Lebanon deepens. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's war in Lebanon was meant to weaken Hezbollah. Instead, Hezbollah is adapting and the war is spreading.

newarab (2026-06-12). Gaza watches 2026 World Cup despite Israel's genocide. newarab.com

United World International (2026-06-12). The Baden-Wàºrttemberg Minister-President's use of the term "genocide" regarding the events of 1915 and the reactions. uwidata.com Germany's Baden-Wàºrttemberg Minister-President Cem àñzdemir, who is of Turkish descent (and previously served as Germany's Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture between 2021 and 2025, and briefly as Federal Minister of Education and Research), stated in a video posted on his X account on June 2 that he used the term "genocide" (Và∂lkermord) to describe …

Foreign Policy in Focus (2026-06-12). Gaza Genocide, Inc.: The Permanent-Conflict Industry. juancole.com

Oscar Salabarría (2026-06-12). En Villa Clara nuevas disposiciones para reservas en servicios nacionales. radiohc.cu Ante la situación energética que limita el combustible para el transporte público, a causa del genocida cerco petrolero impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra el pueblo cubano, el Ministerio del Transporte ha implementado un procedimiento excepcional que no incluye limitación de movilidad, ni se requerirá permiso o autorización para viajar, aclaró el viceministro del sector Luis Ladrón de Guevara, durante una reunión de trabajo en la provincia de Villa Clara. | En el encuentro informó que se reducirán las capacidades en ómnibus nacionales a solo 37 asientos por salida y, a partir del 18 de junio pr…

hindustantimes (2026-06-12). Why Trump suddenly reversed war decision when US forces were loaded and ready to strike Iran. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated dramatically as reports suggest the United States was just hours away from launching military strikes on Iran before the operation was abruptly halted. According to officials cited in multiple reports, U.S. naval and air forces had entered final preparation stages, with munitions readied and strike plans approved. However, the mission was suddenly called off after a last-minute decision from President Donald Trump, who reportedly referenced a potential diplomatic breakthrough. The sudden reversal shocked military planners already in position. The incident highlights internal confusion between p…

Ed Newman (2026-06-12). The Platt Amendment and its persistence in Cuba's historical memory. radiohc.cu The Platt Amendment, a significant and controversial episode in Cuban history, symbolizes the limitations imposed on national sovereignty at the beginning of the 20th century and remains part of the country's historical and political debate today. | Approved by the United States Congress in 1901 and incorporated into the Cuban Constitution as a condition for ending the U.S. military occupation, it established restrictions that conditioned the full exercise of the independence won after decades of struggle against Spanish colonialism. | Among its relevant provisions was the right of the United States to intervene…

Ed Newman (2026-06-12). Solidarity shown in Paris for Cuba's will to resist. radiohc.cu Support for Cuba was strong at a solidarity rally near the Federal Assembly, where the communist group in the French legislature was presenting a resolution in favor of the island. | Before dozens of attendees from various solidarity and collaboration organizations with the island, members of parliament, and union leaders, the Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, expressed his gratitude for the sustained support and solidarity of those present. | The diplomat denounced the policy of strangulation applied by the administration of US President Donald Trump, aimed at destroying the Cuban Revolution, and highli…

Ed Newman (2026-06-12). U.S. sanctions Cupet oil company and strengthens energy blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu The United States government has escalated its maximum pressure strategy against Cuba by adding the state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the Treasury Department. | With Cupet's inclusion on the SDN list, U.S. citizens are prohibited from engaging in any transactions or business dealings with the Cuban company unless they hold a specific OFAC license. Additionally, foreign individuals and companies doing business with Cupet risk being subject to sanctions. This measure is, in effect, another tighteni…

Ed Newman (2026-06-12). Díaz-Canel explains priorities designed to overcome current challenges. radiohc.cu "In complex times, we cannot do without a passion for development." This is a Fidel Castro-era concept that embodies the will to not be defeated, and it was shared by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with the press team of the Presidency of the Republic.

Ed Newman (2026-06-12). Chilean politician says blockade of Cuba is a crime against humanity. radiohc.cu By Carmen Esquivel | The leader of the Communist Party of Chile, Juan Andrés Lagos, considers the blockade of Cuba, currently maintained by the United States, and in particular the oil embargo, to be a crime against humanity against an entire people. | "Here, all limits have been crossed," said Lagos in an interview with Prensa Latina, in which he addressed how the measures imposed by Washington after January 29 affect everything from surgical procedures and medical treatments to food supply chains. | He recalled that US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, do not hide their intentions…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Senior communist party officials of China, Cuba hold video call. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a video call with Emilio Lozada Garcia.

Ed Newman (2026-06-12). Cuban authorities denounce "another turn of the screw" in the U.S. energy blockade after sanctions against Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET). radiohc.cu The Prime Minister of Cuba and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, denounced the sanctions imposed by the United States government this Thursday, June 11, against the state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet). | Marrero Cruz described the measure as a new attack directed at the Cuban people, warning that this provision represents another tightening of the energy blockade "and its cruel impact on vital services and the daily lives of Cubans," he emphasized. | For his part, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez expressed his rejection of the decision and accuse…

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-12). Jurado de la Bienal de Humor Político en Cuba presentará su muestra. radiohc.cu Con la muestra de los artistas de México, Bélgica y Estados Unidos, miembros del jurado de la II Bienal Internacional de Humor Político, continuará hoy en La Habana dicho evento en su cuarta jornada. | Más de 350 obras de 38 países del mundo participan en la segunda edición del certamen, dedicado en esta ocasión al análisis y crítica del colonialismo cultural. | En la mañana se inaugurará la exposición La Caricatura de Guardia, en la sede de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), ubicado en la zona del Vedado. | Mientras, uno de los platos fuertes del programa general será la apertura de la muestra Tr…

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-12). Intercambió Esteban Lazo con Cuerpo Diplomático de Asia y Oceanía acreditado en Cuba. radiohc.cu Vínculos históricos, entrañables y de profunda amistad unen a los pueblos de Cuba y de las naciones de Asia y Oceanía. Así fue ratificado este jueves durante el intercambio sostenido entre el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, y los miembros del Cuerpo Diplomático de esta región acreditados en Cuba. | En el fraternal encuentro, Esteban Lazo señaló que estos intercambios son muestra palpable de la solidaridad y la fraternidad existente con estos países, y de la relevancia de los vínculos inte…

