(2026-06-18). Hezbollah chief says Lebanon at moment after US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday urged Lebanese authorities to take advantage of a "pivotal" moment following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, ahead of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations next week.American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said the deal includes Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since March 2.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instead insisted his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the regional deal.
(2026-06-18). Can US-Iran Peace Deal End Decades of Hostility? ummid.com The US-Iran Peace Deal has reduced the immediate risk of a wider regional war, but the accord leaves unresolved the central issues that have fuelled four decades of confrontation, making its long-term survival far from assured.
(2026-06-18). US-Iran Peace Deal and Its Impact on India. ummid.com The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework agreement marks a volatile culmination to over 100 days of devastating attrition, fundamentally shifting Middle Eastern security paradigms while altering India's energy and strategic landscape.
(2026-06-18). Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal? al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn't be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a "memorandum of understanding" that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week.
(2026-06-18). Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Middle East war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian sign deal to end Middle East War on June 17, 2026. — @XWhiteHouse/X@Iran_GOVIran to reopen Strait of Hormuz; US to lift naval blockade.Washington agrees to waive oil sanctions under initial accord.$300bn…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Verification is key in US-Iran nuclear talks, Saudi FM says. newarab.com 
The most important issue in imminent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is how Iran's nuclear programme will be policed, Washington and Tehran say they have reached an agreement to
(2026-06-18). Trump thanks Xi, Putin for being in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Trevor HunnicuttEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had notthwarted his efforts to curbTehran's nuclear ambitions."I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better," Trump said following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.
(2026-06-18). Trump confirma en Versalles la firma del memorando de entendimiento con Irán. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, confirmó este miércoles que ha firmado el memorando de entendimiento con Irán, documento de 14 puntos que sienta las bases para el cese de las hostilidades entre ambas naciones y abre la vía a una negociación definitiva sobre el programa nuclear persa.
(2026-06-18). America's own Israel envoy gets into fight with Trump for abandoning Netanyahu amid Iran deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are emerging over the state of U.S.-Israel relations as Washington pushes ahead with diplomacy involving Iran. Remarks by America's envoy to Israel, alongside reports of disagreements over the Iran deal, have fueled speculation about growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Middle East security.
(2026-06-18). Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.The memo had been signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vanceand Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and witnessed by Trump, the official said.(Reporting by Steve Holland, Writing by Christian Martinez)…
(2026-06-18). Can the US-Iran Negotiations after the MOU Succeed? (Juan Cole Asieh Namdar). juancole.com Here is the Here is the YouTube computer-generated transcript, slightly cleaned up via Claude. | Asieh Namdar: For more, let's turn to Juan Cole. He's a Middle East expert and professor of history at the University of Michigan. | Professor, welcome to the program. How unusual is it that we still have not seen the terms and condi…
(2026-06-18). US, Iran digitally sign peace agreement to end conflict, reopen Hormuz; Tehran says 'time to test implementation'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to bring an end to the conflict between their countries, representing a significant diplomatic achievement after months of tensions and military confrontations. | US and Iranian officials said both leaders digitally signed the agreement on Wednesday, following its initial electronic endorsement on Sunday by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The accord came into force immediately, replacing plans for a formal signing cere…
(2026-06-18). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-18). Continúa el respaldo a Cuba desde Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Las muestras de apoyo a Cuba continúan surgiendo dentro del pueblo estadounidense para manifestar su descontento en contra de las genocidas medidas tomadas por la administración de Donald Trump y por exigir una normalización de relaciones entre los dos gobiernos. | Para este jueves 18 de junio, en la Universidad Internacional de La Florida, se organizó un evento teórico en la modalidad de panel presencial y virtual para convocar a más acciones en contra de las amenazas de una intervención militar a Cuba. Los panelistas serán prestigiosos intelectuales, diplomáticos, estudiantes e integrantes de diferentes organiz…
(2026-06-18). Central Asian journalists: claims of 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang unfounded. ecns.cn Journalists from Central Asian media outlets who visited the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said allegations of "cultural genocide" in the region are unfounded, citing what they described as government support for ethnic minority cultures.
(2026-06-18). Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Gaza Genocide re-surface after son killed in US strikes. ummid.com Social media users have digged out Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza after his son, Aditya Sharma, was killed in a United States military strike off the coast of Oman Thursday June 11, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Thursday 6/18: STOP Strangling Cuba! Brazil, Lula Break The US Oil Blackade Of Cuba. indybay.org San Francisco Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Transformations in Cuba are to preserve the Revolution. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, affirmed on Wednesday that the profound transformations being debated in the organization's Extraordinary Plenum are to preserve the Revolution and the achievements of Socialism. | The Presidency reported on its Facebook page that the member of the PCC's Political Bureau stated that Cuba "is a State that resists and seeks alternatives." | Morales emphasized that the Party will continue to be the most revolutionary element within the Revolution and that unity will continue to be "our response" to imperiali…
apnews.com (2026-06-16). Trump says interim deal reached to end Iran war and US blockadeDetails of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. It could provide a way to end a war that killed thousands across the Middle East, including the top leaders of Iran's theocracy, and sparked a historic energy crisis.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-17). Israeli media urges continued Lebanon strikes to disrupt Iran-US MoUIsrael's Channel 14 has called on the occupying regime to maintain its attacks on Lebanon in order to sabotage the peace agreement between Iran and the United States.
(2026-06-18). Unesco: Cuba denuncia hostilidad y asfixia por EEUU. radiohc.cu La embajadora de Cuba en la Unesco, María Carmen Herrera denunció este miércoles que un recrudecido bloqueo de Estados Unidos y sus amenazas belicistas coartan los esfuerzos por cumplir compromisos con la salvaguarda del patrimonio cultural. | Durante una sesión de ese organismo de las Naciones Unidas en París, la diplomática afirmó que la isla otorga especial prioridad al patrimonio inmaterial, como expresión de soberanía, identidad nacional y defensa de la riqueza cultural de la nación.Sin embargo, estos esfuerzos se desarrollan en circunstancias extraordinariamente difíciles, debido al férreo bloqueo económico…
(2026-06-18). Cuba necesita profundas transformaciones para enfrentar la realidad actual, afirma Primer Ministro. cubadebate.cu En el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, celebrado hoy en La Habana, el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, explicó que, frente a la cruda realidad del momento histórico actual, se impone realizar profundas transformaciones con nuestros esfuerzos y recursos. Se trata no solo de resistir, sino también de avanzar y desarrollarnos, dijo.
(2026-06-18). Cuba preserva su Revolución con transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu 
El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda aseguró este miércoles que las profundas transformaciones que se debaten en el Pleno Extraordinario de la organización son para preservar la Revolución y las conquistas del Socialismo. | Morales Ojeda subrayó que el Partido seguirá siendo lo más revolucionario dentro de la Revolución y la unidad seguirá siendo "nuestra respuesta", ante las pretensiones imperiales de destruir la Revolución. | Por su parte, el primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz expuso detalles de las transformaciones anuncia…
(2026-06-18). Liga Élite: Mayabeque y Matanzas reparten victorias, Artemisa sacude la cima. cubadebate.cu La penúltima jornada de la etapa clasificatoria en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano dejó una estela de emociones encontradas y un panorama más enrarecido que nunca en la lucha por acceder a las semifinales. Con la recta final del calendario a la vista, los tres equipos que aspiran al último billete disponible —Mayabeque, Artemisa y Matanzas— se mantienen con vida.
(2026-06-18). Raúl Castro: Las transformaciones que se proponen es lo que más conviene hoy a la Revolución. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército, Raúl Castro Ruz, líder al frente de la Revolución cubana, hizo suyas las propuestas de transformaciones presentadas en la tarde de este miércoles en el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC). | En la reunión, encabezada por el primer secretario del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, el miembro del Buró Político de la organización partidista, José Amado Ricardo Guerra, informó que Raúl fue consultado y está plenamente de acuerdo con las propuestas. | El general de División y secretario del Consejo de Ministros expresó que el líder cuban…
(2026-06-18). Gilberto García: Las ideas martianas fueron las que me hicieron coincidir con Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Alguien hizo la observación: "Si Homero hubiera vislumbrado la dimensión de la hazaña de los expedicionarios del Granma, supiera que su Odisea tiene paralelos en la historia". Jesús Gilberto García Alonso, uno de los 82 hombres que acompañó al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana en esa tortuosa travesía, trajo de vuelta una y otra vez en sus memorias al Fidel Quijote, al convencido timonel de un barco que jamás zozobró. | CONOCER A FIDEL | "Siempre fui un rebelde; esa actitud germinó en mí por naturaleza", afirmó en entrevista a esta reportera Jesús Gilberto García Alonso, fallecido el 28 de noviembre de 2025…
(2026-06-18). Inglaterra aplasta a una combativa Croacia y ratifica su cartel de favorita. cubadebate.cu Dos dianas de Harry Kane, una de Jude Bellingham y otra de Marcus Rashford en los compases finales, bastaron para que la selección de Inglaterra doblegara a una meritoria Croacia, que supo igualar en dos ocasiones la desventaja, pero que terminó claudicando víctima de sus propios errores frente a un conjunto británico que refuerza su estatus de aspirante al cetro mundialista.
(2026-06-18). Termoeléctrica 10 de Octubre ejecuta mantenimiento parcial ampliado en la unidad cinco. cubadebate.cu La Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) 10 de Octubre, ubicada al nordeste de la ciudad de Camagàºey, ejecuta el mantenimiento parcial ampliado de su unidad cinco, intervención que permitirá alcanzar una carga superior a los 100 megavatios (MW) una vez finalizada. Las labores se centran actualmente en la rehabilitación de la turbina y el generador.
