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2026-06-05: News Headlines

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-05). US destroyers flee Sea of Oman after Iran Navy's warning shotsIran's Army says a number of US warships operating in the Sea of Oman have been forced to withdraw from the area after Iranian naval forces fired warning shots using cruise missiles and advanced drones.

The Conversation (2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…

newarab (2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…

Staff (2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…

Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan (2026-06-05). A simultaneous operation is underway against Russia and Iran. unitedworldint.com Either the forces defending the Western-centered world, unipolarity and American hegemony will prevail, or the forces favoring the tendency toward multipolarity. Ukraine carried out an attack on a school and a dormitory in the Luhansk region on the morning of May 22. According to President Vladimir Putin, at least 39 people were wounded, and six …

newarab (2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com

LVP (2026-06-05). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.

Allan Fisher (2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…


Ed Newman (2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.


Ed Newman (2026-06-05). Miami Herald: U.S. denies sanctions caused Cuba's crisis as UN warns of worsening shortages. radiohc.cu The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected claims the U.S. policies are responsible for Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis, telling U.N. member states that the U.S. government is offering a new $100 million humanitarian aid package while accusing the Cuban government of causing the island's shortages through corruption and failed economic policies.

Ed Newman (2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…

Ed Newman (2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-05). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…

Ed Newman (2026-06-05). U.S. blockade: A medieval measure applied by the U.S. against Cuba. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Prensa Latina correspondent in France | The United States' application of an illegal blockade against Cuba constitutes a medieval and immoral measure, declared historian and essayist Dr. Salim Lamrani on Thursday, who gave a presentation on the topic at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. | "This is a completely immoral application by the White House, with a total lack of ethical principles, with a constant violation of the ethical principles that are part of human dignity," Lamrani told Prensa Latina. | "I believe that the countries that received aid from Cuba at some point should express firm suppo…

ICRC (2026-06-05). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org

Reuters (2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…

aljazeera (2026-06-05). Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. aljazeera.com Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.

Reuters (2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.

geo.tv (2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Parents turn to lucky charms as gaokao approaches. ecns.cn As millions of Chinese students feverishly prepare for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, this weekend, parents across the country are turning to products symbolizing good fortune, fueling a surge in sales of flowers, pastries, clothing and other related merchandise.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.

geo.tv (2026-06-05). In open letter, Zelenskiy invites Putin to talks on ending war. geo.tv Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. — ReutersUkraine urges full ceasefire during peace negotiations.Zelenskiy warns Kyiv remains ready to continue fighting.United States seen capable of monitoring ceasefire lines.

aljazeera (2026-06-05). 'We are fighters': Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.

geo.tv (2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv Representational image of a sewerage water outlet. — Unsplash

Bloomberg (2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…

Amina Arshad (2026-06-05). The AI Revolution Is Here—But Human Leadership Still Rules. thinktank.pk Artificial Intelligence is transforming the global economy at a speed few experts anticipated. From corporate boardrooms to university campuses, conversations about AI are often dominated by concerns over automation, job displacement, and the uncertain future of work. Headlines frequently warn that millions of jobs could disappear as algorithms become more sophisticated and capable of performing …

ICRC (2026-06-05). 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…

See flyer (2026-06-05). Saturday 6/13: Protest FIFA – Stop Sportswashing U.S. Human Rights Abuses. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara near the Levi's Stadium…

David Giesen (2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…

Back to the Start & BAY-Peace (2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…

WSWS (2026-06-05). Bridgewater Interiors auto parts workers reject sellout while Dana workers set to vote on contract deal. wsws.org Workers at Bridgewaters Interiors in Warren, Michigan, have voted to reject a tentative agreement while thousands of Dana auto parts workers are being kept in the dark ahead of imminent contract ratification votes.

WSWS (2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.

WSWS (2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.

