(2026-06-11). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-11). Fresh Middle East flare up: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to overnight US attacks. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Explosions were reported in several parts of Iran, including Sirik and Minab, on Wednesday after the United States carried out a new round of military strikes, increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian media and local sources said air defence systems were activated in different areas as authorities responded to the situation. | The attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US was ready to target important Iranian sites and step up military action if Iran did not change its approach. Later, US Central Command (CENTCOM…
(2026-06-11). Iran reports water cuts for nearly 20,000 after U.S. strikes, threatens legal action: media. ecns.cn This photo taken with a mobile phone shows merchant vessels stranded in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, near Khasab, a small town in northern Oman, May 29, 2026..
(2026-06-11). Iranian, U.S. forces clash at sea as Iran announces full closure of Strait of Hormuz ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iranian, U.Central Command on social media platform X, stating its forces had begun launching"additional self-defense strikes"against multiple targets in Iran in response to what it called Irans"unwarranted and continued aggression."‚ñ .
(2026-06-11). Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies. The disruption caused by the Iran war and the temporary closure of the waterway dramatically altered global energy flows, cutting Middle Eastern exports by roughly 13 million barrels per …
(2026-06-11). US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com June 10 (Reuters) – No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missile and drones launched by Iranian armed forces.Commercial ships also continue to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command said in a separate post on X after Iran's top joint military command said the strait was closed for the passage of any vessels. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; Editing by Don Durfee)…
(2026-06-11). Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.
(2026-06-11). Drone rescue highlights US autonomous push. al-monitor.com The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.Military officials told US media the operation near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday was their first-ever rescue carried out by drone at sea, with an operator piloting from afar.Drone warfare has already taken huge leaps during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the use of unmanned vehicles to recover wounded soldiers from frontline areas.
(2026-06-11). US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Tolba, Enas Alashray and Bo EricksonDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked a series of tit-for-tat attacks across Iran and on U.S. bases around the region.
(2026-06-11). Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din, Ahmed Tolba and Yomna Ehab; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-06-11). US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Wednesday said it was imposing sanctions against 11 people and entities, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting weapons procurement by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian military.Nine of those designated were China- and Hong Kong-based individuals and companies that facilitated the procurement of weapons for Iran's military, and a Hong Kong-based company operating within Iran's clandestine banking network, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said in a statement.
(2026-06-11). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-11). Tensions rise after U.S. helicopter downed. ecns.cn Tensions between Iran and the United States reignited after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting retaliation from Iran and likely adding obstacles to ending the war amid weeks of deadlock.
(2026-06-11). Mojtaba's 'explosive drones' rain on US bases? Iran claims 18 targets struck in Bahrain and Kuwait. hindustantimes.com This video covers breaking claims and reports of alleged Iranian strikes targeting U.S. military sites in Bahrain and the Gulf region. It also discusses statements attributed to Iranian sources and media outlets describing drone attacks on radar systems, Patriot air defense units, and multiple bases across Kuwait and Bahrain. The situation is reported alongside claims of escalating retaliation, air raid alerts, and regional military tensions involving U.S. forces and the IRGC.
(2026-06-11). On cam: Trump reveals plan to bomb Iran again while Arab ally visits Tehran for peace talks | Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com As tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump is signaling the possibility of further military action even as diplomatic efforts gather pace. A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for high-stakes talks aimed at easing the crisis, while Iran claims its recent retaliation successfully struck multiple U.S. targets across the Gulf.
(2026-06-11). Israel's Defiance of Trump Shattered 100-Day Truce in US-Iran War. ummid.com Marking exactly 100 days since a catastrophic conflict reordered the Middle East, a fragile, US-brokered truce violently collapsed as Israeli jets struck deep inside Iranian territory.
(2026-06-11). Hegseth: U.S. to bomb in Iran on Wednesday. al-monitor.com LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will hit Iran hard on on Wednesday and bomb "key facilities."(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Michelle Nichols )…
(2026-06-11). Trump orders second day of new strikes on Iran, vowing to attack "very hard" wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for a second consecutive day Wednesday, with the US military announcing that it had begun striking "multiple targets" in Iran at 5: 15 p.m. Eastern time. CBS News reported Wednesday that two US officials said the targets included ammunition depots, command-and-control nodes and warehouses.
(2026-06-11). Trump dares Iran again even as Mojtaba bombs 21 US targets in Arab nations; US Army in trouble. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high as President Donald Trump warns of further action while Tehran vows it will not surrender under pressure. With both sides trading accusations over ceasefire violations and stalled diplomacy, fears are growing that the fragile truce could unravel and trigger a new phase of confrontation across the Middle East.