(2026-06-18). Una propuesta valiente y audaz para avanzar en la construcción del socialismo. cubadebate.cu Un amplio debate se suscitó al interior del Pleno del Comité Central del Partido, a raíz de la propuesta de transformaciones para dinamizar la economía, presentada por el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2026-06-18). Three Contenders Vying for a Postseason Berth. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — The IV Cuban Baseball Elite League enters its decisive stage with Mayabeque, Artemisa and Matanzas in a heated battle for the last spot in the semifinals after a day of contrasts and long hits. | With just two games remaining, Mayabeque (17-20), Artemisa (16-21), and Matanzas (15-21) are walking a tightrope in the standings, where every detail could tip the scales, the outcome of which remains uncertain. | At Nelson Fernández Stadium, the Huracanes de Mayabeque struck first against the Cocodrilos de Matanzas in the doubleheader, winning 7-6 with an 11-hit offensive display and defense…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: Backyard Dance Party Fundraiser for Gaza Soup Kitchen. indybay.org 2112 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-18). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Nicaragua Coalition Reaffirms Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposition of US Interference. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution is facing an unprecedented situation following the illegal U.S. invasion of Venezuela and abduction of its democratically elected president, Nicolas Maduro, and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026. Since then, the U.S. has kept in place the crippling economic coercive measures ("sanctions"), estimated to have already caused over 100,000 excess deaths in Venezuela, while threatening further military aggression. | The U.S. empire has also intensified its campaign of psychological warfare. This not only includes the old tactic of blaming the Revolution for the impacts of sanc…
(2026-06-18). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). PM Cares Fund: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com PM CARES remains one of the most debated public initiatives of the pandemic era and continue to remain till the custodians share the transaction details in the public domain, which is less likely to happen for obvious reasons.
(2026-06-18). Hanson and the media: an unholy alliance of the ruling class. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). Vanuatu's Anna Naupa becomes first woman to lead MSG Secretariat. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific A Pacific politics expert and ni-Vanuatu woman has become the first woman to be appointed to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Anna Naupa, described by the Vanuatu government as "one of the nation's finest minds", is the new director-general of the sub-regional bloc, which is headquartered in Port Vila. The MSG…
(2026-06-18). An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 11.7 percent year-on-year.
(2026-06-18). Trump, president sign deal to end Mideast war. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, as host French President Emmanuel Macron and other guests applauded, a video posted by a Trump aide showed."Just signed it," Trump told reporters as he emerged from the palace.
(2026-06-18). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. ummid.com The Hilal Committees across India and Bangladesh have urged fellow Muslims to sight the New Moon or Crescent of Muharram 1448 today i.e. Tuesday 29th of Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to June 16, 2026, to confirm the start of the New Islamic Year.
(2026-06-18). Bulgaria Licensed Surveillance Exports to Rights Violators. hrw.org © 2026 Glenn Harvey for Human Rights Watch | (Brussels, June 18, 2026) — The Bulgarian government between 2018 and 2023 licensed exports of surveillance equipment to countries that were likely to use it for internal repression or to commit serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.Human Rights Watch previously reviewed data that shows that European Union governments often seem to issue such licenses. Human Rights Watch urged EU institutions to tighten enforcement of laws intended to restrict the export of surveillance technology to places where there is a credible risk it wou…
(2026-06-18). Why Qatar vs Switzerland 2026 Football World Cup Match is a talking point. ummid.com Qatar vs Switzerland 2026 FIFA World Cup match Saturday June 13, 2026 ended in a draw (1-1) but the clash has still grabbed much of the headlines on the 3rd day of the football fans mega event.
(2026-06-18). 7 reasons UPI payment gateways are winning over Indian shoppers. ummid.com A UPI payment gateway wins because it brings together speed, simplicity, trust and mobile-first convenience at the exact moment shoppers decide to pay.
(2026-06-18). China to further implement employment-first strategy in 2026-2030. ecns.cn China's State Council has issued a plan on implementing the employment-first strategy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), clarifying the objectives, key tasks and policy measures for promoting high-quality and full employment.
(2026-06-18). How $5,000 donation became 50,000 trees: China's desertification success. ecns.cn Not long ago, 60-year-old Yin Yuzhen, who has devoted her life to fighting desertification in north China, reconnected with Ronald Sakolsky, an American educator who had supported her more than two decades ago.
(2026-06-18). Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between U.S. and Iran. ecns.cn The Islamabad Memorandum of Understandingbetween the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed digitally by presidents of both countries on Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). China-ROK cooperation bolsters fishery resources. ecns.cn China and the Republic of Korea carried out their seventh annual joint fish stock enhancement and release campaign in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, releasing a total of 7.29 million juveniles of important commercial species into waters that have long sustained fishing communities in both countries.
(2026-06-18). High-speed trains bring Dragon Boat Festival flavors to passengers. ecns.cn The railway operator launched a four-direction interactive event across its east, west, south and north routes, bringing local specialty zongzi (traditional sticky rice dumplings), agricultural products and festive traditions to passengers, while integrating folk customs, passenger services and rural revitalization promotion.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Govt refutes TOI Bharat's deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi Tuesday June 16, 2026 refuted the TOI Bharat's report on deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake.
(2026-06-18). China, U.S. keeping drug control on a steady track. ecns.cn China and the United States have maintained steady progress in anti-drug cooperation, with both sides continuing to expand practical collaboration in key areas, a senior Chinese narcotics control official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: (Theatrical Play) They Have Names: Hind Rajab in Her Voice. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-06-18). Shots fired in the Channel—Britain, Russia and the threat of World War III. wsws.org European officials speak of war with Russia "by the end of the decade" or "within years" as if this is an unfortunate fact of life, not a catastrophe for humanity. Under these conditions, the smallest incident can become the starting point of a rapid escalatory spiral.
(2026-06-18). Mack Trucks worker and socialist Will Lehman nominated for UAW president. wsws.org In a statement following the nomination, Lehman said his campaign was about "building a genuine rank-and-file movement, a movement that turns every factory into a citadel of resistance."
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Australian government dismisses wide opposition to disability scheme cuts. wsws.org Health Minister Mark Butler rejected calls for delays in implementing changes to the NDIS, as a rushed Senate inquiry reveals what the cuts mean.
(2026-06-18). Trump signs memo aimed at ending Iran war, White House official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Beijing rolls out cultural events for Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Beijing will stage more than 1,800 cultural and tourism activities during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday under a citywide program organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, aiming to enrich holiday experiences for residents and visitors.
(2026-06-18). Policies deliver uptick in property sales, prices. ecns.cn The traditional spring home-buying season, which typically peaks in March and April, stretched into May this year as policy support and targeted demand in first-tier cities drove a notable pickup in sales, helping to restore market expectations, experts said.
(2026-06-18). JoSAA 2026 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 release on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' the Seat Allocation 1 result, also called as Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Uzbekistan: Activist Held in Trumped-Up Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Javokhir Muminov (left) and Djura Akbarov (right) at the Kashkadarya Regional Prosecutor's Office, Uzbekistan. | © 2025 Elena Urlaeva | (Berlin, June 18, 2026) — Uzbek authorities should release a local human rights activist accused of extortion and investigate his allegations of abuse in police custody, Human Rights Watch said today. Javokhir Muminov, the activist, told his lawyer on June 10, 2026, that following his arrest, police officers had beaten and suffocated him."This criminal investigation into Javokhir Muminov, coupled with his allegations of abuse, is reminiscent…
(2026-06-18). Hanfu gains fans among foreign students in immersive cultural experience. ecns.cn In recent years, the hanfu trend has continued to grow, with more international visitors experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture through hands-on activities and immersive interactions.
(2026-06-18). Friday 6/19: The Logic of Freedom: a Juneteenth-inspired walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Railroad workers at CPKC reject nine-year contract by 2-to-1 margin across 11 states. wsws.org CPKC locomotive engineers voted down a nine-year concessionary contract by a 2-to-1 margin, the latest in a wave of rank-and-file revolts against the union .bureaucracy across the US railroads.
(2026-06-18). UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromJune 17 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children as he voiced alarm at a "staggering" rise in violations against Palestinian children.The world body's annual report on Children and Armed Conflict recorded 38,558 "grave violations" globally in 2025, affecting 24,174 children, the latter figure a record since CAAC's mandate began in 1996.
(2026-06-18). The economic problem AI solve on its own. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). China sends new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March 12 carrier rocket, carrying the 22nd group of low-orbit internet satellites, blasts off from a commercial spacecraft launch site in South China's Hainan province, June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Govt bans over-the-counter sale of cough syrups. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi has disallowed with immediate effect over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, making a valid prescription by certified doctors and medical practitioners compulsory for their purchase from licensed pharmacies.
(2026-06-18). Andaman and Nicobar Erupts Over Higher Education Reforms. ummid.com Students across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have launched sustained protests against changes in the affiliation and administrative status of government colleges, arguing that the reforms threaten affordable higher education and create uncertainty regarding degrees, infrastructure, and future employment prospects.
(2026-06-18). Making toys and rebuilding lives. ecns.cn Cao Qiuping checks a newly 3D-printed toy at a workshop in Beijing on May. They have received small orders—toys for a weekend market and customized figurines for a piano teachers students—but nothing steady. "Most people dont even know we exist, " Cao said.
(2026-06-18). Paddling across cultures: Toronto dragon boat race festival returns. ecns.cn The 38th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival was held on Toronto Centre Island from June 13 to 14, attracting more than 120 teams and over 5,000 athletes from around the world.
