(2026-06-28). Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precarious interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. | Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might "militarily complete the job", Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. | Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as fighting continued in an area Tehran says is key to its peace deal w…
(2026-06-28). Southern Lebanon Heritage Sites Damaged by Israel, Minister Says. moderndiplomacy.eu A crown was blown off an ancient column at a UNESCO-listed site in Tyre, Lebanon, and a pilgrimage site was destroyed in another southern town due to Israeli air and ground campaigns targeting the Hezbollah group. Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salame reported that Israel's military actions over nearly four months have damaged numerous historical sites …
(2026-06-28). Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U. S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran if they did not adhere to an interim peace agreement intended to end ongoing fighting. Following this, Israel attacked Iran-aligned Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire deal was …
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Trump's Arab ally's plan killed America's chances with Iran? 1 move that may have destroyed US deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz after reports suggested Iran viewed alternative shipping routes promoted by Oman as a challenge to its maritime authority. The developments come as Tehran accuses Washington of violating their recent memorandum of understanding, raising fears of renewed instability in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
(2026-06-28). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-28). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). From the IAEA to the G7: The Contested Meaning of Global AI Governance. moderndiplomacy.eu In May 2026, just hours before President Donald Trump met President Xi Jinping, OpenAI's Vice President of Global Affairs Chris Lehane floated the idea of a US-led global governance body for artificial intelligence that would include China as a member. The model, according to media reports, was compared to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), …
(2026-06-28). 'India-EU partnership viewed around the world as anchor of stability': Ambassador Delphin to HT. hindustantimes.com As the world is rocked by the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, speaks with Hindustan Times foreign affairs editor Rezaul Laskar to explain how the India-EU partnership acts as a stabilising force globally. Delphin also discusses the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement which has been dubbed the 'mother of all deals', but says that there is still a "lot of unfinished business" when it comes to economic synergy between Delhi and Brussels. The diplomat also talks about how India can help with bringing about an end to the wars raging in Europe and Middle East.
(2026-06-28). Autocracy and the Iran War: The Best Wars Available. juancole.com Quincy, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Conventional analysis of the 2026 warfare in the Middle East revolves, understandably, around standard themes: war and peace, victory or defeat, cost versus benefit, justification and crime. For the three "new model" autocrats involved, Mr. Trump, Mr. Netanyahu, and Mr. Putin, the matter is different. Operating under Carl Schmitt's doctrine that all politics is reducible to the "friend-enemy distinction," deadly group conflict is constant and necessary to political existence. There is no such thing as peace, though the actual body count may reach zero for…
(2026-06-28). Rise of the bible-bangers, holy rollers, and Christian nationalists. indybay.org The fascist convicted felon President Donald J. Trump pissing off the Christians, while mocking Jesus Christ in the process.
english.palinfo.com (2026-06-27). Rights center raises alarm over catastrophic water crisis in Gaza
The Gaza Rights Center (GRC) has warned of the near-total collapse of the water system in the Gaza Strip, amid ongoing Israeli attacks, the destruction of infrastructure, and the blocking of fuel and essential equipment needed to operate and repair water facilities.
2026-06-28: Breaking! Trump Bombs Iran! Iran Fires Back!
Perhaps the best description and explanation of why the ceasefire is, once again, broken by the USA.
(2026-06-28). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. scheerpost.com Hossam Shaker for Middle East Monitor People can be consciously aware of atrocities without experiencing the moral outrage those horrors warrant. This emotional detachment is particularly pronounced when atrocities target "those who are different," occur in seemingly "remote" lands, or repeat so frequently that they dissolve into a familiar, predictable monotony. Psychological frameworks explain this …
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/11: HEALAfrica.org Benefit Show at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street, San Jose, California, 95112…
(2026-06-28). Thursday 7/2: Virtual Press Conference: 1,000 days of the genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q54S……
(2026-06-28). Israel deliberately engaged in Genocide of Palestinian children: UN Inquiry. ummid.com Israel is deliberately killing Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said in its report released Tuesday June 23, 2026.
(2026-06-28). Cuba's postponed transition. links.org.au 
An interview with three Cuban economists — Juan Triana, Omar Everleny, and Julio Carranza — on the approved package of 176 economic measures in Cuba and the key priorities for overcoming the crisis.