(2026-06-11). Irán atacó 18 objetivos militares de EEUU tras bombardeo estadounidense contra sur iraní. cubadebate.cu Tras un ataque estadounidense más temprano contra zonas del sur iraní, el CGRI de Irán atacó en la noche del miércoles 18 objetivos militares de EE.UU. en Kuwait y Baréin, incluidos sistemas de radar en el Cuartel General de la Quinta Flota, y declaró cierre en Ormuz para todos los buques, incluidos petroleros y buques comerciales, advirtiendo que "cualquier tránsito será objeto de ataque".
(2026-06-11). Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks our. al-monitor.com Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America and Australia."Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.
(2026-06-11). New Iran war begins? Hegseth confirms US strikes after Trump greenlights attack: 'Tap, tap, tap…'. hindustantimes.com This video covers a press briefing involving Pete Hegseth at U.S. Central Command, where he discusses escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The statement highlights military readiness, ongoing briefings, and the possibility of strikes if diplomatic negotiations fail. Reporters question recent operations and casualties, while the response emphasizes strategic secrecy and operational intent. The messaging reflects a hardline defense posture combined with diplomatic pressure, referencing President Trump's stance and CENTCOM's role. The overall situation portrays rising geopolitical tension in the M…
(2026-06-11). Trump launches new airstrikes on Iran as deal stalls. al-monitor.com A new wave of strikes aims not to restart war but rather to strengthen Washington's hand in long-sought negotiations, the Pentagon's top official claims.
(2026-06-11). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo…
(2026-06-11). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: Fighting For Education Under Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/akelius-we……
(2026-06-11). FBI raids pro-Palestinian activists at University of Michigan, indicting 8 and arresting 7. wsws.org The Trump administration escalated its political persecution of anti-war protesters on Wednesday, as the FBI and federal law enforcement agencies raided homes across southeast Michigan and unsealed a 63-page indictment charging eight individuals associated with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
(2026-06-11). U.S. blocks surgery for over 100,000 Cubans. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Minister of Public Health Carilda Peña reported that as of the end of last week, 95,555 patients were awaiting general surgery, while another 5,152 people were waiting for cancer treatments. | "We can't really say we're at zero because enormous efforts are being made, but all these patients are waiting for surgery," the deputy minister stated during an appearance on Cuban television. | It is truly heartbreaking when someone knows they need treatment and can't access it, and that is a reality that threatens their quality of life. | Currently, ensuring access to hemodialysis is a challenge, which is wh…
(2026-06-11). Recuerdan en Cuba a líder saharaui. radiohc.cu 
Un acto por el Día de los Mártires y en recordación a El Ualí Mustafá Sayed, líder de la independencia de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD), se desarrolló en la escuela para niños con discapacidad intelectual con el mismo nombre, ubicada en los predios de Ciudad Libertad, en el municipio Marianao.
(2026-06-11). En México reafirman solidaridad con instituciones y pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Colectivo Solidaridad Militante Va por Cuba, de México, expresó su apoyo a instituciones y al pueblo de la isla, que continúa resistiendo hoy "las consecuencias de una política de asfixia económica" diseñada por Estados Unidos. | A través de un pronunciamiento, la organización destacó que ha construido una relación fraterna con el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), que ha reconocido, acompañado y fortalecido su trabajo solidario en favor de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El texto condenó enérgicamente la decisión de Washington de incluir al ICAP y a la empresa Amistur S.A. en una lista unila…
(2026-06-11). Ceremonia inaugural del Mundial vuelve al estadio Azteca por tercera vez. cubadebate.cu La ceremonia inaugural del Mundial de Fútbol 2026, con sede compartida en Norteamérica, se celebra este jueves en el emblemático Estadio Azteca de la capital mexicana, que ya acogió las ceremonias de apertura en los torneos de 1970 y 1986, cuando se coronaron el Brasil de Pelé y la Argentina del astro Diego Maradona.
(2026-06-11). Cerro Pelado en la memoria a 60 años de la gran epopeya. radiohc.cu Con un acto político-cultural en la Escuela Superior de Formación de Atletas de Alto Rendimiento 'Cerro Pelado' fueron conmemorados este miércoles los 60 años de la histórica travesía protagonizada por la delegación deportiva cubana que en 1966 desafió las maniobras del Gobierno de EEUU para impedir su participación en los X Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de San Juan, Puerto Rico. | La ceremonia estuvo presidida por Osvaldo Vento Montiller, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder), y representantes de organizaciones políticas y de masas. | Asistieron, además, como…
(2026-06-11). Bajo la lluvia de Bruselas, Europa late por Cuba: Arranca convoy solidario que desafía el bloqueo. cubadebate.cu La emblemática Plaza Luxemburgo, frente al Parlamento Europeo, se convirtió este miércoles en el epicentro de la solidaridad continental con el inicio de las actividades en Bélgica del convoy europeo de solidaridad con Cuba. Proveniente de Italia, esta caravana recorrerá varias ciudades de Europa bajo los lemas "Let Cuba Breathe" y "Europe Wakes Up".