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-12). Presentan en Italia muestra sobre el líder cubano Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu En el Palacio Bisaccioni, de la ciudad italiana de Jesi, abre hoy sus puertas una exposición en homenaje al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una iniciativa enmarcada en el centenario de su natalicio. | La muestra, que se mantendrá abierta al público hasta el 22 de noviembre de 2026, fue organizada por la Fundación Cassa di Risparmio de esa ciudad de la central provincia de Ancona, en colaboración con la Embajada de Cuba en Italia y la Asociación Para un Principe Enano, de nacionales de la isla radicados en este país europeo. | En la misma se exhiben más de 200 fotografías,…

Martha Rios (2026-06-12). Canciller español recibió a vice primer ministro de Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación, José Manuel Albares recibió este jueves en Madrid, al vice primer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga. | La Cancillería de España informó que en la reunión se abordó "la crítica coyuntura de Cuba y sus graves consecuencias para los ciudadanos y la economía de la isla". | Durante su visita a la nación ibérica, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga dialogó, además, con el vicepresidente primero y ministro de Economía, Comercio y Empresa del Reino de España, Carlos Cuerpo Caballero. | En ambos encuentros se…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-06-12). Una jornada dedicada a àÅfrica que deja huella. radiohc.cu Las celebraciones por el Día de àÅfrica en Cuba tiene la connotación de refrescar la memoria histórica sobre los vínculos entre la isla caribeña y las naciones de ese continente, que rebasan el marco de un sentimiento humanitario para convertirse en un valor internacional como la solidaridad. | Así lo expresó la Viceprimera Ministra Inés María Chapman Waugh, al destacar que entre todos los países se mantienen lazos muy fuertes de ´hermandad, solidaridad, de acompañamiento constante, aunque estemos lejos pero nos tenemos muy cerca ª. | Hizo referencia a que todos los cubanos tienen en su sangre lo…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-06-12). Hurricanes Rearrange the Standings in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — The Huracanes de Mayabeque unleashed an unrelenting offensive today at the Julio Antonio Mella stadium, knocking out Las Tunas 13-1 and returning to qualifying positions in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. | Like a relentless whirlwind, the squad managed by Osmel Cordero punished the opposing pitching with 13 hits, building a lopsided score that secured their 15th victory and propelled them into fourth place in the standings. | The offense was spearheaded by Jeison Martínez, who hit a double and a home run with four RBIs, and Lázaro Ponce, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs…

newarab (2026-06-12). Palestinian rapper Shamaly's story of survival through music. newarab.com "This is the only thing I still have left from Gaza. Everything else can be taken from me, but my voice can't be taken away. Even if I'm gone, my voice will still speak," Palestinian rapper Ahmed Shamaly — known simply as "I use it to tell people what's happening and to make sure they know." | Born in the UAE and later moving to war-torn Gaza, Shamaly says his 2024 debut EP,

newarab (2026-06-12). Is the UK complicit in Israeli abuse of Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com Hear no evil, see no evil, punish no evil: The British Government's policy on Israeli aggression against its citizens | I picked up my friend, Cerie Bullivant, from Stansted airport on 23 May 2026. He had arrived there from Occupied Palestine via Turkey. The weeks prior, he was on the latest Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) with hundreds of others from all across the globe, attempting to break Israel's siege imposed on Gaza. | Of course, at arrivals, I wasn't the only one waiting for their friend or loved one. Others had gathered with welcome home banners, flowers and chocolates. That was to be expected. Conspicuously…

Aseel Saleh, Breakthrough News. (2026-06-12). Global Sumud Activists Continue Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org Three weeks after being kidnapped by the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF), 10 of 11 volunteers of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud land convoy remain unlawfully detained in an immigration facility in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi. | The Global Sumud Flotilla coalition announced that Mehdi Bouzguenda (from Tunisia), was the only volunteer to be released and return to his country on Sunday, June 7. | The fate of the remaining 10 activists is still uncertain. Refusing both food and water, their "dry" hunger strike has continued for around 10 days, while they remain barred from communicating with the outside world. At t…

David Matthau (2026-06-12). New Jersey ranks last in regional business climate report for 8th straight year, while Pennsylvania scores best. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A new report ranks New Jersey last among seven Northeast and mid-Atlantic states for business climate, marking the eighth consecutive year it has finished at the bottom of the list. | The rep…

Imani Radney (2026-06-12). Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University. publicbooks.org Her student—a former Nazi stormtrooper—was proof that no one was lost to the new regime, that every person might choose to refuse.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). France-Germany jet plans crash: Can Europe end reliance on US for security? aljazeera.com Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe's strategic autonomy.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-12). Malawi: People with Albinism Face Discrimination, Barriers to Work. hrw.org Play Video | Read a text description of this video | Soundbite: I cannot live without fear because discrimination is very widespread here in Malawi against us, people with albinism. Soundbite: We walk around in fear, especially when we are in public places because, according to the beliefs people have, if they take our bones, they will become rich. We worry that someone might kill us to remove our bones.Soundbite: When I sing, I feel free. Lyrics: Say no to corruption and discrimination, we must avoid it my neighbors. Text: In Malawi, roughly 135,00 people have albinism, a genetic condition that results in lit…

Staff (2026-06-12). Juneteenth Is Freedom Day! REPARATIONS NOW! wibailoutpeople.org

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). World Cup opens in Mexico City. ecns.cn The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium that celebrated Mexican culture and the tournament's return to the historic venue. Host Mexico is due to face South Africa in the opening match.

newarab (2026-06-12). UK charities donated £28 million to illegal Israeli settlements. newarab.com Illegal Working with Israeli human rights researchers, Ward, who was previously chief executive of Medical Aid for Palestinians, found that a…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China enhances organ transport efficiency. ecns.cn China's streamlined transport channel for delivering lifesaving donated organs has significantly improved the efficiency and availability of transplant organs over the past decade, while public awareness on organ donation has also grown steadily, authorities and experts said on Thursday.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Video: US defends visa denials at World Cup. aljazeera.com The US has defended visa denials that have prevented officials and fans from travelling to the World Cup.