(2026-06-28). Speech by President Miguel Díaz-Canel at the closing of the XXII CTC Congress. 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 closing of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation, at the Convention Palace, on June 27, 2026, the Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-06-28). Solidarity messages for Cuba projected on buildings in Sà£o Paulo. radiohc.cu Brazilian grassroots movements projected messages of solidarity with Cuba onto buildings in Sà£o Paulo, as part of ongoing actions to denounce the US blockade against the island and defend the sovereignty of Latin American peoples. | The initiative, carried out Friday night in the city center, was organized by Alba Movimientos, the Paulista Movement of Solidarity with Cuba, the José Martí Cultural Association of Sà£o Paulo, and the Homeless Workers Movement of the City Center. | "Defending Cuba is defending the sovereignty of peoples, the right to self-determination, and the building of peace," read o…
(2026-06-28). Cuba thanks its migrants and calls them together. radiohc.cu Cuba expresses its gratitude for the support of its citizens residing in other countries, as confirmed on Saturday by a high-ranking official from the island's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX). | The Director of Migration Policy and Attention to Cubans Residing Abroad, Nora Alberteris, conveyed this message to delegates at the 8th Meeting of the Network that brings together the Cuban diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean. | Alberteris acknowledged their efforts and their courage in "courageously facing harassment, threats, and even aggression from the most reactionary right wing." | She commended the su…
(2026-06-28). 'Between pain and fear': Gaza children bear cost of ongoing Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Suffering of Gaza's children continues unabated due to Israeli attacks despite 'ceasefire' reached in October 2025.
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search. aljazeera.com The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.
(2026-06-28). Anger grows in Venezuela as citizens blocked from aiding earthquake rescue. aljazeera.com Anger is mounting in Venezuela after the military barred citizens from entering zones devastated by the earthquakes.
(2026-06-28). In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors. aljazeera.com Time is running out in Venezuela's race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.
(2026-06-28). Syria deploys rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela in first overseas mission. tribune.com.pk 
Syria deployed a rescue team Saturday to Venezuela to assist in search-and-rescue operations following deadly earthquakes that struck earlier this week, marking the first overseas mission by Syrian rescue personnel. | Syria's state news agency SANA said the mission was launched under directives from President Ahmad al-Sharaa and coordinated with the Foreign Ministry. | The team, affiliated with the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, departed from the Damascus International Airport to support emergency response efforts and aid victims of the quakes. | Read: Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake surv…
(2026-06-28). Fatalities in Venezuela Rise to 1,430 Following June 24 Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The most relevant data that he provided follows: | • 1,430 deaths
| • 3,232 injured treated
| • 430 aftershocks so far
| • 3,142 affected families
| • More than 5,000 hospital visits
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(2026-06-28). Venezuela hit by two strong earthquakes, USGS fears high casualties. ummid.com Venezuela has been hit by two back-to-back powerful earthquakes around 06: 04-06: 05 PM local time Wednesday June 24, 2026 leaving many buildings razed to ground.
(2026-06-28). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-28). Palestine Action Lawyer Faces Renewed Contempt Proceedings. scheerpost.com Palestine Action Lawyer Faces Renewed Contempt Proceedings Dania Akkad Declassified UK A leading British civil rights barrister faces contempt proceedings once again after a judge decided to refer allegations against him for a second time. The original proceedings brought against Rajiv Menon KC were thrown out last month for procedural reasons. But on June 22, Justice …
(2026-06-28). Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal. aljazeera.com Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
(2026-06-28). CA Inter May 2026 Result: Shardul, Abhinav, Teerth Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Shardul Shekhar, Abhinav Satheesh and Teerth Jain have topped the CA Inter May 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Wednesday June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-28). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-28). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-28). South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for security ties between the neighbouring countries. | Meeting in Seoul, South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi agreed to work on regional stability bilaterally, as well as through their partnerships with Washington, in the sixth round of talks between the two countries. | "Both ministers shared the view to continue cooperation for maintaining regional peace and stability amid a grave…
(2026-06-28). Identified: Rice gene which boosts drought tolerance, grain yield. ummid.com A team of researchers at Chonnam National University has identified a rice gene that plays a dual role in protecting plants from environmental stress while supporting chloroplast development.
(2026-06-28). Jeffrey Sachs: The Greater Israel Project is Collapsing. scheerpost.com For further reading, the interview references the article "Stop 'Greater Israel' to Make Peace": In which Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares argue that the ideology of "Greater Israel" has become the driving force behind decades of conflict across the Middle East, describing it as an expansionist doctrine that continues to fuel war rather than security. …
(2026-06-28). India begins rolling out ePassport — How to Apply. ummid.com In a significant move towards modernization, India has started rolling put ePassport – a combined paper and electronic passport with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip and an antenna embedded on it.