(2026-06-11). Comenzó a generar electricidad el último proyecto de energía solar en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina apoyado por MediCuba Europa. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles comenzó a generar electricidad el cuarto y último proyecto de energía solar fotovoltaica en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM), impulsado por la red solidaria MediCuba Europa. Con una potencia total instalada de 208 kWp, se cubre alrededor del 50% de la demanda energética del centro.
(2026-06-11). Ministro supremacista israelí llama a tropas a secuestrar civiles libaneses. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel, el extremista de derecha Itamar Ben Gvir, pidió durante una reunión del gabinete esta semana que las fuerzas israelíes secuestren a mujeres y niños libaneses para presionar a Hezbolá. Bajo las órdenes de Ben Gvir, el ya brutal sistema penitenciario israelí se ha hecho más inhumano.
(2026-06-11). World Conference of Classics calls for deeper dialogue among civilizations. ecns.cn The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday with participants calling for stronger international academic cooperation and deeper dialogue among civilizations, while highlighting the relevance of classical wisdom in addressing contemporary global challenges.
(2026-06-11). World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance. aljazeera.com Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
(2026-06-11). Medical evacuation from Gaza ready as Rafah crossing reopens: UN office. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, June 10 ⚪ With the reopening of the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, UN humanitarians said medical evacuations of people seeking treatment outside Gaza are now ready to resume.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict. aljazeera.com Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
(2026-06-11). Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, June 10 (Reuters) – A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and held in detention ever since appeared by video link at a Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem on Wednesday.Hussam Abu Safiya appeared in the video to have lost weight since being captured at a Gaza hospital, looking noticeably thinner in his face and around his abdomen. Media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.
(2026-06-11). Israel's Netanyahu is Annexing Gaza, regardless of "Board of Peace" juancole.com ( Currently, much of the international debate centers on a single official: Bulgarian di…
(2026-06-11). Thursday 6/25: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp625…
(2026-06-11). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots. geo.tv 
Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. — ReutersThe Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for…
(2026-06-11). Essential Sources for Tracking Global Financial Trends. moguldom.com 
Global financial trends influence far more than stock markets. From interest rates and inflation to currency movements and commodity prices, economic developments in one region can quickly affect households, businesses, and investors around the world. Fortunately, tracking these trends no longer requires access to expensive financial terminals. With the right sources and a structured approach, …
(2026-06-11). Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort. aljazeera.com Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.
(2026-06-11). DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Health workers wearing protective equipment walk outside the General Referral Hospital during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Michel Lunanga/Getty Images…
(2026-06-11). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2026-06-11). China delivers world's largest ammonia carrier to Singapore-based EPS. ecns.cn China delivered the world's largest very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) with a capacity of 93,000 cubic meters to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) on Wednesday, according to Jiangnan Shipyard.
(2026-06-11). 'Thuggery': Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests. aljazeera.com Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
(2026-06-11). Are independent schools really just for rich kids? onlineopinion.com.au Jane Caro is a well-known opponent of private schools receiving any government money, and she relies on fiction rather than fact to prove her point.
(2026-06-11). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.
(2026-06-11). JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to display on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' Mock Seat Allocation 1, also called as Mock Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Monday June 08, 2026.
(2026-06-11). World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch. aljazeera.com The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
(2026-06-11). EconoScope | Xinjiang harnesses green energy strengths to build new computing power hub. ecns.cn As China advances its strategy to make computing power flow as seamlessly as electricity and water, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is emerging as a key player in the country's digital infrastructure landscape.
(2026-06-11). US-Iran Exchange of Fire is the new Diplomacy. juancole.com The Conversation) — The US military launched
(2026-06-11). Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre. geo.tv 
(2026-06-11). China, DPRK reach new important consensus on bilateral ties: senior CPC official. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have reached a series of new important consensus, said a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
(2026-06-11). Why One Nation endangers Australia's homeless — and everyone else. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-11). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…
(2026-06-11). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA…
(2026-06-11). Saturday 7/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-06-11). Friday 6/12: Papal encyclical on AI online roundtable. indybay.org Join with Google Meet | meet.google.com/uwe-oeaw-ppi…
(2026-06-11). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…
(2026-06-11). West Bengal where the Constitution is now taken for a toss. ummid.com India's democratic pride is required to be upheld not just in law and letters, but also in its essence, its spirit, not overlooking the concerns of the electors once elected, instead by creating a space for stronger dialogues, criticism, and responsibility of the opposing voices.