(2026-06-18). 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced strong support for India, stating that the United States would stand by the country in the event of an attack as long as Prime Minister Nar | 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi…
(2026-06-18). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The union representing Chilean dockworkers announced a June 18 strike date while nearly 3,000 Boston nurses voted June 16 by 99.6 percent to authorize a one-day strike.
(2026-06-18). Humans Create Empires For The Same Reason They Create Egos. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Humans create empires for the same reason they create egos. It's all about the impulse to control. | We come into this world boundless and free with eyes full of wonder, but within a few years our minds create and solidify a sense of self around which our mental lives revolve. | We do this because we are helpless when we are born, and things happen which are uncomfortable or startling, so we naturally begin seeking out strategies to control what happens to us. Before you know it we've got vast spires of psychol…
(2026-06-18). The 2026 China Dragon Boat Open through a Pakistani student's eyes. ecns.cn With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, Areeba Fatima, a Pakistani international student, took part in the 2026 China Dragon Boat Open (Jingzhou Station, Hubei Province) and experienced the unique festive atmosphere.
(2026-06-18). With Mbappe chasing, Messi equals Klose record of most goals in FIFA WC. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Tuesday June 17, 2026 equaled legendary German footballer Miroslav Klose's record of most goals in FIFA World Cup even as France Captain Kylian Mbappe is chasing him.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them. al-monitor.com PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles if other countries have them."I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for them not to have some," Trump told reporters in Paris."If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I would say in relative proportion, I think it's okay."
(2026-06-18). China-Myanmar ties in numbers. ecns.cn As neighboring countries, China and Myanmar share a border of around 2,200 km and have a long history of people-to-people exchanges. President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visits China this week, ties between the two countries are once again in the spotlight.
(2026-06-18). West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2026 — Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026, including two humpbacks entangled near Monterey, Calif., in late May.
(2026-06-18). Iran starts 2026 FIFA WC campaign unbeaten, then this happened. ummid.com Iran's National Football Team Monday June 15, 2026 began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign playing against New Zealand unbeaten but post match the footballers were surprised after receiving a marching order by the US administration.
(2026-06-18). Under Trump's orders, U.S. commits mass murder on the high seas. indybay.org Yesterday on June 13, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday, reportedly, "A U.S. District Court has issued an order stopping the Trump-Vance administration from censoring American history and science and ordering the restoration of unlawfully censored information displayed in America's largest classroom — our national parks.
(2026-06-18). Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Hit Bus Carrying Children in Russia's Bryansk Region. news.antiwar.com Russian officials said on Wednesday that a Ukrainian drone hit a bus carrying a children's soccer team from Belarus in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, as civilian casualties continue to rise in both Ukraine and Russia. For its part, the Ukrainian military denied responsibility, claiming that it wasn't carrying out drone attacks in Bryansk at the time. …
(2026-06-18). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-18). Ghana beat Panama 1—0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match. aljazeera.com Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in Toronto.
(2026-06-18). Why US asked Anthropic to suspend Fable 5, Mythos 5 access to foreign nationals. ummid.com Leading AI firm, Anthropic, said the federal government in the United States has asked it to suspend all access of its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to foreign national, including its employees, inside or outside the United States.
(2026-06-18). Minneapolis anti-ICE protesters face federal felony charges in Trump administration frame-up. wsws.org The indictment, brought under the framework of NSPM-7, is part of a broader campaign to criminalize anti-fascist and pro-immigrant protests as "terrorism."
(2026-06-18). Another California refinery closure will threaten national and global economies. onlineopinion.com.au Jet fuel from refineries based in foreign countries face monumental logistical challenges to keep California airports open.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-18). US: Federal Government Terrorized Minnesota Communities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester sits on the street with his arms up in front of federal agents and Minneapolis Police on W. 27th St and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in the area early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. | © 2026 Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images | The Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota led to widespread human rights violations, terrorized residents, and spotlighted the deeply abusive patterns in US immigration enforcement.In addition to un…
(2026-06-18). KCET 2026 Verification Slip Link Active, Download Now. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has made active on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the link to download Karnataka UGCET 2026 or KCET 2026 Verification Slip in PDF.
(2026-06-18). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026.
(2026-06-18). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-18). Jammu Kashmir under siege: The unfinished revolt against national oppression and class exploitation. links.org.au 
The people of Pakistani-administered Jammu Kashmir remain in the streets after almost two weeks of blackout, siege and state violence, writes Umair Khurshid.
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-18). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-18). China to further facilitate cross-border investment, financing. ecns.cn China will take more concrete steps to continuously advance capital account opening-up and facilitate cross-border investment and financing, Zhu Hexin, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China and head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, said Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 7/11: Stop The AI Race — Protest. indybay.org 12: 00 PM — Rally at OpenAI (1455 3rd St) | 12: 00 PM — Speeches at OpenAI | 1: 00 PM — Walk to Anthropic (500 Howard St) | 1: 45 PM — Speeches at Anthropic | 2: 15 PM — Walk to Google DeepMind (345 Spear St) | 2: 30 PM — Speeches at Google DeepMind…
(2026-06-18). Exclusive-Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait. al-monitor.com By Panu Wongcha-umRANONG, Thailand, June 18 (Reuters) – Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an ambitious "Land Bridge" that will ferry goods between ports on opposite sides of the peninsula."Personally, I don't want it to happen at all," Chaiyaporn said of the project, which Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has resuscitated after the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait highlighted countries' reliance on strategic maritime chokepoints.
(2026-06-18). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Other Arab Countries. ummid.com Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other states have urged local Muslims to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram 1448 (Moharram Moon 2026) today i.e. Monday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Trump strips special education and civil rights oversight from the Department of Education. wsws.org There is little more than a shell remaining of the federal agency responsible for assisting public education at the state and local level.
(2026-06-18). Nation outlines pathway to a more just, equitable world. ecns.cn China released a white paper on Wednesday titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions", which Foreign Minister Wang Yi said aims to offer a comprehensive account of the country's ideas and actions in promoting global governance, and to foster broader consensus within the international community on reforming and improving global governance and ensuring more effective responses to global challenges.
(2026-06-18). ICE's Unseen Toll in Minneapolis: Suicide Helpline Calls More Than Doubled During Surge. theintercept.com 
More than six months after federal agents descended on Minnesota, the toll of the immigration crackdown on the Twin Cities continues to mount. | The latest revelations about the far-reaching and deeply felt impacts of the campaign known as Operation Metro Surge come in a Human Rights Watch report Based on more than 130 interviews, video analysis, and government arrest data, the report documents a dizzying array of abuses over the multi-month siege of Minneapolis and St. Paul — from lethal violence to free speech violations, unlawful dete…
(2026-06-18). Green transformation of Chongqing's 'park city' efforts draws overseas media. ecns.cn More than 30 overseas Chinese media and community leaders visited Xiuhu Park in Bishan District of Chongqing on Tuesday to see firsthand the district's commitment to green development and its efforts to build a "park city" that blends ecological restoration with cultural heritage.
(2026-06-18). Tuesday 6/16: 2026 City of Sacramento Juneteenth Flag Rasing Ceremony. indybay.org City Hall of Sacramento | Courtyard | 915 I Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-06-17). Xi calls for more coordination of regional growth. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for further steps to optimize the collaboration program between eastern and western regions of China to enhance coordinated regional development and boost the common prosperity drive.
(2026-06-18). Four Million Sinking Homes. wattsupwiththat.com The rainfall data behind it shows no drying trend. The geology behind it has been stable since before the Romans. And the number the press ran was the one from the dead scenario.
(2026-06-18). G7 Leaders Call for Faster, More Efficient and Comprehensive Debt Relief. indybay.org Debt vulnerabilities are on the rise and threaten global economic stability, G7 heads of state noted as they recommitted on actions to tackle debt challenges.
(2026-06-18). How High Volume Fulfillment Networks Keep Major Campaigns on Schedule. moguldom.com Launch day always arrives with immense pressure and zero room for error. When promotional materials fail to land on shelves simultaneously, regional strategies crumble instantly. Maintaining a tight schedule across dozens of separate markets requires a distribution setup that functions like clockwork. A single bottleneck in the supply chain quickly ripples outward, stalling promotions …
(2026-06-18). Manmade climate change responsible for extreme sea level rise: Study. ummid.com Human-caused climate change is responsible for the unprecedented increases in extreme sea water levels at local and regional scales across the globe during the 21st century, a new research has found.
(2026-06-18). Text of US-Iran memorandum of understanding released by US. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump signs MoU with Iran in this still taken from a video shot in France, June 17, 2026. — White House/YouTube
(2026-06-18). Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once. al-monitor.com EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave." "As far as sanctions are concerned, at some point, you know, we have sanctions which will never let them rebuild. They would have no money, they would be in poverty, the 91 million people would starve, so something will happen as soon as they behave. When they behave, we're going to let that go. We're going to have to. I put sanctions on a lot of people, and then I let them go," Trump told reporters.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). DR Congo stuns Portugal with 1-1 draw in 2026 World Cup. ecns.cn Democratic Republic of Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday during the 2026 World Cup, earning the nation's first-ever World Cup point.
(2026-06-18). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-18). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-18). Free kitchen feeds Shanxi street sweepers. ecns.cn This year marks the association's 10th anniversary in providing free hot breakfasts to these hardworking men and women who sweep the streets clean, a testament to an unwavering commitment and heartfelt generosity.