Sana Khan (2026-06-12). China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China's interests and bilateral relations. The move follows Teodoro's repeated criticism of Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, where tensions have escalated as the Philippines pushes back against what it describes as Chinese …

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-12). 'The Claw' rises: White House Octagon ready for Trump's 80th birthday cage fight. scmp.com It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump — a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday. | A giant arena dubbed "The Claw" has been built on the famed South Lawn for Sunday's tournament featuring 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contestants.

Mark David (2026-06-12). CARTOONS: Mark David should stay away from pool parties. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2026-06-12). London must not become a marketplace for stolen Palestinian land. newarab.com On Sunday 14 June, the " Among the areas reportedly promoted is Gush Etzion, a settlement bloc in the occupied West Bank. Its inclusion gives the British government…

JAY (2026-06-12). How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer. portside.org How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 21: 33

David Dodwell (2026-06-12). With Central Asia rising, John Lee's visit was well timed. scmp.com In their 2022 book Sinostan, Raffaello Pantucci and Alexandros Petersen saw Central Asia as China's "inadvertent empire". If that is true — and the five-country region embracing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan (informally called the C5) certainly sits at the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative — then Beijing could not have chosen a less noticed corner of the world atlas. | Unnoticed, perhaps, by almost everyone except Halford Mackinder, who in 1904 described…

Tom Engelhardt (2026-06-12). 2025 Wildfires were Costliest Ever: Why isn't that News? juancole.com ( Really? The costli…

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-12). Britain's David Hockney, a giant of contemporary art, dies aged 88. scmp.com British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his publicist announced on Friday. | Tributes poured in for the 1960s pop art pioneer who established himself as a globally renowned painter and master draughtsman and kept painting, experimenting and exhibiting right up until his death.

newarab (2026-06-12). Sadiq Khan opposes London Israeli settlement property event. newarab.com Responding to a question from Green Party London Assembly member Zack Polanski at

Staff (2026-06-12). Keshena, WI, June 13, 2026: Two-Spirit Pow Wow. wibailoutpeople.org We're honored to help spread the word about Wisconsin's first Two-Spirit Powwow. Taking place on the Menominee Reservation at Woodland Bowl in Keshena, this gathering is dedicated to honoring, uplifting, and celebrating Two-Spirit people. This event celebrates Two-Spirit people and Indigenous traditions that have existed for generations, long before the modern term "Two-Spirit" was adopted …

hindustantimes (2026-06-12). Zelensky's new drone warfare against Putin's forces to spell trouble for Ukraine? | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian supply lines is turning a key route from Rostov‚Äëon‚ÄëDon toward occupied southern Ukraine into a so‚Äëcalled "highway of death," with swarming strikes on trucks, tankers, and bridges aimed at forcing a logistics lockdown on Moscow's forces. The strategy, built around persistent drone harassment of convoys and chokepoints, is designed to raise the cost of Russia's war—but also risks fiercer retaliation from the Kremlin as the tit‚Äëfor‚Äëtat escalates.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China announces sanctions against Philippine defense secretary, his relatives. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Part of Pentagon locked down due to air quality issue ⚪ U.S. media. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 11 ⚪ Part of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.Were operating at the Pentagon in support of the Pentagon Force Protection Agencys Hazmat Team during a"hazardous materials incident."‚ñ .

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). New U.S. tariff proposal draws criticism. ecns.cn The U.S. proposal to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners over alleged forced labor concerns has drawn criticism from experts in Canada, Europe and the United States, who argue the move is aimed at preserving Washington's broader tariff agenda after earlier measures faced legal setbacks.

Tim Wheeler (2026-06-12). 'Welcome to class warfare': My half-century as a reporter covering the coal miners. peoplesworld.org Of all the hundreds of assignments I was given as a reporter for the Worker/ Daily World/ People's World, my stories about the coal miners of Appalachia—and Wyoming—moved me the most. Joyce and I and our children had just moved down to Washington, D.C., to take up my assignment as Washington Bureau Chief of the …

Staff (2026-06-12). Burlington, WI Pride June 13, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Burlington Pride is coming back to Low Daily this June A full day of community, music, vendors, food, art, and celebration right here in Burlington. Vendors + food trucks Face paint + tattoos Build-your-own seltzer bar DJ Smilin' Jack Lady Gaga tribute performance Events like this matter. Creating spaces where people can show up, celebrate, …

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88. aljazeera.com Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.

NEO (2026-06-12). Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture | Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana's relentless effort and attitude to never give up following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening game on Thursday night. ⚪ "Our boys showed resilience against all odds. They never folded and kept it going until the end. They battled hard for the badge and the aspirations of millions of South Africans back home. ⚪ "We say to them football is a game of mistakes and chances and against a top 15 ranked team with such overwhelming…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). UK economy contracts 0.1% in April. ecns.cn Britains economy contracted in April, with gross domestic product falling 0.1% after growing 0.3% in March, according to a statement released by the Office for National Statistics.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 30 years in prison over general treason. ecns.cn South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for general treason linked to the infiltration of drones into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to local media on Friday.

Staff (2026-06-12). Milwaukee Juneteenth 2026: Honoring the Past and Empowering the Future! (Parade Vendor Info). wibailoutpeople.org

newarab (2026-06-12). Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention. newarab.com The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after Hassan Yousef, 71, was "freed near the southern West Bank city of Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in the 1980…

Annie Waldman (2026-06-12). He profits off raw milk that makes people sick as government looks away. peoplesworld.org A white Ford pickup truck broke through a thick curtain of fog one morning in February, winding its way down a muddy farm road in California's Central Valley. From it emerged a 64-year-old dairyman, burly and tan, who left the engine running as he lumbered toward me with open arms. "You must be Mark," I …

Igor Patrick (2026-06-12). Huawei is considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief says. scmp.com Huawei Technologies is studying whether to run its newest Ascend artificial intelligence chips inside its cloud and AI services in Latin America, a senior executive has confirmed, in a move that would push Chinese-designed hardware deeper into a region long courted by US suppliers. | Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America, gave the confirmation in an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post after his presentation at the Rio Web Summit, the technology and innovation…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Lebanese president outlines conditions for peace with Israel. ecns.cn BEIRUT, June 11 ⚪ Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that peace with Israel hinges on meeting key Lebanese demands, including an Israeli withdrawal.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 55, search continues for 38 missing. ecns.cn At least 55 people were killed, 38 missing and 1,120 injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on Monday, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday.