(2026-06-11). Celebrity Net Worth vs. Real Wealth: Why the Numbers Never Tell the Full Story. moguldom.com When a headline announces that a pop star or tech-savvy actor is "worth $500 million," it feels concrete. It's a number, after all. But that figure is rarely a bank balance. It's closer to an educated estimate built from property valuations, equity stakes, and brand deals, many of which can't be touched without months of …
(2026-06-11). China remains world's top contributor to high-quality research: Nature Index. ecns.cn LONDON, June 10 ⚪ China remained the worlds leading contributor to high-quality scientific research, according to the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings released on Wednesday."In terms of the results, we are continuing to see extremely strong performance from China, "he added.
(2026-06-11). Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup. al-monitor.com By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to find solutions but could not override government decisions.Speaking on the eve of the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, Infantino addressed concerns surrounding Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was barred from entering the U.S. despite having a valid visa.
(2026-06-11). Anti-immigrant protesters clash with police, torch car at Belfast rally. aljazeera.com Anti-immigrant demonstrators rallied for another day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lighting a car on fire.
(2026-06-11). Earthquake off southern Philippines leaves at least 46 dead. wsws.org The flouting of safety standards in order to cut costs in the Philippines and in countries around the world regularly turns so-called "natural disasters" into man-made ones.
(2026-06-11). US Empire Managers View Iranian Sovereignty As An Act Of Aggression, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Secretary of War Pete Hegseth The latest wave of US airstrikes has alread…
(2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result: Tanisha Karthik bags 1st rank, check full toppers list. ummid.com KCET 2026 Toppers: Tanisha Karthik has secured the first ranks in Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-11). SpaceX IPO 2026: Why This Is the Most Important Geopolitical Listing in History. moderndiplomacy.eu This week, SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq at $135 per share, valuing the company at roughly $1.8 trillion. The financial press has been focused almost entirely on what this means for Wall Street: the record valuation, the unconventional pricing, Elon Musk's 85.1% voting control, the unusually large retail allocation. All of that matters. None of …
(2026-06-11). MHT CET PCB Result 2026 Declared: Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 (PCB) First Attempt result on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-11). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-11). China, EU discuss consultation mechanism. ecns.cn China and the European Union have held "in-depth and comprehensive" discussions on the establishment of a trade and investment consultation mechanism, signaling a willingness from both Beijing and Brussels to manage differences through equal-footed dialogue, experts said.
(2026-06-11). South Korea fines Coupang $408m over biggest data leak in country's history. aljazeera.com Data protection watchdog says e-commerce giant failed to implement safety measures and delayed reporting breach.
(2026-06-11). Angus Taylor could learn from Fraser and Menzies. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-11). Pope Leo Visiting the Canary Islands to Meet Migrants. moderndiplomacy.eu Pope Leo has traveled to the Canary Islands as the final stop of his week long visit to Spain, placing migration and human dignity at the center of his international message. The Canary Islands have become one of Europe's most important migration gateways, with thousands of people risking dangerous Atlantic crossings from Africa in search …
(2026-06-11). China's NEV exports double in May to 446,000 units: CAAM. ecns.cn China exported 446,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in May, doubling from a year earlier and rising 3.8% from April, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Wednesday.
(2026-06-11). The Politics of Energy Transition: How Gulf States Are Preparing for a Post-Hydrocarbon Future. moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction "Energy transitions are not simply about replacing fuels, but about transforming political and economic systems."for over fifty years, countries in the Gulf region included the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain have relied heavily on hydrocarbons as the main support for their political systems and economies. The revenues generated Oil …
(2026-06-11). Trump lauds Armenia election win in face of Russian pressure. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday for his Civil Contract party's 'decisive victory' in weekend elections.Pashinyan's party won 49.8% of votes from Sunday's ballot, enough to secure a parliamentary majority under Armenia's electoral system, despite what international election observers called blatant interference by Russia.
(2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: On July 4 Stop The Fascist Take-over Of The Media, Rally At Oracle. indybay.org Oracle Redwood City | 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065…
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). Mixed U17/U16 Chinese football squad begins Brazil invitational campaign. ecns.cn A mixed U17/U16 Chinese football boys team kicks off its campaign in the International Youth Football Invitational Tournament under Brazil-China Cultural Year against the youth team from Sao Paulo FC in Cotia, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, June 10, 2026.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.
(2026-06-11). Saturday 6/13: Persepolis, Film Showing and Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-11). Arab states, Zelensky invited to G7 summit in France for talks. newarab.com 
(2026-06-11). UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 11 (Reuters) – The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-termdisplacement remain unacceptably high, a U.N. refugee agency report said on Thursday.Last year, 5.4 million people fled their homes, bringing the total number of refugees or people in refugee-like situations worldwide to 41.6 million, including 6 million Palestinian refugees, UNHCR said.
(2026-06-11). Mamata Banerjee: Down But Not Out. ummid.com After defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Polls and rebellion in the Trinamool Congress, the question being widely discussed in political circles is whether Mamata Banerjee will rise again like a phoenix in the coming years.