(2026-06-28). The World Cup is undressing the myth of Trump's American homogeneity. progressivehub.net ANDREW LAWRENCE | THE GUARDIAN…
(2026-06-28). Covering the Impact of Climate Change—Without Mentioning Climate Change. scheerpost.com Olivia Riggio FAIR Euronews (6/26/26) shows how easy it is to link extreme weather to climate change, and climate change to fossil fuels. Severe weather has gripped the globe this week, with record-shattering, deadly heat in Western Europe. In the US, heat, wind and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the Southwest, while heavy thunderstorms, wind and …
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-28). France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave. tribune.com.pk 
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. | Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more information became available about deaths in residential care and homes. | Read: Europeans told to protect themselves as deadly heatwave takes its toll | Europeans have been enduring blistering conditions during a heatwave that has been linked to dozens of deat…
(2026-06-28). Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing. theintercept.com 
The U.S. Capitol building on May 20, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via AP Images | Democrats and Republicans in Congress have struck a
(2026-06-28). Heavy security deployed as New Caledonia's crucial elections begin. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Heavy security has been deployed in New Caledonia as crucial provincial elections are being held in the French Pacific territory today. Polling stations are open from 8am local time (9am NZ time) until 6pm tonight. This comes as heavy security has been deployed. It involves a total of some…
(2026-06-28). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-28). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-28). Neo-Nazi Joshua Arbues Shows Up to Intimidate Upcoming Pride Celebration in Oakdale, CA. indybay.org Anti-LGBTQ+ bigots including violent neo-Nazis want to shut down Pride in Oakdale, CA.
(2026-06-28). From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn The film "Dear You" has achieved both critical acclaim and box-office success. With no major stars and no blockbuster spectacle, the film has touched audiences through its heartfelt storytelling, it has also drawn renewed attention to the Chaoshan region. In eastern Guangdong, the cities of Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang together, form the culturally distinctive Chaoshan region, known for its rich heritage and unique dialect.
(2026-06-28). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission 2026 Special Round 1 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Special Round 1 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-28). TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling: Option Entry Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com The candidates, who have passed TS Inter 2026 Exam along with TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) and filled the counseling form, should proceed for web option entry for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-06-28). Mashatile wraps up working visit to China. sanews.gov.za Mashatile wraps up working visit to China | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to China, undertaken at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) chairperson, Ren Hongbin. | The visit focused on strengthening trade, investment and industrial cooperation between South Africa and China, further reinforcing the strong strategic partnership between the two nations. | Ren welcomed the Deputy President and the South African delegation, underscoring the significance of South Africa's participation in the China International Supply Chain…
(2026-06-28). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-28). Cow manure could be the next data center fuel. grist.org 
At first glance, Lent Hill Dairy Farm in Steuben County, New York, looks like most other industrial dairies. There are red buildings that house some 4,000 cows, a staggering manure pit, and two gigantic dome-like structures that serve as These giant machines break down manure and local food waste to produce
(2026-06-28). Juneteenth continues to grow in the City of Folsom, time for an official paid holiday. indybay.org Freedom in Port Galveston Island, Texas was a momentous occasion, now known as Juneteenth, represents the enforcement of emancipation and the beginning of a new chapter in American history. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide, here in the City of Folsom, we request alignment for a paid holiday for reflection, education, and community celebrations.
(2026-06-28). Bahrain FM plans Pakistan visit to thank leadership for facilitating Islamabad MoU. tribune.com.pk 
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Sunday said that he will visit Pakistan in the near future to personally thank the country's leadership for its role in facilitating the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)" and the ceasefire, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to the FO, Al Zayani conveyed the message during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahr…
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: San José is joining forces in solidarity with 50501 San José ALL of US 250. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign…
(2026-06-28). KEAM 2026 Engineering, Pharmacy Rank List Published. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' KEAM 2026 Engineering and Pharmacy Rank List along with toppers names their score.
(2026-06-28). UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Begins. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has asked the eligible candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Counselling to submit their college choices and preferences before June 30, 2026.
(2026-06-28). How Awe and "Overview Effect" May Shape Geography Learning. ummid.com A new study by the University of Phoenix College of General Studies has examined how awe and sense of place may influence how learners engage with and interpret geographic concepts, with implications for instructional design in online and classroom environments.
(2026-06-28). Why everyone keeps talking about Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick? ummid.com Football fans' delight over Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick scored in France vs Norway clash ceases to cool down hours after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Friday June 26, 2026.
(2026-06-28). Messi breaks 56-year-old World Cup record. thecanary.co 
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has made World Cup history, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive tournament matches. He achieved this milestone during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan on Sunday, which concluded the 2026 World Cup group stage. This historic goal occurred during Messi's 29th World Cup appearance and marked his sixth goal […] | By
(2026-06-28). Did Ibn Abd al-Wahhab's Movement Eliminate Shirk? muslimskeptic.com Wahhabis claim that the dawah of Ibn Abd al-Wahhab is responsible for the global decline of shirk-related practices involving saint veneration, requests from the dead, magic, and the like. This is completely false. Prior to the early twentieth century, Wahhabism was viewed by the entire Muslim world as a heretical Kharijite cult resembling ISIS. Hence, …
(2026-06-28). Climate Change Weekly 583—Climate Lawfare Is Flawed, Legal Panel Finds. wattsupwiththat.com Legal scholars are becoming increasingly skeptical of the legal merits of climate lawfare: lawsuits filed by cities, states, and individuals to change climate policy through the back door of the courts rather than the legitimate democratic method. These suits use the courts to punish fossil fuel companies for supposedly causing climate harms that legislatures have decided not to regulate.