(2026-06-18). Veterans For Peace August 6-9, 2026 National Convention. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-18). DRC Celebrates Draw Against Portugal in World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — In the streets and neighborhoods of Kinshasa and the main cities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the population celebrated the debut today of the national team in the 2026 World Cup, with a draw against Portugal. | Many fans had gathered in public places to watch the match and celebrated the 1-1 draw achieved at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA, 52 years after a national team's participation in this competition. | Others took to the streets and squares with national flags, horns, and loudspeakers, in a joy that was also felt in Congolese communities abroad, as happened in Angola…
(2026-06-18). US central bank on course to tighten interest rates. wsws.org In what was characterised as a "hawkish" move, the Fed's monetary policy statement was one of the shortest on record and removed a "bias" towards lower rates.
(2026-06-18). Dragon boats and forest escapes drive travel trends. ecns.cn Dragon boat races have grown from local folk celebrations into major tourism attractions, while forest retreats are becoming a favored escape for urban residents seeking physical and mental rejuvenation, according to a new report.
(2026-06-18). US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre. aljazeera.com The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). NEET UG June 2026 Admit Card Released: Imp Instructions. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (NEET UG June 2026) Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-06-18). Talegaon: Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge. ummid.com The Pune Ring Road – whose western section is targeted for completion by May 2027 – will directly benefit the Talegaon belt, connecting it to Hinjewadi IT Park, Lohegaon Airport, and PCMC without traversing city arteries.
(2026-06-18). Tuesday 6/23: Enterprise Drop ICE! National Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN0N……
(2026-06-18). South Africa coach tells critics to 'shut up' before second World Cup match. aljazeera.com 'I never listen to the trash of the social media,' Hugo Broos says before Bafana Bafana's match against Czechia.
(2026-06-18). Messi or Mbappe: Who will break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup? ummid.com As the 2026 Football World Cup is ongoing, fans are keeping a watch on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to see who will finally break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup currently held by Miroslav Klose.
(2026-06-18). On cam: Trump calls Modi 'beautiful, tough'; India PM raises sailors' death in US attack on ship | G7. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first bilateral meeting since the deaths of Indian sailors in Gulf waters. During talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Modi raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers, while both leaders also discussed broader India-U.S. ties, trade, and regional security issues.
(2026-06-18). Trump 'struggles' to climb stairs for G7 photo op: POTUS' 'autopen' Biden joke haunt him. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's appearance at the G7 Summit has sparked fresh debate online after a series of awkward moments drew comparisons with former U.S. President Joe Biden. Viral clips showing Trump needing assistance on stage and appearing briefly disoriented have fueled discussions about age, leadership, and the optics of global diplomacy.
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 6/24: Community and Connection: Building Our Future and Keeping Public Funds Local. indybay.org CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA.
(2026-06-18). 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…
(2026-06-18). Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area per MoU, official news agency says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts, per MoU details published by Iran's official IRNA news agency on Wednesday, adding both countries to end naval blockades in the region. Iran's official news agency released details of the deal planned to be signed on Friday, shortly after a U.S. official released a copy of the text.
(2026-06-18). HMM Takes a Trip to Troy Central Little League. mediasanctuary.org ON June 1st 2026, Jacob Boston took a trip to Troy Central Little League for their game against Rensselaer Little League. He spoke with members of both leagues about the history of Troy Central, the impact local sports has on community, and the joys of using sports as a vehicle to give kids both lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 7/18: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (in-person date). indybay.org Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115…
(2026-06-18). Washington's Pax Silica and the return of extraterritoriality in the Philippines. wsws.org The US plan for extraterritorial immunity over an industrial hub at its former Clark Air Base in the Philippines exposes Pax Silica as an attempt to reimpose colonial forms of rule in preparation for war.
(2026-06-18). One Nation leader delivers racist, pro-business rant at Australian press club. wsws.org The event underscored the bogus character of One Nation's populist pitch, with its leader Pauline Hanson denouncing workers as "lazy" and declaring there were too many obstacles to sacking them.
(2026-06-18). Australia: BHP hires strikebreakers as mining workers vote for industrial action. wsws.org The unions responded to BHP's scab labour initiative by pleading for more backroom talks.
(2026-06-18). Snow leopard sighting a conservation success. ecns.cn A photo shows a female snow leopard, known as F2, with her cub in the Helan Mountains National Nature Reserve in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region on April.
(2026-06-18). Teamster Fearless Presidential Candidate Richard Hooker Jr. On The Results of IBT Election. indybay.org Teamster Philadelphia Local 623 secretary-treasurer Richard Hooks Jr. ran for president of the Fearless slate and the slate was unable to get on the ballot at the Teamster convention in Las Vegas. Hooker Jr. spoke out about the election at Las Vegas and the violations of the rules and election laws by President Sean O'Brien and the issue of inferred cameras which are causing tumors and cataracts for Teamster drivers.
(2026-06-18). Modi govt bans Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam. ummid.com In a major decision, Narendra Modi government in India banned social media platform Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam.
(2026-06-17). Divisions compromise G7's global influence. ecns.cn The ongoing summit of the Group of Seven nations in Evian-les-Bains, France, has been marked by visible tensions between the United States and Europe, a situation that has the potential to weaken the grouping's global influence and reduce its ability to shape international affairs, experts said.
(2026-06-18). Senate Democrats Aren't Happy About Trump's Spy Law Ultimatum. theintercept.com 
Before Trump paused Jay Clayton's nomination, Democrats thought they were on a "glide path" to renewing FISA. Now the president wants to tie domestic surveillance to voter suppression.
(2026-06-18). 880,000 followers watch U.S. YouTuber get schooled by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Tommy Beard is an American vlogger with over 880,000 subscribers on YouTube. His channel Sabbatical focuses on traveling to so-called "controversial" or dangerous places around the world. Recently, he arrived in Daliangshan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, planning to shoot a video titled "Inside China's poorest and most drug addicted area."
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-18). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases 'student-friendly measures'. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced a number of initiatives that it called 'student-friendly measures' to make the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam to be held later this month smoother for the candidates.
(2026-06-18). Beijing book fair fosters cultural bonds. ecns.cn The 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center, offering visitors the chance to embark on a literary journey across cultures.
(2026-06-18). How Iran stands to win major financial relief in Trump-backed deal. al-monitor.com Iran will receive some upfront sanctions relief despite the Trump administration's pledge of "no dust, no dollars."
(2026-06-18). Ghana Crushes Panama's World Cup Dream. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — The whole country suffered, and silence took over the public spaces in Panama when the national team lost 0-1 to Ghana today in their debut in the World Cup. | A last-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi dashed the hopes of thousands of fans who, as the match neared its end at Toronto's stadium in Canada, had at least dreamed of a draw and advancing from Group L, which also includes Croatia and England, the overwhelming favorites. | The team managed by the Spanish-Danish coach Thomas Christiansen enjoyed more possession and created more chances during the more than 90 minutes on the pitch, b…
(2026-06-18). Roll over Banjo, they're culling your brumbies. onlineopinion.com.au Brumbies in the Australian Alps face a death sentence, despite their romantic legacy, while predators are protected.
(2026-06-18). Watch: Sundar Pichai booed at Stanford University over Google support to Israel. ummid.com Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, was booed over the support the tech giant is providing to Israel and greeted by students chanting 'Free Palestine' slogans as he rose to address the Stanford University's 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday June 14, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Senate bill adds restrictions on US effort to train Lebanon army: What to know. al-monitor.com Lawmakers want to know the number of Lebanese special forces recruits, their equipment and religious background as part of a planned $36 million DOD train-and-equip project aimed at dismantling Hezbollah.