WSWS (2026-06-05). Sri Lankan apparel company ELPHIS LANKA locks out workers for taking action demanding job security. wsws.org Workers launched their struggle spontaneously, while the Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers Union (CMU) has taken no action to defend hundreds of jobs.

newarab (2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…

Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (2026-06-05). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…

WSWS (2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.

Quakers for Peace in Palestine (2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). China says U.S. abuse of export controls disrupts global semiconductor industrial, supply chains. ecns.cn China on Thursday said the United States' abuse of export controls has seriously undermined the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.

WSWS (2026-06-05). Opposition mounts to 4th UAW-backed contract at Nexteer: "They haven't changed anything" wsws.org Like previous TAs, the latest proposal does not include any protection against layoffs, under conditions in which as many as 300 to 400 workers face job elimination over the next years through automation and consolidation.

Patty Hoyt (2026-06-05). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Uruguay announces visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced Thursday that Uruguay will cancel visa requirements for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports. | Details of the relevant policies will be announced later, Lubetkin said at an event in the country's capital Montevideo.

East Bay Permaculture Guild (2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-05). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.

geo.tv (2026-06-05). India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest. geo.tv Logo of the Cockroach Janta Party . — Instagram/@abhijeetdipkeNEW DELHI: The founder of India's satirical online "Cockroach People's Party" said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets.Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old…

SEIU CIR (2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…

Juan Cole (2026-06-05). World Nears Oil Operational Floor, $200/b Without Hormuz Deal. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency has made its

Tom Engelhardt (2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…

Guest Blogger (2026-06-05). A Tale of Two Types of States: Those with Dumb Energy Laws, and Those with Smart Laws. wattsupwiththat.com "It was the best of energy policies; it was the worst of energy policies" — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. (Apocryphal)…

WSWS (2026-06-05). Minnesota Republicans observe moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, police officer who murdered George Floyd. wsws.org On May 30, delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party convention approved the motion for and then observed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was convicted by a 12-member jury in April 2021 on state charges of murdering George Floyd.

newarab (2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (2026-06-05). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.

The Intercept Briefing (2026-06-05). "Warehousing Human Beings" theintercept.com Hundreds of detained people launched a hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend to protest inhumane conditions at the immigration detention facility run by the for-profit company "Detainees are raising that they have no access to…

Associated Press (2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.

WHYY (2026-06-05). When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine. whyy.org We like to think of our healthcare as personal and private — something that exists between us and our doctors. But healthcare can also be an intensely public matter, one that's heavily influenced by our government and legal system. | Laws determine which treatments are available to patients and which aren't, what kinds of research gets approved and funded — in some cases, they can even result in criminal charges against clinicians for prescribing drugs or providing treatments.
| On this episode, we look at the intersection of health, medicine, and the law. We explore how the upcoming reschedulin…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.

P. Kenneth Burns (2026-06-05). Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police Department from working with federal immigration officials on civil enforcement was tabled by the City Council for two weeks after tensions flared between activists and council members during their Thursday night meeting. | At the center of the conflict are

Zbigniew Charnas (2026-06-05). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Rabia Jamil Baig (2026-06-05). Not Just Allies—Partners: The U.S.-Pakistan Reset That's Changing the Game. thinktank.pk When Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker took the stage at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on June 4, 2026, the message was clear: the U.S.-Pakistan strategic partnership is no longer just about geopolitics—it's about shared humanity, cultural synergy, and a bold vision for the future. Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Mission …

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.

Coalition Against Project 2025 (2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.

WSWS (2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.

Telematic Media Arts (2026-06-05). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…

Center for Constitutional Rights (2026-06-05). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.

Democrats for Palestinian RIghts, Bay Area (2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…

WSWS (2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.

Edited by Khubaka Michael Harris (2026-06-05). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."

Guest Blogger (2026-06-05). The Justification for Net Zero Has Vanished with the Demise of RCP8.5. wattsupwiththat.com Any justification for Ed Miliband's Net Zero climate policy, whether real or imaginary, has vanished with the official abandonment by the IPCC of the scariest concentration scenario RCP8.5. Even Tony Blair can now perceive that the pursuit of Net Zero is unwarranted and harmful to Britain.