(2026-06-28). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-28). China's LineShine declared world's fastest Supercomputer. ummid.com In another significant technological achievement for China, its 'LineShine' has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) underway in Hamburg, Germany.
(2026-06-28). BBC and Sky unite to push defence spend propaganda. thecanary.co 
Over the past few months, we've been told that we have to massively increase defence spending. While the media — BBC, Sky and others — usually shouts down calls for spending bumps, they haven't just accepted this line of thought; they're actually bullying politicians into agreeing: #TrevorPhillips interrogating Steve Reed on why the govt isn't […] | By
(2026-06-28). Between English and mother tongue: Kenya's education language dilemma. aljazeera.com Students in Kenya say mother tongue improves learning, but English still dominates education and work.
(2026-06-28). 5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Fourth of July concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway: | If you're going to be…
(2026-06-28). No tolerance for violence, police warn ahead of 30 June. sanews.gov.za No tolerance for violence, police warn ahead of 30 June | Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo has warned that authorities will not tolerate vigilantism, xenophobic violence, intimidation, or any form of lawlessness aimed at dictating who may or may not live within communities. | Addressing a police parade at FNB Stadium on Friday ahead of deployments planned for 30 June, Boshielo said law enforcement officers are bound by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which remains the highest authority guiding their actions. | "Our law enforcement agencies are mandated to arrest and deport those who are in…
(2026-06-28). Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's Mail-In Voting Exective Order. newsone.com 
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: Panel-Fascism, Jim Crow 2, The Fight For A United Working Class Front & A General Strike. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83449767760…
(2026-06-28). Polling is consistently showing that Reform is losing its lead. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has resigned, and Andy Burnham is set to replace him. As we've reported previously, this has not led to a sudden reversal of Labour's fortunes. As time goes on, however, we are starting to see Reform losing its lead: üö®BREAKING | Labour surge in latest poll üßê ‚û°Ô∏è Ref: 24% ( —3 )üî¥ […] | By
(2026-06-28). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: Landownership the condition for citizenship: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is publishing the OMR Answer Sheets, Recorded Responses of the candidates and the Provisional Answer Keys of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Re Exam 2026 (NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2026-06-28). Leak links Boris Johnson to Farage's £5m sugar daddy. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage is facing serious scrutiny right now because of a £5m 'gift' he accepted from a dubious, foreign-based crypto billionaire. And as reported by Nerve News, Boris Johnson also accepted a gift from the same man: NEW: Boris Johnson failed to declare to parliament a gift of private jet flights from the same cryptobillionaire, […] | By
(2026-06-28). Pakistan's transit disconnect. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's major cities have witnessed massive investment in public transport infrastructure over the past decade, with governments introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, metro buses, metro trains and electric buses in an effort to modernise urban mobility. These projects were launched with the promise of reducing traffic congestion, providing affordable transportation, and encouraging citizens to shift away from private vehicles. | However, despite billions of rupees spent on these systems, a major challenge continues to limit their effectiveness: the inability of many commuters to easily reach transpor…
(2026-06-28). From Brain Capture To Intellectual Sovereignty. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Institute or Social Research. Since the 1990s, an invisible intellectual architecture has shaped what counts as legitimate economic thought. Narrowing debate until it seems like there are no alternatives. Reversing this brain capture is an urgent task. Two decades ago, I was in South Africa with the Malawian economist Thandika Mkandawire (1940—2020). We …
(2026-06-28). AI's Great Contradiction: Can Technology Save Humanity While Consuming the Resources We Depend On? moguldom.com Artificial intelligence is increasingly being heralded as humanity's next great problem-solving tool. It promises breakthroughs in medicine, education, scientific research, climate modelling, and logistics. Governments, technology companies and investors are pouring billions into AI infrastructure in the belief that it will help solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. Yet hidden within this technological …
(2026-06-28). Wednesday 7/1: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-28). JCECEB Jharkhand Engineering Counselling 2026: Registration Begins. ummid.com The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has started through its official website 'jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in' receiving online application forms to prepare the State Merit List on the basis of JEE Main 2026 score which will then be used for the counselling conducted for admission in the state colleges running BE/BTech engineering courses.