(2026-06-11). When Solidarity Becomes Complicity: Marching With Smotrich in NYC. portside.org When Solidarity Becomes Complicity: Marching With Smotrich in NYC |
(2026-06-11). What makes Mirra Andreeva's French Open 2026 Victory Significant. ummid.com In a remarkable achievement, Russian teen Mirra Andreeva Saturday June 06, 2026 won the French Open Women's Singles Title 2026.
(2026-06-11). Trump signs $70 billion blank check for ICE and Border Patrol after Democrats enable passage. wsws.org The bill funds the immigration Gestapo through the end of Trump's term without a single restriction on its operations.
(2026-06-11). World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-06-11). How a Baby Bottle Washer Safely Helps Protect Your Newborn From Harmful Bacteria. moguldom.com 
Yes, a baby bottle washer can help reduce your newborn's exposure to harmful bacteria when it thoroughly washes, sanitizes, and dries feeding parts, and when you use it correctly every time. If you've ever stared at a bottle nipple at 2: 00 AM and wondered whether it was really clean, you're not overthinking it. Newborns often …
(2026-06-11). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…
(2026-06-11). Why Is China Expanding Maritime Pressure Around Taiwan? moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has sharply rejected China's latest maritime patrol east of the island, declaring that its sovereignty "cannot be violated" after Beijing concluded a days long coast guard operation in waters that Taipei considers beyond Chinese jurisdiction. The patrol came after Japan and the Philippines announced plans to begin formal discussions on maritime boundaries, a move …
(2026-06-11). Why Speaking With an Injury Attorney Early Protects Your Claim. moguldom.com In the hours after a serious injury, many people focus on medical appointments, missed work, and keeping daily life from becoming unmanageable. Legal decisions often get pushed aside, even though those first conversations and records can shape the direction of a claim for months or years. That is one reason many injured Californians choose to …
(2026-06-11). What the Pacific Pivot Reveals About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu When Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May that the United States would prioritize its "model allies," moving the most capable and clear-eyed of them to the front of the line for arms and intelligence, he was not describing a theater to be managed but holding one up as the standard …
(2026-06-11). The Most Inclusive World Cup Ever? Tell That to Omar Artan, the Somali Referee Just Banned by Trump's US. portside.org The Most Inclusive World Cup Ever? Tell That to Omar Artan, the Somali Referee Just Banned by Trump's US |
(2026-06-11). China's poverty fight praised as inspiring. ecns.cn China's decades-long efforts in lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty are increasingly offering Africa both development experience and practical support in the continent's own fight against poverty.
(2026-06-11). American influencer comes to film 'Backward China,' only to be grilled about Epstein by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Recently, "China travel" blogs have become a major trend on international social media platforms. Foreign influencers from all kinds of backgrounds have flocked to the country, each trying their own angle, from city walks and food tour to high-speed rail experiences and countryside scenery.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume. al-monitor.com The sanctions are the latest to target Iran's weapons procurement networks.
(2026-06-11). CSTO foreign ministers call for preventing arms race in outer space. ecns.cn MOSCOW, June 10 ⚪ Foreign ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organizationon Wednesday called for urgent measures to prevent an arms race in outer space.
(2026-06-11). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-11). TG POLYCET Phase 1 Allotment 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education Telangana is releasing the TG POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'tgpolycetd.nic.in'.
(2026-06-11). Gov. Newsom Applauds Trump Regime for Advancing Delta Conveyance Project Construction. indybay.org In response to the Governor, Delta Tunnel opponents noted the concurrence between Trump and Newsom on water management in California, despite their alleged "differences."
(2026-06-11). 3v3 tournament season opener also serves up discussion on AI, tech. ecns.cn On a court where Olympic champions once trained, the familiar sound of shuttlecocks flying through the air mixed with something new this year: a conversation about artificial intelligence, robotics and the future of sport.
(2026-06-11). Meet Atiqa Mir: 1 of only 3 girls globally selected by Formula 1 Academy. ummid.com Atiqa Mir, 11-year-old Kashmiri teen racing sensation who is currently residing in Dubai, created history after her selection by the Formula 1 Academy (F1 Academy) for its 'Discover Your Drive' development programme.
(2026-06-11). Tianjin develops sensors for embodied AI. ecns.cn These robots, capable of sensing pressure, texture and posture, possess "tactile fingertips", enabling artificial intelligence to transition from virtual algorithms to the real world. This is the industrial transformation brought about by embodied intelligence, and the core "sensory organs" enabling it all originate from Tianjin.
(2026-06-11). BYD Seal U to hit Indian roads soon: Explore features. ummid.com Chinese carmaker BYD India Tuesday June 09, 2026 showcased its first plug-in hybrid 'Seal U SUV' based on its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology.