WSWS (2026-06-05). American Axle workers defy strikebreaking as workers press for broader walkout across auto industry. wsws.org One thousand American Axle workers continue their walkout which began on Monday against the key auto supplier and are reporting efforts by the company to move product across their picket lines while provocations against pickets have been reportedly instigated by company security guards.

Anthony Watts (2026-06-05). Climate Fact-Check May 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Debunking claims of climate causing 'less healthy' food — Melting ice will NOT 'drown millions' — Droughts NOT caused by fossil fuels — Earth is NOT spinning slower due to climate change!

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.

aljazeera (2026-06-05). Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia's political crisis again. aljazeera.com Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.

ICRC (2026-06-05). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…

Waqas Ahmed (2026-06-05). Did Zelenskyy Already Open Back Channels Before Inviting Putin to Meet? thinktank.pk When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country, many observers viewed it as another attempt to revive stalled peace negotiations. Yet beneath the headline-grabbing proposal lies a more intriguing question: Was the public letter merely the final stage of a broader diplomatic strategy already …

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.

WSWS (2026-06-05). Florida executes Andrew Lukehart, eighth victim of DeSantis death machine in 2026. wsws.org The brutal crime for which Lukehart was executed cannot be separated from the life that produced him. The evidence presented at the penalty phase described an individual who had been systematically destroyed long before he ever came before a judge.

WSWS (2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.

United World International (2026-06-05). *Azerbaijan Hosts Baku Energy Week 2026*. unitedworldint.com Hundreds of local and international companies, investors, and representatives of international organizations from nearly 40 countries participated in the event. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan From June 1 to 3, the 31st Baku Energy Week was held at the Baku Expo Center and the Baku Congress Center. The event brought together three major …

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.

WSWS (2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.

Angela (2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja…

David Giesen (2026-06-05). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…

WSWS (2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…

Zoà´ Read (2026-06-05). New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi. ecns.cn Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.

repost (2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.

LVP (2026-06-05). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.

ICRC (2026-06-05). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org

LVP (2026-06-05). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers at SF Conference. indybay.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org

aljazeera (2026-06-05). UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation. aljazeera.com

ICRC (2026-06-05). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-05). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org

aljazeera (2026-06-05). Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility. aljazeera.com

ICRC (2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org

WSWS (2026-06-05). NATO and Ukraine escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The latest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia, NATO maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and German-Ukrainian arms cooperation show: NATO is de facto waging war against Russia and risking a nuclear catastrophe.

WSWS (2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-06-05). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.

ICRC (2026-06-05). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org

newleftreview (2026-06-04). 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.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2026-06-04). Iran Targets Enemy Vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American Airbase After Violations Near Strait of Hormuz. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its forces carried out retaliatory strikes against an enemy vessel, the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and a regional American airbase following two acts of US aggression targeting Iranian assets. | In a statement released by its Public Relations Office on Wednesday, the IRGC said the developments began late at night when an Iranian oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. | According to the statement, "Late last night, the aggressive US military struck an Iranian oil tanker with an aerial projectile in the vicinity of the Strai…

A A (2026-06-04). Trump's China visit: grins but little guarantees. strategic-culture.su By Andrew WONG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China raises the question: what exactly did…

Juan Fernando Herrera Ramos (2026-06-04). Why China's Latin America ties aren't immune to Trump's influence. scmp.com For over two decades, China's rise in Latin America has been viewed as one of the most significant geopolitical developments in the western hemisphere. Through trade, investment, infrastructure projects and diplomatic engagement, Beijing built a presence that would have been difficult to imagine at the beginning of the century. | The strategy appeared highly successful. Beijing became a leading trading partner for much of the region, financed major projects, expanded its diplomatic footprint and…