(2026-06-28). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-28). The UAE needs to be Called out for Role in Sudan Crisis (HRW). juancole.com Published in: Senior Researcher, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates | (
(2026-06-28). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-28). The Rise of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in the military for planning and operations as a decision support tool at multiple stages. The US's use of Anthropic's Claude model against Iran marks a significant moment in the history of warfare. Integrated via Palantir's Maven Smart System, AI-supported intelligence analysis, target identification, and operational simulations enabled planners …
(2026-06-28). Insights | Serbian exhibitor: Serbia-China ties grow stronger, China is my second home. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Serbian exhibitor Maria Martic said in an interview with China News Network that China and Serbia enjoy excellent political and economic relations.
(2026-06-28). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-28). Israel strips the Hebron municipality of its planning powers, threatening to further erode the city's Palestinian identity. mondoweiss.net 
Hebron's Palestinian municipality held planning authority over the city for nearly 30 years. Israel revoked it this month, then swiftly approved a yeshiva in the Old City — redrawing who controls the city's land and future.
(2026-06-28). Pune event for UPSC, MPSC candidates marred by 'caste' controversy. ummid.com A function organized to felicitate the candidates who successfully cracked the UPSC, MPSC and other competitive exams Friday June 26, 2026 ended in a 'caste' controversy.
(2026-06-28). Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule? aljazeera.com All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Asteroid, over 50 times wider than Chelyabinsk meteor, to pass by Earth tonight. ummid.com An asteroid, which is 50 to 60 times wider than Chelyabinsk meteor, is to pass by Earth tonight i.e. Saturday June 27, 2026.
(2026-06-28). Watch World Cup Day 17: Messi breaks record as Algeria and DR Congo advance. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-28). Chris Hedges On Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box With Kshama Sawant. indybay.org Chris Hedges interviews Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant about her campaign for Congress against war propagandist Adam Smith…
(2026-06-28). How AI Text-to-Speech Generators Are Changing Digital Content. moguldom.com 
Not long ago, synthetic narration sounded robotic and flat. It was useful for accessibility tools, but rarely good enough for published content. That has changed. AI text-to-speech (TTS) is now a practical way to create narration faster, test creative ideas, and reach audiences in more languages. For solo creators, small publishers, and lean teams, …
(2026-06-28). Ghana coach slams 2026 World Cup: money has taken over football. thecanary.co 
Despite leading Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz hasn't hidden his frustration with this year's tournament. He has voiced sharp criticism of the new 48-team format, arguing that the World Cup is losing its historical prestige and competitive edge. Speaking after Ghana's 2-1 defeat to Croatia […] | By
(2026-06-28). Komal Aziz Khan says moving out doesn't mean leaving family. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Komal Aziz Khan revealed that she moved out of her family home, emphasising that independence should be more normalised in Pakistani society. | Taking to her Instagram stories during a question-and-answer session, Komal shared that she moved out of her family home one-and-a-half years ago and now lives with her best friend and her cat. "I moved out of my family home 1.5 years ago. I now live with my best friend and cat. Family lives close by and sends me homemade food all the time. Best life ever!" she wrote. | The actor discussed challenging societal norms by choosing to live independently. "Dear Pakist…
(2026-06-28). Why Questions About RSS are Questions About Democracy. ummid.com When questions are raised about how Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) acquires, manages, and spends its funds, responding that 'Hindu Dharma is not registered' appears less like an answer and more like a diversion.
(2026-06-28). Fire Fighting in European Union: Don't Forget The Decade of Policy Failures in California. wattsupwiththat.com The parallels are startling, and they reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of what actually causes these catastrophes. Whether in the Mediterranean or the American West, the narrative has become a convenient shield for policymakers: blame "climate change," ignore the structural rot, and then demand more taxpayer money to sustain a broken status quo.
(2026-06-28). JK Rowling-linked far-right crybaby 'assaulted with noise'. thecanary.co 
Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull is one of the UK's most notorious Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists (TERFs). In recent years, she's also become a key player in anti-migrant British far right. Oh, and in addition to that, she's someone who's enjoyed the support of JK Rowling. Anyway, here's a video of her complaining that she's been 'assaulted by […] | By
(2026-06-28). Cristiano Ronaldo 1st player ever to score in six FIFA World Cups. ummid.com Writing another record to his name, Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday June 23, 2026 became the first player ever to score in six FIFA World Cup editions.
(2026-06-28). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Japanese Internment Survivors Gather to Demand Closure of Texas ICE Jail. truthout.org Roughly two dozen immigration advocates, faith leaders, Japanese internment camp survivors and their descendants completed a four-day, 45-mile pilgrimage Saturday to an immigrant detention facility outside of Dilley. The activists demanded the closure of the only federal family detention center, described by a Japanese internment survivor as inhumane and a tragic "repetition of American… |
(2026-06-28). How effective are NEET, other tests in evaluating students true potential? ummid.com Under India's present education system, it is impossible to make a fair assessment of a student's real potential…
(2026-06-28). Unlocking Chinese Cities | China's 'Salt Lake City' is powering EVs worldwide with 'white petroleum'. ecns.cn The next EV you see — its lifeblood may trace back to a 6,000-square-kilometer salt lake in northwestern China.