(2026-06-11). China focuses on high-value agri exports. ecns.cn China is expected to shift its agricultural trade toward higher-value exports and more diversified markets during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) to enhance competitiveness, according to a newly released industry report.
(2026-06-11). In rural China today, a ride is just a tap away: British vlogger. ecns.cn A recent video of American tech podcaster Lex Fridman and British travel vlogger Mike Okay hitchhiking through rural Shaanxi went viral online. The footage showed local residents offering remarkable warmth to the foreign visitors, despite not speaking English, a simple act of kindness that resonated with many viewers.
(2026-06-11). 'AI PowerHouse' online in Qingdao. ecns.cn A new generation of factory-built prefabricated substations capable of delivering stable and highly efficient power to artificial intelligence computing infrastructure officially began operations recently in Qingdao, Shandong province.
(2026-06-11). (W.E.Talk) C.D.C. Reeve: What gives classical works their enduring vitality. ecns.cn The second World Conference of Classics was held from Tuesday to Wednesday in Athens, Greece. C. D. C. Reeve, Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was invited to attend. He had recently visited China, delivering a series of lectures at Renmin University of China titled "Routes of Recollection: Plato Reconceived".
(2026-06-11). Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaTAYBEH, West Bank, June 10 – Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local priest and Palestinian civil defence firefighters said.The incident comes amid rising strife in the West Bank, where some Western countries announced sanctions on settler groups this week over violent Israeli attacks on Palestinians.
(2026-06-11). Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons. aljazeera.com For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.
(2026-06-11). Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN. geo.tv 
(2026-06-11). One Nation policies fall short of its promised future. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-11). Wednesday 7/8: Webinar: A Conversation with the First Apartheid-Free University. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-06-11). Marin Protests Against ICE Continue at County Jail. indybay.org Large Mill Valley protest against ICE financing by Citizens Bank followed up next day with action at Marin County Jail…
(2026-06-11). Watch Tonight: Venus, Jupiter to be at kissing distance. ummid.com Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Watch tonight when Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets of our solar system, will come in conjunction again.
(2026-06-11). Hersheypark workers in Pennsylvania reject 4th tentative agreement, vote to strike. wsws.org While workers have demanded strike action, the bureaucracy of the Chocolate Workers Local 464 is keeping them on the job.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). SC notice to CBSE over Saudi student's 12th Improvement Exam Result. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday June 08, 2026 issued notice to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) over the undeclared result of a private student who appeared in the 12th Improvement Exam 2026 from Saudi Arabia.
(2026-06-11). Construction of Pinglu Canal nears completion. ecns.cn Construction of the three key shipping hubs along the Pinglu Canal has been completed, with the main channel fully excavated and all 27 cross-channel bridges now in place. Once operational, it will provide China's southwestern provinces with their first direct river-to-sea shipping route.
(2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: Monterey: 4th of July Parade. indybay.org Assemble in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, (in the Hartnell Professional Center parking lot – across from…
(2026-06-11). UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission is releasing on its official website upsc.gov.in the result of the UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims exams held in May 2026.
(2026-06-11). RRB NTPC CEN-07/2025 Admit Card: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is releasing the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Admit Card 2026 for Phase 2 Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) conducted to fill the vacancies as per the CEN 07/2025 today i.e. Tuesday June 09, 2026.
(2026-06-11). Police fire water cannon in Belfast as stabbing sparks second night of unrest. scmp.com Police blasted water cannons at protesters in Northern Ireland who set small fires and hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at them during a second night of violence Wednesday over a brutal stabbing on a Belfast street. | Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed pavements with sledgehammers to toss at riot police. In one place, the unruly crowd used sections of a dismantled picket fence to take cover on the street.
(2026-06-11). The youth of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as bearers of collective change. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-11). ICE abducts mother at Ann Arbor middle school. wsws.org The Trump administration's targeting of the Detroit metro area, the historic heart of the American auto industry and home to nearly a quarter million manufacturing workers, makes it clear that ICE is not engaging in narrow immigration enforcement but a terror campaign aimed at the working class as a whole.
(2026-06-11). East African ministers to unveil budgets amid Iran cost shocks, debt strains. al-monitor.com By Duncan Miriri and Elias BiryabaremaNAIROBI/KAMPALA, June 11 (Reuters) – Finance ministers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will present their 2026/27 budgets to parliament on Thursday, with investors focused on how they will shield their economies from cost shocks linked to the Middle East war while keeping debt in check.
(2026-06-11). On cam: UK PM's 1st reaction in Parliament after violent knife attack rocks Belfast. hindustantimes.com Keir Starmer has broken his silence on the Belfast riots, using his first statement in the UK Parliament to set out where he stands on law, order and stability in Northern Ireland.
(2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-11). Mr. Nobody Against Putin: A portrait of Russian working class life, but in the service of NATO. wsws.org Under the cover of a generally humane portrayal of the impact of the Ukraine war on a beat-up working class Russian town, the film, at its core, promotes typical US-NATO anti-Putin politics.