Bloomberg (2026-06-04). Trump Jnr tells investors he would avoid investing in China. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's eldest son warned against investing in China during an event for investors on Thursday in Zurich, even as his father's administration has pushed forward on plans to improve commercial ties between the two countries. | "I wouldn't," Donald Trump Jnr said when asked at the invitation-only event if he would invest in China. "I don't think we can pretend they're an ally. That would be, I think, foolish."

geo.tv (2026-06-04). In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war. geo.tv An Iranian flag lies amidst the rubble of a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 7, 2026. — ReutersFour Republicans join Democrats to back measure. House also backs Ukraine…

newarab (2026-06-04). Hezbollah rejects 'humiliating' US-brokered Lebanon truce deal. newarab.com Our coverage has now concluded, here are the updates from today: | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Thursday demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, as an official from his group confirmed it rejected a truce announced following talks between the two countries in Washington. | This comes as envoys from Israel and Lebanon had held a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Hezbollah halting its attacks. | Israeli strikes in Lebanon are still ongoing, despite the ceasefire announcement. | Iran's IRGC says Hezbollah…

geo.tv (2026-06-04). Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal. geo.tv Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. — Reuters Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to…

Ed Newman (2026-06-04). Iran footballers describe how war with U.S.-Israel affects their World Cup. radiohc.cu Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with a host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament's history. | The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, and there has been an uneasy ceasefire in place since April 8, but the uncertainty — and occasional flare-up in hostilities — means an end to the conflict is far from certain. | For the Iranian players and staff, the situation has thrown their World Cup preparations into chaos — all of their matches are scheduled to be played in the US. | The Iran team has spent more than two weeks in Türkiye, mo…

C.J. Atkins (2026-06-04). Peace forces win war powers resolution vote, but Iran war isn't over yet. peoplesworld.org For the first time since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, the House of Representatives has voted to rein in President Donald Trump's waging of an undeclared war. After months of attempts, a war powers resolution finally passed 215-208 on Wednesday, with four Republicans breaking from their party to …

hindustantimes (2026-06-04). Iran-linked Handala group exposed US military targets, guided Mojtaba's missiles, drones during war. hindustantimes.com An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it provided targeting intelligence to Iranian military units during recent attacks on U.S. military facilities. According to reports cited by Iranian media, the group said it supplied updated information on American military bases to missile and drone operators affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Handala claimed its database contained current intelligence on U.S. military positions and asserted that all designated targets were successfully struck. The claims have not been independently verified, and no public evidence has been pres…

Zack Linly (2026-06-04). House Votes To End Iran War, Trump Fumes At 4 Republicans Who Joined 'Dumocrats' In Passing Resolution. newsone.com Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, with the hopes of putting an end to what might be the most confusing, nonsensical war the U.S. has ever been engaged in. In fact, four Republican lawmakers, who appear to have suddenly grown a spine, joined 211 Democrats in voting to end the attacks on Iran, which, of course, has Trump fuming at the GOP members for choosing sense over loyalty, not that it's Congress' job to be loyal to the president in the first place — although don't t…

geo.tv (2026-06-04). Trump says deal close but Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks. geo.tv This screen grab made on June 3, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on June 2, 2026, shows what the US military says is a missile strike by US forces on the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an…

Ed Newman (2026-06-04). Five months of imperialist kidnapping of President Maduro and Deputy Cilia Flores denounced. radiohc.cu The Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity denounced that five months have passed since the illegal kidnapping of the constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the deputy and first lady, Cilia Flores. The solidarity organization detailed that both popular leaders remain arbitrarily deprived of their liberty in a United States prison, where they were forcibly taken following the invasion of the South American nation. | The statement characterizes this act as a crude geopolitical maneuver executed by the Trump Administration, which seeks to unilaterally impose the law…

newarab (2026-06-04). Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire. newarab.com The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire. aljazeera.com Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.

Editor (2026-06-04). The Future Zionism Buried: How Anti-Zionist Jews Once Fought Oppression Without Colonizing Another People. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer This conversation strikes close to home. My grandmother was part of the Bundist tradition discussed here, a movement that offered a radically different vision of Jewish life—one rooted in solidarity, workers' rights, and the belief that oppression should be confronted rather than displaced onto others. While my own politics have evolved in different …

Hend Salama Abo Helow (2026-06-04). Israel Has Engineered a Deadly Shortage of Medications and Health Care in Gaza. truthout.org My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed medication. Yet since the genocide broke out, her medicine gradually ran out until it vanished from the markets altogether, with no clinic, pharmacy, warehouse, or stockpile left untouched by the shortage. Eventually, my mother was forced to redraw her… |

WSWS (2026-06-04). New York Democrats and Mamdani administration provide platform for Israel Day pro-genocide march. wsws.org The DSA mayor did not attend the Israel Day parade, but his administration provided the permits and police protection for a march featuring Israeli officials implicated in genocide, annexation and ethnic cleansing.

mediasanctuary (2026-06-04). Friday, June 5th, Naksa Day Rally for Palestine. mediasanctuary.org On Friday, June 5th, the Palestinian Rights Committee and others are holding a Naksa Day Rally for Palestine at 11: 30 AM at the Federal O'Brien Building at Pearl and Clinton Ave. in Albany. Naska refers to June 5th, 1967, when more than 300,000 Palestinians were displaced during its 6 Day War. The rally will protest Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for their ongoing support of Israel's genocide taking place in Gaza. Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voice for Peace talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Igor Patrick,Dewey Sim (2026-06-04). China says US 'invented' terrorism charges to justify Cuba blockade. scmp.com China accused the United States of using "invented allegations" to justify its terrorism case against Cuba, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators he needed no new evidence to tie the island to violent leftist groups across the western hemisphere. | Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday that Washington could not justify its blockade and sanctions against the island, adding that the decades-old embargo had wrecked Cuba's economy.

Ed Newman (2026-06-04). Event in Beijing commemorates Raúl Castro's 95th birthday, reaffirming historic alliance between China and Cuba. radiohc.cu In Beijing, the Cuban Embassy organized an event commemorating the 95th birthday of General Raúl Castro, which gained political significance with the expressions of support for Cuba from Chinese authorities. The gathering brought together representatives of the Chinese Communist Party, diplomats, and academics amidst increasing US pressure against the island. | The event took place at a time of escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba, with new economic and energy sanctions, as well as increased diplomatic and legal pressure on Cuban authorities. In Washington, the rhetoric of "regime change" resurf…

WHYY (2026-06-04). Ada Ferrer's 'Keeper of My Kin' on Cuba, memory, and migration. whyy.org Her parents stayed in America, and Ferrer went on to become a leading authority on Cuban history. Her book Cuba: An American History won the Pulitzer Prize in 2022. | Her new memoir, Keeper of My Kin, is based on the many family letters her parents saved. It tells an intimate and painful story about a family broken and remade by historical events. | Poly's life was scarred by the trauma of fe…

Democracy Now! (2026-06-04). Democracy Now! 2026-06-04 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 04, 2026; Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail; Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief Greg Bovino, Convene in Portugal for "Remigration Summit"; "Notes from an ICE Chaser": Tracking Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign on the Ground; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba's Crisis, U.S. Sanctions and Family Separation | Headlines for June 04, 2026; Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail; Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief…

Ed Newman (2026-06-04). Cuba's Health Miracles While Under Blockade. radiohc.cu By Nuvpreet Kalra | Last week, the Cuban Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) announced a major health breakthrough with VAXIRA, a vaccine treatment for lung cancer. This is a remarkable achievement, made only more impressive by the fact that this is Cuba's second lung cancer vaccine. | The vaccine stops the progression of cancer by developing the patient's immune system to fight off cancer cells. This has proven to significantly prolong people's survival. Since 2013, the vaccine has been monitored, trialled, and tested on more than 1,300 patients. Over a ten-year period, patients survived a median of 76.6 month…

Mireya Ojeda (2026-06-04). Asociación Hermanos Saíz inició su campaña por el verano 2026. radiohc.cu Inició en toda Cuba la Campaña de la Asociación Hermanos Saiz por el Verano 2026: Lo mejor eres tú, a nuestro estilo y con Flow, informa su Presidente Nacional, Yasel Toledo Garnache, periodista y escritor. | Tendrán conciertos, programación en las sedes de la AHS, 'presentaciones artísticas en comunidades y centros laborales, además de sumarse a la Red Juvenil Comunitaria. | Sobresalen las cruzadas artísticas en las diferentes provincias y los eventos que llegarán a barrios y sitios históricos, incluyendo variadas actividades deportivas a lo largo y ancho del país. | Toledo Garnache anuncia que dos canciones ani…

Martha Rios (2026-06-04). Vicecanciller denuncia castigo colectivo de EE.UU. a los cubanos. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío denunció este miércoles, desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, que el Gobierno de Estados Unidos intenta conducir a la mayor isla de las Antillas hacia un escenario de crisis con consecuencias impredecibles. | El diplomático afirmó que Washington se esfuerza en provocar el mayor daño económico y social posible mediante su capacidad coercitiva, destinada a causar desajustes económicos, carencias materiales y destruir los sustentos de la vida humana en la nación.Se trata de un castigo colectivo para obtener de Cuba la sesión de la sob…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-06-04). Un joven keniano fisicultorista y médico. radiohc.cu El estudiante keniano Elmer Gitonga Njuguna encontró en Cuba una familia en uno de los gimnasio del municipio Arroyo Naranjo, donde practica el fisiculturismo en sus momentos de ocio y distrae su mente de la dura cotidianidad que se vive en la isla caribeña, causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | El joven, natural de Nairobi, estudia el 5to año en la facultad Julio Trigo, perteneciente al hospital clínico y quirúrgico con el mismo nombre y cuenta que desde el 2023 fue a un GYM cercano a su domicilio atraído por mejorar su apariencia física y siguiendo las sugerencias de un amigo. | ´Todo come…

Martha Rios (2026-06-04). Raúl Castro Ruz es escudo y espada de la Revolución cubana, afirman en Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en el municipio de Sancti Spíritus, Osmundo Martínez afirmó este miércoles que "pocos legados son tan profundos como el del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, quien durante más de seis décadas ha sido escudo y espada de la Revolución". | Así expresó el dirigente en la Asamblea Solemne del Poder Popular celebrada en el contexto de los 95 años del líder y los 512 de esa urbe del centro del país. | La sesión tuvo como motivación especial el medio siglo de los órganos locales del Poder Popular. | Martínez evocó al Raúl que impulsó la actualización del modelo económ…

Jordan Atwood (2026-06-04). Gaza surgeon wins New Jersey House primary on healthcare not bombs campaign. nationofchange.org Dr. Adam Hamawy, a retired Army combat surgeon who treated patients in Gaza during Israel's assault on the enclave, won New Jersey's Democratic primary in a deep-blue congressional district after running on a platform centered on healthcare, economic reform, immigration policy, and opposition to U.S. support for the war in Gaza.

newarab (2026-06-04). 8 in 10 Labour members back UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.

newleftreview (2026-06-04). 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.

geo.tv (2026-06-04). Bondi Beach mass shooting hero faces court for 'assaulting' father. geo.tv Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Ahmed al Ahmed, the bystander who charged at one of the gunmen and seized his rifle during the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, at St George Hospital in Sydney, Australia.— Reuters/FileA Sydney man credited with saving dozens of…

Mark Brody (2026-06-04). Everybody Hates Bill Pulte. portside.org Everybody Hates Bill Pulte |

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests. aljazeera.com Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the "right thing".