(2026-06-18). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-18). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Yettinahole project sparks fresh debate over ecology and coastal water security. coastaldigest.com
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 7/15: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (online date). indybay.org
(2026-06-18). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). How Israel blocks Palestinians from the Digital Economy. juancole.com
(2026-06-18). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Sunday 6/28: Dean Wyrzykowski: Facing 31 Years in Prison for Saving Dogs. indybay.org
(2026-06-18). East Jerusalem: Israel Escalating Home Demolitions, Evictions. juancole.com
(2026-06-18). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). EconoScope | China's north and west turn green energy into AI computing power. ecns.cn
(2026-06-18). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-18). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Iran, US sign MoU to reopen Hormuz, end blockade amid surge in maritime traffic. coastaldigest.com
(2026-06-18). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Green Advances, Sand Retreats; Lives Taking Root. ecns.cn
(2026-06-18). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). 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
(2026-06-18). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Juventud que teje futuro desde la comunidad. radiohc.cu 
En una época donde los retos sociales y económicos llaman a las puertas de cada barrio, Bayamo, la ciudad que vio nacer el himno de la patria, responde con una iniciativa que palpita al ritmo joven, fresco y transformador: la Red Juvenil Comunitaria. | Adrián Peña Gómez Secretario de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en Bayamo detalla que la iniciativa es un abrigo de esperanza y acción. | Por su parte Leyanis Cedeño Fuentes Miembro del Buró Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en la provincia Granma refiere que es el espacio donde la juventud bayamesa, con las pilas puestas y la creatividad a flor de piel, deja de ser espec…
(2026-06-18). EEUU e Irán firman documento para poner fin a la guerra. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos e Irán firmaron un memorando de entendimiento destinado a poner fin a la guerra y abrir una nueva etapa de negociaciones diplomáticas para alcanzar un acuerdo definitivo en un plazo de 60 días. | Un portavoz del Ministerio iraní de Asuntos Exteriores, citado por la agencia oficial de noticias, IRNA, explicó que los presidentes de ambos países rubricaron electrónicamente el documento, el cual entró en vigor de manera inmediata y establece una hoja de ruta para la solución del conflicto. | La agencia de la nación persa precisó que las firmas se realizaron con un breve intervalo, mientras medios de EE…
(2026-06-18). Colombian Presidential Candidate De La Espriella Accused of Corruption Within Health Sector. orinocotribune.com His law firm participated in misuse of public health funds affecting more than 1.6 million citizens. | On Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of the leftist Historic Pact, accused Abelardo de la Espriella, the far-right candidate of Homeland Defenders, of having participated in acts of corruption within the health care system through his law firm. | At a campaign rally in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, Cepeda presented a document titled "Abelardo de la Espriella and the Theft of Health Care Resources," which shows that the U.S.-backed candidate participated in acts related to private corruption,…
(2026-06-17). Factbox-The 14-point draft of the U.S.-Iran deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – The United States has so far not released the full text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.But a draft copy reviewed by Reuters lays out in 14 points a high-level understanding that defers until a final agreement is signed many of the most difficult issues, such as how to wind down Iran's nuclear program. It paves the way for a broader 60-day negotiation period due to begin in Switzerland on Friday.The full draft document is published here verbatim:…
(2026-06-17). Factbox: Inside the 14-point US-Iran draft agreement. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has so far not released the full text of the interim US-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz. | But a draft copy reviewed by Reuters lays out in 14 points a high-level understanding that defers until a final agreement is signed many of the most difficult issues, such as how to wind down Iran's nuclear program. It paves the way for a broader 60-day negotiation period due to begin in Switzerland on Friday. | The full draft document is published here verbatim: | 1. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, together with their a…
(2026-06-17). Hezbollah chief hails Iran's 'great victory' after deal with US. newarab.com 
Hezbollah chief Although the US-Iran deal to end the
(2026-06-17). The Hormuz secret Trump isn't talking about: How long will IRGC mines keep trade hostage. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon after the expected U.S.-Iran peace agreement, but experts warn that a full return to normal shipping could take weeks. Concerns remain over the possible presence of naval mines, with specialists estimating that clearing key sea lanes and establishing safe navigation corridors may require 40 to 50 days. Nearly 20% of global energy supplies transit through Hormuz, making any disruption a major risk for oil markets and global trade. Britain, France, and Germany have already prepared warships and minesweepers for potential clearance operations, while shipping companies and insurer…
(2026-06-17). China's top diplomat urges efforts to 'commit firmly' to Mideast ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
China's foreign minister on Wednesday urged all parties to "commit firmly" to a ceasefire in the Middle East, calling for coordinated efforts to move in the same direction and lay the groundwork for a lasting regional security framework, according to state-run Xinhua News. | Wang Yi made the remarks at a press conference in Beijing just days after the US and Iran electronically signed a deal including an end to military operations on all fronts and reopening the Strait of Hormuz while setting the stage for talks on Iran's nuclear program linked to sanctions relief. An in-person signing ceremony is set for Frid…
(2026-06-17). Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks. tribune.com.pk 
The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on Wednesday, two days before Washington and Tehran launch talks on an agreed peace deal still scant on details ⚪ including Iran's nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions. | The talks on a final settlement are set to begin Friday at Switzerland's Burgenstock mountain resort, as news that the Hormuz Strait will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. | Optimism that the war triggered by the February 28 US-Israeli strikes on Tehran might be coming to an end was dented, however, by fresh Israeli str…
(2026-06-17). Generation Jihad Fog of the deal. longwarjournal.org President Trump said that a two-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran that will end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. But will this deal bring about a lasting peace in the region, or has peace just become another five-letter word? FDD Senior Fellow David Daoud and Bill Roggio speculate as to what will become of the Middle East and America's influence in the region as this very thin MOU moves forward.
(2026-06-17). Iran truce spared world from economic crisis: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has defended the interim agreement reached with Iran, saying the deal helped avert what could have become a global economic catastrophe while warning that military action could resume if Tehran failed to honour its commitments. | Speaking at the conclusion of the G7 summit on Wednesday, Trump said prolonging the conflict risked severe consequences for the global economy, particularly through disruptions to energy supplies and trade routes. He said shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had increased significantly since the truce. | He expressed hope that the agreement could pav…
(2026-06-17). Has the war between Iran and the United States ended? Yes, for the time being. And not in America's favor. unitedworldint.com And Israel is furious. By Abbas Djuma What Trump is trying to present as a personal achievement is nothing of the sort — not even close. The reality is actually the opposite. The Strait of Hormuz was open before the war. Before the war, no one was talking about unfreezing Iranian assets or lifting anti-Iran …
(2026-06-17). Look who's losing it over Trump's Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org When Trump launched a war against Iran in late February, his MAGA movement suddenly became nearly indistinguishable from the neoconservative foreign policy Trump once abhorred.For nearly four months, Washington hawks like Senator Lindsey Graham and radio jock Mark Levin were riding high. But over time it became clearer that the president was looking for a way out and now the president has reportedly reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the fighting, open the Strait of Hormuz, and to keep talking. Trump's friends, who were hoping for Iranian capitulation and regime change, even if that meant…
(2026-06-17). Headlines for June 17, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Kills 4 in Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Deal to End War, Israeli Drone Hits Journalist in Southern Lebanon, Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Detained Palestinian Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, U.S. Strikes Another Boat in Pacific; Pentagon Officials Admit Past Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking, Federal Conspiracy Charges Filed Against 15 in Minneapolis Who Opposed ICE Crackdown, Police Fatally Shoot 1-Year-Old After Shoplifting Call at a Walmart in Mississippi, DOJ Moves to Block NAACP Suit Against Elon Musk's Data Center, Citing National Security, FBI Says It Disrupted Extremist Plot t…
(2026-06-17). Iran foreign minister Araghchi says no truce unless Israel leaves Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has responded to Israel's attempts to reject Donald Trump's supposed ceasefire 'memorandum of understanding' with Iran. Araghchi warned Israel — and Trump — that there is no prospect of any agreement to end the illegal US-Israel war unless Israel gets out of Lebanon completely: The end of the war will […] | By
(2026-06-17). Australian central bank holds interest rates but warns of further hikes. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia is intent on further suppressing household spending, amid the ongoing global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran and a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(2026-06-17). Trump's fear exposed in 24-hour frenzy: Iran deal done, third strike canceled, Israel told to…. hindustantimes.com Just days after a devastating conflict that brought the Middle East to the brink, Donald Trump is now making a stunning claim — that Iran has a "more rational" leadership. But what does that actually mean, and what happened to the figures Trump once described as the main obstacle to peace? After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed several top Iranian officials during the war, Trump suggested that a new political reality had emerged inside Tehran. He argued that the leaders he viewed as "totally irrational" were now gone and that Iran's current leadership was more prepared to engage diplomatically with Washingto…
(2026-06-17). Hunger striking British couple held in Iran at 'grave risk': UN. newarab.com 
(2026-06-17). Trump Admin Admits to Using Grok to Bomb Iran In Federal Lawsuit Backing Musk. truthout.org On Monday, the Trump administration admitted for the first time that it has used Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company to support U.S. military operations, including bombing Iran. The information came to light when the Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened in a federal environmental lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Musk's data center in Mississippi. The DOJ argued that the judge… |
(2026-06-17). After over 100 days of war, U.S.-Iran deal restores status quo. peoplesworld.org 
Workers in the U.S. and around the world paid the price for a war that, by its own ceasefire terms, ends up restoring much of what existed before the first bombs fell, leaving many questioning why the war against was even launched in the first place. Not everything is like it was in the pre-war …
(2026-06-17). Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges: 'The Trump Administration Will Not Break Our Worker-Community Solidarity!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the Trump Justice Department indicting 15 Minnesotans for their actions protecting community members during 'Operation Metro Surge': "Instead of holding federal agents accountable for shooting and killing Renée Good and our union brother Alex Pretti, the Trump administration continues to weaponize the Justice …
(2026-06-17). 'Alarm' At White House After Vance and Miller Pushed Insurrection Act, Habeas Corpus Suspension During Anti-ICE Protests. scheerpost.com Brad Reed for Common Dreams Monday report in The New York Times revealed what it described as the "alarm" felt by some White House lawyers at proposals made earlier this year by Vice President JD Vance and Trump adviser Stephen Miller as the administration was forced to contend with widespread anger over its anti-immigration agenda. Among other things, the Times reported that Vance pushed for …
(2026-06-17). Democracy Now! 2026-06-17 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 17, 2026; "The Point Is to Spread Fear": DOJ Charges 15 with Conspiracy for Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota; Has Trump Had Enough of Netanyahu? Israel Defies U.S., Vows to Continue War in Lebanon; "Journacide: The War on Truth." New Film Investigates Israel's Killing of Reporters in Lebanon | Headlines for June 17, 2026; "The Point Is to Spread Fear": DOJ Charges 15 with Conspiracy for Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota; Has Trump Had Enough of Netanyahu? Israel Defies U.S., Vows to Continue War in Lebanon; "Journacide: The War on Truth." New Film…
(2026-06-17). "Journacide: The War on Truth." New Film Investigates Israel's Killing of Reporters in Lebanon. democracynow.org 
Israel has killed over 260 journalists and media workers in Gaza and 28 in Lebanon since October 7, 2023. Irish filmmaker Seán Murray investigates Israel's killings of journalists in his new feature documentary Journacide: The War on Truth. He says the term "journacide" applies to Israel's military actions because of the "explicit nature of the targeting and killing of journalists" as a way to silence the truth. Murray calls it "the Gaza doctrine that is now being applied in Lebanon."…
(2026-06-17). Media's Hasan Piker meltdown is about silencing dissent. mronline.org Former high-ranking Biden administration officials should arguably be facing charges at the International Criminal Court for complicity in the Gaza genocide.
