(2026-06-27). Key points in US-mediated framework between Israel, Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-sponsored "framework deal" in Washington on Friday, concluding the fifth round of negotiations aimed at resolving outstanding disputes between the two sides, including Israel's continued occupation of parts of southern Lebanon. | Details of the framework were not announced during the signing ceremony, but the US Department of State later published the full text. | The framework affirms a shared goal of achieving "lasting peace and security" in Lebanon. It declares the sides' "ambition to end conflict between them, ensure the sovereignty and security of both countries, and establi…
(2026-06-27). Five rounds of talks, one breakthrough? US brings Israel, Lebanon together for rare historic deal. hindustantimes.com The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a U.S.-brokered trilateral framework agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the deal as "the beginning of the beginning," emphasizing it as an important first step toward lasting peace and security. The agreement is expected to lead to a limited Israeli military withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, though full details have not yet been released. Officials from both Israel and Lebanon praised the negotiations while acknowledging that significant challenges remain before a broader and las…
(2026-06-27). 7 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed seven members of Hezbollah, according to the Israeli military, in an operation carried out amid ongoing tensions despite a fragile and repeatedly tested ceasefire.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted militants in the Al-Mansoura area who were transporting weapons to a building identified as a combat position and observation post allegedly used to prepare attacks against Israeli forces. The military described the operation as a defensive strike aimed at neutralizing an imminent threat.The incident comes against the backdrop of a tenu…
(2026-06-27). Israel's 'campaign between the wars' against Iran hurts US Ties. juancole.com The Conversation) — A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a And even though Israel did not sign…
(2026-06-27). Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.Saudi Aramco resumed crude shipments on Friday at Ras Tanura, one of the world's largest oil export hubs on the Gulf coast. Shipping data indicated that two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) operated by Bahri were loaded at the terminal, with a third tanker waiting offshore. Each VLCC typically car…
(2026-06-27). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-27). US-Iran trade strikes for the first time since signing Islamabad MoU. tribune.com.pk 
The US military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. | US Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, later publishing a grainy black-and-white video of an explosion labelled "unclassified." A US official reported the operation had concluded. | Iran said a projectile struck the area around a pier in Sirik in southern Iran, and that Iranian naval forces responded by striking US military targets in the…
(2026-06-27). US, Iran exchange strikes for first time since signing Switzerland peace accord. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command says were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. — ReutersVance warns Iran against…
(2026-06-27). US violates ceasefire, launches strikes against Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org One week after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, US military representatives confirmed on Friday that multiple strikes were launched against missile and drone storage and coastal radar sites near a southern port in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-27). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). E se il Memorandum di pace fra USA e Iran fosse una trappola? strategic-culture.su Con la Russia e la Cina che osservano e l'Asse della Resistenza in gioco, la firma tesa di Pezeshkian sembra suggerire: ´Speriamo di aver fatto la cosa giusta ª. | Segue nostro Ombre fra Washington e Teheran | C'è qualcosa di strano in tutto quello che sta accadendo. Il nuovo assetto del Medio Oriente è potenzialmente destinato al successo, ma sono ancora troppi i punti interrogativi aperti che non hanno ricevuto risposta.
(2026-06-27). US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack, Tehran retaliates. newarab.com 
It described t…
(2026-06-27). Khamenei's adviser warns US, Israel against new war, says Washington failed to uphold commitments. tribune.com.pk 
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned on Saturday that any new military confrontation initiated by the United States or Israel would result in heavy casualties, saying Tehran had entered talks in Switzerland "seriously and swiftly" while Washington had failed to uphold its commitments. | Speaking to US-based NewsNation television, the former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said Iran was prepared to respond forcefully if confronted again. | "If the United States or Israel makes even the slightest threat against Iran, the next war will not rese…
(2026-06-27). 36 Hours to Collapse: How the US-Iran Peace Deal Fell Apart. thinktank.pk Diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East are often fragile, but few have appeared as short-lived as the latest understanding between the United States and Iran. Barely 36 hours after Washington and Tehran signaled a framework for de-escalation, the United States launched fresh military strikes against Iranian military facilities following a drone attack on a commercial …
(2026-06-27). Trump administration notifies Congress of $700M jet engine sale to Turkey. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of a proposed sale of more than $700 million worth of General Electric F-110 jet engines to Turkey, advancing a deal intended to support Ankara's indigenous KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.The engines would power Turkey's next-generation combat aircraft, a flagship defense project designed to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, including its aging fleet of U.S.-made F-16s.The notification moves forward despite longstanding congressional objections tied to Turkey's continued possession of Russia's S-400 air defense system, which led to Ank…
(2026-06-27). The "Ulm 5" : How Germany is criminalising opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Throughout the proceedings, the defendants are being stripped of fundamental rights and subjected to the most adverse prison conditions in order to intimidate anyone who protests against the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-27). Cuban workers call for strengthening direct union dialogue. radiohc.cu Cuban workers on Friday advocated for strengthening their role in direct union dialogue during the opening of the final sessions of the 22nd Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), in the presence of Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vice President of the Republic. | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the Congress's Organizing Committee, emphasized in his remarks the need to redefine the role of unions at the grassroots level in providing political and ideological support for the processes, analysis, and the mobilization and convening of workers. | The event, taking place at the Havana Convention Center, ha…
(2026-06-27). Otorgan a Pinar del Río sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu El Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba acordó otorgar a la provincia de Pinar del Río la sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de julio, aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. | Esta elección se realiza en medio de un escenario complejo, marcado por las numerosas limitaciones que impone la política de asfixia del Gobierno de Estados Unidos en la vida cotidiana del pueblo cubano. | En los últimos años el territorio pinareño muestra resultados en el cumplimiento de las principales tareas en los ámbitos político, económico y social, con el protago…
(2026-06-27). Cuba saldrá adelante por la solidaridad y transformaciones soberanas, afirma viceprimer ministro. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro, àìscar Pérez-Oliva afirmó este viernes en el XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), que el país saldrá adelante por la solidaridad y especialmente por las transformaciones soberanas que hagan los cubanos. | El también titular del Ministerio de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera hizo las declaraciones en una intervención especial en la cita obrera donde brindó más precisiones sobre el Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno 2026 y las recientemente aprobadas 176 transformaciones agrupadas en 23 ejes temáticos. | Pérez-Oliva dijo que ello ocurre en uno de lo…
(2026-06-27). Jefe de Estado declara prioridades en Cuba y su movimiento obrero. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes en el XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), las cinco prioridades en la isla y su movimiento obrero para salvar la Revolución y continuar la construcción socialista. | El jefe de Estado intervino en el encuentro en el Palacio de Convenciones, de La Habana, donde argumentó sobre las transformaciones aprobadas en el país en los últimos días y de las que dijo "no tendrán éxito, si no hay una activa participación de los obreros y los dirigentes sindicales".En…
(2026-06-27). Obliterating Gaza's Children: The Damning UN Report. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — From Gaza and beyond, Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children. It is in line with the new Obliteration Doctrine and the topic of a new UN report. | When I was working on
(2026-06-27). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). US sends troops under cover of Venezuelan earthquake, as death toll surges. wsws.org Forty-eight hours after the most powerful earthquakes to strike Venezuela in 125 years, the United States has seized upon the humanitarian catastrophe to accelerate its military control over the country.
(2026-06-27). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Exclusive: Iran-US communication line established in Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidentsA communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz under the final statement of the Switzerland talks to help prevent incidents that could trigger military escalation.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). IRGC Navy strikes US military targets in retaliation for attack on Iranian coastal areasIt noted that the retaliation came after American forces launched airstrikes against areas lying along the Iranian coastline as part of the United States' changeless "pattern of breaching its commitments."
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Hezbollah not to allow implementation of US-backed agreement on Lebanon: LawmakerA Lebanese lawmaker says the country's Hezbollah resistance movement will not allow implementation of a United States-backed so-called "framework agreement" that purports to be seeking "dismantling" of the group.
(2026-06-27). Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela. aljazeera.com Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
(2026-06-27). Venezuela: Cifras oficiales, 920 fallecidos y 3.360 heridos tras potentes sismos. radiohc.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela (AN), Jorge Rodríguez informó este viernes que la cifra de muertos por los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 registrados el miércoles 24 de junio ascendió a 920. | En una actualización del balance oficial que ofreció en transmisión televisiva, agregó que la cantidad de heridos subió a 3.360, mientras que 172 personas se mantienen atrapadas entre los escombros y se registran más de 4.000 damnificados. | Destacó que, hasta el momento, se han experimentado 302 réplicas tras los dos terremotos consecutivos que provocaron severas d…
(2026-06-27). Twin earthquakes flatten parts of Venezuela as death toll nears 1,000. geo.tv 
Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building following earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 26, 2026. — ReutersRescue teams arrive from Mexico, El Salvador, Spain.More than 50,000 people listed as missing on a public reporting…
(2026-06-27). Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast. aljazeera.com Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela's La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-27). Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer's lies. aljazeera.com Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.
(2026-06-27). Who profits from Africa's gold? aljazeera.com African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
(2026-06-27). Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what's the schedule? aljazeera.com Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
(2026-06-27). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-27). "The Lip you Press:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:47. juancole.com Quatrain no. 47 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám conveys the realism of the original poems, which dispute the notion of any life after death but uphold the dignity and pleasure of our momentary lives nevertheless. Here, the Persian poetry departs most starkly from Islamic (and Christian and Zoroastrian) ideals, anticipating the Existentialist school of philosophy of the twentieth century. How it came about that agnosticism flourished in some sections of medieval Iranian (and Muslim Indian) society, probably among artisans as well as some intellectuals, is n…
(2026-06-27). Insights | Serbian exhibitor: Serbia-China ties grow stronger, China is my second home. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Serbian exhibitor Maria Martic said in an interview with China News Network that China and Serbia enjoy excellent political and economic relations.
(2026-06-27). Art space steals the spotlight at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn The art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Here, visitors can meditate with a robot using an EEG headset, hear kinetic coral sculptures cry out in a simulated ocean, and watch stained glass from Western cathedrals that tell stories of Chinese tradition… The art space has stolen the spotlight at the forum.
(2026-06-27). Uzbekistan and the New Silk Bridge: Connecting Central Asia and the Gulf. unitedworldint.com 
Impressions from a visit to Uzbekistan. For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed through the prism of geopolitical competition, with major powers seeking influence over a region strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Yet amid this contest for access, markets, resources, and transport corridors, …
(2026-06-27). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-27). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-27). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-27). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-27). Crushing Prairieland sentences mark new stage in US ruling class' war on political opposition. wsws.org The first "antifa terrorism" prosecution under Trump's domestic counterterrorism framework establishes a precedent for sentencing political opponents to decades in prison on the basis of association and ideology.
(2026-06-27). U.S. Supreme Court strips refugees of protected status, blocks immigrants from applying for asylum. wsws.org The rulings will have immediate—and, in some cases, deadly—consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants seeking refuge in the United States from political oppression, violence and starvation in their countries of origin.
(2026-06-27). What Does Trump Really Want From Europe? thinktank.pk The relationship between the United States and Europe has once again entered turbulent waters. Just months after both sides attempted to stabilize trade relations, US President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet: if European countries proceed with Digital Services Taxes (DST) targeting American technology giants, they could face tariffs of up …
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Landownership the condition for citizenship: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: San José is joining forces in solidarity with 50501 San José ALL of US 250. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign…
(2026-06-27). Australian media ignores UN report on Israeli deliberate killing of children. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Tran in Sydney The devastating United Nations report this week into the deliberate targeting and murder of Palestinian children by Israel is not very newsworthy in Australia apparently. On Tuesday, the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel released a harrowing report finding that Israel has deliberately targeted and…
(2026-06-27). Wrong, Bloomberg, Climate Change Has Boosted Food Production and Lowered Prices, Not the Opposite. wattsupwiththat.com This increase in food production has occurred even as the number of people and the amount of land devoted to growing crops has declined. Fewer people, farming less land, producing higher yields reflects increasing rather than declining productivity.
(2026-06-27). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-27). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: The Frontier Thesis as it relates to Independence Day: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). No Wind? No Sun? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? wattsupwiththat.com You guessed it! Coal and gas!
| It's wonderful, all of this "renewable" electricity!
(2026-06-27). Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east. aljazeera.com Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
(2026-06-27). Does the Global Economy Need Pakistan for Oil Stability? thinktank.pk For decades, Pakistan has been viewed primarily through the lens of South Asian security, Afghanistan and counterterrorism. Today, however, changing dynamics in the Middle East are opening an entirely different strategic opportunity. As tensions between the United States and Iran threaten global energy markets, Pakistan has quietly emerged as an increasingly important diplomatic player. Reports …
(2026-06-27). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-27). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-27). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-27). Air Conditioning Torn From Homes Under Net Zero Clampdown. wattsupwiththat.com Homeowners are being forced to tear out air conditioning from their properties under Net Zero laws that prioritise "passive cooling" and only permit "active cooling" as a "last resort". The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-06-27). Chris Hedges On Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box With Kshama Sawant. indybay.org Chris Hedges interviews Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant about her campaign for Congress against war propagandist Adam Smith…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that India was trying hard to avenge the humiliating setback of last year's war through "covert tactics" and "proxies" aimed at creating instability in Pakistan. | "Our eastern neighbour, having suffered a humiliating setback in the conflict in May last year, has increasingly resorted to covert tactics and the use of proxies in an attempt to undermine the hard-earned peace and stability in our country," the premier said while noting that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and…
(2026-06-27). WSWS webinar on the American Revolution: The historical significance and contemporary relevance of 1776. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site's webinar marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution brought together leading historians to defend its revolutionary heritage at a moment of mounting authoritarianism.
(2026-06-27). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-27). The California billionaire tax: A faction fight within the ruling class. wsws.org Beneath the billionaire tax campaign lies the effort of Democrats and unions to preserve capitalist rule and inequality.
(2026-06-27). Friday 7/3: Delaney Hall To Adelanto! Support Hunger & Labor Strike At Geo Group Protest In SF. indybay.org Geo Group For Profit Jail | Turk & Taylor St | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase. aljazeera.com Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-27). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-27). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-27). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Community Health Officers strike in Punjab over long-outstanding demands; Cambodia: AJ Textile garment workers walk out over sacking and conditions; Australia: Glencore coalminers in New South Wales vote to strike.
(2026-06-27). The Great American State Fair and the war on arts and culture in the US. wsws.org The "Fair"'s miserable, unpopular character says more about the state of American capitalism than either Trump, the Democrats or the media would care to admit.
(2026-06-27). Visit boosts confidence in rural future. ecns.cn When President Xi Jinping visited Dongyujia village in Dezhou, Shandong province, during the busy summer farming season on Wednesday morning, Li Lianjun, 54, and other villagers shared with him their joy over this year's summer grain harvest.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Panel-Fascism, Jim Crow 2, The Fight For A United Working Class Front & A General Strike. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83449767760…
(2026-06-27). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-27). Xi says China ready to establish security partnership with Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, and work with Cambodia to make sustained efforts to root out the chronic problem of telecom fraud.
(2026-06-27). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-27). IYSSE meeting: World War, Imperialism and the Illusion of a Multipolar World. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Sri Lanka is holding an online public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 7: 00 p.m. to discuss the Trotskyist strategy to mobilise the working class against imperialist war.
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: Landownership a condition for citizenship: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-27). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-27). Australia's ASIO surveillance chief declares "unprecedented" security threats. wsws.org With the Albanese Labor government's blessing, the ASIO boss has increasingly become a prominent political figure.
(2026-06-27). Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud. aljazeera.com US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
(2026-06-27). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-27). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-27). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-27). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-27). The June 24 national transport strike in the Netherlands: the political questions. wsws.org The Netherlands is one front in a strike wave now sweeping the continent, everywhere driven by the same socio-economic and political conditions: austerity at home to finance war abroad.
(2026-06-27). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea vote to strike. wsws.org While workers voted overwhelmingly to stop work, the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU) is doing everything possible to prevent a strike.
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 6/30: Flyer the Fourth Community Call. indybay.org Online | uscpr-action.solidarity.tech/flyer-the-f……
(2026-06-27). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina. aljazeera.com Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts. aljazeera.com Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
(2026-06-27). Enough is enough: Defend every job at Germany's Volkswagen. wsws.org IG Metall and the works councils are not opponents of Volkswagen's restructuring plans, but accomplices. Workers must take the defence of jobs into their own hands through independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-27). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-27). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-27). Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot. aljazeera.com Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera's error sends two-time champions home.
(2026-06-27). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Insights | Responding to global energy crisis: China earns plaudits at 2026 Summer Davos Forum. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-27). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Bahrain financial executive: embracing Chinese super apps allows Gulf states with more economic resilience. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-27). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). "China's speed is insane!" Canadian AI CEO seeks cooperation sparks. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-27). Día Nacional de la Defensa: Díaz-Canel recorrió estructuras defensivas en La Habana. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó este viernes, en el Día Nacional de la Defensa, el puesto de Dirección de la Zona de Defensa Catedral, en el municipio de La Habana Vieja. | El jefe de Estado comprobó la preparación de las estructuras territoriales para enfrentar escenarios de conflicto y desastres. | Fuente: Canal Caribe…
(2026-06-26). Israel-Lebanon framework agreement sets process to disarm Hezbollah, Rubio says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the framework agreement reached with Israel and Lebanon establishes a clear process to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its infrastructure.The agreement enables Israel to return to its borders once the threat to its citizens is removed and creates a trilateral Military Coordination Group for Lebanon, facilitated by the United States, Rubio said in a statement. (Reporting by Christian Martinez and Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-06-26). Shia Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon. newarab.com 
Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as part of their annual tradition to mark Ashura, the Israel's nearly four-month air and ground campaign Nabatieh and surrounding towns have been hit parti…
(2026-06-26). US strikes Iran over ship attack as Lebanon, Israel sign deal. newarab.com 
The United States launched strikes on Iranian military sites on Friday, saying the attacks were a response to Tehran's alleged drone strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the fragility of the newly brokered ceasefire. | US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar sites, after Iran allegedly targeted the M/V Ever Lovely with a one-way attack drone on Thursday. It said the incident violated the ceasefire and threatened freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway. | Hours earlier, Lebanon, Isr…
(2026-06-26). What is the framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon? aljazeera.com Deal comes after months of US-brokered direct talks, but Israel continues to occupy Lebanese land.
(2026-06-26). US brokers deal for limited Israeli withdrawal in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com The deal establishes a US-facilitated military coordination group to oversee the creation of two initial pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
(2026-06-26). IRGC Quds Force Chief Issues New Warning To Israel. popularresistance.org The chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, issued a warning to Israel on 25 June, demanding that it withdraw its occupation forces from "all of Lebanon." | "Let the Zionists know: those who have stood and fought against you Yazidis with the spirit of Ashura and the faith of Imam Hussein carry within them the same eternal belief that 'Every day is Ashura and every land is Karbala,'" Qaani said on Thursday. | The comments came on the 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, in which Shias mourn the killing of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, at the battle of Karbala…
(2026-06-26). Israel drops evacuation leaflets over south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces Israel and Lebanon have been
(2026-06-26). The human cost of IOF aggression in Sidon. thecanary.co 
Lebanon — After seventy-two hours of continuous ceasefire, the southern port city of Sidon was looking completely transformed on Tuesday (23 June). Shops were open and the trademark traffic jams were being exacerbated by the continuous flow of vehicles — returning refugees further south. While no one here trusts the Israelis to abide by agreements, […] | By
(2026-06-26). Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact. al-monitor.com Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries.The agreement
(2026-06-26). UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack. tribune.com.pk 
The UN International Maritime Organisation paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold. | Taiwan's Evergreen Marine 2603.TW said on Friday its ship was hit close to Oman by an "unknown object" while on a route recommended by the British navy agency UKMTO. The agency said earlier a vessel had been struck by a projectile hours after Tehran warned vessels against taking routes it had not approved. | Two US officials told Reuters that Iran had fired on the ship, wh…
(2026-06-26). Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan. aljazeera.com Brent crude subsides after attack in waterway prompted jump in prices.
(2026-06-26). Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings. al-monitor.com Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed Friday.At least 42 commodity vessels
(2026-06-26). US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack. al-monitor.com US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-26). UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification. newarab.com 
The
(2026-06-26). Brussels whining that China's REE dominance prevents EU's militarization. infobrics.org The troubled bloc is worried about America's unwillingness to pledge unconditional support for NATO, as the Trump administration openly seeks to use the world's most aggressive racketeering cartel as a perpetual cash cow. And while Brussels budged and increased military spending and weapons production, it still needs massive quantities of REEs to maintain its current level of militarization.
(2026-06-26). US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.US Central Command said the American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, were a response to "unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces" that "clearly violated the ceasefire."
(2026-06-26). Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-26). U.S. Carries Out First Strike On Iran Since Peace Memorandum Signed (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-06-26). The US Empire's 25-Year War On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro nearly six months ago (January 3 2026) marked a dangerous and deadly escalation in Washington's long-running campaign against the Venezuelan people. | This is an ongoing war for Venezuela's oil — the largest proven oil reserves in the world, and the attacks followed the seizure of numerous tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. | It is also the first step in a new strategy to turn the whole of Latin America back into a US colony, seeking to reassert total domination in the region. | It's now 100 per cent clear, less than six months late…
(2026-06-26). Israel could recognise Armenian genocide amid Turkey tensions. newarab.com 
Israel, which itself is widely accused of carrying out a genocide in Gaza, has for years not commented on the killing of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War I. | But amid a growing geopolitical rivalry,…
(2026-06-26). CRD On Lessons Of Juneteenth, Report From Cuba, Massie On USS Liberty. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers ILWU Longshore Workers Speak Out on Juneteenth in San Francisco; Texas Birthplace of Juneteenth; Report from Cuba on Genocidal Oil Blockade; Massie Puts USS Liberty into Congressional Record…
(2026-06-26). Polanski says Burnham must dump Israel, and recognise genocide, for Greens' help. thecanary.co 
Green party leader Zack Polanski has given presumptive new Labour leader and PM Andy Burnham an ultimatum over Israel. Polanski, Britain's only Jewish party leader, has said that Burnham must dump Israel and recognise the Gaza genocide — anything less is a red line. In remarks after a university speech, the Green party leader said […] | By
(2026-06-26). Billionaire Camden Market owner funds Israel's genocidal military. thecanary.co 
Teddy Sagi, the billionaire owner of London's Camden Market and of online competitions, finances Israel's genocidal military according to a new report. Forbes estimates that Sagi's net worth is over £7bn. Sagi's funnelling of cash toward the colony means that the hundreds of thousands of Britons who buy prize tickets from Winvia Entertainment Group's subsidiary […] | By
(2026-06-26). Solidarity in France with Cuba and against the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu French solidarity raised its voice on Friday against the United States' attempts to strangle Cuba's economy and expressed its support for the Cuban people in a resolution, the text of which was released in this capital. | The resolution adopted by the Regional Council of Burgundy-Franche-Comté highlights that for more than 60 years, Cuba has suffered an economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed unilaterally by the United States. | This blockade limits the island's access to international financing, medical equipment, spare parts, and, especially critically, hydrocarbons and the equipment necessary to p…
(2026-06-26). President Díaz-Canel confirms the status of Cuban collaborators in Venezuela. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, confirmed this Thursday on his social media profile that Cuban collaborators in Venezuela are safe, following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck the South American nation the previous day."In conversation with our ambassador to Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, we confirmed that the collaborators are safe, providing all possible assistance to the Venezuelan people from the very beginning." | Díaz-Canel added that the situation of all Cubans remaining in the country for any reason…
(2026-06-26). Guatemalan health minister recognizes the work of Cuban doctors. radiohc.cu Guatemala's Minister of Health and Social Assistance, Joaquín Barnoya, on Friday recognized the nearly 28 years of uninterrupted work by the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in the most impoverished communities. | In his closing remarks at the event in the capital, the minister emphasized that the Cuban doctors made history from the moment they arrived, in a system that placed little value on public assistance, unlike the situation on the Caribbean island. | Before the Cuban ambassador, Nazario Fernández, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julio Orozco, deputy ministers of health, directors, and a group of Cuban he…
(2026-06-26). 22nd Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation underway in Havana. radiohc.cu The 22nd Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) began on Friday in Havana, connected via videoconference with all the country's provinces in sessions marked by the complex context on the island. | Current conditions dictate that the final days of the meeting, on June 26th and 27th, be condensed, austere and rational, reflecting the circumstances and challenges of the moment, but with important decisions for the present and future of the working class of the Caribbean nation. | The event, convened under the slogan "For Cuba, Together We Create," will address the defense of the homeland, along with proposa…
(2026-06-26). Cuba's resounding victory against the U.S. in UN body. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has described as resounding the victory his country achieved against the United States' attempts to obstruct UN food aid. | Via social media, the Cuban foreign minister stated that despite the spurious attempts to deprive the Cuban people of this support, the US government was isolated in the Executive Board of the UN World Food Program (WFP), which on Friday approved — by a vote of 29 to 2 — maintaining cooperation. | The program, which will run until 2030, has a budget of $116 million U$D for food security, in a context marked by the unprecedented strengthening…
(2026-06-26). Presidente Díaz-Canel confirmó estado de colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aseguró este jueves en su perfil de la red social X que los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela se encuentran bien, tras los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 que sacudieron la víspera a esa nación suramericana.En conversación con nuestro embajador en Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, confirmamos que los colaboradores se encuentran bien, prestando desde el primer momento toda la ayuda posible al hermano pueblo venezolano", escribió el mandatario. | Díaz-Canel añadió que se sigue de cerca la situación de todos…
(2026-06-26). Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation. tribune.com.pk 
The Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that consultations are ongoing with mediators to reach understandings that would ensure the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. | Discussions are continuing among Hamas, Palestinian factions, and mediators, including Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar, to finalize approaches for the full implementation of the agreement, the group's spokesman, Hazem Qassem, told Anadolu. | "These discussions concern the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including what remains of the first phase and mechanisms for implementing the second phase," Qassem said. | Re…
(2026-06-26). Studying for high school finals in Gaza without electricity, adequate food, or a home. mondoweiss.net 
For decades, the General Secondary Education Examination, or "Tawjihi," was one of Gaza's most significant milestones. But now, for the third year, students are taking their exams with no classrooms, no reliable electricity, and barely enough food.
(2026-06-26). Jale Moala: Why is the UN credible when Fiji agrees but not when it's inconvenient? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Jale Moala It's interesting how readily many people in Fiji embrace the work of the United Nations when it supports local programmes such as climate resilience, development, governance and social inclusion. Yet when the UN publishes reports critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, some of the same voices suddenly dismiss it as…
(2026-06-26). C-17 Cargo Jets Flowing To Caribbean For Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort. twz.com 
U.S. Air Force The flights are part of a grow…
(2026-06-26). Devastating Double Earthquake Strikes Northern Venezuela, Claiming at Least 188 Lives (+Photo Gallery). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( Rodríguez informed that emergency response teams are working around the clock in a desperate race against time to rescue more than 200 people identified as trapped under the rubble of…
(2026-06-26). Desperate families search for missing loved ones in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Families are sharing details about their loved ones online as more than 50,000 people remain missing in Venezuela.
(2026-06-26). Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars. democracynow.org 
The death toll from twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday night is expected to reach into the thousands as rescuers continue to search for bodies trapped in the rubble. Hospitals are rapidly reaching a breaking point, and thousands of survivors have been left homeless. Reporter Andreína Chávez's building was one of the countless residences in Venezuela's capital Caracas and its surrounding region that were damaged by the massive quakes. Chávez was on the street when the earthquakes struck, and says she "saw at least three buildings partially collapse right in front of [her]." | As…
(2026-06-26). US Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts After Venezuela Earthquakes. truthout.org The death toll from twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday night is expected to reach into the thousands as rescuers continue to search for bodies trapped in the rubble. Hospitals are rapidly reaching a breaking point, and thousands of survivors have been left homeless. Reporter Andreína Chávez's building was one of the countless residences in Venezuela's capital Caracas and its surrounding… |
(2026-06-26). At least 235 dead as Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped after major earthquakes. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela's twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
(2026-06-26). Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000. tribune.com.pk 
Desperate Venezuelans and foreign rescuers raced to find survivors trapped under rubble on Friday after twin earthquakes flattened parts of Caracas and surrounding areas, as frustration mounted over a lack of heavy equipment and the death toll neared 1,000. | Foreign rescue teams and aid began arriving nearly two days after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas. | The government estimated hundreds of people were still trapped and missing on top of 920 confirmed fatalities and 3,360 injuries. A website set up to take reports of people still unac…
(2026-06-26). Venezuela shaken by magnitude 4.9 tremor days after major earthquakes. aljazeera.com The country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
(2026-06-26). Venezuela earthquakes toll doubles to 589 amid desperate rescue efforts. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela recorrió zonas afectadas por potentes sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez recorrió este jueves zonas afectadas por los sismos de la víspera que causaron daños humanos y materiales en zonas de Caracas, el estado de La Guaira (norte) y otros territorios del país suramericano. | Acompañada por el titular de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez y el vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, y otras autoridades, visitaron comunidades de Macuto. | Rodríguez recordó el doble terremoto del día de ayer de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que alcanzó a varios estados del norte, donde provocó estragos fu…
(2026-06-26). Solidarity With The People Of Venezuela Amidst Disaster. popularresistance.org The International League of Peoples' Struggle stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela affected by the back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquake, particularly in Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón. Initial reports indicate at least 164 people have died with more than 1000 injured along with 14,000+ missing, but the count on causalities may change as more information is available. A state of emergency was declared by Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, suspending the non-essential activities and the train system to facilitate rescue efforts, disconnecting the domestic gas service…
(2026-06-26). German government launches frontal assault on pensions. wsws.org The pension reforms seamlessly follow the abolition of Bàºrgergeld (welfare benefits) and the so-called "health reforms." Billions are being redistributed from the pockets of the needy, the sick, pensioners, the low-paid and workers into rearmament into the accounts of the super-rich.
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). Addicted to War? War Fever, Trump Style. juancole.com (
(2026-06-26). We need your help! Project Esther is targeting AFGJ. wibailoutpeople.org "Project Esther outlined an ambitious plan to fight antisemitism by branding a broad range of critics of Israel as "effectively a terrorist support network" so that they could be deported, defunded, sued, fired, expelled, ostracized and otherwise excluded from what it considered "open society." Inside the Heritage Foundation's Plan to Crush the U.S. Palestinian Movement- …
(2026-06-26). No, The Conversation, the AMOC Doesn't Have an Image Problem. It Has a Credibility Problem. wattsupwiththat.com The AMOC issue in the media does not have an image problem, it has a credibility problem.
(2026-06-26). Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq's holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura. aljazeera.com Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura…
(2026-06-26). China unveils findings on blue hole in Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, describing it as the first known coral reef-formed blue hole identified in China.
(2026-06-26). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-26). Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. newarab.com 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio – in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war – also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to
(2026-06-26). How to add a person to a photo with AI in 2026 (and the tools worth using). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Memories of the Nile, Dreams in New York: A South Sudanese Student's Journey to UAlbany. mediasanctuary.org In this interview, Zafir Ahmed, a University at Albany student from South Sudan reflects on his journey from a country rich in resilience, oral traditions, and vibrant community life to a campus thousands of miles away.
(2026-06-26). Palestine Action ban births new direct action groups. electronicintifada.net Watch our interview with former Filton 25 political prisoner Zoà´ Rogers.
(2026-06-26). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Yr Diploma 2026 Admission Process Starts. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 26) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2026 has been started through the official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-06-26). Thurs. July 9: 'The world is bringing down the empire' hybrid forum. iacenter.org Pre-register: tinyurl.com/9thofJuly…
(2026-06-26). Al Carns is not an "independent" voice. thecanary.co 
Al Carns has bottled the idea of entering a Labour leadership race. The ex-Armed Forces Minister had been eager to establish himself as a supposedly "independent" voice in recent weeks, resigning from Keir Starmer's cabinet on 11 June. Carns was previously a supporter of the Conservative Party, and his conversion to Starmer's Labour was said […] | By
(2026-06-26). Thanks to Trump, Russia's own 'pivot to Asia' is bearing fruit. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations led by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Kazan, Russia, to celebrate 35 years of ASEAN-Russia relations and 30 years of dialogue cooperation.Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam to Russia's fifth largest city where they signed a joint
(2026-06-26). Ask Governor Meyer WHYY DPM 06/25/2026. whyy.org Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this June episode to address top issues like maternal health, homelessness and the 2027 state budget.
(2026-06-26). Has China Overtaken the US in Technology? Here's What the Facts Say. thinktank.pk The Global Times article titled "China's IT Dominance in the World" presents China as the world's undisputed technological leader, arguing that the country's long-term planning, industrial policies, and innovation ecosystem have positioned it ahead of Western competitors in emerging technologies. The article relies heavily on supportive expert opinions and government narratives to reinforce the image …
(2026-06-26). Epstein's grubby trail in the DRC. thecanary.co 
A new Drop Site News investigation, published this week, has revealed emails originating from ex-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's Gmail account, linking Jeffrey Epstein's network to destabilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The tranche of emails contains a classified proposal from former Mossad chief Danny Yatom's firm. It describes how Israeli intelligence veterans […] | By
(2026-06-26). Illusions of Western virtue: Ursula von der Leyen and Europe's moral bankruptcy. peoplesworld.org 
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has every right to condition European relations with any other country or bloc on respect for human rights. That, of course, would hold true if she genuinely cared about such values herself. In response to the June 19 signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States …
(2026-06-26). Troy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl Oakwood Community Center (Debra Garrett). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, "Freedom Crawl" celebration, and events. The events were at five different locations in Troy. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Debra Garrett, Executive Director of Shades of Cocoa Inc., at the first stop of the Troy Juneteenth Crawl, the Oakwood Community Center on 10th Street, about the day's activities.
(2026-06-26). USW 5 Maranthon Renewable Refinery Oil Workers Locked Out & On Strike In Concord. indybay.org USW5 Marathon renewable refinery workers have been locked out and are on strike in Concord, California. They talked about working conditions and their issues…
(2026-06-26). German court gives Christmas market car attacker life sentence. newarab.com 
A German court on Friday jailed for life a Saudi psychiatrist who He…
(2026-06-26). RAPID RESPONSE: Restore Temporary Protective Status. peoplesworld.org 
Restore Temporary Protective Status! Call, write, or visit your US Senators and Representative demanding urgent action in defense of the hundreds of thousands from Haiti, Syria, and other countries endangered by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protective Status. TPS holders, working people who came to the United States …
(2026-06-26). New Evidence Suggests RFK Jr. Lied to Senate in Claims About 2019 Samoa Visit. truthout.org More evidence has emerged that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), likely lied during his Senate confirmation hearings in early 2025 regarding his visit to the island nation of Samoa several years ago. A newly disclosed email obtained by The Guardian demonstrates that Kennedy and his colleague Michael Graven had traveled to Samoa to examine… |
(2026-06-26). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 CAP Round 3 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Tuesday June 23, 2026 CAP Round 3 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026.
(2026-06-26). India begins rolling out ePassport — How to Apply. ummid.com In a significant move towards modernization, India has started rolling put ePassport – a combined paper and electronic passport with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip and an antenna embedded on it.
(2026-06-26). Operating theatre assistants in Leeds take two-week strike over pay. wsws.org The hospitals impacted are Leeds General Infirmary, St James's University Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital.
(2026-06-26). How Awe and "Overview Effect" May Shape Geography Learning. ummid.com A new study by the University of Phoenix College of General Studies has examined how awe and sense of place may influence how learners engage with and interpret geographic concepts, with implications for instructional design in online and classroom environments.
(2026-06-26). Ms Rachel says world has failed Palestinian children at briefing. newarab.com 
(2026-06-26). Israeli Forces in Southwest Syria Harass, Detain Civilians. news.antiwar.com Israeli military forces engaged in multiple new operations in and around the town of al-Rafid in Quneitra Governorate, in southwest Syria, with the latest operations centering around them infiltrating the town and detaining a number of farmers and shepherds, questioning them, and ultimately releasing them. Details are scant about what the troops were aiming to …
(2026-06-26). 5 Best Tools for Enhancing and Upscaling Photos. ummid.com One high-quality photo grabs more attention than a thousand words, here's why we bring together an overview of the best tools for upscaling and enhancing your photos in this article…
(2026-06-26). Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer. democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to restrict thousands of lawsuits claiming Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, had a duty to warn consumers about potential cancer risks from its popular weed killer Roundup. The case before the Supreme Court began in St. Louis, Missouri, where a resident named John Durnell, who had used Roundup for decades and was later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, sued Monsanto under Missouri state law for not putting a warning label on its product. But because the federal Environmental Protection Agency found no cancer risk in its assessment of Roundup, the court has ruled against Durnell…
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution: Screening at The Screening Room at 1313. whyy.org Join WHYY and Wilmington Celebrates DE250 for a special screening of The American Revolution, the landmark documentary series by Ken Burns.
(2026-06-26). EPA Moves To Speed Up Permitting 'Without Wasting Taxpayer Resources'. wattsupwiththat.com The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to speed up permitting and boost transparency within its comment letter process, the Daily Caller News Foundation first learned.
(2026-06-26). Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive. tribune.com.pk 
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday. | Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams ⚪ they have the best goal difference of the teams on three points. | Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign following an arduous route to qualify. | Senegal struck early, Habib Diarra getting the slightest of touches to Abdoulaye Seck's header from a corner, for his first interna…
(2026-06-26). World BEYOND War Remembers Ken Mayers. worldbeyondwar.org 
We hope Ken's kind and courageous pursuit of a better world will continue to inspire future generations. Among those who knew Ken, the good fortune of enjoying his friendship kindles ongoing gratitude and deepest respect. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-26). This is the story that Trump and the West don't want you to know. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Lim Tean Across my social media platforms, I encounter daily a particular brand of ignorance that I find increasingly impossible to ignore. Iran is dismissed as a crazy country ruled by medieval mullahs, its people caricatured as fanatics who chant "Death to America" for no coherent reason. And from that caricature flows a…
(2026-06-26). China Urges India to View Ties as Partnership, not Rivalry. infobrics.org Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted the stable border situation and urged both nations to handle ties with a long-term, strategic perspective…
(2026-06-26). Is Europe's Afghan Deportation Plan Giving the Taliban International Credibility? thinktank.pk For more than two decades, the European Union presented itself as one of the strongest defenders of democracy, women's rights, and human rights in Afghanistan. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S. forces, Brussels repeatedly declared that it would not recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government. European sanctions, …
(2026-06-26). Israel prosecutors charge settlers with terror offences. newarab.com 
Israeli prosecutors filed rare charges against six settlers, including for "acts of terrorism", after an attack on a Palestinian village in the Authorities rarely punish Indictments have become more commonplace along with the rising frequency of settler attacks, b…
(2026-06-26). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-26). The Iran war is the most unpopular major conflict in US history. responsiblestatecraft.org During an April Senate hearing dominated by debate over the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth batted down criticisms from skeptical members of Congress,
(2026-06-26). "Pax Silica" as new Atlantic tech Empire: how Europe gave up digital sovereignty. infobrics.org Only months after debating digital sovereignty, the European Union signed onto Washington's Pax Silica initiative. The move reflects a profound shift in transatlantic relations, with far-reaching implications for AI, semiconductors, strategic autonomy and the future balance of global technological power.