Staff (2026-06-12). Burlington, WI June 20, 2026: Juneteenth Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org BCD Racism Burlington's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration returns on June 20, 2026 12 PM — 5 PM Low Daily For seven years, our community has come together to commemorate freedom, celebrate culture, uplift local businesses, and create space for connection across generations. And we're building even bigger for 2026. Mark your calendars. BCD Racism…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). As U.S. turns 250, two-thirds of Americans lose faith in the American Dream. ecns.cn "As long as you work hard, you can live a good life." For generations, this belief drove Americans to work, save and strive. Yet as the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, that national promise is facing a severe test.

geo.tv (2026-06-12). Pakistan-born Sikh peer sues PM Keir Starmer. geo.tv Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer Lord Rami Ranger seen in this undated image. — ReporterLONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being sued by a Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer after claiming the stripping of his CBE over social media posts constitutes a threat to free speech.Lord…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China to celebrate its 'root and soul'. ecns.cn Thousands of celebrators are expected at events nationwide, including exhibitions, symposiums and public education programs, that have been scheduled to immerse the country in an atmosphere of cultural heritage and history to welcome China's annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls on Saturday.

M. Faizal bin Abdul Rahman (2026-06-12). 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Can Southeast Asia still be a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality? moderndiplomacy.eu Contrast the speeches of the U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Dr Kao Kim Hourn, at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on 30 May 2026. It raises the question of whether the U.S. and Southeast Asia, except perhaps the Philippines, which is …

Abby Zimet (2026-06-12). City Electric: My Mayor Muslim, My Bagel Jewish. commondreams.org After the greatest comeback in NBA finals history – 29 points! – "the greatest shot in Knicks history" – Anunoby's last-second tip-in – some divine intervention – a Pope Leo jersey – and a smudging to erase the vile Trump stench, the New York Knicks are in sight of their first title in over 50 years. "Bedlam at the Garden!" ESPN exclaimed. And across the city, now a jubilant, unified sea of orange and blue watch parties, viral chants, rare hope against hope. One fan: "The city feels alive. Thank God for the Knicks."The Knicks had won a remarkable 13 straight playoff games, last losing in April, before the sev…

Matthew Peel (2026-06-12). The climate crisis behind migration panic. independentaustralia.net

bwitanek (2026-06-12). I Was Divided by Hopewell Indivisible on June 11! fightbackbetter.com On Thursday, June 11 I was at a recreational fitness site in Hopewell NJ and an acquaintance there who is also a political activist invited me to attend an event that occurred at 5: 30 pm (earlier today). The event was an Indivisible rally on Broad Street in Hopewell. Since it was on my way home I made an attempt to participate. I had the depicted sign in my vehicle so I brought that to the site. The Indivisible group had a couple of people on 3 of the corners and most of the group was on a fourth corner. I approached one of the smaller groups on one corner — showed them the sign — and explained how o…

WSWS (2026-06-12). High school and university student demonstrations across Chile oppose criminalization of youth, violence in schools and austerity cuts in education. wsws.org Several generations of Chilean students have passed through an educational system systematically stripped of resources, handed to profiteers and disrupted by closures and regulatory failures.

newarab (2026-06-12). Co-hosts Mexico kick off 2026 World Cup with a victory. newarab.com Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. | Julian Quinone…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). World's longest high-altitude permafrost railway bridge marks 20 years of stable operation. ecns.cn Located in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, northwest China's Qinghai province, the bridge sits at an average elevation of 4,620 meters above sea level. Stretching 11.7 kilometers and supported by 1,365 piers, it is the longest bridge on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway and the world's longest railway bridge built on permafrost in a plateau region.

Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom (2026-06-12). Europe wants to force Ukrainian refugees to return home to fight. responsiblestatecraft.org At a European Union summit earlier this month, Sweden's migration minister revealed that there is "strong support" among European governments for excluding military-aged Ukrainian men from the bloc's temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees.The policy, which allows Ukrainian citizens to live and work in the European Union, currently covers

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-06-12). The Entire Human Species Has Been Turned Into A Profit-Generating Machine. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The human species has essentially been transformed into a giant machine to generate profit for corporations. | Under capitalism, humanity exists to serve the interests of the corporation. We are all livestock; beasts of burden used to carry margin expansion forward from quarterly statement to quarterly statement. Enjoyment of life has no value other than the extent to which it can be used to increase the net worth of the shareholders. | That's why everyone's so unhappy. We're not living with purpose. We're not…

Shamai Leibowitz (2026-06-12). Why both Judaism and Islam forbid Propaganda and Fooling People. juancole.com Silver Spring, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — What do a hidden defect, wet grain, and a modern propaganda campaign have in common? | According to both Jewish and Islamic tradition, they are all forms of the same moral offense: creating a false impression that conceals the truth. |
Long before the age of mass media, both faiths recognized that deception can be committed not only through lies, but through what we choose to hide. |
Jewish law forbids not only outright lying but even "geneivat da'at" (literally "stealing a person's mind")—creating a false impression to mislead ano…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China's zero-tariff policy creates new opportunities for African exports, investment: officials. ecns.cn JOHANNESBURG, June 11 ⚪ Chinas zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries is expected to create new opportunities for exports and investment across the continent, business insiders and officials from southern Africa said on Thursday.