(2026-06-17). Israeli settlers burn down mosque in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in a village north of Ramallah in the The incident comes amid an increase in attacks against Palestinian communities by fanatical Israeli settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank since the start of the genocidal war on Gaza in 2023. | Osama Abdullah, head of the village council in Jiljiliya, north of Ramallah, told AFP that "settlers set fire to the ablution room, caused damage to the village's main mosque, and s…
(2026-06-17). Adam Johnson exposes US media's Gaza narrative. newarab.com 
The mainstream US legacy media's complicit role in Adam Johnson's book The distinction is important. While other legacy media outlets were largely preaching to the converted, and support…
(2026-06-17). 2 more University of Michigan anti-genocide protesters released on bond in conspiracy frame-up. wsws.org Federal prosecutors are criminalizing encrypted messaging, political slogans, and protest organizing as felony conspiracies in a legal dragnet against anti-war activity.
(2026-06-17). Trump administration targets Gavin Newsom in latest weaponization of Justice Department. wsws.org The investigation into Gavin Newsom is a dangerous escalation in Trump's use of the Justice Department against political opponents, but the Democrats offer no defense of democratic rights.
(2026-06-17). Webinar June 30, 2026: No. U.S. War On Cuba! Why Queer People Should Stand With Cuba Against Trump's Attacks!' END THE U.S. BLOCKADE NOW! wibailoutpeople.org 
Note: The majority of organizing items for this event are union labor donated. Happy Pride Month! Hear from socialist, queer, trans and union activists who visited cuba and wrote the book: "Cuba's Queer Rights' Revolution: Love is the law" with MELINDA BUTTERFIELD & GREGORY E WILLIAMS The same White House regime trying to strangle and destroy socialist …
(2026-06-17). Human rights in Cuba are suffocated by the blockade. radiohc.cu Author: Laura Mercedes Giráldez | internet@granma.cu | The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, stated in his opening address to the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council that, "Cuba is in the midst of a human rights emergency, suffocated by US sanctions." | In his remarks, aimed at highlighting human rights violations worldwide, the official asserted, regarding the situation on the island as a result of the intensification of the economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed by the United States government: "The alarm is ringing red: we need an urgent de-escalat…
(2026-06-17). Threat of US military action against Cuba mounts with Iran ceasefire. wsws.org President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that "Cuba will be next," as the Pentagon prepares for military action.
(2026-06-17). Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages on Wednesday, their mayors said, with AFP journalists at one site seeing scorched walls and graffiti. | The incident came during a period of increased attacks against Palestinian communities by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank since the start of the Gaza war in 2023. | Osama Abdullah, head of the village council in Jiljiliya, north of Ramallah, told AFP that "settlers set fire to the ablution room, caused damage to the village's main mosque, and scrawled hostile slogans on the outer walls". | üáÆü&aa…
(2026-06-17). Afghan govt staff abandon smartphones. tribune.com.pk 
Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed Wednesday that they told AFP came from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. | A letter announcing the ban on smartphones for all government employees started circulating on social media last week under the emblem of the Supreme Court, which has not responded to AFP's requests to comment. | "All the heads of departments in their respective provinces are advised to inform their staff, higher-ranking or lower-ranking, that using smartphones is strictly banned effective 17 June," said the…
(2026-06-17). Leaked Iran Agreement Contradicts Trump's Claims About $300B Postwar Aid. truthout.org On Wednesday, CNN obtained and published the details of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, meant to halt the war between the countries for at least the next 60 days. The 14-point MOU calls for an "immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts" — including in Lebanon. The document also alludes to reaching a "final agreement" within the next two… |
(2026-06-17). Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing 'Indo' from title. tribune.com.pk 
The US Defence Department announced on Wednesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) would officially revert to its previous designation, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), restoring a name that served as the command's identity for more than seven decades. | The command, originally established on Jan. 1, 1947, by then-President Harry S. Truman, operated as USPACOM until it was renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command in 2018. | "Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honours the command's deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific," accordi…
(2026-06-17). Anti-War Activists Demand: 'Stop The Secret War Chest For Israel'. popularresistance.org In the face of widespread and growing popular opposition to Israel's atrocities, Congress is proposing two bills that would give Israel unprecedented powers and access to U.S. military expenditures and intelligence resources far surpassing current levels, which are already high. | According to an article in Responsible Statecraft, the magazine of the Quincy Institute think tank, a buried section, 224, in the House's 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) "would all but fuse the two countries' armed forces together." | Section 224, titled "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative," wo…
(2026-06-17). Pakistan—EU Strategic Dialogue: A Partnership Moving from Formality to Substance. thinktank.pk The eighth round of the Pakistan—European Union Strategic Dialogue, held in Islamabad, was more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It was a timely reminder that Pakistan's relationship with Europe has entered a more mature and practical phase. At a time when the world is divided by wars, economic uncertainty, energy insecurity, migration pressures and geopolitical …
(2026-06-17). Meet Myat Moe Thu, a woman journalist in Myanmar's conflict zones. globalvoices.org She defies societal expectations and structural limitations in doing her work Originally published on Journalist Myat Moe Thu reporting from a war zone inside Myanmar. Photo from Exile Hub. | Exile Hub is one of Global Voices' partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in Myanmar, focusing on empowering journalists and human rights de…
(2026-06-17). Top Mistakes Brands Make When Sourcing Empty Cartridges. moguldom.com Brands can lose loyal buyers when vape hardware feels weak, unsafe, or hard to use. A cartridge may look simple, yet its quality can shape every customer's first impression. From flavor to fit, each detail affects trust, comfort, and repeat sales for brands. That is why empty cartridges deserve careful review before any brand places …
(2026-06-17). Slow Food: Carlo Petrini and the Social Justice Popes. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The founder of
(2026-06-17). Australian and New Zealand governments boost anti-China military integration. wsws.org The two prime ministers reinforced the "closeness" of the countries' military, security and intelligence partnership amid escalating US-led preparations for war.
(2026-06-17). PHON fear mongers fail when communities function. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-17). Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing. tribune.com.pk 
Seeking to maintain the backing of a crucial coalition partner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to discuss and ease his party's reservations about the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. | The meeting came after the PPP chairman reportedly indicated that he would not speak during the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly unless all of the party's reservations were addressed. Bhutto-Zardari appeared upset with the budget, stating that it was different from the document shared with the PPP. | During Wednesday's meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
(2026-06-17). I Hope Iran Keeps Winning And The US Empire Keeps Losing. thealtworld.com 
(2026-06-17). Despite tragedy, Iraq's Aymen Hussein makes World Cup history. newarab.com 
(2026-06-17). Nashville rises in opposition to proposed data center next to city zoo. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE—Seemingly out of the blue over the last few weeks came a proposal to build a massive data center right next to the Nashville Zoo. In response, on June 5, the Zoo initiated an online petition that so far has garnered over 460,000 signatures, with thousands more signatures each day. The petition is supported by …
(2026-06-17). World Cup 2026's Arab teams by the numbers. newarab.com 
With the The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams has enabled eight Arab nations to qualify, giving the MENA region unprecedented representation at football's biggest event. Four years after Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar captivated fans across the Arab world, hopes remain high that at least one Arab side can make a deep run into the knockout rounds. | As the group stage unfolds, the nu…
(2026-06-17). Report: State textile laws spark massive drop in apparel PFAS levels. nationofchange.org "No PFAS, No Problem: Product Testing Reveals Success of CA and NY PFAS Textile Laws" found that 80 percent of tested consumer products are now in compliance with newly enacted restriction.
(2026-06-17). How agave agroforestry can restore drylands and strengthen climate resilience. nationofchange.org The agave-powered agroforestry and livestock management system is an example of how native desert plants, cultivated as part of an agroforestry system, can regenerate drylands and provide inexpensive animal feed, taking pressure off overgrazed rangelands.
(2026-06-17). China's exports surge as domestic economy weakens. wsws.org Data released yesterday show that retail sales for May fell at the fastest rate since the end of 2022 when COVID restrictions were lifted and the virus swept through the country.
(2026-06-17). Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in World Cup 2026 opener. aljazeera.com Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal, but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
(2026-06-17). India Should Abandon Its Ethanol Illusion. wattsupwiththat.com Instead of pouring billions into government mandates, India should drastically increase purchases of American natural gas to bypass the geopolitical instability of the Middle East. The U.S. possesses vast reserves of this energy—dense fuel to power industry, make fertilizers that sustain crop yields, and reliably generate electricity.
(2026-06-17). Israel says secretly cooperating with Somaliland for years. newarab.com 
In December, Israel became the first country to recognise the independence of Somaliland since it declared its autonomy from Somalia in 1991, following a civil war. | "Israel and Somaliland have a long-standing friendship based on shared interests, democratic values, and a commitment to security and stability. For many years, we…
(2026-06-17). How Henry Nowak's murder fuelled anti-Sikh hate across Britain. newarab.com 
"Why are minorities always the ones held responsible for the actions of a single perpetrator?" a 47-year-old Sikh man from the Midlands, who requested anonymity, told The New Arab. | The man, who is visibly Sikh and wears a turban, said he has become increasingly concerned about the prospect of racial abuse and threats to his safety in Britain following "No matter how much we speak out against this horrifi…
(2026-06-17). Balochistan prioritises relief. tribune.com.pk 
Balochistan on Wednesday unveiled a historic, relief-driven Rs1,089.26 billion surplus budget for fiscal year 2026-27, aiming to strike a balance between strict financial discipline and direct public relief. | Presented by Provincial Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani in the Balochistan Assembly, the financial blueprint projects total revenues of Rs1,134.92 billion, leaving the province with a healthy net fiscal surplus of Rs45.56 billion. | In a move to directly support everyday citizens facing high inflation, the provincial administration announced a seven percent increase in salaries and pensions for go…
(2026-06-17). Albania 'Flamingo Revolution' protests against Trump-Kushner tourism developments gain pace. thecanary.co 
Protests against a luxury resort being built on vital wetlands in Albania are now well into their third week — and they've attracted the ire of Albanian PM Edi Rama. He denounced the opponents of the Trump-family-linked project as exhibiting a "fascist mentality", and denied the building works' massive environmental impacts. On 3 June, the Canary […] | By
(2026-06-17). Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt. geo.tv 
xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 16, 2025. — ReutersElon Musk's artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP.The June 15 brief defends the gas…
(2026-06-17). Minnesota trade unionists among those targeted in federal indictments of ICE observers. therealnews.com 
(2026-06-17). Croatia fans rock cowboy style in Dallas parade ahead of match with England. aljazeera.com Thousands of Croatia supporters turned downtown Dallas into a sea of red and white ahead of face-off with England.
(2026-06-17). Orwellian nightmare: UK confirmed to have 'thought police'. infobrics.org By enforcing laws that allow the existence of organizations such as RICU, the UK has effectively become the only country on the planet that arrests people for "thought crimes", which are a total absurdity from a legal (or any other) standpoint, as there's no way to police someone's thoughts.
(2026-06-17). Inside Iran's plans to give Ali Khamenei a historic funeral. newarab.com 
More than 100 days after Khamenei was assassinated in his office in southern Tehran on 28 February, the first day of
(2026-06-17). EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform. tribune.com.pk 
European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc. | The 418 to 218 vote in Strasbourg was one of the last hurdles for a reform that has sailed through the EU's notoriously long legislative process as Brussels and member states respond to political pressure to curb migration. | It was welcomed with cheers from right and far-right parliamentarians and chants of "shame on you" from the left of the assembly, underscoring deep divisions over a text severely criticis…
(2026-06-17). Tunisia's Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup. newarab.com 
New Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard held his first practice with the squad on Tuesday, shortly after replacing Sabri Lamouchi, who was fired after the team's 5-1 thumping by The 57-year-old Frenchman had four days to get the team prepared for its second Group F game against Japan on Saturday. | "At the moment we need to be focused on ourselves," Renard told reporters at the team's training ground just hours after flying into Monterrey. "We still have a few days to be ready." | Renard led Saudi Arabia…
(2026-06-17). 'Don't meddle': Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil's elections. aljazeera.com Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
(2026-06-17). Putin hosts ASEAN leaders. tribune.com.pk 
Kazan | President Vladimir Putin began welcoming Southeast Asian leaders to a summit in the central Russian city of Kazan on Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. | Putin has sought to deepen political and economic ties with Asia during Moscow's more than four-year full-scale offensive against Ukraine. | The summit in the capital of Tatarstan, around 700 kilometres (435 miles) east of Moscow, comes as the G7 meets in France with its focus on ending the Ukraine and Middle East wars. | Representatives of 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations arrived in Kazan a…
(2026-06-17). Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole. aljazeera.com New York's Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.
(2026-06-17). US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire. al-monitor.com By Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Wednesday did not publish an extension of its waiver of sanctions on Russian seaborne oil that ran out at midnight, but President Donald Trump and administration officials did not say whether that meant the measures would be re-imposed.
(2026-06-17). Calls grow for UK probe into London Israeli settlement fair. newarab.com 
Calls are mounting for an investigation after a London property fair The
(2026-06-17). Madison, June 20, 2026: Juneteenth Parade Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
The Juneteenth holiday, also called Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, falls on June 19th. This year, the parade and celebration will be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. The Juneteenth Parade starts at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street, and goes to Penn Park, 2101 Fisher Street. SCFL will be participating, and we …
(2026-06-17). Japan's Flag Desecration Bill Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The emperor's 66th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, February 23, 2026. | © 2026 Louise Delmotte/AP Photo | Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), along with its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party and the opposition Democratic Party for the People, and Sanseito, jointly submitted a bill on June 16 that would criminalize "publicly damaging, removing, or defacing" Japan's national flag in a "way or situation that evokes significant discomfort or disgust in people."The bill proposes penalties of up to two years in prison or a maximum fine of 200,000 yen (U…
(2026-06-17). Tuesday 7/7: Happy Hour with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. indybay.org Rikki's, 2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-06-17). Teamsters for a Democratic Union helps return far-right Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien to power unopposed. wsws.org TDU's support for O'Brien is an expression of the reform groups integration into the Teamsters bureaucracy and indictment of the program of bureaucratic self reform…
(2026-06-17). Is Europe Losing Leverage? The Real Story Behind the EU-US Trade Agreement. thinktank.pk The European Parliament's approval of a trade agreement with the United States aimed at lowering tariffs is more than a routine economic decision. It reflects a deeper reality facing Europe in 2026: an increasingly fragile economy, growing geopolitical uncertainty, and fears of losing competitiveness in a rapidly changing global market. While supporters of the agreement …
(2026-06-17). NPA AFU cracks down on cybercrime suspects. sanews.gov.za NPA AFU cracks down on cybercrime suspects | The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained an urgent preservation of property order emanating from a sophisticated online banking scam involving some R21.55 million. | The money was allegedly fraudulently diverted from the bank account of a Middelburg-based company, Jormid, by a scammer earlier this year. | "On 21 May 2026, Jormid's financial manager, Mrs Jordaan, received WhatsApp messages on her cellphone purporting to be from the company's banking institution, ABSA Bank. | "The messages indicated that 'suspicious transactions…
(2026-06-17). ICE Releases New Detention Regulations Benefiting For-Profit Prison Companies. truthout.org On Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released new "National Detention Standards" that ease regulations in immigration jails for the benefit of for-profit prison companies. In its report, ICE claims that the new national standards "streamline" its regulations and "reduce the burden" on detention operators. But the revised standards eliminate pay requirements for people being… |
(2026-06-17). National Urban League Says African Americans Are in Recession. wibailoutpeople.org 
Unemployment rates are twice that of whites as attacks on Civil Rights and DEI have worsened prospects for jobs and economic growth By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday June 17, 2026Political Review In a recently released report by the National Urban League (NUL), it illustrates that African Americans are in a deep recession attributed to …
(2026-06-17). Veteran activist John Minto gets $10,000 from NZ police after unlawful pro-Palestine arrest. asiapacificreport.nz By Keiller MacDuff of RNZ Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) last year found Minto's arrest was unlawful and an officer used excessive and unjustified force. The payout follows negotiations between…
(2026-06-17). Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
An exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, opened in Istanbul on Tuesday. | Titled "The Founding Memory of a Nation," the exhibit was organized by the Pakistani Embassy in Ankara in cooperation with Türkiye's Albayrak Group and is being hosted at the Rami Library. | The opening ceremony was attended by Pakistan's Ambassador to Türkiye, Yusuf Junaid, Istanbul Deputy Governor Mehmet Sulun, local officials, academics, and invited guests. | Speaking at the event, Junaid said Jinnah's vision and leadership principles continue to offer importa…
(2026-06-17). Sri Lanka ex-leader's son arrested over corruption. tribune.com.pk 
The son of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested on Wednesday on corruption charges, the anti-graft commission said, the latest case to target the once all-powerful political clan. | Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38, is accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer. | The Bribery Commission said he is being investigated for having risen through the ranks without the necessary qualifications and going to Britain for government-funded officer training. | He was already an accused in two money-laundering cases and subject to a foreign travel ban, and had bee…
(2026-06-17). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-17). Women Join Hunger And Labor Strike At Delaney Hall ICE Jail. popularresistance.org Nearly 40 women have joined the hunger strike at Delaney Hall immigrant jail in Newark, New Jersey, releasing a new set of gender-specific demands as the strike enters its fourth week. | On June 11, dozens of women detained in unit 1 of the jail announced that they were joining the hunger strike. Their demands include improving conditions in the facility; the release of female detainees, beginning with those who are under 21 years old, mothers, and women with medical conditions; and the firing of a guard who they say has sexually assaulted at least 10 women detained in the facility.
(2026-06-17). 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. mediasanctuary.org 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture documents the discovery of the biblical mistranslation that started the anti-LGBTQ+ movement 80 years ago. Taylor Philippi, Collar City Pride board member and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ and interfaith communities, joins Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss the film. You can join us for the film screening at the Sanctuary for Independent Media on June 25th from 7 pm — 9 pm. Register today at www.mediasanctuary.org…
(2026-06-17). AI: If you build it, they will come—and take your job. peoplesworld.org 
While just three months ago the story in AI was one of overspending and a potential bubble that would soon burst, the story these days is simply about the spending now outpacing the bubble as the Big 6 AI companies make a case that they, like the banks and investment houses in the 2008 financial …
(2026-06-17). G7 powers make new war plans at Évian summit. wsws.org The G7 summit in Évian, France marks a further step in the collapse of…
(2026-06-17). Trump says Iran accord to be signed Thursday or Friday. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date."The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day (Friday)," Trump said at the G7 summit, after previous announcements that it would be signed on Friday in Switzerland with Vice President JD Vance representing the United States."We are going to most likely sign a deal," he added.