(2026-06-28). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-28). SACU leaders chart path for greater regional trade and growth. sanews.gov.za SACU leaders chart path for greater regional trade and growth | South Africa has successfully concluded the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), marking another significant milestone in advancing regional economic integration, industrialisation and sustainable development in Southern Africa. | The Summit brought together Heads of State and Government from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa to assess progress on SACU's strategic priorities and provide high-level political direction on strengthening regional cooperation, trade and industrial de…
(2026-06-28). Germany's 2029 Reckoning: Without More Innovation, NATO's Eastern Flank Remains Exposed. moderndiplomacy.eu The clock that only the Kremlin can stop A single year now governs German defence planning: 2029. The nation's top military officer estimates Russia could be ready to launch a major war against NATO territory by then — sooner still if the fighting in Ukraine freezes and Moscow regroups. Russia is rebuilding towards an estimated …
(2026-06-28). Howzat! — Daryl Braithwaite bows out. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-28). Mahmood's plan to 'win back the left' taken to task. thecanary.co 
Labour's hardline home secretary Shabana Mahmood is scheming to 'win over the Labour left', according to the Guardian. Her plan is to introduce new safe routes for refugees. According to migration activist Zoe Gardner, however, Mahmood's proposals are little more than a rebranding exercise: Mahmood's safe routes amount to rebranded community sponsorship. A lovely but […] | By
(2026-06-28). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in solar energy resources, these sunlight harvesters stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, transforming sunshine into tens of billions of kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. | Now, let's turn our eyes to Nileke County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-28). World Affairs Council of Boston hosts NY Governor Hochul for private roundtable. geo.tv 
New York Governor Kathy Hochul at an event organised World Affairs Council of Boston, in Boston, Massachusetts, US, June 22, 2026. — WorldBoston
(2026-06-28). UN and India on AI Data Centers: Two Divergent Views. ummid.com While the UN highlights the unequal global concentration of hardware and advanced computing power among a few tech firms and nations, especially US and China, India wishes to manufacture its varied infrastructure locally to ensure that the data remains within the country's border.
(2026-06-28). President Ramaphosa to co-chair UNESCO education meeting in Paris. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to co-chair UNESCO education meeting in Paris | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to France from 10 to 12 July 2026, where he is expected to participate in key engagements focused on education and remembrance. | The visit follows an invitation from UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation] Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, to co-chair the UNESCO High-Level Steering Committee on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on education, scheduled to take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 10 July 2026. | The high-level engagement will be f…
(2026-06-28). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-28). Friday 7/3: Delaney Hall To Adelanto! Support Hunger & Labor Strike At Geo Group Protest In SF. indybay.org Geo Group For Profit Jail | Turk & Taylor St | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). EurAsian (Networks of) Corridors. moderndiplomacy.eu For over a century, discussions about Eurasia have been dominated by the language of competition. The last two decades accelerated it further: Analysts compare the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) with the Middle Corridor. Governments promote competing port projects. Policymakers debate sanctions, strategic influence, transit revenues, and geopolitical alignments. Maps are drawn to illustrate which …
(2026-06-28). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-28). Tommy Robinson blames constant sniffing on hay fever. thecanary.co 
In late June, a Tommy Robinson interview has gone viral no less than three times. Initially, it attracted attention because of Robinson's brazen lies. The puff piece went viral a second time because it led to the sacking of the news host who published it. Now, it's blown up again because of Robinson's suspicious sniffing: […] | By
(2026-06-28). World Cup: Round of 32 set following thrilling group stage. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup field is officially set for the knockout rounds. Following the conclusion of the group stage, 32 teams have advanced, continuing their pursuit of the title in this historic 48-team tournament. The final group matches delivered intense drama, particularly in the race for the best third-placed spots. Qualification remained uncertain for several […] | By
(2026-06-28). Friday 6/26: Landownership a condition for citizenship: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). DTE Maha Polytechnic 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in Post SSC Polytechnic Diploma courses.
(2026-06-28). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-28). Mexican Gig Workers Are Fighting to Close a Loophole in Their Worker Status Win. truthout.org Chanting, "We are not partners, we are workers," hundreds of workers across Mexico who provide rides and deliveries through apps held a two-hour work stoppage on May 15 demanding fair rates, an end to unjustified deactivations, and ultimately, a collective labor agreement with app giants like Uber, Didi, and Rappi (two Uber Eats-style delivery platforms). The National App Workers Union (la… |
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Visit boosts confidence in rural future. ecns.cn When President Xi Jinping visited Dongyujia village in Dezhou, Shandong province, during the busy summer farming season on Wednesday morning, Li Lianjun, 54, and other villagers shared with him their joy over this year's summer grain harvest.