Khizar Hayat (2026-06-12). The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals: Competition for Resources in the Green Energy Transition. moderndiplomacy.eu "Rejoice! For by God, they have handed their land over to us." And then the world saw how the Arab Commander turned a basket of intended humiliation into the very omen that brought the Great Persian Empire crashing down. Sometimes, in arrogance or in folly, we fail to apprehend the long-term consequences of our immediate …

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-12). Giant '8647' anti-Trump markings appear in US capital. scmp.com US Park Police opened an investigation on Thursday into giant markings of the numbers "8647" — which have been associated with opposition to President Donald Trump — on the grass of the National Mall. | A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, which manages the National Mall in downtown Washington, described the incident as "deranged vandalism" and said it "will not be tolerated".

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). FIFA World Cup boosts interest in China's Jiangsu soccer league, survey shows. ecns.cn Nearly 70 percent of foreign residents surveyed in East Chinas Jiangsu province say this month's FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico has made them more interested in following the provinces local soccer league.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Pope Leo's visit lays bare Spain's tangled politics of faith and migration. aljazeera.com The American pope's message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain's far right.

Henry A. Giroux, Truthout. (2026-06-12). Higher Education Must Not Become A Research Arm Of Militarized Power. popularresistance.org What happens to higher education when institutions dedicated to critical thought increasingly align themselves with the logics of war, surveillance, and national security? Unless we mount an organized resistance, we may viscerally experience the answer to this question all too soon. | We are already watching this transformation play out in both the U.S. and Canada as universities face growing pressure to align their missions, research agendas, and pedagogical practices with the values, priorities, and imperatives of a society increasingly organized around the logic of war.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Labubu makes appearance at World Cup opening ceremony. ecns.cn Labubu, the flagship character from Pop Mart's The Monsters franchise, made a high-profile appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, becoming the first Chinese original IP to appear at the tournament's opening event.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard hotspot found in Indian Ocean. ecns.cn Scientists have discovered the worlds deepest and largest collection of whale remains on the ocean floor, a site they call a"whale necropolis.".

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China highlights major strides in disability rights. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in developing disability-related programs, a representative of the China Disabled Persons' Federation said on Wednesday.

geo.tv (2026-06-12). UN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police. geo.tv An Afghan burqa-clad woman carrying a large utensil walks along a street in Argo district of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on June 10, 2026.— AFPUnder dress code, women must fully cover when leaving home.One killed, several wounded in protest against measure.MSF Medical worker,…

WHYY (2026-06-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Sana Khan (2026-06-12). US Plans NATO Force Cuts in Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is reportedly preparing a significant reduction in the military assets it allocates to NATO operations in Europe, according to a New York Times report citing senior European officials. The proposed changes include fewer fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and support capabilities available for alliance missions. Under the reported plan, the number of U.S. …

hindustantimes (2026-06-12). Starmer's government in freefall? Two top UK ministers walk out over armed forces 'funding failure'. hindustantimes.com UK politics is in turmoil as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after senior defence officials resign over a bitter military funding dispute. Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns reportedly stepped down in protest, warning that the UK's armed forces are being underfunded at a time of rising global threats. The crisis has shaken Downing Street and intensified concerns over Labour's internal stability. As leadership speculation grows, questions emerge over Starmer's authority, party unity, and whether he can survive recent political setbacks. With by-elections looming, B…

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Nigeria killed more than 13,000 'terrorists' in past year, president says. aljazeera.com President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.

geo.tv (2026-06-12). South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term in drone case. geo.tv Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. — ReutersA South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on…

Ariel Gilreath, Portside. (2026-06-12). This School District Received Death Threats For Standing Up For Immigrants. popularresistance.org Winooski, VT – The day's class started with a writing prompt: Do you feel safe in school? Why or why not? The students — whose families hail from across the globe and speak languages including Arabic, Nepali, Spanish and Somali — wrote their responses before reading them aloud. | "I feel safe in school because I saw the school doors are locked every time," one student said, "and I heard ICE is not here." | "If ICE comes to school, they are not allowed to go in," said another. | "ICE can't come in," said a third teen. | The sense of security students feel in this multilingual learner class at Winooski…

newarab (2026-06-12). Morocco sentences 18 people over Gen Z protests. newarab.com The A court in Casablanca sentenced 18 people in total, with 13 receiving eight-month pri…

Guest Blogger (2026-06-12). Crackpot Christians Worried About GB News! wattsupwiththat.com The Guardian headline refers to "Christian leaders". In fact, Operation Noah is nothing of the sort, it is just a small charity (their own description"), and do not reflect the policies and beliefs of the C of E.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Dan Jarvis appointed as new British defence secretary. ecns.cn LONDON, June 11 ⚪ Dan Jarvis was appointed on Thursday evening as Britains new defence secretary, replacing John Healey, who resigned earlier in the day over disputes about defense spending.

WSWS (2026-06-12). "Work or starve" : Trump's SNAP cuts drive millions from food stamp rolls. wsws.org Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents whose youngest child is 14 or older, and people who were in foster care at age 18 are among the groups stripped of previously held exemptions from providing documentation of work to receive SNAP benefits.

newarab (2026-06-12). Hezbollah links Lebanon to US-Iran deal amid tensions with govt. newarab.com Any agreement reached His comments came amid reports that the US and Iran were close to a deal to end the war in the region, and ongoing political tensions between Lebanon and Iran. |

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Shouldering cement for a living, Hunan mother sends daughter to gaokao. ecns.cn In a scene that recently resonated with many on the internet, a mother tightly embraced her daughter after she completed her gaokao, or national college entrance exam, outside a school in Qidong county of Hengyang, Hunan province.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened? aljazeera.com Families of victims still await a final report about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad last year.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). U.S. forces disable 3rd oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week. ecns.cn "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulfand Gulf of Oman, "the command added.

WSWS (2026-06-12). Canada Post workers vote reluctantly for concessions-filled contracts as government-backed jobs massacre continues. wsws.org After over two years of the CUPW leadership isolating postal workers, conniving behind the scenes with management and the government, and blocking any attempt to broaden the fight to other sections of workers confronting the same attacks, the prevailing mood among workers was that they had no option but to accept…

Bloomberg (2026-06-12). Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO. scmp.com In a post on the social media platform he owns, Elon Musk recently lamented: "Whoever said 'money can't buy happiness' really knew what they were talking about." | Now the world's richest person can put that maxim to an even bigger test as he adds a new title: world's first trillionaire. | SpaceX shares opened at US$150 each, 11 per cent above their offering price after they began trading in New York on Friday, valuing the rocket and AI-company Musk founded at roughly US$2 trillion.

geo.tv (2026-06-12). Rain, aftershocks hamper rescuers as Philippine quake toll hits 55. geo.tv

Staff (2026-06-12). Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Was Xi's stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma. aljazeera.com Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.

Alaa Shamali, The Canary. (2026-06-12). Iran Warns Of World Cup Suspensions Over Political Symbols. popularresistance.org Iran is warning that it will suspend its team's matches at the 2026 World Cup if "unofficial" flags or political slogans are seen or heard at stadiums. Moreover, the team is referring to the Lion and Sun flag. The flag in question is recognised as an anti-government symbol. It is popular among some — though not all — dissidents and supporters of the Pahlavi monarchy. | Reuters quoted Iranian media as saying Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirmed that Iran had informed FIFA of the need to prevent such incidents.

Jessica Washington (2026-06-12). How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D.C. Mayor's Race. theintercept.com Kenyan McDuffie says DC needs to crack down on youth gatherings to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that's playing into Trump's hand.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China seeks greater imports from Europe. ecns.cn China stands ready to import more from Germany and the rest of Europe, Ling Ji, vice-minister of commerce and deputy international trade representative of China, said on Thursday, emphasizing the complementary nature of China-Germany economic relations and the vast opportunities offered by the Chinese market.

Bernard Chan (2026-06-12). Scott Pelley's firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought. scmp.com Before Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes last week, he accused CBS's editor-in-chief of "murdering" the programme he had served for over two decades. For a show that once defined hard-edged journalism, his dismissal raises questions about what institutional independence means. | The split followed a tense staff meeting in which Pelley confronted the show's new executive producer. In a statement after his firing, Pelley said the organisation was becoming more policitised and tried to get him…

David Hill, People's World. (2026-06-12). Ohio Unites Against Autonomous Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Columbus, Ohio—Artists, activists, and community members gathered amongst…

Democracy Now! (2026-06-12). Democracy Now! 2026-06-12 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, June 12, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, June 12, 2026…

newarab (2026-06-12). World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO. newarab.com The first-ever international agreement on safeguarding digital platform workers in the The agreement aims to extend The convention applies to all platform workers, regardless of their e…

newarab (2026-06-12). Plan for a 'Central Region Province' in Libya is falling apart. newarab.com The announcement by several municipal officials in The official page of Misrata Municipality, located about 200 kilometres east of Tripoli, published a statement announcing what it described as the "birth of the Central Region Province", stating that its establishment represents "a new beginning carrying broad prospects for development and institutional work". | The stat…

aljazeera (2026-06-12). One in 17 children is working: Here are the industries driving child labour. aljazeera.com On World Day Against Child Labour, Al Jazeera takes a look at the latest numbers on child labour worldwide.

geo.tv (2026-06-12). US plans to slash fighter jets, warships to Nato in Europe: report. geo.tv F-35 fighter jets taxi on the runway at the former Roosevelt Roads military base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, September 13, 2025. — Reuters/FileThe United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to Nato in Europe, the New York Times reported on…

WSWS (2026-06-12). Merz's government statement: War abroad, social counterrevolution at home. wsws.org World power politics, attacks on social rights and military rearmament are Merz's priorities ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels in mid-June.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Humanoid robots enter mass market. ecns.cn As leading Chinese humanoid robot makers unveil increasingly affordable models, advances in manufacturing, supply chain localization and growing production volumes are pushing the sector into a new phase of commercial adoption.

Guest Blogger (2026-06-12). ISS Leak Scare Underscores Why NASA Is Ready to Send the Aging Outpost to a Fiery End. wattsupwiththat.com Five astronauts ordered to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours as Russian crew attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory,…

newarab (2026-06-12). UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules. newarab.com

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-12). Pakistan's Evictions Harming People in Poverty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Homes in Mujahid Colony, Karachi after being demolished, 2022. | © 2022 Karachi Bachao Tehrik | In recent weeks, Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) completed the first wave of demolitions of informal settlements across the city. Muslim Colony in Bari Imam, in existence since the 1960s, is now entirely leveled. Allama Iqbal Colony in Sector G-7, home to more than a thousand families, many of them who work as sanitation workers for the CDA, is next; it has been marked for a similar razing. The residents, many of whom have lived in these neighborhoods for decades, receiv…

Guest Blogger (2026-06-12). Two costly Endangered Species Act permitting boondoggles. wattsupwiththat.com The public, landowners, and Congress need to know what Endangered Species Act development permitting actually requires in labor and cost.

JAY (2026-06-12). Everyone Loves the Knicks. Everyone Hates James Dolan. portside.org Everyone Loves the Knicks. Everyone Hates James Dolan. | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 21: 49

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Comicomment ‰∏®Beneath the U.S. 'human rights table': The tears of child labor. ecns.cn Today, child labor remains a troubling reality in the United States, where cases of illegal child employment continue to surface with alarming frequency. Children represent the future and hope of humanity. They deserve protection, education, and opportunity—not exploitation.

WHYY (2026-06-12). How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion, and Imagination. whyy.org Music can transport us to a different time and place — but how does that happen? We explore how music affects our brains — from its ability to tap into our memories and imaginations, to "musical daydreaming" and how it helps us understand both the world and ourselves. We also discuss the therapeutic power of music.

JAY (2026-06-12). The Spectre of Gen Z Socialism Is Haunting the World…According to The Economist. portside.org The Spectre of Gen Z Socialism Is Haunting the World…According to The Economist | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 22: 42

WSWS (2026-06-12). Educators in US and UK support fight against Australian Education Union sellout. wsws.org Teachers in the United States and Britain have sent messages of solidarity to teachers and Education Support staff in Victoria fighting a sellout union-Labor deal.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match. aljazeera.com Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City's Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup's opening match.