(2026-06-11). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-11). World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war. al-monitor.com Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.In fact, these two self-declared "super fans" want nothing more than a showdown between the two teams ⚪ on the pitch, of course.To make that happen, Iran has to do what it has never done before ⚪ get out of the group stage of football's biggest competition.
(2026-06-11). How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located? aljazeera.com Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds.
(2026-06-11). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-11). Comicomment: The American childhood nightmare. ecns.cn Beneath the banner of the so-called "beacon of human rights," some children are still paying the price of adulthood far too soon.
(2026-06-11). Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast. geo.tv 
A burnt car stands in front of a boarded up house, in the aftermath of anti-immigrant protests following a knife attack on June 8, which left a man seriously injured and prompted police to declare a critical incident, at Lendrick street, east Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 10, 2026….
(2026-06-11). Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats. aljazeera.com Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.
(2026-06-11). Not Brainwashed or Forced: Shamli Millionaire's Son who Converted to Islam. ummid.com Mohammed Ali, earlier Ayush Malik — Shamli millionaire's son who converted to Islam, has refuted the allegations that he was forced or blackmailed to shun Hinduism and convert to Islam.
(2026-06-11). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Announces "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St San Francisco, 94102…
(2026-06-11). FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery. aljazeera.com An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). Washington meddles in Peruvian election with runoff too close to call. wsws.org A paper-thin margin separates the two candidates as the Trump administration openly maneuvers to shape the outcome in Washington's favor.
(2026-06-11). 5.7-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands Region ⚪ GFZ. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Tonga Islands Region at 2330 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
(2026-06-11). Preface to the book: "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" wsws.org The volume "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" brings together for the first time the most important statements and articles on the case.
(2026-06-11). This School District Has Received Death Threats for Standing Up for Immigrants. It's Not Backing Down. portside.org This School District Has Received Death Threats for Standing Up for Immigrants. It's Not Backing Down |
(2026-06-11). Why India's deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons. aljazeera.com Experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation have transformed the seasonal disease.
(2026-06-11). Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.
(2026-06-11). US military secretly helped 100m barrels of oil through Hormuz: Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026. — ReutersHormuz remains largely closed in response to US-Israeli attacks.Trump says he ordered secret mission to support tankers and ships via Hormuz.More than 200 commercial ships…
(2026-06-11). Students across Chile protest criminalization of youth and education cuts. wsws.org The protests were directed against Kast's newly installed fascistic government and its across-the-board spending cuts in the public sector in service of Chilean and international capital.
(2026-06-11). South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match — teams, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
(2026-06-11). Why is Hindutva Gang Protecting Dharmendra Pradhan? ummid.com What began as a demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan may eventually evolve into a broader movement challenging what critics describe as the RSS control over the education system.
(2026-06-11). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.
(2026-06-11). Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.
(2026-06-11). If Trump deliberately hit Reservoir in Iran, it was a War Crime endangers whole Gulf. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In the midst of this week's round of strikes and counterstrikes between the Trump administration and Iran, Iran's IRIB News
(2026-06-11). "I would be willing to strike" : New York transit workers prepared to fight for their needs. wsws.org The MTA claims there is "no money," in the richest city in the world, for pay that keeps pace with inflation. Meanwhile, around 15 percent of the MTA's overall budget is spent servicing debt to Wall Street firms like BlackRock and Vanguard.
(2026-06-11). Collapse of Franco-German fighter jet project exposes sharp tensions. wsws.org The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), considered a lighthouse project of Franco-German plans to arm Europe into an independent imperialist great power capable of standing up to both the US and China, has failed spectacularly.
(2026-06-11). Why Indonesia Faces Greater Risk to US Monetary Tightening. moderndiplomacy.eu The Asymmetry of Global Monetary System The global economic system is consistently driven by the world's most influential central bank. Data shows that global financial stability is vulnerable from chain reaction of financial strains, the currencies of Asian countries depreciated by around 0,3% in response to the rise in the United States interest rates (Sikhwal, …
(2026-06-11). Why Barkatullah University Must Not Be Renamed. ummid.com Barkatullah University must remain Barkatullah University because names carry stories, and stories shape national memory.
(2026-06-11). US consumer prices jump as workers pay for American imperialism's war on Iran. wsws.org Skyrocketing energy prices are devastating the living standards of tens of millions of working people.
(2026-06-11). 4 workers dead at Palmetto: The safety crisis, the privatization drive, and how postal workers can fight back. wsws.org These were not simply tragic accidents but the lethal results of austerity. Preventing them requires an organized movement from below, not beholden to management, toothless regulatory agencies or corrupt union officials.