(2026-06-28). High Gasoline Prices boost Interest in EV-sharing Project. juancole.com by Barbara Grady, Yale Climate Connections | Sales of new electric vehicles cooled in the U.S. after the president and Republican-led Congress last year squashed tax credits that reduced their cost. But with gasoline prices soaring since the war against Iran began, more drivers are eyeing electric vehicles again — if only wistfully. Buying a new car is a big expense. | Enter California's Míocar ride-share program. | "With the cost of gas, insurance, registration, we don't want to own a car," said Michael Defriese, a Stockton, California, resident who lives on social security disability payments. | But he lo…
(2026-06-28). Polls open in New Caledonia's first provincial elections since 2019. aljazeera.com The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Sunday 7/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online "Advocacy Workshop: Try This At Home" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-July2026…
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: The Frontier Thesis as it relates to Independence Day: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). Maharashtra TET June 2026 cancelled after paper leak. ummid.com Thousands of teachers preparing for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAH TET 2926) to be held on Sunday June 28, 2026 were left stunned as the exam was cancelled the after paper leak.
(2026-06-28). Xi says China ready to establish security partnership with Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, and work with Cambodia to make sustained efforts to root out the chronic problem of telecom fraud.
(2026-06-28). Zelensky's strange gift as Europe militarizes. strategic-culture.su Thanks to Zelensky's bizarre bellicosity, Russia has everything ethically it needs to proceed. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ma…
(2026-06-28). DR Congo fans celebrate reaching World Cup knockout stage. aljazeera.com DR Congo fans are celebrating after their team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.
(2026-06-28). The A to Z of who Pauline Hanson does and does not represent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-28). The unmaking of a musical world. tribune.com.pk 
Few subjects in Pakistan's cultural history invite as much reflection as the changing place of music—and few are as rarely examined with clarity. There are two books that approach the condition of music and culture in Pakistan from different but deeply connected angles. A Modern Introduction to Indian Music and Other Essays by Anjum Altaf in one and the other by Kabir Altaf is A New Explanation for the Decline of Hindustani Music in Pakistan. While one investigates the historical decline of Hindustani classical music in Pakistan with a focused explanatory framework, the other examines broader cultural tr…
(2026-06-28). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, July 5.
(2026-06-28). Cash-Out Strategies for Homeowners Who Need Money Quickly. moguldom.com Need money fast and own a home? You are not alone. Every day thousands of Americans face unexpected setbacks. Whether it's medical expenses, loss of employment, divorce or foreclosure…Fortunately, your home may contain equity that can be converted to cash faster than you think. The bad news? The majority of homeowners don't understand which cash …
(2026-06-28). JMPD warns of major traffic on 30 June. sanews.gov.za JMPD warns of major traffic on 30 June | Motorists, commuters and residents travelling through Johannesburg are being urged to plan ahead, as the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned of significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June. | Three legally approved marches are scheduled to take place simultaneously across the Johannesburg inner city, Hillbrow and Midrand (Glen Austin), with authorities expecting widespread delays and road closures. | Integrated law enforcement teams, including JMPD and SAPS Public Order Policing, will be deployed across the city to monitor procession routes…
(2026-06-28). In a first, Telcoin offers bank account directly linked to on-chain dollar. ummid.com Telcoin Digital Asset Bank Tuesday June 23, 2026 offered users in the United States to open a bank account on Telcoin Wallet that is natively linked to bank-issued eUSD stablecoins becoming the first to connect US bank accounts directly to on-chain dollars.
(2026-06-28). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-28). Tuesday 6/30: Flyer the Fourth Community Call. indybay.org Online | uscpr-action.solidarity.tech/flyer-the-f……
(2026-06-28). Modi's India Where Hate is Rewarded. ummid.com When hate is rewarded with visibility, when insult is mistaken for courage, and when communal provocation is treated as political strategy, democracy itself begins to rot from within.
(2026-06-28). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-28). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-28). South Africa vs Canada: World Cup 2026 — prediction, team news and lineups. aljazeera.com Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
(2026-06-28). Authorities seal shop linked to Sargodha girl's murder case after repeated vandalism. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities on Sunday sealed the shop linked to the alleged rape and murder of seven-year-old Muntaha Zahra after repeated attacks by angry residents left the premises extensively damaged. | Muntaha was allegedly raped and murdered inside a grocery store building earlier this week. Police arrested four suspects, who were later remanded into police custody for six days by Senior Civil Judge Chaudhry Imran Ali for physical interrogation. | According to investigators, preliminary findings suggest a store employee allegedly attempted to sexually assault the seven-year-old before killing her when she resisted and r…
(2026-06-28). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-28). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-28). Towards the 2026 NATO Summit hosted by Türkiye — 3: The history of alliances and Türkiye's formula for breaking free from NATO buffering: "Maritimization revolution" uwidata.com By Halil àñzsaraàß — Retired naval staff colonel, naval historian First published in the March 2022 issue of Teori magazine from Türkiye in Turkish, translated into English by UWI I don't know whether children still fall for such simple tricks. In the past, children who wouldn't behave were often frightened into obedience by an "imaginary …
(2026-06-28). ICC judges sue Trump, administration in NYC over punitive sanctions. thecanary.co 
Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges are suing Donald Trump and his administration in New York. The legal action concerns the Trump regime's punitive sanctions against ICC figures for issuing arrest warrants for wanted Israeli war criminals Benjamin Netanyahu and Yo'av Gallant. The judges say that the sanctions are an attempt to bypass the judicial […] | By
(2026-06-28). UGEAC Counselling 2026 Schedule, Choice Filling Date Published. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has published the UGEAC 2026 Counselling Schedule along with Choice Filling and Allotment Dates on its official website 'bceceboard.bihar.gov.in'
(2026-06-28). Faiza Shaheen tells Burnham: abandon Israel to win back voters. thecanary.co 
Former Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen has told Andy Burnham what he needs to do if he's to win back the voters Keir Starmer drove away: #politicslondon asks, how can Labour win back lost voters?@faizashaheen: Build council houses. Make people materially better off through policies like free school meals. End arms sales to Israel. pic.twitter.com/sErsFewDoh — […] | By
(2026-06-28). How Europe ships its waste to Morocco and calls it 'recycling'. globalvoices.org 
European waste fills Moroccan kilns. Communities near Casablanca are left breathing the fumesOriginally published on By Khalid Bencherif and Federica Rossi | This
(2026-06-28). Google limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports. tribune.com.pk Google has put limits on Meta's use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. | Google, owned by Alphabet, told Meta around March it could not meet the full Gemini capacity the company had sought to purchase, the newspaper said, adding that the shortfall disrupted and delayed some of Meta's internal AI projects. | Read: Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death | Several other Google clients have also been affected, though to a lesser extent, according to the report. Me…
(2026-06-28). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Fortress Europe: the new pact on migration and asylum will further deteriorate chances for LGBTQ+ refugees. globalvoices.org
(2026-06-28). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). More Magnifica Humanitas targets: the EU and Palantir. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-28). The New Middle East: Geopolitical scenarios following the U.S.-Iran Memorandum. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-28). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). Insights | Responding to global energy crisis: China earns plaudits at 2026 Summer Davos Forum. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). SF Labor Commemorates Coors Successful Labor Boycott & Opposes the Attacks On LBGTQ Today. indybay.org
(2026-06-28). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-06-28). "China's speed is insane!" Canadian AI CEO seeks cooperation sparks. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). 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
(2026-06-28). Insidious "private" surveillance networks are quietly ramping up around Oakland. indybay.org Liveview Technologies, Inc., and others, are violating our civil and human rights, collecting data en masse without consent, and working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement. This includes ICE, Palantir, US Secret Service and multiple unknown agencies. Axon Fusus integration with LVT has been live for over a year already.
(2026-06-28). Le bugie hanno le ali, e qualche volta decollano da una base militare italiana. strategic-culture.su La domanda che resta sospesa è semplice e non necessita di acrobazie terminologiche. L'Italia ha autorizzato voli funzionali all'operazione militare americana contro l'Iran? Se la risposta è sà¨, allora il Paese è stato coinvolto, seppure indirettamente, nell'operazione. Se la risposta è no, allora qualcuno dovrà spiegare perché il segretario generale della NATO abbia raccontato una versione tanto diversa.
(2026-06-27). US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities. al-monitor.com By Jana Choukeir and Jasper WardDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.Each of the warring sides has accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks ago to end the four-month-old conflict.
(2026-06-27). New Caledonia's political parties make final pitch to voters before campaigning ends. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Campaigning in New Caledonia officially closed yesterday at midnight local time — two days ahead of election day tomorrow, June 28. The poll will renew the members of New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies (Northern, Southern and the Loyalty Islands). In the following days and well into July, the poll…
(2026-06-27). L'Occidente spera in un crollo ma l'economia russa continua a resistere meglio del previsto. strategic-culture.su La pressione occidentale ha costretto Mosca a rompere le dipendenze, sostituire le forniture, sviluppare capacità nazionali e riorientare i propri rapporti economici verso il Sud Globale e l'Asia: ecco perché la strategia atlantista è destinata a segnare il passo. | Segue nostro Secondo il recente rapporto del tedesco Kiel Institute, il Fondo sovrano russo ha asset liquidi pari all'1,8% del PIL rispetto al 6,5% del 2022, mentre i prestit…