(2026-06-26). Activist group vows more pressure on Amazon over Israel tries. newarab.com 
An pro-Palestinian activist group focused on tech giant Amazon has pledged to intensify its campaign over what it describes as the company's complicity in Speaking to The New Arab, a representative from Amazon Worker Intifada called on the online retail giant to disclose its links with Israel, sever contracts with the Israeli military, and protect pro-Palestinian speech within the company. | The comments followed a recent demonstration outside the Amazon Spheres in Seattle, where activists urged the company to…
(2026-06-26). How Attorneys Hold Negligent Parties Accountable for Injuries. moguldom.com Miami is a dynamic city where bustling roadways, active construction projects, thriving businesses, and busy public spaces bring people together every day. While this constant activity contributes to the city's energy and growth, it also increases the likelihood of accidents that can leave individuals facing serious injuries and unexpected challenges. Whether an injury occurs in …
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution: Community Screening at The Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange. whyy.org Join WHYY and Wilmington Celebrates DE250 for a special outdoor community screening of The American Revolution, the landmark documentary series by Ken Burns.
(2026-06-26). Nicaragua And International Solidarity. popularresistance.org Revolutionary struggles around the world have always inspired admiration and support among the popular movements of the Western capitalist countries. Authentic Western progressive opinion defends the ideals of equality among people, brotherhood among nations, non-aggression and self-determination of peoples. However. from the perspective of the anti-democratic Western ruling elites, revolutionary processes present a double threat. First of all, they challenge the powerful political and economic dominance over the majority world of Western corporate and financial élites.
(2026-06-26). Palestinians resist Israel's efforts to take over the West Bank landmark, Solomon's Pools. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to wrest control of the ancient Solomon's Pools site from the Palestinian Authority. Palestinians are responding by reclaiming the site and resisting Israeli efforts to seize more of the West Bank.
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). The special shield against the disinformation of the democracy shield. strategic-culture.su By Norman LEWIS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A committee established to defend democracy from manipulation has become the chee…
(2026-06-26). Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents. geo.tv 
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at the US District Court for the District of Maryland, in Greenbelt, Maryland, US, June 26, 2026. — ReutersBolton faces up to five years in prison.Ex-NSA agrees to pay $2.25 million fine.Court sets Bolton sentencing for…
(2026-06-26). Two Moroccan ex-politicians jailed in drug trial. newarab.com 
Two Moroccan public figures have been sentenced to at least a decade in prison over a The case implicates more than 20 people accused of playing a role in a pervasive international drug network run by Said Naciri and Abdennabi Bioui, both former senior officials of Morocco's Authenticity and Moder…
(2026-06-26). Corporate Democrats Are Mobilizing to Counter the Rise of Democratic Socialists. truthout.org The corporate wing of the Democratic Party is looking to fight back after three insurgent progressive candidates knocked off establishment favorites in primary elections in New York this week. Axios reported on Thursday that centrist Democrats are gearing up to organize against progressives and democratic socialists, who have been racking up victories over the last two years by presenting… |
(2026-06-26). "Round up all the new hires and tell them to vote yes" : UAW holds shotgun vote at Nexteer as opposition mounts to fourth sellout deal. wsws.org There is widespread opposition to the deal and deep anger over the way the UAW bureaucracy has defied the will of the membership.
(2026-06-26). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-26). What Oklahoma Businesses Should Know Before Signing a Managed Print Contract. moguldom.com Office technology drives the modern workplace. Organizations rely on daily print infrastructure to handle critical information. However, many executives overlook the true cost of their printers, and unmanaged print environments can drain corporate funds rapidly. Every piece of equipment requires attention. Offices must purchase toner regularly, hardware breaks down over time, and IT teams spend …
(2026-06-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-26). Four new by-election wins boost Green Party momentum in London. thecanary.co 
The Green Party continued its winning streak in London on 25 June with four by-election wins. Green party candidates won in Dalston, Hackney Central, North Acton, and Woodside. Although the party had already taken many of these seats in May, the new by-election wins show its momentum in parts of the capital remains strong. Green […] | By
(2026-06-26). Identified: Rice gene which boosts drought tolerance, grain yield. ummid.com A team of researchers at Chonnam National University has identified a rice gene that plays a dual role in protecting plants from environmental stress while supporting chloroplast development.
(2026-06-26). Support Independent Retailers Like Bookshop & Say No to Amazon Prime this 23-26 June 2026. indybay.org Irucka Embry requests that we avoid Amazon this Amazon Prime week & every day.
(2026-06-26). Pride under pressure: Successful LGBTQ fightback depends on working-class unity. peoplesworld.org 
They want us afraid, silent, or even gone. That's the only honest way to read what the far right has been doing to LGBTQ people in America over the past year and a half. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the federal government has been turned into a weapon aimed squarely at queer …
(2026-06-26). New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-26). Exclusive: Unite tells Community members 'cancel fuel poverty protest with Greenpeace'. thecanary.co 
Unite Community (UC), set up by then-general secretary Len McCluskey, is the Unite union's section for unwaged people — and Unite's most politically active. But members and officials feel marginalised by new general secretary Sharon Graham. They resent the union's interference in their political activities, and have now been told they can't participate in a […] | By
(2026-06-26). King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say. tribune.com.pk 
King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the London landmark serving as the British monarch's primary residence. | Officials at the same time disclosed the king paid £12.9 million ($17.0 million) in tax in 2024/25 — the first time the figure has been made public — placing him among Britain's top 100 taxpayers. | Members of the royal family have promised greater transparency about their finances amid growing scrutiny and criticism since the deat…
(2026-06-26). Why Holding Bitcoin Long-Term Beats Chasing Short-Term Pumps. moguldom.com The appeal of catching a Bitcoin price spike is understandable. Watching BTC surge 20% in a week makes sitting on the sidelines feel like a mistake. But the data consistently tells a different story, one where patience outperforms precision, and accumulation beats speculation. Active traders often overestimate their ability to time volatile markets. The reality …
(2026-06-26). World Cup Joy Gave Way to Deportation Fears for Haitian Families. capitalbnews.org 
For one night this past Wednesday, Miami's Little Haiti forgot to be afraid. Haiti was on the field — its first World Cup appearance in more than half a century — and the neighborhood came alive in the way it used to: loud and together, Ruth Jeannoel recalled. Then Thursday arrived. The U.S. Supreme Court …
(2026-06-26). Detroit Federation of Teachers pushes through contract, as school closures, austerity continue. wsws.org The basic contradiction behind the tentative agreement is that district is offering limited raises while closing schools.
(2026-06-26). Environmental Groups Say the Fight to Shut Down "Alligator Alcatraz" Isn't Over. truthout.org Federal immigration officials have transferred detainees out of the controversial detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but environmental advocates say the fight to shut down the Florida Everglades site is far from over. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that detainees were removed from the facility, located at a remote airstrip in Big Cypress National… |
(2026-06-26). Operation Barbarossa, 85 years on, the enemies of Russia are on the move again. strategic-culture.su Western imperialism and its NATO weapons, proxies, and media are at it again. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This week marked…
(2026-06-26). An Israeli company could be about to enter Egypt's oil industry. newarab.com 
Israeli oil firm Ratio Petroleum this week agreed to acquire UK-based Pharos, which owns minority stakes in two oil concessions in Egypt's Western Desert. | The £124.3 million deal could be completed in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. | Any deal would be controversial in Egypt, whose population is overwhelmingly opposed to normalised ties with Israel, des…
(2026-06-26). Dangerous EU Momentum Towards Offshore Deportation Centers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A German police officer takes a man to a deportation flight to Pakistan, February 25, 2025, Hesse, Germany. | © 2025 Boris Roessler/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | The European Union is forging ahead on its quest to increase deportations regardless of the consequences for people's rights. On June 17, the European Parliament approved a Return Regulation that portends increased detention, forced removals, and externalization. Two days later, 19 EU states signed an open letter encouraging "full use of the new possibilities" of "return hubs." The idea is to send people, including famil…
(2026-06-26). Walk Zara Home silent vigil and protest — end violence against women and girls. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 27 June 2026, Zara Aleena's family, friends and supporters will gather at Valentines Park, Ilford, to Walk Zara Home. It's an annual silent vigil in Zara's memory, and a protest against male violence. Zara Aleena was murdered as she walked home in Ilford on 26 June 2022. She was 35 years old. She […] | By
(2026-06-26). The Machine Breaks Down in New York. portside.org The Machine Breaks Down in New York |
(2026-06-26). Medicare For All advocates relaunch drive. mronline.org 
In addition to seeing it as a fix to healthcare, they see it as a major step in fixing an economy that President Trump has been rapidly ruining.
(2026-06-26). 30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech. theintercept.com 
The harsh sentence for a defendant who wasn't even at the Prairieland protest is likely only the start of the Trump administration's efforts to outlaw free speech.
(2026-06-26). Who will control Africa's AI infrastructure, and at what cost? aljazeera.com Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
(2026-06-26). The Most Underappreciated Part of the Bipartisan Housing Bill. portside.org The Most Underappreciated Part of the Bipartisan Housing Bill |
(2026-06-26). The failure of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. onlineopinion.com.au The Murray Darling Basin is still suffering for policies designed to save South Australia in a world where it never rained.
(2026-06-26). Rapper Lenny Eastside Talks to HMM Ahead of Upcoming Peformance at No Fun. mediasanctuary.org Local Rapper Lenny Eastside talks musical inspiration, being true to himself in his music, and how he got his name with Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper ahead of his upcoming performance at No Fun.
(2026-06-26). Top 10 best-rated car accident lawyers Brisbane. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Spanberger's labor betrayal is business as usual in Virginia. peoplesworld.org 
Last month, a veto by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger threw labor into an uproar. Accusations of betrayal surrounded Spanberger's legislative action culminating in a protest demonstration in Richmond's Capitol Square on May 21. However, when viewed in the larger context of Virginia history, the governor's action unfortunately stands in continuity with an anti-labor Democratic Party …
(2026-06-26). 14, mostly students, killed in Lucknow coaching centre fire. ummid.com As many as 14 people, majority of them students, have been killed in a massive fire which broke out in a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area Monday June 22, 2026.
(2026-06-26). The price of miscalculation. onlineopinion.com.au A war launched to reshape the Middle East has instead exposed the limits of force – and the cost of misunderstanding a nation that has spent millennia learning how to endure.
(2026-06-26). Tues June 30 Groups Tell Hochul No Nukes. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, June 30 at 11 AM, concerned residents and climate groups will hold a media event at the State Street entrance to the Capitol in Albany to announce opposition to Governor Hochul's ill-advised plan to drastically expand expensive, dangerous nuclear power production throughout the state. The event is one of 9 events happening throughout New York on Tuesday as part of a statewide day of action against Hochul's plan. Isaac Silberman-Gorn of Frack Action talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-06-26). How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks. whyy.org Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards. | Fie – A female deer tick is seen under a University of Rhode Island microscope in the entomoloy lab March 18, 2002. Although it is easy to come in contact with ticks in Tennessee with it's many wooded areas, the huge majority of tick bites do not transmit disease to people, according to health officials. (AP Photo/ Victoria Arocho, File)…
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution and Its Place in History: From the War Against Monarchy to "No Kings" wsws.org These remarks open the WSWS webinar by situating the American Revolution as a world-historical bourgeois democratic revolution, tracing its development through the Civil War and examining the present-day assault on its democratic legacy.
(2026-06-26). Alaska governor vetoes single-use polystyrene foam foodware ban. nationofchange.org For now, polystyrene products will remain legal for use by commercial food vendors statewide.
(2026-06-26). Heatwave: Greens call for emergency meeting of EU leaders. thecanary.co 
Amid a record-breaking heatwave across the continent, European environment ministers met in Luxembourg on 25 June. The European Green Party is calling on the ministers to prepare an emergency meeting of EU government leaders to urgently strengthen Europe's climate protections and the Green Deal. Ciarán Cuffe, co-chair of the European Green Party, said: This heatwave […] | By
(2026-06-26). COB betrayal paves way for "state of exception" in Bolivia: strategic lessons of the workers' uprising. wsws.org The task facing the Bolivian working class was and remains to break from the bureaucratic agencies of the bourgeois state and establishi its political independence.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-26). Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents for Ronnie Moffitt Assassination. portside.org Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents for Ronnie Moffitt Assassination |
(2026-06-26). Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War. scheerpost.com John Feffer for Foreign Policy in Focus Donald Trump has always considered himself exceptional—that is, an exception to the rules. As a tycoon, he has demonstrated that multiple bankruptcies and an utter contempt for business associates have not hindered his accumulation of wealth. As a politician, he has shown that the same outrageous statements and …
(2026-06-26). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-26). Is Ukraine's New Military Strategy Pushing Russia Toward Defeat? thinktank.pk After more than four years of fighting, the Russia-Ukraine war appears to be entering a new phase. For much of the conflict, Russia maintained the initiative through overwhelming manpower, missile strikes and relentless pressure along the front lines. Today, however, Ukraine is increasingly demonstrating that it can impose strategic costs deep inside Russian territory, challenging …
(2026-06-26). Watch World Cup Day 15: Netherlands, Australia advance; Curacao eliminated. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-26). Stephen Hill Speaks On The 'Sauce' Of Soul Music. newsone.com : | ✕ | June is Black Music Month, and NewsOne has been celebrating all month long. Stephen Hill, former president of programming for BET, sat down with us to speak on what he believes is the "sauce of soul music." | "The sauce of soul music is that there's always love present," Hill says at the start of the video. As a young man growing up in the '70s, when it was still uncommon to see Black faces on TV and in film, soul music provided a much-needed form of representation for Hill. Hill recounts how seeing the Jackson 5 for the first time on TV was an incredibly formative experience for him.
(2026-06-26). Trump Donors, Billionaires And Oil Companies Fund The Alliance For Responsible Citizenship. popularresistance.org A high-profile conference for right-wing activists gathering in London this week has been funded by a host of American fossil fuel interests, major Trump donors, and billionaires who have bankrolled UK political parties, Unearthed and DeSmog have found. | The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), running from 23-25 June at the Olympia in Kensington, has hosted appearances from British politicians including Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch alongside international stars of the libertarian and populist right. | The event's 4,000 attendees have also been able to hear speeches from leading figures in the Trump adm…
(2026-06-26). Thursday 6/25: San Jose Federal Court to Hear Motion to Shut Down Santa Clara Chip Fab. indybay.org Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA — Courtroom 8, 4th Floor, before the Honorable P. Casey Pitts, U.S. District Judge | (Press conference: courthouse exterior / steps — location to be confirmed on-site).
(2026-06-26). Messi now highest goal scorer in FIFA WC, Mbappe close second. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Monday June 22, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup history with France Captain Kylian Mbappe closely chasing him at second place.
(2026-06-26). Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger's 'African football' jab. aljazeera.com Former German player's comments that 'African football' is 'a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Juneteenth – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-26). Testing the Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May and Philip Mulholland Earlier this year Philip Mulholland published the details of his Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis or "DPAH" (Mulholland P. , 2026a). The hypothesis assumes that the…
(2026-06-26). Bipartisan bill introduced in House to ban use of pesticide paraquat in US agriculture. nationofchange.org The bill would "direct the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel all existing paraquat registrations, revoke any tolerances permitting paraquat residue in food, and ban the sale and use of existing stocks upon enactment."
(2026-06-26). The 2026 World Cup breaks the all-time World Cup goalscoring record. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition in the tournament's history, with 173 goals scored in just 59 matches. It has surpassed the previous record of 172 goals. That record was set at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after 64 matches. The historic 173rd goal was scored by American defender Auston Trusty […] | By
(2026-06-26). Tunisian rights activist sentenced to 25 years in prison. newarab.com 
Prominent Tunisian rights activist Tunisia emerged from the "Of course, this is…
(2026-06-26). How a Supreme Court Decision About the Religious Rights of Rastafarians Could Be a Loss for Every American. scheerpost.com Austin D. Sarat ScheerPost The Supreme Court's MAGA majority has done almost all it can to turn the First Amendment's guarantee of religious freedom into one of the Constitution's most important provisions. It has been used to override claims for equal treatment by gays and lesbians, to insist that employers provide accommodations for religious practices, and to …
(2026-06-26). Our pursuit of happiness: from the founders to today. whyy.org We explore how the pursuit of happiness has evolved in America with constitutional law scholar Jeffrey Rosen and cognitive scientist Laurie Santos.
(2026-06-26). Creatively factual Telegraph article claims Miliband is being mean to the military. thecanary.co 
On 25 June, low-grade looroll manufacturer the Telegraph published a perfect right-wing, rage-baiting scoop: the hated net zero secretary has blocked oil drilling, depriving the poor military of more money. The shock! The horror! The outraged clicks! The only problem? Both the Treasury and the Department for Energy Security say it's made-up. What's more, they […] | By
(2026-06-26). From brain capture to intellectual sovereignty: The Twenty-Sixth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Since the 1990s, an invisible intellectual architecture has shaped what counts as legitimate economic thought, narrowing debate until it seems like there are no alternatives. Reversing this brain capture is an urgent task.
(2026-06-26). Apple, Microsoft hike prices over surging chip costs. aljazeera.com Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.
(2026-06-26). Cook Islands set to head to the polls in six weeks — August 12. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Cook Islanders are set to head to the polls in six weeks' time, the King's Representative of the Cook Islands, Sir Tom Marsters, has announced. In a radio announcement, Sir Tom said that on the advice tendered to him by Prime Minister Mark Brown to call for fresh elections, and pursuant to Article…
(2026-06-26). GAO Again Seeks to File Amicus Brief in U.S. v. Minnesota, Correct the Record on State's Slipperiness. wattsupwiththat.com This filing points to a little game AG Keith Ellison's office is playing, exposed by a letter his office sent along with the District of Columbia's Attorney General Racine. That June 2021 overture asked the Biden administration DoJ to support the coordinated climate litigation campaign that, we are now told, is really a matter of coincidental purely local disputes.
(2026-06-26). Australian ruling elite fawns over alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith. wsws.org Despite being charged with five war crimes, including murder, Roberts-Smith is being treated as a respected public figure by the powers that be.
(2026-06-26). Lawmakers urge BP to bargain with Indiana refinery's Steelworkers local. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Congressional Labor Caucus is urging new British Petroleum (BP) CEO Meg O'Neill to order bargaining in good faith on a new contract covering Steelworkers Local 7-1 members at its big Whiting, Ind., oil refinery, before something goes terribly wrong there. Led by new USW President Roxanne Brown and Local 7-1 President Eric Shultz, union …
(2026-06-26). It's Official: F-35s Are Now Being Delivered Without Radars. twz.com 
The U.S. military has now confirmed the acceptance of at least six F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the U.S. Marine Corps without radars. This is due to issues tied to the development of the new
(2026-06-26). Supreme Court lets Trump terminate TPS for Haitians and Syrians. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Born and raised in Haiti, Fritz Emmanuel Lesly Miot works in a California laboratory, researching Alzheimer's disease. Miot has lived legally in the United States for 15 years. Laila Doe, a Syrian citizen, lives in Illinois, where she works as a behavioral technician for individuals with disabilities and cares for her elderly American-citizen mother and …
(2026-06-26). Zelensky nà£o é nazi?… Venera-os. strategic-culture.su Nestas circunstâncias, ser ou nà£o ser deixa de ser uma questà£o. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | O aconteciment…
(2026-06-26). Mamdani's Rent Board Votes to Freeze Rent for About 1 Million NYC Apartments. truthout.org Popsicles, paletas and now rents: all frozen. The Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday approved 0% rent increases for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, delivering on one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promises. The vote took place in front of rows of tenants and advocates chanting in four different languages at the auditorium at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem. |
(2026-06-26). Andy Burnham segnerà la fine dell'assegno in bianco concesso dalla Gran Bretagna all'Ucraina, o solo una pausa fino al 2029? strategic-culture.su L'ascesa di Andy Burnham non è solo l'ultima possibilità per il Partito Laburista, ma anche la via di fuga della Gran Bretagna dalla guerra persa in Ucraina. | Segue nostro Sarebbe avventato credere che gli imperativi profondamente radicati dello "Stato profondo" britannico, del suo MI6, della sua pianificazione strategica a lungo termine e dei suoi impegni geopolitici siano in realtà determinati dalle elezioni alle quali il popolo della…
(2026-06-26). Quale destino per l'Armenia? strategic-culture.su Interrogativi ed incertezze di un angolo del Caucaso al bivio tra Europa ed Eurasia. | Segue nostro Prosegue a minuscoli passi il grande gioco che vede, nel corso di questa generazione, la competizione per il monopolio della sfera euroasiatica, coincidente col territorio ex sovietico, tra Russia — legittimo successore dello stato socialista estintosi nel 1991 e quell'occidente che si incarna nell'asse euro-americano, costantemente…
(2026-06-26). Peru: How to Steal an Election? orinocotribune.com By La Línea — Jun 23, 2026 | Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9: 00 pm: A cry of joy shook the headquarters of the Juntos por el Perú party in downtown Lima. The results of quick counts by pollsters Ipsos and Datum unanimously confirmed the victory of Roberto Sánchez by a narrow margin of 0.6%. For thousands of citizens, Keiko Fujimori's electoral defeat—her fourth—signaled the end of a cycle of high political tension and repression, intensified since the coup against former president Pedro Castillo. | These general elections in Peru were not held under conditions of a healthy democracy. On the contrary, th…
(2026-06-26). Extreme heat has devastating effects on agriculture and workers. wsws.org Anthropogenic global warming amplified this year by a record-breaking "Godzilla" Super El Nino, will have a catastrophic impact on food production and the working class.
(2026-06-26). El Salvador: Between Tourism and Terror. fpif.org While El Salvador's government promotes its countries' beaches, volcanoes, and safe streets in gentrified neighborhoods, thousands of Salvadoran families are denouncing arbitrary detentions and seeking justice for relatives imprisoned under President Nayib Bukele's extended state of emergency. | The contrast is stark: the country welcomes tourists with open arms while ruthlessly imprisoning its own people, drawing widespread international criticism for human rights abuses. | May 18 marked one year since the arbitrary arrest of attorney Ruth López, head of the anti-corruption unit at the organization Cristosal, in…
(2026-06-26). 'Treasure Island' theater review: Classic novel adapted with new feminist touch. peoplesworld.org 
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate novel, Treasure Island, is absolutely good fun. Audiences today are used to watching action stories on screens, but beholding the WGTB troupers leap off the page onto the stage to enact duels, chases, pistol, musket, and cannon fire live and in the flesh, en …