(2026-06-11). Three Punjabis sentenced in Canada for involvement in extortion-linked shooting in Surrey. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Three Punjabi youths have been sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 25 months to five years for their involvement in an extortion-linked shooting incident at a residence in Surrey, British Columbia. | According to Canadian media reports, Taranveer Singh (19 at the time of the incident), Harjot Singh (21), and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) pleaded guilty on June 9 in Surrey Provincial Court. | "Taranveer Singh pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm and was sentenced to five years in prison… After credit for time served, he'll serve nearly 4.5 more years behind bars. Dayajeet Billing an…
(2026-06-11). Bill Gates tells U.S. Congress Epstein tried to blackmail him over extramarital affairs. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told U.Congress on Wednesday that his extramarital affairs"had nothing to do"with his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and the late financier tried to blackmail him with information about them.
(2026-06-11). Wednesday 6/10: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road, San Francisco, CA, 94132…
(2026-06-11). With Pope blessing, Sagrada Familia reaches new heights. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElwee and Joan FausBARCELONA, June 10 (Reuters) – Pope Leo visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and inaugurated the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes the modernist structure designed by Antoni Gaudi the world's tallest church.At a Mass in the vast, light-infused church, Leo called it an "architectural masterpiece", before walking outside to bless the 172.5-metre (566 feet) Tower of Jesus Christ, crowned with a five-storey ceramic cross visible across the Catalan capital.
(2026-06-11). Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing. aljazeera.com The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.
(2026-06-11). Australia's failed suicide policies. onlineopinion.com.au Male suicide in Australia is to be addressed by teaching boys about gender equity – because male suicide is a form of female oppression?
(2026-06-11). The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision Is Worse Than You Think. portside.org The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision Is Worse Than You Think |
(2026-06-11). One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR. aljazeera.com At least 117.8 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, and persecution.
(2026-06-11). Funerals held after deadly Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Hundreds gathered in eastern Afghanistan for the funerals of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes.
(2026-06-11). Sri Lankan President pledges separate courts for Buddhist monks, placing them above the normal law. wsws.org The Dissanayake government's move is a further step in strengthening the Sinhala-Buddhist chauvinist state and towards autocratic rule.
(2026-06-11). Wednesday 6/24: Virtual Visit: Kufr. indybay.org Online | http: //zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-visit-kfr-aqab…
(2026-06-11). Sunday 7/26: Hiking to a Bright Future Together. indybay.org Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-11). 'Old factory charm, modern life': Overseas human rights experts tour Chongqing urban renewal project. ecns.cn The urban regeneration project, which comprises the Beicang Cultural & Creative Block and Beicang Li, has transformed the former warehouses of a textile factory into a vibrant cultural and creative destination.
(2026-06-11). Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk? aljazeera.com Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). U.S. Central Command claims commercial ships continuing to transit through Hormuz Strait, denies closure. ecns.cn
(2026-06-11). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-11). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). 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
(2026-06-11). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Roberto Sánchez lidera escrutinio en Perú. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE) informó que, en el 97.9% de las actas contabilizadas, el candidato por el partido Juntos por el Perú, Roberto Sánchez, mantiene ventaja frente a la aspirante ultraderechista Keiko Fujimori, de la organización Fuerza Popular. | La diferencia a favor de Sánchez es cercana a los 10.000 votos sobre Fujimori, por lo que ambos candidatos aún mantienen oportunidades de ganar. | El ganador de la contienda asumirá la presidencia del país por un mandato de cinco años (2026-2031), después de una década de inestabilidad política con ocho presidentes en ese período, a…
(2026-06-11). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!
(2026-06-11). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-11). Argentina: Indio Solari, banderas en tu corazón. indybay.org
(2026-06-10). French solidarity: The goal is bringing the Cuba issue to the State. radiohc.cu "One of the main objectives of French solidarity is to pressure our members of parliament to take a stand on the situation in Cuba," declared Nicole Giraudi, president of France Cuba Marseille. | A debate on the Cuban issue is expected to take place this Thursday, June 11th, in the French National Assembly, which will be accompanied by demonstrations outside the building by solidarity groups with the island, under a policy of US strangulation. | Both Giraudi and Alain Sicre, representative of Cuba Cooperation, were part of the organizations that gathered on June 8th in front of the Marseille prefecture, as were t…
(2026-06-10). How Moscow's wartime alliance with Pyongyang is redrawing the map of Northeast Asian power. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, the default assumption in Asian geopolitics was simple: if you wanted to understand North Korea, you watched Beijing. China was the lifeline, the supplier of food, fuel, and diplomatic cover that kept the Kim regime alive. That assumption is now under serious pressure. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow …
(2026-06-10). CovertAction Bulletin Sold Out: How Profit Undermines the World Cup and New York Basketball. covertactionmagazine.com The World Cup is starting on June 11th with matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada…