(2026-06-07). US says shot down Iran drones in fresh escalation. al-monitor.com The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation of violence as the war crept into its 100th day on Sunday with no end in sight.Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire have failed to secure a deal to end the conflict or reopen the vital waterway, a chokepoint for Gulf oil and gas shipments.
(2026-06-07). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-07). As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil market. al-monitor.com OPEC+ ministers meet Sunday to weigh higher production quotas in a bid to cap oil prices that have surged since the Iran war effectively choked off Gulf crude shipments.But even if the cartel members vow to ramp up output by thousands of barrels per day, analysts say geopolitical realities mean they probably won't move the needle on prices.With the crucial Strait of Hormuz shut since US and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, oil prices have nearly doubled, igniting inflation pressures worldwide.
(2026-06-07). US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Elimam, Jana Choukeir and Phil StewartDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) – U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries.
(2026-06-07). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-07). US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf reconstruction, source says. newarab.com 
The U.S. government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, a day after a wave of attacks by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain. | U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess costs for The disclosure came a day after Mohsen…
(2026-06-07). Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers. al-monitor.com An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, as its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet with a key mediator in efforts to end the Middle East war.Israel has launched an operation in Lebanon to root out the Tehran-backed armed group Hezbollah, which drew Lebanon into the wider Middle East war by launching missiles on behalf of its sponsor.
(2026-06-07). Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel. aljazeera.com Lebanon's army chief Rodolphe Haykal left for Pakistan in a surprise visit as relentless fighting continues.
(2026-06-07). Why We Continue To Support Venezuela. popularresistance.org The current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following January 3, 2026. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the past four decades. In the 1990s, there was total U.S. hegemony on the continent, which imposed the NAFTA agreement on us, and then sought to impose the FTAA as a space under the complete control of U.S. capital. All governments except Cuba supported the Americans. | But the people of some countries rebelled. In Venezuela, there was the Caracazo in 1989; then the military rebellion; and finally, the electoral victory of Chávez, who took power in…
(2026-06-07). La Tira de los Lectores celebra el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días lanzamos la convocatoria y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada al Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. Recibimos imágenes desde distintos rincones de Cuba que reflejan la riqueza natural de nuestro país y sus paisajes. Agradecemos a todos los lectores que compartieron sus fotografías y experiencias.
(2026-06-07). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-07). Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, June 6 (Reuters) – An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over safeguarding a strained ceasefire agreement.Medics said seven people were killed and 15 others, including children, were wounded when an Israeli airstrike targeted a large tent encampment in the heart of Gaza City.
(2026-06-07). Help Basel from Gaza to Continue His Dream of Becoming a Doctor for Gazans. indybay.org
(2026-06-07). Denial Is Not A River In Egypt, Or In Venezuela. popularresistance.org The January 3, 2026, kidnapping of Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, first combatant Cilia Flores, was carried out with the express purpose of turning that oil-rich nation into a vassal state whose resources would become the property of the United States. There would have been no reason to undertake such an act if ending that country's socialist experiment wasn't on the agenda. The United States created not only an act of aggression against a sovereign nation, but also confusion among anti-imperialists that lingers long after that dirty deed was done.
(2026-06-07). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Why is Hindutva Gang Protecting Dharmendra Pradhan? ummid.com What began as a demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan may eventually evolve into a broader movement challenging what critics describe as the RSS control over the education system.
(2026-06-07). Digital Blackmail: The Hidden Architecture of Dependence. moderndiplomacy.eu If you study the history of the British East India Trading Company, it's astonishing that a company founded in London in 1600 managed to conquer and control large countries half a world away over almost three centuries. Yet, if we look at today's corporate tech behemoths, they arguably wield an even greater level of influence. …
(2026-06-07). Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi. ecns.cn Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.
(2026-06-07). Federal Unions Battle Trump's Attempt To Muzzle Federal Workers. popularresistance.org That's President Donald Trump's message to the remaining two million federal employees who work for the government he has continued to shred since his election to a second term. | Not content with firing at least 317,000 federal workers and trashing more than 30 of their union contracts, Trump wants to shut the rest up by forcing each of them—and future workers, too—to sign non-disclosure agreements. | The reaction from three top federal worker unions—the Government Employees (AFGE), the Treasury Workers (NTEU), and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), a Machinists sector—i…
(2026-06-07). Charleston Organizers Launch 'Barrio Walks'. popularresistance.org Charleston, SC — As immigration enforcement intensifies across South Carolina, the Charleston chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO) has launched rapid-response "Barrio Walks", with volunteers canvassing apartment complexes and neighborhoods being targeted by ICE. | Working in coordination with the Charleston Immigrant Community Hotline, CSO identifies areas seeing significant ICE activity and mobilizes quickly to distribute whistle kits to residents. Each kit contains know-your-rights cards, a zine with planning resources, trusted local legal contacts, tips for identifying ICE, and a whistle w…
(2026-06-07). Bushfires frighten all creatures — great and small. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-07). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.
(2026-06-07). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.
(2026-06-07). Meet Namira Siddiqui: Muslim Dentist Who Secured NEET MDS 2026 AIR 1. ummid.com NEET MDS 2026 Result: Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-07). The Battle of Gog and Magog in the Mossad, 1962—66. covertactionmagazine.com Of the twentieth century's most consequential political melodramas, the Ben Barka case ranks with the murder of John F. Kennedy. —Henrik Kruger, The Great Heroin Coup. The investigative journalist Henrik Kruger wrote about the Ben Barka murder in 1980 when it was still unsolved. He said it contained "unexploded fireworks." Even after it was more-or-less …
(2026-06-07). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-07). China overtakes Japan as Australia's largest vehicle supplier. ecns.cn China has overtaken Japan as Australia's largest source of imported vehicles, driven by rising shipments from automakers such as BYD and growing demand for electric and hybrid cars.
(2026-06-07). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-06-07). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.
(2026-06-07). Philly Activists' Hunger Strike Pushes Community Demands For Budget Surplus. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, PA — On May 21, Erica Brown and Giavanna Troilo with the environmental justice organization Sunrise Movement Philly began a hunger strike under the banner of Make Philly Affordable, demanding that Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker use a record budget surplus to fund food access, affordable housing, education, recreation centers, libraries, public transportation, and renewable energy. | Giavanna Troilo participated in the hunger strike for five days before withdrawing due to acute health concerns. On day eight of the hunger strike, Brown was joined by Seth Anderson-Oberman of progressive advoc…
(2026-06-07). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-07). Activists demand Citizens Bank De-ICE its investments. indybay.org Human rights and immigration reform activists in Marin County protested at the Citizens Private Bank office calling for the bank to sever its continued financial support of private for-profit prison companies that run ICE facilities nationwide.
(2026-06-07). Sunday 7/26: Hiking to a Bright Future Together. indybay.org Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/13: Protest FIFA – Stop Sportswashing U.S. Human Rights Abuses. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara near the Levi's Stadium…
(2026-06-07). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-07). Why Iran is making Hezbollah a red line in postwar diplomacy. al-monitor.com Recent statements from Iran's military and diplomatic leadership suggest Tehran is determined to prove that war has weakened neither its regional alliances nor its leverage.
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/6: Honoring Ann Fagan Ginger: further her legacy of civil and human rights, international law. indybay.org BFUU Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley a block east of MLK Jr Wy…
(2026-06-07). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.
(2026-06-07). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-07). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2026-06-07). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
(2026-06-07). Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling 'gaokao'. geo.tv 
Students enter a high school to take part in the annual national college entrance exam, or "gaokao", in Beijing, China June 7, 2026. — ReutersHundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by…
(2026-06-07). 'Petty Action': Congress on reports CBSE officials shunted out. ummid.com Responding to the removal of the CBSE Chairman and Secretary from their posts, the Congress Party Tuesday June 02, 2026 called the move 'petty actions' and accused the Narendra Modi government of 'throwing dust in people's eyes'.
(2026-06-07). Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee. al-monitor.com Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on weekends and holidays once more, despite having been deserted by tourists.The clientele is driven by hotels offering residents-only deals that have become a lifeline for Dubai's luxury tourism.
(2026-06-07). Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank, health ministry says. al-monitor.com June 5 (Reuters) – A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents were wounded by Israeli gunfire in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday evening, the Palestinian health ministry said.The ministry identified the infant as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and said he was killed at the scene, while his parents were wounded in the shooting and were in moderate condition.
(2026-06-07). Yemenis face Disease, Climate-driven Drought, and Conflict. juancole.com Written In a neighborhood of Sana'a, 17-year-old Malak Abdulmalik manages chronic respiratory symptoms that worsen with dust and seasonal changes. "I rely…
(2026-06-07). North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sister. geo.tv 
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, attends a reception in the Great Hall of People, in Beijing, China, on September 3, 2025. — AFPSEOUL: North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a…
(2026-06-07). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-07). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."
(2026-06-07). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.
(2026-06-07). France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 6 (Reuters) – France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday.The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans, have yet to be finalised and countries may adopt different lists of individuals, the diplomats said.
(2026-06-07). Teenager Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes. aljazeera.com F1 championship leader becomes the first Italian since Jarno Trulli in 2004 to take pole position in the principality.
(2026-06-07). Hajj 2027: Haj Committee of India to start registration soon. ummid.com Indicating that the registration and online application process for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) will start soon, the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) has asked pilgrims to keep their passports ready.
(2026-06-07). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.
(2026-06-07). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…
(2026-06-07). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-07). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war. al-monitor.com By Renee Hickman and Bo EricksonCHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin, June 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to end the Iran war quickly and remove a source of high prices as he campaigned in rural central Wisconsin in a bid to help Republicans keep control of Congress in midterm elections.The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, as the party faces political headwinds with voters frustrated by higher costs of living and gasoline prices that have spiked due to Trump's war on Iran.
(2026-06-07). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-07). Messi sits out Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain. aljazeera.com Messi's recovery depends on his 'clinical and functional progress', Argentina officials say before title defence.
(2026-06-07). Soccer-Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says. al-monitor.com By Ashraf Hamed Atta and Ahmed RasheedBAGHDAD, June 6 (Reuters) – Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States, said the official who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee, but has close contacts with the team.
(2026-06-07). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.
(2026-06-07). Wednesday 6/24: Rally at SF City Hall, Bayview-Hunters Point Calls for Mass Mobilization Over Shipyard. indybay.org On the Steps of San Francisco City Hall – 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-07). As Anti-LGBTQ Censorship Expands, These Cities Have Cancelled Pride This Year. truthout.org Organizers in several cities across the country say they were forced to cancel historic Pride celebrations this month. Groups in several cities, including Tampa, Florida; Arlington, Texas; and Tucson, Arizona, cited a political environment that has made supporting queer events nearly impossible, both politically and financially, and attending them potentially dangerous. In Florida… |
(2026-06-07). UGC NET June 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Date Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject-wise exam date and schedule of the UGC NET June 2026 on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2026-06-07). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.
(2026-06-07). Can Human Conflict Ever Really End? Thinkers Explain Aggression and Division. ummid.com Human beings have become extraordinarily advanced at cooperation — and extraordinarily effective at conflict, read on as thinkers explain aggression and division.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Who are the best star players to watch at World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com The FIFA World Cup will bring together football stars from across the globe, ranging from legends to emerging talents.
(2026-06-07). Seven-month-old Palestinian killed by Israeli military laid to rest. al-monitor.com HEBRON, June 6 (Reuters) – A seven-month-old Palestinian was laid to rest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday, a day after he was shot dead and his parents were injured by the Israeli military near Hebron, according to family members who witnessed the shooting and the Palestinian Health Ministry.Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, wrapped in a white shroud and a Palestinian flag, was buried in Hebron after funeral prayers were held at a nearby mosque. The infant was killed on Friday while traveling with his family by car near the city of Hebron.
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/20: Public Memorial: Nellie Wong — °Presente! indybay.org Oakland High School, Multi-Purpose Room, Oakland CA | Entrance & Parking Lot: Put "51 Home Place E" in your GPS…
(2026-06-07). Makenzie replaces injured Yahya in Iraq's World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). Tens Of thousands Of Albanians Protest Against 'Kushner Island'. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands of Albanians took to the streets on 4 June to protest the impending destruction of Sazan Island and its ecologically sensitive surrounding coastline to make way for a $1.6-billion luxury resort project led by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump — the son-in-law and daughter of US President Donald Trump. | Construction on the 1,400-hectare Mediterranean project, which includes Albania's only island, is reportedly already underway, as protestors denounce the land grab as an embodiment of foreign overreach and government corruption.
(2026-06-07). Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now? aljazeera.com The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.
(2026-06-07). Indian man delivering pizza in Philadelphia shot dead in 'abandoned apartment': What we know so far. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old Indian national from Hyderabad was shot dead while delivering pizzas in North Philadelphia, United States, earlier this week, authorities said on Saturday. | The victim, identified as Anshul Kuncha, was working as a pizza delivery driver. The incident occurred around midnight on Friday when he arrived at Raymond Rosen Homes, a housing complex located on the 2300 block of Edgley Street, to complete a delivery. | According to police, Kuncha had just delivered the order to a vacant unit inside the complex when he was shot in the head. Officers responding to the scene found him criticall…
(2026-06-07). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.
(2026-06-07). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.
(2026-06-07). Delhi: 21 dead after fire in Flourish Stay Hotel. ummid.com At least 21 people have been killed after fire broke out in Flourish Stay Hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…
(2026-06-07). KCET 2026 Result: Tanisha Karthik bags 1st rank, check full toppers list. ummid.com KCET 2026 Toppers: Tanisha Karthik has secured the first ranks in Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-07). Everybody Hates Data Centers. popularresistance.org Between 4,000 and 5,000 data centers are actively humming in the U.S. right now, draining energy and, in the case of some of the hyperscale ones, consuming as much as 5 million gallons of water per day. Even this does not satisfy the demand cultivated by the tech industry, however: At least 3,000 more data centers are under construction or planned, prompting a diverse grassroots mobilization against their construction. | Indigenous people are resisting continued attempts to exploit their land, air, and water. Rural white folks, some of whom voted for Donald Trump, are now going door to door, outraged about rising…
(2026-06-07). Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus. al-monitor.com By Lucy PapachristouYEREVAN, June 7 (Reuters) – Armenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago.Polls show Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party leading, backed by up to 32% of voters, with the pro-Russian Strong Armenia party trailing in second place with up to 11%.
(2026-06-07). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-07). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-07). Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages. al-monitor.com Iran's World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington, after the United States refused to issue visas for some team support staff.The dispute erupted just days before Thursday's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The Iran team departed Turkey, where they had been training, on Saturday bound for Mexico, Iranian television announced.
(2026-06-07). Trump Kicks Dismantling Of Veterans' Health Care Into High Gear. popularresistance.org Midway through the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee's May 20 hearing on the VA's advance budget request, Sen. Angus King (I-ME) pressed VA Secretary Doug Collins on his view of the future of veterans' health care. Every net increase in Collins's FY2028 advance appropriations request was earmarked for care delivered by private-sector providers. To King, the intention seemed unmistakable: a plan "to gradually privatize VA health care coverage." | Collins's response was withering in its contempt—for the question and the questioner alike: "There is no intention to gradually, there is no intention to accelerat…
(2026-06-07). MHT CET Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell after releasing the Final Answer Keys is now declaring the MHT CET 2026 (PCB and PCM) results on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-07). Protests grow in Albania against Trump-Kushner-linked resort. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Trump.
(2026-06-07). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-07). Mamata Banerjee: Down But Not Out. ummid.com After defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Polls and rebellion in the Trinamool Congress, the question being widely discussed in political circles is whether Mamata Banerjee will rise again like a phoenix in the coming years.
(2026-06-07). Yemen: Houthis Should Free UN, Civil Society Staff. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A convoy from the United Nations and World Food Program crosses from Houthi-controlled areas to a government-controlled area to reach grain mills in an eastern suburb of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 26, 2019. | © 2019 Abduljabbar Zeyad/Reuters…
(2026-06-07). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.
(2026-06-07). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.
(2026-06-07). Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote. al-monitor.com By Lucy PapachristouYEREVAN, June 6 (Reuters) – Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections, state media reported, without giving any reason for the detentions.The report said they were from the Strong Armenia party, led by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is under house arrest on charges of calling for the overthrow of the government – accusations he rejects as politically motivated.
(2026-06-07). How Iran war allows residents to indulge in opulence at Dubai's luxury hotels. scmp.com Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. | On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on weekends and holidays once more, despite having been deserted by tourists. | The clientele is driven by hotels offering residents-only deals that have become a lifeline for Dubai's luxury tourism.
(2026-06-07). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-07). A Blessed Spiritual Journey – Hajj. ummid.com The Sublime Grid of Grace: Reflecting on the Metaphysical Geometry of Hajj – the Sacred Journey.
(2026-06-07). What Washington Now Wants From Its Allies. moderndiplomacy.eu On 30 May 2026, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told an audience of mostly Asian defense officials that durable partnerships rest not on idealistic values but on the concrete alignment of national interests. Where those interests diverge, he added, the United States adjusts pragmatically, without the drama or …
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…
(2026-06-07). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.
(2026-06-07). Israeli Military Kills 7-Month-Old Palestinian Baby in West Bank. truthout.org Sam Abu Haikal was seven months old. On Friday night, Israeli soldiers opened fire on his family's car in Hebron. He was pulled out of it dead. The family lives in the Tel Rumeida neighborhood in Hebron's old city, an area surrounded by Israeli soldiers, checkpoints, and settler outposts, and where Palestinians live under constant harassment and restrictions to their movement. |
(2026-06-07). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-07). Ebola: Returning Hajj Pilgrims asked to submit Self Declaration Form. ummid.com In view of the Ebola outbreak, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all the pilgrims returning from their Hajj Journey to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to fill and submit a Self Declaration Form (SDF).
(2026-06-07). At least 12 injured in exchange of gunfire near Ohio festival, say police. geo.tv 
Toledo police officials and investigators address a news conference after a gunfire incident during a community festival, Toledo, Ohio, United States, June 6, 2026. — ReutersTwo of wounded in critical condition: police.Camera footages being reviewed: official.Victims transported to…
(2026-06-07). Foundation laid for Malegaon's first Super Specialty Hospital. ummid.com Malegaon, the Textile City in North Maharashtra, will soon have a 100-bed super specialty hospital.
(2026-06-07). Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'Crazy'. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, confirming the reports by news portal Axios.
(2026-06-07). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.
(2026-06-07). curse of the coal mongers and black lung disease. indybay.org An enemy of the residents of Oakland, Phil Tagami.
(2026-06-07). 'Hail for Agate' initiative contributes to Nature research. ecns.cn A long-running citizen science project that encouraged the public to collect hailstones in exchange for agates has contributed to a major climate research breakthrough published in the journal Nature.
(2026-06-07). Judge Blocks Trump From Holding Food Aid Hostage to Force His Agenda on States. truthout.org A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked an attempt by the US Department of Agriculture to force state governments to comply with President Donald Trump's positions on gender and immigration or lose out on billions of dollars in funding, including for food assistance. The attorneys general of the District of Columbia and 20 Democrat-led states sued the department and Secretary of… |
(2026-06-07). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
(2026-06-07). Kenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up. aljazeera.com Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.
(2026-06-07). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire's War On Anti-War. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This issue features a painting of Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin. The western empire is targeting antiwar activist group Code Pink with increasing aggression as US officials fabricate incidents of assault against the organization and launch …
(2026-06-07). Texas Universities' Crackdown on LGBT Courses and DEI Is Getting Worse. truthout.org Students at both the University of Texas and University of North Texas held mock funerals in May 2026 outside of meetings of the board of regents for their respective universities, where they mourned the loss of open discussion and academic freedom and integrity due to years of a right-wing legislative and institutional onslaught. Cameron Samuels, a law student at the University of Texas at… |
(2026-06-07). Global Clinical Medical Ethics as a Catalytic Model for Diplomatic Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu This article explores the intersectionality between clinical medical ethics and catalytic approaches for diplomatic relations. Currently, global geopolitical stability is extraordinarily fractured, with active military engagement on multiple continents, pervasive outbreaks of violence, and contentious interactions in foreign affairs. Contemporaneously, challenges to mitigate mortality and morbidity rates exist in every sovereign nation. Such challenges are …
(2026-06-07). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.
(2026-06-07). Lawsuits Claim Cruel Conditions At Delaney Hall. popularresistance.org Newark, N.J. — A woman says in court papers that guards starved her for five days straight. A man claims "conditions violate basic standards of human dignity." And several plead for help as the drinking water tastes like "raw sewage." | The mistreatment of immigrant detainees that has led to daily protests outside a privately-run ICE jail in New Jersey is laid bare in lawsuits describing deplorable conditions as well as first-hand accounts of wretched treatment some believe is intentionally cruel. | NOTUS visited the site on Thursday just as the Delaney Hall detention facility released Emanuel Rodrigues, a…
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-07). Why are players being issued visas just days before the World Cup? aljazeera.com Last-minute visas are being issued for players competing in the FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Saleh explains.
(2026-06-07). At least a dozen injured from shooting attack near Ohio festival. aljazeera.com At least 12 people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
(2026-06-07). Pennsylvania Communities Are Beating Back a Wave of Water System Privatization. truthout.org In January, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court blocked the corporate takeover of a public water system in Chester, Pennsylvania. After a nine-year battle, the court ruled that Chester, a town of 33,000 outside Philadelphia, does not have the jurisdiction to sell the local municipal water system to Aqua, a massive company that owns water and sewer systems throughout the state. The ruling came in… |
(2026-06-07). China successfully launches 11th group of Qianfan polar-orbit satellites. ecns.cn A Long March 6 modified carrier rocket lifts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, June 4, 2026.
(2026-06-07). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.
(2026-06-07). In Numbers: 65 years on, China-Laos ties yield fruitful outcomes. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the China-Laos Friendship Year. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, China and Laos have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation.
(2026-06-07). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-07). Friday 7/10: O Say Can You See … the Soul of Our Nation — Opening Reception. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-06-07). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.
(2026-06-07). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.
(2026-06-07). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.
(2026-06-07). Facing settler violence, Palestinian farmers race to harvest. al-monitor.com With pitchforks and a makeshift combine the size of a golf cart, Hamad Jazi and his nephews race under the blazing sun to collect wheat from their West Bank field.Israeli settlers have recently set fire to crops in the area, and Jazi fears his wheat could suffer a similar fate.Their village of As-Sawiyah, in the centre of the occupied West Bank, sits in a valley dominated by hills on top of which three settlements stand."The settlers have set fires twice already ⚪ yesterday and the day before," Jazi told AFP.
(2026-06-07). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Hegseth Compares D-Day Troops to Europe's Migrants. juancole.com
(2026-06-07). Outrage over Palestinian 'dog rape' joke at Tribeca Film Festival. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-07). Massive human wave in Mexico ahead of World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-07). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers at SF Conference. indybay.org
(2026-06-07). 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
(2026-06-07). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!
(2026-06-07). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-07). Global Heating + Super El Niño could cause Mega Famine. juancole.com
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/25: Community Meeting to Keep Coal Out of the East Bay. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-06-06). Hormuz Jolts S. Korea to Grow 3X by 2030 to 100 GW. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — South Korea, the world's 13th largest economy, spends more of its gross domestic product to import fossil fuels than almost any other country on earth, with the bill amounting to $25 billion a year, according to Worse, the cost of fossil gas could increase by 41% this year, since has seen a price spike over the Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the Persian Gulf will ever agai…
(2026-06-06). US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com American forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran towards the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. | The US military believed the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a US official told Reuters. US Central Command said on social media that Washington then struck Iran's surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm ‚ÄåIsland, which are…
(2026-06-06). US envoys meet nuclear experts as Iran talks near final phase. newarab.com 
The report, citing US officials and regional sources involved in mediation efforts, said Washington and Tehran remain at odds over several details in a propos…
(2026-06-06). Republicans Want Cyanide Bombs On Public Lands. popularresistance.org Trump's bombing of Iran, Venezuela, Iraq, Nigeria, Yemen, Caribbean boats, and Somalia (Council on Foreign Relations info) has torn to shreds his "political brand" opposing foreign military adventures, promising "no wars" in campaign speech after campaign speech after campaign speech. | Now, his administration is taking "bombing" one step further into the wilderness, over hill, over dale, through bush, through briar (Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream) right here on U.S. soil. Cyanide bombs are back in style after being banned by the Biden administration.
(2026-06-06). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-06). Orientalism — What Edward Said can teach us about the US-Israeli war against Iran. thecanary.co 
The illegal US-Israeli war on Iran can, of course, be discussed in terms of imperialism, colonialism, and capitalism. But there is a more specific and often overlooked dimension to the conflict. It connects to the ideas of the prominent Palestinian thinker Edward Said and his theory of Orientalism Since the war began on February 28, […] | By
(2026-06-06). Bahrain, Kuwait hit by Iran salvoes; Israel bombs South Lebanon. newarab.com 
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(2026-06-06). Two convicted over London stabbing of Iranian TV reporter. newarab.com 
Two Romanians were convicted on Friday over the Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were found guilty of wounding with intent over the stabbing of The attack was "designed to silence a journalist through intimidation and violence", t…
(2026-06-06). Is the US Empire in Decline? orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — June 3, 2026 | The US empire is in decline, we say. The Global South, the BRICS, and multipolarity are rising. And yet the US attacks Iran, and the Global South, BRICS, the United Nations, do not stand up to the US. Twenty years ago General Wesley Clark said the US planned to
(2026-06-06). Pakistan minister visits Tehran as Iran-US talks stall. newarab.com 
Iran's Students News Agency (ISNA) described the visit as a bilateral trip and noted that Naqvi had already met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni twice this week on the sidelines of a meeting of interior ministers from the Shanghai Cooperat…
(2026-06-06). Iran says frozen funds key to progress in US talks. newarab.com 
The release of frozen Iranian funds has become a key issue in Iran has been subject to asset freezes and sweeping sanctions by the United States and other Western countries since its 1979 Islamic revolution that toppled the US-backed Shah, In an interview broadcast on Friday, Mohsen Rezaei, a…
(2026-06-06). Pope Leo urges end to 'polarising narratives' on Spain visit. scmp.com Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications" to gain popularity and called on them to listen to the world's cries for peace, in a forceful speech opening a week-long tour of Spain. | Leo, who has angered US President Donald Trump by criticising his anti-immigration policies and the Iran war, will meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during a visit he has said he hopes will set an example to the world about…
(2026-06-06). Trump and Netanyahu: The Odd Couple. juancole.com The statement may be one of the most revealing statements Trump has ever made—not for what it says about Netanyahu, but for what it reveals about Trump's psychology. It was intende…
(2026-06-06). Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 12 people, including high-ranking officers. aljazeera.com The deaths include a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier killed while travelling on the Khardali-Nabatieh road.
(2026-06-06). Lebanon and Israel's perpetual war machine. aljazeera.com Why Lebanon remains central to Israel's multi-front wars.
(2026-06-06). China's military and intelligence views on Lebanon-Israel talks. moderndiplomacy.eu China strongly condemns the Israeli airstrikes and ground incursion into southern Lebanon, describing these operations as a dangerous escalation that threatens the stability of the entire region. China demands that Israel immediately cease its military operations and fully withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory, warning of the dangers of its incursions and violations of established …
(2026-06-06). Israel escalates assault on Lebanon and drives to annex Gaza. wsws.org Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Southern Lebanon on Friday, and the military ordered the forced displacement of nine more towns and villages in the Sidon district.
(2026-06-06). Two Lebanese officers, one soldier killed in Lebanon strike. newarab.com 
Two Lebanese officers and one soldier were killed on Saturday in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatiyeh road in southern Lebanon, Later, the Israeli military said it targeted the vehicle after identifying what it described as a threat to its forces and receiving indications that Hezbollah was preparing to fire on Israeli troops from the area. | It said an initial inquiry showed that two Lebanese army officers and a soldier were inside the vehicle and that the incid…
(2026-06-06). One Gaza Flotilla Boat Made It To Gaza In Pieces. popularresistance.org Gaza flotilla boats have become like Palestinians. They, like Palestinians, have been attacked, beaten, partially destroyed and thrown to the four winds by a brutal, violent Israeli government. | Some of the 2026 Gaza flotilla boats were purposefully damaged so severely by Israeli military forces that they sank, like Palestinians who are under the genocidal rubble of endless criminal Israeli bombings. | After two brutal interceptions in international waters in April and May 2026, many resilient Gaza flotilla boats have been found floating in a variety of places around the Mediterranean, just as Palestinians as re…
(2026-06-06). OU debate proceeds tonight with banned anti-genocide speakers attending virtually. thecanary.co 
The Oxford Union (OU) has announced that its planned debate will proceed tonight, 6 June 2026, at 6pm. The two invited speakers banned by Keir Starmer for speaking against Israel's genocide will participate virtually: The event will be held in our Chamber on the 6th of June, at 6 pm BST. Both speakers will be […] | By
(2026-06-06). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-06). Raúl is Cuba… and Cuba is untouchable! radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the commemoration of the 95th birthday of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Ministry of the Interior, at the Karl Marx Theater, on June 5, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-06-06). "Fidel was not only the voice of the Cuban people, but the voice of the oppressed peoples of the world" radiohc.cu On Friday, June 5th, the Zirika! herri gunea space in Bilbao hosted the presentation of the book "Trench of Ideas: A Selection of Original Speeches," a work that brings together a carefully curated selection of public addresses by Fidel Castro, published by Txalaparta. | The event featured Marc Sayols, responsible for the compilation and introductions of the volume; Lázaro Oramas, representing Euskadi-Cuba; and Ane Eslava, the book's editor. | The work offers a journey through Fidel Castro's political thought by way of a selection of speeches delivered throughout his public life. According to the publisher's pres…
(2026-06-06). Mr. Rubio and His "Perfect Villain" radiohc.cu Francisco Delgado Rodríguez / CubaSí | The phrase "lying is free when you go to the US Congress" perhaps best summarizes, in the words of Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Cossio, what happened these past few days in both Houses of the US Congress, during Mr. Rubio's participation in his capacity as Secretary of State. And it should be added that these interventions were essentially a faithful display of his antiquated, that is to say, outdated and degraded thinking. | Indeed, not all politicians have the capacity to outdo themselves in terms of treachery and a spirit of revenge and confrontation. Such is the case of…
(2026-06-06). The Siege That Hurts Inside. radiohc.cu There is a dimension of the blockade that rarely appears in economic statistics, but which inhabits every Cuban home with a silent persistence: the psychological damage. Not scarcity as a statistic, but as a lived experience. Not the number of missing medications, but the anxiety of those who don't know if tomorrow there will be insulin at the pharmacy, fuel to get to work, or enough food for a family dinner.
(2026-06-06). Ocho países compiten en festival de cine en Cuba. radiohc.cu La vigésima edición del Festival Internacional de Cine Pobre de Gibara anunció que 14 obras de animación provenientes de ocho países competirán en el certamen. | Del 14 al 18 de julio, creadores y amantes del séptimo arte se reunirán en la ciudad costera de Gibara, ubicada en la oriental provincia de Holguín. | El apartado competitivo reúne cortometrajes de México, Cuba, Brasil, España, Chile, Argentina, Colombia y Perú, en una selección que refleja la diversidad estética y narrativa del cine animado independiente contemporáneo. | Brasil lidera la representación con cuatro títulos en concurso: El monstruo del mie…
(2026-06-06). Mexicanos solidarios rechazan nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba expresó este viernes su más enérgico rechazo a recientes medidas de Estados Unidos contra el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y otras personas y organizaciones de la isla. | Consideró que estas "sanciones" contra el mandatario e instituciones como el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos y los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución carecen de fundamento legítimo y constituyen un acto de abierta injerencia contra la soberanía de la nación antillana. | A través de una declaración, el Movimiento las catalogó como una nueva escalada en la política de presión de Washington…
(2026-06-06). Exhorta canciller iraní a presidente libanés a enfrentar al verdadero enemigo. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, exhortó al presidente del Líbano, Joseph Aoun, a "salvar al país de su verdadero enemigo", en respuesta a las recientes declaraciones del mandatario libanés que acusaron a Teherán de utilizar a Beirut como moneda de cambio en sus negociaciones con Washington.
(2026-06-06). Estudiantes cubanos conquistan plata y dos bronces en certamen mundial de ciencias exactas. cubadebate.cu La delegación cubana que participó en la Olimpiada Internacional de Informática y Matemática, celebrada recientemente en Uzbekistán, concluyó su actuación con un total de tres medallas: una de plata y dos de bronce, en un certamen que reunió a las jóvenes promesas mundiales de las ciencias exactas.
(2026-06-06). Comunistas mexicanos denuncian calumnias de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Partido de los Comunistas de México rechazó las calumnias y recientes medidas de Washington contra el presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y denunció el bloqueo que continúa recrudeciendo hoy Estados Unidos. | En una declaración, la formación política señaló que al igual que en días anteriores el país norteño produjo una serie de mentiras y calumnias contra el líder de la Revolución en la isla, Raúl Castro, ahora el hostigamiento se orienta sobre dirigentes como Díaz-Canel. | "Queremos decirles que estas calumnias ofenden no solo al pueblo cubano, sino a los amigos de Cuba", expresó. | Manifestó su solidarid…
(2026-06-06). El "Escudo de Trump" sale en defensa de Paz y tilda las protestas en Bolivia de "golpe narco" cubadebate.cu Los Estados miembros del "Escudo de las Américas", plataforma promovida por la administración del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, emitieron este viernes una declaración conjunta de respaldo al gobierno del presidente boliviano, Rodrigo Paz. La alianza condenó las protestas que sacuden diversas regiones del país.
(2026-06-06). Mobilizations in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Las Palmas against the U.S. energy blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu Various organizations belonging to the State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC) held demonstrations and vigils this Friday, June 5, in front of US diplomatic missions in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as part of the international campaign #PetróleoPaCuba (Oil for Cuba). | The actions, organized under the slogans "#PetróleoPaCuba" (Oil for Cuba), "#LetCubaLive," and "#CubaNoEstáSola" (Cuba Is Not Alone), were part of an International Days of Mobilization held between May 30 and June 7 in front of U.S. embassies and consulates in various c…
(2026-06-06). Canciller de Cuba destaca valor de agentes del Minint. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, destacó la integridad y el valor de los miembros del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), a propósito de cumplirse este sábado el aniversario 65 de esa institución. | ´En el 65 aniversario de @minint_cuba, rendimos homenaje a sus valientes mujeres y hombres, guardianes de la paz, la seguridad y la defensa de la Patria ª, manifestó Rodríguez por medio de un mensaje en la red social X. | Asimismo, agradeció a los integrantes del Minint ´por velar cada día por la tranquilidad del pueblo cubano y por mantener firme la obra de la Revolución &…
(2026-06-06). Presidente de Cuba felicita al Minint por su aniversario 65. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, transmitió este sábado un mensaje de felicitación a los combatientes del Ministerio del Interior (Minit) por el aniversario 65 de esa institución. | En su perfil oficial en la red social X, el presidente cubano calificó a quienes integran las filas del Minint como "centinelas incansables de la patria". | "A pesar de los planes de todo tipo, del accionar inescrupuloso en la guerra sucia y no declarada contra #Cuba, no han podido aniquilar a la Revolución porque, entre otras razones, los hemos tenido a ustedes: centinelas inca…
(2026-06-06). Sesiones finales del XXII Congreso de la CTC serán los días 26 y 27 de junio de manera virtual (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las sesiones finales del XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba se realizarán los próximos 26 y 27 de junio, mediante videoconferencia, como expresión de la adaptación del movimiento sindical al complejo escenario económico y energético que vive el país, anunció este sábado el presidente de la Comisión Organizadora del magno evento.
(2026-06-06). Unión Eléctrica reporta salida del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional de la termoeléctrica Felton. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó a través de sus perfiles en redes sociales que la termoeléctrica Lidio Ramón Pérez (Felton) salió del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) a las 5: 46 de la tarde de este sábado. "En estos momentos se investigan las causas", señala el breve comunicado.
(2026-06-06). Groom killed hours before his wedding in Gaza. aljazeera.com Muhannad Farwana never got to wear his wedding suit, Israel killed him in an air strike hours before his wedding.
(2026-06-06). Israeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills at least seven. aljazeera.com Latest Israeli attack comes as Hamas readies for meetings in Egypt on full implementation of Gaza 'ceasefire' agreement.
(2026-06-06). Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian infant, wound parents in West Bank. aljazeera.com Violence in the West Bank has escalated since Israel began its war on Gaza in 2023.
(2026-06-06). Gaza civil defence says 10 killed in Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence service reported that Israeli strikes killed 10 people on Saturday amid a fragile ceasefire in effect since last October. | In Gaza City, a drone strike killed eight people and wounded 15 others in the Jawazat camp for displaced people, according to the civil defence. | The city's Al-Shifa Hospital also reported receiving eight bodies. | Further south, a 25-year-old man, Muhannad Othman Farwana, was killed in the morning in a strike on a tent, the civil defence said. | Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said the man's body had been brought in along with several wounded. | In a statement, the Isra…
(2026-06-06). Israeli strike kills at least five people at wedding in Gaza. aljazeera.com Casualty toll is expected to increase, reports Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud.
(2026-06-06). The Return of the Dixiecrat South. portside.org The Return of the Dixiecrat South |
(2026-06-06). Marjane Satrapi's Masterpiece Persepolis transformed the world's Understanding of Iran. juancole.com The Conversation) — Marjane Satrapi, best known for her memoir and film
(2026-06-06). US Conspiracy Against Mexico and President Sheinbaum Underway. orinocotribune.com 
By Nancy Flores — May 30, 2026 | With the objectives of winning votes for the upcoming United States midterm elections—as the Republicans face widespread popular disapproval with five months until the November elections—the United States ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, along with Mexican business owners and media owners, are leading a kind of conspiracy to undermine the authority of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and nullify the popular support she enjoys, the Fourth Transformation (4T) political project she represents, and the governing National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party. The…
(2026-06-06). Bolivia In Crisis: In Conversation With Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29th, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. They discussed the now four week long general strike and the many blockades that have brought the small Andean nation to a grinding halt. The main demand of those protesting is the resignation of Spanish born, U.S. backed, far right president Rodrigo Paz. Below is Part 1 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president speaking from his office in Lauca àë, Shinahota.
(2026-06-06). Four Times When Hugo Chávez Chose Peace. orinocotribune.com By William Castillo Bollé — Jun 33, 2026 | "Peace will be my harbor, my glory, my reward, my hope, my happiness, and all that is precious in the world."—Simón Bolívar, 1820. | In the face of slanderous narratives against the Bolivarian Revolution and its leadership, in the face of those who appoint themselves the Inquisition and condemn our process to the pyre of their feelings and frustrations, stoking division among popular forces, uncertainty, and hatred, there is no room for hesitant responses. In the face of those who hurl very serious accusations against comrades who have taken on the responsibil…
(2026-06-06). Vote No to AEU-Labor sellout! Build independent rank-and-file committees! Fund education not war! wsws.org The Committee for Public Education urges educators and workers to join the meeting to discuss how to develop the fight against the sellout deal between the Australian Education Union and the Victorian state Labor government, and the underlying austerity and war agenda of the federal Labor government.
(2026-06-06). Crime Doesn't Pay, But US Government Grants Do. popularresistance.org InSight Crime, a thinktank which claims to fuse "investigative journalism with academic rigor," accuses Nicaragua's government of "hiring assassins" to hunt down and kill opponents abroad. This bold accusation is based on no more than "circumstantial" evidence, strongly suggesting political motivation. This fact-impoverished rush to judgment reflects a more general bias of the US-aligned corporate press, which seeks to demonize Nicaragua and its Sandinista political leadership. | The focus of the thinktank's article is the death of Roberto Samcam, a former Nicaraguan army officer, exiled in Costa Rica.
(2026-06-06). "We're getting duped both ways" : New York transit workers speak out on sellout Long Island Rail Road contract and the fight ahead for subway and bus workers. wsws.org These struggles are two parts of a growing confrontation between the New York working class and the financial oligarchy that dominates the city.
(2026-06-06). Pope Leo praises Spain's 'commitment to peace and solidarity'. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid and was welcomed by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
(2026-06-06). World Cup — Water bottle ban sparks controversy. thecanary.co 
The FIFA has sparked widespread controversy with its decision to amend the policy regarding water bottles inside 2026 World Cup stadiums. After initially banning reusable bottles, FIFA later permitted only small, factory-sealed plastic bottles—a move seen as late and contentious, especially given concerns about high temperatures during the tournament in the United States, Canada, and […] | By
(2026-06-06). 'Badge of honour': Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation. aljazeera.com Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.
(2026-06-06). Health concerns grow for US-Palestinian student in Israel prison. newarab.com 
One of four female Palestinian students detained by Israeli forces in the
(2026-06-06). Artist Roberto Lugo debuts new America 250 ceramic at Michener Art Museum. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, unveiled a site-specific, permanent work from artist Roberto Lugo on Thursday night to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. | "Permanence: We Were Here" is a 4-foot-tall ceramic vessel that commemorates the museum's location within the walls of the former Bucks County Jail, which opened in 1884. | "The piece blends the museum's history as the former Bucks County Jail…
(2026-06-06). Where Election Candidate Scandals Come From. davidswanson.org There are a lot of ways in which we could reduce electoral candidate scandals. I want to point to a few that are, I think, the most undervalued. The Murder Problem As a society, we recruit, train, and condition many thousands of people to engage in intense campaigns of mass killing and destruction abroad, and …
(2026-06-06). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.
(2026-06-06). Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade | Government has welcomed Fitch's decision to upgrade South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to 'BB' from 'BB-' and maintain the stable outlook. ⚪ According to Fitch, the upgrade reflects South Africa's record of prudent fiscal management and its progress on fiscal consolidation, despite weak economic growth and domestic and external shocks. | "This, together with GDP [gross domestic product] revisions, leaves government debt-to-GDP ratio well below levels anticipated at the time of the rating downgrade to 'BB-' in 2020. This is Fitch's first…
(2026-06-06). Proposed OMB Rules Could Reshape How US Science Is Funded and Published. wattsupwiththat.com Laughably, unhappy scientists complain proposed grant system overhaul could politicize research funding — as if that weren't already happening.
(2026-06-06). Soros' OSF helped Stir Indonesian Rebellion, Leaks Reveal. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg The Grayzone Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone expose how the Soros-run Open Society Foundations plotted to "prevent the continuation" of Indonesia's elected government by bankrolling opposition media, youth activists groups and lawfare operations to remove President Prabowo Subianto. Ever since the election of Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia's President in February 2024, Jakarta …
(2026-06-06). Even eyesight is restricted for Palestinian prisoners in Israel's tortorous prisons. thecanary.co 
Even eyesight is not taken for granted in the prisons of Israel. I am a human rights lawyer. I have had a client for four years now, and we have become good friends. I try to visit him as often as possible, sometimes without payment, sometimes for a tiny payment from his family. I have […] | By
(2026-06-06). "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins dies at 95. wsws.org His death marks the physical and "biographical" end of an era that began with the founding of bebop in New York during the final years of World War II.
(2026-06-06). The Calhoun Effect: How Spiritual Death Is the Prelude to Biological Extinction. muslimskeptic.com Once upon a time, society was governed by stable structures, gender roles, and well-defined hierarchies. And within these societies, people worked and struggled to pull their weight and do their part, with the men working outside the home and the women carrying out the housework inside the home. However, both of these timeless values, i.e., …
(2026-06-06). Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.
(2026-06-06). Here is why we sanctioned Hillel at the New School and why students everywhere should follow our lead. mronline.org 
In May, the New School's Student Senate sanctioned its Hillel chapter for its ties to Israeli war crimes and violations of international law. With 850 chapters worldwide, students everywhere should join the campaign to "Drop Hillel."
(2026-06-06). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15-year-old sensation, called up to India's T20 squad. aljazeera.com Fresh off his heroics in the IPL, teenage sensation Sooryavanshi could become the youngest-ever debutant for India.
(2026-06-06). Ankara-Tashkent relations: What's the next milestone? moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Marin Mae Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez* The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) recently held a summit focused on "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development." While the May 15 meeting itself did not offer any groundbreaking resolutions, all five heads of the OTS member states participated and reaffirmed their commitment to greater cooperation and integration. …
(2026-06-06). How Bangladeshi migrant recruitment networks built a quarter-billion-dollar smuggling economy. globalvoices.org How human traffickers transformed the Bangladesh—Libya—Italy route into one of the world's most profitable migration corridorsGlobal Voices Boats with refugees are arriving at the beaches of Skala Sykamia, Lesvos Island, Greece. Image via Wikimedia Commons by Ggia ( (2026-06-06). A Good Life for the 99% Isn't a Pipe Dream. portside.org A Good Life for the 99% Isn't a Pipe Dream |
(2026-06-06). In D-Day speech, Hegseth urges Europe to counter 'invasion' of migrants. scmp.com US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an "invasion" of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in northern France. | Hegseth also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their defence, in a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer in Normandy.
(2026-06-06). Norman Bethune's story still holds lessons for China-Canada relations. scmp.com I grew up in a classroom where the name Norman Bethune was invoked with reverence. Like every schoolchild in China, I could recite from memory Chairman Mao's 1939 essay "In Memory of Norman Bethune", which characterised Bethune as a man who had come from afar, who gave his life to the Chinese revolution, who embodied selflessness and internationalism. | For years, I kept a poster in my office — the famous oil painting of Mao meeting Bethune in Yan'an — as a quiet tribute. As the years passed and…
(2026-06-06). Australian unions celebrate real wage cut for 3 million workers. wsws.org The Fair Work Commission admitted that the meagre 4.75 percent increase to award wages would not "be sufficient to close the real wage gap entirely."
(2026-06-06). Supporters of the Cockroach People's Party hold protest in New Delhi. aljazeera.com CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-06). Anthropic Says We Must Stop Authoritarian AI. But What About Its Authoritarian Investors. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-06). Spain at World Cup 2026: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?>
(2026-06-06). Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack. aljazeera.com The man was fishing when he was bitten by a shark, police say.
(2026-06-06). Jeffrey Epstein, The Russian Mob, And The Maxwells' Hidden Assets. popularresistance.org The release of the Epstein Files has shocked the public with unimaginable stories of the pedophilia, exploitation of women and brash depravity of the ruling class. While these stories have been the major source of public outrage, a deeper dive into the Epstein Files reveals the inside world of how the billionaire class operates to control information and collude with each other – hide their crimes and gain massive wealth at the expense of the working class. | In this episode, Chris Hedges speaks with Maureen Tkacik, an investigative journalist who has studied and written about the Epstein Files for The American P…
(2026-06-06). Nexteer workers call for walkout to join with American Axle strikers. wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy is seeking to impose a fourth sellout tentative agreement after autoworkers at the Saginaw steering plant rejected the first three and voted by 86 percent to authorize a strike.
(2026-06-06). At which point will we begin to call Bibi president of the U.S.? strategic-culture.su Are we now about to enter a new phase? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | How will the Trump years in office play out in the hist…
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-06). Update: Salma Yaqoob was victim of Birmingham arson attack. thecanary.co 
Green activist and former Respect party parliamentary candidate Salma Yaqoob was the target of the arson attack in Birmingham that Skwawkbox reported earlier today, 5 June 2026. The local Green party has issued a statement of solidarity with Yaqoob and her family: Birmingham Green Party expresses solidarity with the Yaqoob family after the shocking arson […] | By
(2026-06-06). Israeli soldiers shot and killed this Palestinian baby in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Sam Abu Haikal was riding in his parents' car through Hebron when Israeli soldiers opened fire. His mother is in intensive care, and his father, wounded in the hand, buried him alone the next morning. He was only seven months old.
(2026-06-06). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.
(2026-06-06). Retailers trying to get out of their obligations to accept cash under new laws. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Tech bosses cut nearly 150,000 workers as profits pour into AI machinery. mronline.org 
The question is not whether AI will enter the workplace. It already has.
(2026-06-06). Build the New Asia of our dreams: The Twenty-Third Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Economic growth alone cannot secure genuine sovereignty in Asia; a regional platform for coordination remains a vital material necessity to safeguard the region against imperialism and neocolonialism.
(2026-06-06). 'I'm a cockroach': Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capital. aljazeera.com India's Gen Z Cockroach movement stages its first protest in the capital, demanding education minister's resignation.
(2026-06-06). Nicaragua's National Assembly Condemns Ukrainian Attack on Russian College. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Nicaragua condemned the Ukrainian drone attack on a student residence and an educational center in the city of Starobelsk, in the People's Republic of Lugansk. It called on the international community to repudiate such actions against the civilian population. | During the plenary session on Thursday, June 4, the representatives approved a statement calling the incident a crime against humanity and expressing solidarity with the victims' families and the Russian people. | The coordinator of the Sandinista National Liberation Front bloc in the assembly, Edwin Castro, stated that the case sh…
(2026-06-06). Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners. aljazeera.com Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-06-06). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing AI And Designing Hi-Tech Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Jun 4, 2026 | He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world's most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump's richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight A.I. regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military systems, with Israel MintPress News sheds light on the tech billionai…
(2026-06-06). WHO warns nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa outbreak. scmp.com Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed on Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. | In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago. | In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths.
(2026-06-06). The problem with Japan's bid to strengthen energy security, supply chains. scmp.com What is in effect Japan's version of the Belt and Road Initiative is being rolled out at an accelerating pace. But unlike China's global infrastructure initiative, which mainly takes the form of highways, railways and sea lanes, Japan's project is all about energy networks and supply chains. | It poses a further challenge to America's waning economic and strategic influence in Asia, the world's most populous, resource-rich and potentially powerful region. What is more, it is a cooperative venture…
(2026-06-06). Turkey probes billionaire businessman over Kurdish woman joke. newarab.com 
(2026-06-06). Sunny Springs Linked to Warmer Weather. wattsupwiththat.com The daily max is strongly correlated, but there is also a weaker correlation with daily mins. There is no evidence, in other words, that clearer skies result in colder nights during spring.
(2026-06-06). Palestine — Ministry of Health in financial crisis because of 'Israel'. thecanary.co 
Palestine — The Palestinian Ministry of Health, based in Ramallah, has raised serious concerns about major shortages of medicines and essential medical supplies. A third of essential medicines not available, hundreds more at critically low levels in Palestine It says that a significant portion of items on the Essential Medicines List are no longer available. […] | By
(2026-06-06). Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project. newarab.com 
Thousands of Albanians protested Thursday evening in Tirana for a fourth consecutive day against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to Some held banners reading "Edi Rama resign", while others featured a drawing of Albania's socialist prime minister handing over keys to The demonstrators argue that the estimated $1.2 bill…
(2026-06-06). Over one lakh live exotic breed of cockroaches confiscated in Australia, kingpin arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia were confiscated from a single breeder in the country's largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates, officials said Friday. | Australian authorities have seized hundreds of illegal exotic cockroaches worth an estimated 200,000 Australian dollars (about $142,000) from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales, in a major biosecurity enforcement action. | The consignment, confiscated in May by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, included Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia c…
(2026-06-06). Forced labour tariffs: U.S. hypocrisy writ large but make a diplomatic fuss. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Israel Could Solve Its PR Problem By Simply Ceasing To Be Evil. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel's +972 Magazine Citing a leaked Defense Ministry tender, +972 reports that lecturers in the…
(2026-06-06). Argentina's 'Madman': Inside the world of Javier Milei. aljazeera.com Argentina's self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed — and later alienated — many voters.
(2026-06-06). Talk World Radio: Francis Burns on Campus Activism. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about campus activism. Our guest, Francis Burns, is a student organizer at Cornell University and a native of Ithaca, New York. He grew up in a family …
(2026-06-06). New Multipolar Economy: Questions for Russia and Eurasia. moderndiplomacy.eu After the Soviet collapse, the republics have created the Eurasian Union with the primary aim of integrating their economies. Creating a common single currency, a common single market, and facilitating the free movement of citizens and goods. As a unique replica of the European Union, the Eurasian Union (with Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, …
(2026-06-06). What I've Learned From 25 Years of Covering the Global War on Terror. truthout.org Okay, here's what this old man remembers nearly a quarter of a century later. I was living in New York City (as I still am) when, on September 11, 2001, two hijacked planes full of passengers hit the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, killing almost 3,000 innocent people. Until that moment, of course, such a thing would have been beyond inconceivable, no less watchable on TV… |
(2026-06-06). US doctor recovers from Ebola in Germany as DRC cases surge to 488. aljazeera.com Berlin's Charite hospital hailed treatment as a 'significant therapeutic success' as outbreak spreads in DR Congo.
(2026-06-06). Fourth death in 2 years at Palmetto, Georgia, USPS facility: Demarcus Little dies after reporting feeling unwell. wsws.org Little was the father of a 21-year-old son, Demarcus Jr., and a four-year-old daughter, Lauren. Those who knew him described him as kind, considerate and an all-around great guy.
(2026-06-06). From the RAF to the Ulm 5. mronline.org 
The Stammheim trials and Germany's ideological justice.
(2026-06-06). Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships. sanews.gov.za Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships | Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will next week lead a series of sector-wide engagements with private higher education institutions as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and address key challenges facing South Africa's Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector. ⚪ The sessions are scheduled for Monday, 8, June and Wednesday, 10 June 2026. ⚪ The sessions aim to strengthen relations and drive collaboration between government and the private higher education sector, to address pressing challe…
(2026-06-06). We Need a Culture of Peace. davidswanson.org Remarks from a webinar about the Peace Manifesto. Hi. This is David Swanson and I'm speaking as Executive Director of World BEYOND War. I'm honored to be a part of celebrating one year of the peace manifesto that people can find and promote at activatingpeace.org. Maybe celebrating is the wrong word and recommitting is the …
(2026-06-06). South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties. sanews.gov.za South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, will next week host the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in agriculture, agro-processing and trade. | The forum, scheduled for 9 and 10 June 2026 in the Western Cape, is expected to bring together business leaders, innovators and policymakers from both countries to explore new opportunities for investment, technology exchange and mark…
(2026-06-06). How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House. portside.org How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House |
(2026-06-06). Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Restrictions, Orders Restart of Asylum Processing. truthout.org A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday struck down a series of President Donald Trump's policies that he ruled were rooted in "anti-immigrant sentiments" and ordered the administration to resume processing of asylum grants and immigration benefit applications of people from 39 targeted countries. Last November, US Citizenship and Immigration Services indefinitely suspended asylum… |
(2026-06-06). Trump pardons former US Congress member accused of insider trading. aljazeera.com Republican Stephen Buyer was convicted and sentenced to 22 months in prison, though he has maintained his innocence.
(2026-06-06). Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026 |
(2026-06-06). Each missile the Pentagon buys to commit war crimes abroad could fund critical services at home. progressivehub.net HANNA HOMESTEAD | NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT…
(2026-06-06). Iran fires missiles at Gulf states after US strikes near Hormuz. newarab.com 
United States military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward neighboring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, hours after In a statement posted to X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it intercepted six of the missiles Iran launched and the seventh "did not reach its intended target." | "There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false," the st…
(2026-06-06). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.
(2026-06-06). Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners Israeli forces arrested 430 people on board 50 ships in international waters in May, to halt a flotilla of " The people held in Libya…
(2026-06-06). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.
(2026-06-06). Inside the crazy New York queues where people wait for hours for Insta-cred. scmp.com In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers queue up behind barriers — in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. | Not everyone in America's biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends means that for some, waiting for hours is an attraction in itself. | "It's gotten pretty crazy in the city recently," said food influencer Ali Chilton, who has 168,000 followers on Instagram.
(2026-06-06). General Security Agreement between Serbia and Israel: "Serbia relativizes its own red lines" uwidata.com By Yasin Okyay Serbia has signed a security agreement with Israel, marking a significant step forward in military cooperation between Belgrade and Tel Aviv. The agreement, approved under an "urgent procedure" by the parliamentary Defense Committee of Serbia on April 29, 2026, is essentially the formalization of a relationship that has been deepening for quite …
(2026-06-06). Trump's Controversial Sale of Arctic Drilling Rights Draws Almost No Interest. truthout.org A controversial oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drew one big bid Friday from an independent Anchorage-based natural gas producer, along with a smattering of other bids from a state economic development agency. HEX Energy LLC, which produces natural gas in Cook Inlet but has never operated on the North Slope, bid $1.7 million for a single lease bordering state… |
(2026-06-06). Families of Victims Who Died From Heat in Prison Fight to Prevent More Deaths. truthout.org The Central California Women's Facility, the nation's largest women's prison, is in Chowchilla, where temperatures reached past 90 degrees by the second week of May. The prison lacks air conditioning or any facility-wide cooling system, turning cells into saunas. "I dread going to my groups at night because we have to wait forever at the gates and we cannot bring water with us. We can't take… |
(2026-06-06). Ukraine preparing women for guerrilla warfare. strategic-culture.su The Kiev regime enters a new phase of desperation and terror. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In recent months, subtle signs o…
(2026-06-06). Honda Mexico Worker Wins Reinstatement After 15-Year Fight. popularresistance.org The leader of Mexico's Honda workers' union won reinstatement last week, in an important win for workers seeking to build real unions in the country's massive auto sector. But it took 15 years for José Luis Solorio Alcalá, of the Union of United Honda Workers of Mexico (Sindicato de Trabajadores Unidos de Honda de México, STUHM), to get one step closer to justice. | Solorio Acalá was fired in 2010, months after a campaign to organize the plant went public—and just three days before Christmas. Within a year the entire organizing committee had been fired, he said. Some, like him, have held out for the slow wh…
(2026-06-06). O Brasil entre o tráfico de escravos e o tráfico de drogas. strategic-culture.su Brasil sempre precisou de humilhaàßà£o externa para agir: acabou com tráfico de escravos após pressà£o inglesa; hoje, Trump expàµe PCC e CV como terroristas. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2026-06-06). Colombia's Former President Ernesto Samper Calls for End of US Interference in Latin America. orinocotribune.com The former Colombian president, Ernesto Samper, condemned United States President Donald Trump's interventionist statement. Trump expressed his "full support" for far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's upcoming presidential elections in an attempt to influence the results in line with US interests in Latin America. He has previously followed the same pattern during presidential elections in Argentina, Ecuador, and Honduras, and has indicated that he will apply the same tactics to the upcoming elections in Brazil. | Samper called Trump's attitude an "offense" against his fellow Col…
(2026-06-06). Iran: il tempo dei dialoghi è finito, signor Trump. strategic-culture.su Il vero problema per Trump è l'ignoranza e l'incomprensione dell'Iran da parte sua e della sua squadra. | Segue nostro C'è qualcuno in grado di dare un senso alle dichiarazioni illogiche, capricciose e assurde di Trump sull'Iran? Si tratta di un presidente che nel 2018 ha strappato l'accordo JCPOA, il quale limitava la capacità dell'Iran di sviluppare uranio arricchito a un livello appena del 4%, consentendo oggi a Teheran di arrivare al…