Staff (2026-06-12). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We are having …

aljazeera (2026-06-12). USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match — Trump, schedule, lineups. aljazeera.com FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China, New Zealand to advance negative list negotiations on service trade under FTA. ecns.cn China and New Zealand have agreed to jointly promote negotiations on the negative list for trade in services under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Family mourn Indian sailor killed in US strike on oil tanker. aljazeera.com The wife and family of an Indian sailor killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman this week have gathered in mourning.

JAY (2026-06-12). There's No Room for Palestine in "Viewpoint Diversity" portside.org There's No Room for Palestine in "Viewpoint Diversity" | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 20: 42

aljazeera (2026-06-12). New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket. aljazeera.com New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Comicomment: Tears of child labor beneath the U.S. 'human rights table'. ecns.cn Promoting and safeguarding the rights of children is a shared responsibility of the international community and a vital component of the global human rights agenda. Children represent the future and hope of humanity.

Rayyan Ahmed (2026-06-12). Why a Regional War Is Becoming a Global Economic Problem. thinktank.pk The global economy is once again facing a dangerous crossroads. Just as governments were beginning to recover from the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new crisis has emerged that threatens to derail growth across both developed and developing nations. According to the latest World Bank assessment, global economic growth is expected to slow …

newarab (2026-06-12). What we know so far about the reported US—Iran MOU. newarab.com On his Truth Social network, he wrote that the

newarab (2026-06-12). Trauma lingers in Mosul 12 years on from fall to freedom from IS. newarab.com This week marks 12 years since the northern But before that war, resid…

Cameron Harrison, John Wojcik (2026-06-12). Major resolutions passed by AFL-CIO reflect strong, growing labor movement. peoplesworld.org MINNEAPOLIS—The 30th AFL‚ÄëCIO Constitutional Convention, which wrapped up here Wednesday, was a step towards strengthening labor's fight back against the anti-worker Trump regime and building working-class unity. Delegates reelected President Liz Shuler and Secretary‚ÄëTreasurer Fred Redmond, welcomed the Service Employees International Union back into the fold after two decades, and set ambitious organizing goals for …

aljazeera (2026-06-12). World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks. aljazeera.com From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests. aljazeera.com The struggle over military service is stoking protests, threatening Israel's coalition and reshaping political debate.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China sanctions Philippine defense secretary, family. ecns.cn China announced on Thursday sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr and his family due to his repeated irresponsible remarks on China.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Elon Musk poised to make history as world's first trillionaire. aljazeera.com SpaceX's record-breaking IPO catapults Musk to unprecedented wealth amid rising angst over global inequality.

Gabriela Mesones Rojo (2026-06-12). Trash and dignity: The rise of inclusive recycling projects in Latin America. globalvoices.org Invisible workers powering a circular economy in Latin AmericaGlobal Voices Eloisa Cartonera books, made by unhoused workers. While the project was born in Argentina, it has expanded to other Latin American countries, like Perú, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. ( This story is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series,

Reuters (2026-06-12). Starmer says he won't 'walk away' after minister Healey's shock resignation. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday ‚Å rejected the ‚Å idea that he had ‚Å lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who wanted to replace him would have to deal with the same financial ‚Äåconstraints. | The comments come a day after Defence Minister John Healey delivered a fresh blow to the prime minister's already weakened leadership by quitting and accusing Starmer of being unable to commit the resources needed to keep the country safe, in a dig…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Exploring Mexico City's spectacular opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026. ecns.cn As the host of the opening match, Mexico held the first in a trio of opening ceremonies that will continue across Canada and the United States.

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Iraq's paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen? aljazeera.com Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major. ecns.cn A group of runners pass the iconic Muizenberg railway station, which dates back to the late 1800s, during the 62nd Balwin Run Series Peninsula Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa, February 15, 2026./CFP.The next edition of the Cape Town Marathon will take place on May 23, 2027.

Gavin O'Toole (2026-06-12). The 'cultural Marxism' myth was always meant to prop up capitalism. peoplesworld.org The right wing is constantly warning us that a great danger stalks the free West: "cultural Marxism." It's an ideological fiction with a long lineage. It's been the obsession of the feverishly conspiratorial U.S. right since the 1960s—a time when conservative sought a culprit to blame for dramatic social change, for the ungodly counterculture of the …

hindustantimes (2026-06-12). End of an era in Thai royal family: Princess Bajrakitiyabha passes away at 47 after years in coma. hindustantimes.com Thailand is in mourning following reports that Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma. The princess reportedly suffered severe heart-related complications that led to her long-term critical condition. A highly educated royal figure with a doctorate from Cornell University, she was known for her work on justice reform and advocacy for women prisoners. Her passing marks a significant moment for the Thai monarchy and raises renewed questions about royal succession and the future structure of the Thai royal family and its l…

geo.tv (2026-06-12). A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers>. geo.tv Family members of the crew of Air India Flight 171 plane crash pay tribute during a memorial service on its first anniversary, in Mumbai on June 12, 2026.— AFPFamilies of those killed in last year's Air India plane crash gathered at the site on Friday to mark the anniversary…

Staff (2026-06-12). 5th Annual Watertown PRIDE, July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org Save the date! This year's Pride will be on July 18, 2026 at…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China will continue to share development opportunities with other countries: vice premier. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ China is steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up and will continue to share development opportunities with other countries and deliver more certainty and stability to the world economy.Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said on Thursday.

APR editor (2026-06-12). New Caledonia's political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia's political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies…

The Intercept Briefing (2026-06-12). The Right's "Election Fraud" Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries. theintercept.com

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast. aljazeera.com Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland's ethnic minority communities.

Joshua Villanueva (2026-06-12). In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint. responsiblestatecraft.org Observers could easily dismiss Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" as just another document on artificial intelligence. But under the surface lies a deeper question: whether modern political elites still have both the ability and the moral clarity to place restraints on power.The era of technology poses a choice between power domination and collective responsibility. Leo writes that technology "takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it." The pope's analysis has consequences for international affairs: for the regulation of AI development and deployment, the conduct of war…

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). SpaceX to debut on Nasdaq at $1.77t valuation. ecns.cn Space Exploration Technologies Corp, known as SpaceX, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share and raised $75 billion through the sale of about 555.56 million shares, U.S. media reported Thursday.

Jordan Atwood (2026-06-12). Israel linked to majority of global civilian deaths from explosive weapons in 2025. nationofchange.org

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Death toll rises to 55 in Philippines quake. ecns.cn

Sarah Mueller (2026-06-12). 'Mass confusion': Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them. whyy.org

hindustantimes (2026-06-12). US' hypocrisy exposed: Trump preaches nuclear restraint while Washington quietly expands arsenal. hindustantimes.com

aljazeera (2026-06-12). 'Torture isn't new to Palestinians': How Israel learned from colonialism. aljazeera.com

A a (2026-06-12). Trump's ERAM cruise missiles for Ukraine blow up his peace overtures to Russia. strategic-culture.su

Ashley Macchi (2026-06-12). Decades of research link pesticide use around homes, farms to childhood cancer. nationofchange.org

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Air India crash: Grieving families say justice remains elusive a year later. aljazeera.com

Sophia Schmidt (2026-06-12). 'Too little, too late': Residents and advocates urge Camden to permanently shut down scrap metal recycler. whyy.org

fishbein (2026-06-12). Inflation and Revisiting Section 230 — Make Musk and Zuckerberg Pay. cepr.net

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-12). México vivió la inauguración de la Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2026. radiohc.cu El Estadio Azteca fue testigo de una inauguración histórica. Antes del debut de México frente a Sudáfrica, el coloso mexicano abrió sus puertas para dar inicio oficialmente al Mundial 2026 con una ceremonia cargada de música, emoción y color. | El espectáculo comenzó con Maná y Danny Ocean, quien encendió el ambiente interpretando "Partidazo". Más tarde, Los àÅngeles Azules y Belinda tomaron el escenario para cantar "Por Ella", desatando la ovación de los más de 87.000 aficionados presentes. El momento culminó con un emocionante " °Viva México!", que resonó en todo el estadio. | La fiesta continuó con J…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-06-12). President of Mexico Congratulates National Team after Victory Against South Africa. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated the members of the national team today after their 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | "Congratulations to the National Team! Congratulations to all Mexicans," wrote the head of the Executive Branch on her social media account. She enjoyed the match from the Deportivo Hermanos Galeana, one of the 18 venues in the capital offering free broadcasts of the games. | At the Ciudad de México (Azteca) stadium, at the Fan Fests located at the World Cup venues, and especially at the iconic Angel of…

Martha Rios (2026-06-12). El Salvador recibió los embates de tormenta tropical Cristina. radiohc.cu La tormenta tropical Cristina, ya degradada a depresión tropical, dejó hasta este jueves más de 200 personas en albergues, daños en escuelas públicas y viviendas, así como inundaciones urbanas y deslizamientos de tierra en El Salvador, según informaron funcionarios del Gobierno a medios locales. | El director de Protección Civil, Luis Amaya, señaló en rueda de prensa que 11 albergues están activos en diferentes puntos de ese país centroamericano, a donde se han trasladado 225 personas, entre ellas 106 adultos y 119 menores. | El funcionario también recalcó que no se reportaron víctimas fatales y aseguró que las f…

Francis Phillip, Black Agenda Report. (2026-06-12). Security Crises Around The Sahel: Nigeria And The Alliance Of Sahel States. popularresistance.org Security crises in West Africa cannot be understood in isolation but as reflections of a state's prioritization of popular sovereignty or foreign alignment. Unlike Nigeria, the African masses in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are strategically organized to bolster national security and Pan-African unity. From April 25-26th, the Islamist terrorist group Jama'at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), in coordination with the Tuareg separatist movement the Front de libération de l'Azawad (FLA), conducted attacks on several cities across Mali.

Rabia Jamil Baig (2026-06-12). Heat, Floods, Droughts and Food Shortages: The Real Danger Behind El Niño. thinktank.pk The world may be standing at the edge of another major climate disruption. Scientists have officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño, the natural Pacific Ocean weather phenomenon known for increasing global temperatures and reshaping weather patterns across continents. Yet this time, the stakes appear much higher than in previous episodes. According to the US …

John Malkin (2026-06-11). Soup Street – An Interview with Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry. indybay.org Audio interview with Keith McHenry, co-founder in 1980 of Food Not Bombs. His newly published memoir is titled "Soup Street" and the local book opening is in Santa Cruz, California on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6PM at London Nelson Community Center in room 3.

Urdu Desk (2026-06-11). FIFA World Cup 2026 Begins: Can Football Unite a Divided World? thinktank.pk The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, but this tournament is about far more than football. As Mexico hosted South Africa in the opening match at the historic Estadio Azteca, the world witnessed the launch of the largest World Cup ever staged — a competition that reflects shifting global power, expanding commercial ambitions, and …

APR editor (2026-06-11). Trump's World Cup — no sportwashing, a platform for supporting peoples' struggles. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Westbrook of PACBI As FIFA Men's World Cup begins, millions around the world gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Let's use the occasion to protest host nation the United States, the top supporter of Israel's settler-colonial apartheid regime and financier of its military machine, and the US-Israeli imposed might-makes-right order. Let's raise…

AIMAN (2026-06-11). AI Chatbots as Digital Diplomats. moderndiplomacy.eu What happens when citizens of a country start trusting a US-engineered AI chatbot for political advice over their own local government? A few months ago, a survey found that Gen Z Americans trust social media more than government institutions for political information. Some found this alarming and a crisis for democracy, but at least in …

A A (2026-06-11). SPIEF 2026 e la guerra dell'informazione contro l'integrazione eurasiatica. strategic-culture.su Anziché affrontare l'espansione delle reti di cooperazione eurasiatiche con solide argomentazioni economiche, alcuni media occidentali hanno optato per una presentazione selettiva dei fatti, interpretazioni di parte e narrazioni volte a influenzare l'opinione pubblica. | Segue nostro Il Forum economico internazionale di San Pietroburgo (SPIEF) del 2026 ha rafforzato ancora una volta la posizione della Russia come uno dei principali centr…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-06-11). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…