(2026-06-17). Analysts predict no US petrol price drop until 2027. aljazeera.com US drivers may have to wait until 2027 for gasoline prices to fall…
(2026-06-17). Trump's Ballroom Price Soars to $600 Million — Half of Which Taxpayers Will Fund. truthout.org A review of a contract relating to the proposed construction of a White House ballroom indicates that the project will require hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds — despite previous promises from the Trump administration that it wouldn't cost taxpayers anything. As costs for the project began to rise, President Donald Trump reiterated in late March that funds for the ballroom's… |
(2026-06-17). 'Gaining consent by promising force': Late fascism and Gramsci. therealnews.com 
"This idea that you're trying to gain popular consent, you're trying to win elections, you're trying to create coalitions by promising a certain degree of force exercised against a target population," says Alberto Toscano. | "This idea that you're trying to gain popular consent, you're trying to win elections, you're trying to create coalitions by promising a certain degree of force exercised against a target population," says Alberto Toscano. fascism,history,Trump,video,Gramsci
(2026-06-17). Pentagon restores US Pacific Command. tribune.com.pk 
The US Defence Department announced on Wednesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) would officially revert to its previous designation, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), restoring a name that served as the command's identity for more than seven decades. | The command, originally established on Jan. 1, 1947, by then-President Harry S. Truman, operated as USPACOM until it was renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command in 2018. | "Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honours the command's deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific," accordi…
(2026-06-17). Indonesia: 4 military personnel jailed for acid attack on rights activist. wsws.org The trial was a whitewash designed to cover up the wider role of the military while sending a menacing message to anyone critical of the government or armed forces.
(2026-06-17). Freed Palestinian prisoner meets son conceived with smuggled sperm. aljazeera.com After spending 25 years in Israeli prisons, Abdul Karim al-Rimawi embraced his son Majd for the first time.
(2026-06-17). Once a Target of TrackAIPAC, Ro Khanna Gains Its Endorsement. theintercept.com 
After a resounding primary victory and ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028, progressive California lawmaker Ro Khanna has received the endorsement of the influential advocacy and watchdog group Khanna, a Democrat representing parts of San Francisco's Bay Area, is the first member of Congress to go from a target of TrackAIPAC's online fury to the winner of its endorsement. Though Khanna never too…
(2026-06-17). Lessons and Reflections From Attending The Iran vs. New Zealand Game in L.A. lataco.com "In a world where forms of escapism become harder to find and maintain, how can fans reason their love of the game with the moral complications the World Cup has presented?"
(2026-06-17). Tajikistan to free more than 11,000 prisoners. tribune.com.pk 
Tajikistan said Wednesday it will release more than 11,300 prisoners to mark the upcoming 35th anniversary of the central Asian former Soviet republic's independence. | Tajikistan, which has been ruled since 1992 by strongman President Emomali Rakhmon, typically announces sweeping amnesties every five years to mark key anniversaries, including Independence Day on September 9. | The latest amnesty was announced Wednesday in the official paper of the Tajik parliament, a day after the president signed the legislation into law. | In total, it will affect 18,038 convicts: 11,305 will be released, and the other 6,73…
(2026-06-17). UNIT, the BRICS Currency: A Rival to the Dollar. infobrics.org After centuries of a unipolar world order, we have definitively entered a multipolar one. The historic revolution in interest rates marked the end of globalization and the return of empires…
(2026-06-17). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-06-17). Over 3,100 parking tickets issued during the first 5 days of Philly's FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were issued in error, PPA says. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority is making sure any tickets issued to permit holders around the FIFA Fan Festival in Fairmount are canceled. | Gabe Roberts, PPA's acting director, said during the first five days of the festival at Lemon Hill, workers covered almost 600 city blocks around East Fairmount Park. | In total, 3,169 tickets were issued, 181 of which were issued in error. Those wrongly issued have been corrected after officials compared license plates with active…
(2026-06-17). How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists' Signal Messages. theintercept.com 
When anti-ICE activists rallied against the Trump administration's deportation campaign in Minneapolis, many relied on the encrypted messaging app Signal for secure communications. In activist chats and quickly established ICE-tracking groups, locals used Signal to keep tabs on federal agents patrolling their communities. | When the Department of Homeland Security
(2026-06-17). Gender Inequality and Water Scarcity: A Growing Challenge for Pakistan. thinktank.pk Water scarcity is no longer just an environmental issue—it has become a social, economic, and gender equality challenge. Across the globe, women and girls collectively spend an astonishing 250 million hours every day collecting water, a burden that continues to limit opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic participation. This alarming reality was highlighted during a …
(2026-06-17). War on Iran: The MoU — A small pause in a decades long conflict. mronline.org 
The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding.
(2026-06-17). Are Jeffries and Schumer Getting Ready to Greenlight Domestic Spy Power for Trump. theintercept.com 
When Congressional Democrats rallied against President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as temporary director of national intelligence last week, they said he was an unqualified pick who would be too eager to use the job to undermine elections. | Now some high-ranking Democrats are lining up to support another permanent appointee with a dubious claim to the legal job requirements — Jay Clayton — who has also openly questioned the integrity of U.S. elections. | Some to Democrats are lining up to support Jay Clayton, who has questioned the integrity of elections. | Clayton's nominati…
(2026-06-17). Putin watching this awkward G7 video? Trump gives Zelensky the cold shoulder while closing Iran deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump appeard to visibly snub Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7, even as leaders publicly pledged continued support for Kyiv. Trump's focus on finalizing an Iran deal and his dismissive "this whole thing is ridiculous" remark have fueled questions over whether Washington's commitment to Ukraine is wavering despite Zelensky's insistence that G7 backing remains "unanimous."
(2026-06-17). Why was India's Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked? aljazeera.com Why was India's Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?>
(2026-06-17). Pubs Shut and Streets Close as Police 'Screen Attendees' for Oxford Union Tommy Robinson Debate. bylinetimes.com Attendees at Wednesday's controversial Oxford Union debate on whether the West should be "suspicious of Islam" — which will host the far-right agitator Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (known as Tommy Robinson) — are being screened by Thames Valley Police to avoid disruption, Byline Times understands. | A former senior official made the claim, which has not been denied by the Union, telling this outlet: "They are selecting which members will go in ahead of time…They said you must apply for a ticket. You will be issued a ticket because of security reasons, and you will not be admitted if you have not been is…
(2026-06-17). Temporary Blocking of Idaho's Bathroom Ban Isn't Actually a Win for Trans Rights. truthout.org On June 16, U.S. District Court Judge Amanda K. Brailsford, a Biden appointee, issued a 30-page ruling granting a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Idaho's H.B. 752, the felony bathroom ban — but it contains a major caveat: enforcement is only blocked when a single-user restroom is not available on the same floor. The law, set to take effect July 1, criminalizes transgender people for… |
(2026-06-17). Who Benefits from Distorting American Studies? publicbooks.org "There is a movement undermining, constraining, and eradicating those who document, understand, and name the experiences of systematically marginalized communities in US history."
(2026-06-17). AI clones spark debate on workplace ethics. ecns.cn Colin, 26, a student at Peking University, built an AI model based on his father, who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2021. What followed, he said, was a "long goodbye" he never had the chance to say.
(2026-06-17). Chinese president holds talks with Myanmar counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). Australians know creativity is good for them. So why aren't we doing it. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-17). Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup. aljazeera.com Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.
(2026-06-17). Senate Fails To Advance Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to end hostilities against Iran that haven't been authorized by Congress and prevent the president from restarting the full-scale war against the Islamic Republic. A motion to discharge the resolution out of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee failed on …
(2026-06-17). Gold and Chains: Travel Report From Tibet. covertactionmagazine.com Vibrant monasteries, villages, the local language, and a woman I met who had three husbands—places where culture is not merely preserved—not suppressed—but actively lived. Far from the capital, deep in the remote countryside, a Tibetan woman invited me and my Vietnamese friends into her home. She lives with three husbands and is a mother of …
(2026-06-17). Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend World Cup. aljazeera.com Ana Candida Evora and Vozinha 'will be reunited in Miami' for Cape Verde's match against Uruguay on Sunday.
(2026-06-17). Why Europe May Need Ukraine More Than Ukraine Needs Europe. thinktank.pk For decades, Ukraine was often viewed as a geopolitical buffer between Russia and the European Union. Today, however, a growing number of European policymakers are beginning to see Ukraine in a very different role: not as a frontier state on Europe's edge, but as one of the continent's primary defenders. This transformation has accelerated since …
(2026-06-17). Search intent in 2026: Here's how buyer journeys are changing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-17). California Town Lets Private ICE Detention Centers Police Themselves. popularresistance.org Two years ago, immigration attorney Mario Valenzuela visited a client at the Golden State Annex, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center operated by the private prison giant The GEO Group Inc. in the small agricultural town of McFarland in California's San Joaquin Valley. | Valenzuela's client had a black eye and bruises on his body, he said. The client told Valenzuela that he'd been surrounded and beaten by seven or eight fellow detainees in the detention center's recreation yard and was taken to a hospital emergency room. His client, who didn't authorize his attorney to give his name, wanted…
(2026-06-17). Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
(2026-06-17). Delaware County wastewater samples test positive for measles. So far, no person has a confirmed diagnosis of the disease. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Two wastewater samples from the However, Delaware County officials have yet to identify someone with a confirmed case of the disease. | DELCORA collects and treats wastewater for approximately 500,000 people, including 46 municipalities in Delaware and Chester counties. DELCORA participate…
(2026-06-17). Do Los Niños cause climatic cooling? wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May We've seen a lot of news stories about an upcoming El Niño, that may turn into a so-called "super" El Niño over the next year. This will…