NKCFFA (2026-06-04). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…

UMMID (2026-06-04). UGEAC Counselling 2026: Last Date of Registration June 05. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has asked students seeking admission in First Year Engineering Courses (B.E./B Tech) in Bihar to register via its official website 'bcece.admissions.nic.in' before June 05, 2026 to participate in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counseling 2026 [UGEAC 2026].

Alexis Sterling (2026-06-04). Trump hands top intelligence role to loyalist with no national security experience. nationofchange.org President names housing regulator Bill Pulte to oversee 18 intelligence agencies despite no known background in intelligence, defense, or military service, raising bipartisan concerns about experience, accountability, and political loyalty.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-04). 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56. scmp.com Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, a year after the passing of "the love of her life", a member of her close circle said on Thursday. | "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement. | Born in 1969 in Rasht in northern Iran, Satrapi arrived in France in 1994 and gained French nationality in 2006.

newarab (2026-06-04). Who murdered Rania Al-Abassi's Children. newarab.com The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.

Juan Cole (2026-06-04). "The Subtle Alchemist:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:43. juancole.com No. 43 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám praises wine as having the ability to transform the soul, as an alchemist turns base metal into gold. | The Two-and-Seventy jarring Sects confute :
| The subtle Alchemist that in a Trice
| Life's leaden Metal into Gold transmute. | This quatrain is no. 77 in the Bodleian manuscript and no. 169 in the Calcutta one. A version of it is on the web

Editor (2026-06-04). The shield of the Americas exposed: Fascism's new face in the Americas. mronline.org A counter revolution is consolidating itself in the Americas—firing drones and missiles at farmers and fishermen, plotting internal destabilization campaigns against insubordinate governments, and manufacturing lies and fever dreams about some bullshit they're calling narcoterrorism. This new-old tactic is a hybridization of the War on Terror and the War on Drugs, developed to justify warfare …

UMMID (2026-06-04). JoSAA 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today: Link, Steps. ummid.com JoSAA online registration and choice filling via the official website 'josaa.nic.in' of the students seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions based on their JEE Advanced 2026 score is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 2, 2026.

UUSF Forum (2026-06-04). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites. aljazeera.com Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.

Michelle Pini, David Donovan, Dr Lee Duffield (2026-06-04). AFR-king what!? Mad money mag grovels to Gina, bootlicks billionaires and promotes plutocracy. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2026-06-04). Workers and youth oppose Iran war and Labor's austerity measures at meetings in Australia and NZ. wsws.org "Workers should unite to fight. Workers are oppressed, but without them, the capitalists have no wealth."

scorinoco (2026-06-04). President of Colombia Calls Out 'Proof of Fraud' in Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced an alleged electoral fraud in the first round of the presidential elections through deliberate manipulation of the voter registry and the preliminary counting system. Petro stated that he verified evidence to support his claim, and expressed his willingness to hand it over to competent authorities. | The Colombian president stated that his decision not to recognize the preliminary count issued by a private entity is based on finding compelling evidence, emphasizing that his commitment to the people and his life struggles have motivated him to risk everything by…

WiBOPM (2026-06-04). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride For Palestine! (Information). wibailoutpeople.org Hello everyone, The Sunday, July 19 Big Ride for Palestine is just weeks away!For the third time, we are joining with the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) in their annual bike ride fundraiser for emergency aid to Palestine and Lebanon. The route has been determined, registration is OPEN and we are signing up volunteers to …

Amy Goodman (2026-06-04). Trump's Ex-Border Patrol Chief Joined Portugal Far Right Mass Deportation Summit. truthout.org Hundreds of far-right activists gathered in Portugal on Saturday for the annual "Remigration Summit" advocating for the mass deportation of immigrants. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and white nationalist leader Jared Taylor were VIP guests alongside elected officials from Germany and Spain's far-right parties. In an interview ahead of the event, Bovino cited Nazi Germany's… |

UMMID (2026-06-04). Hubble latest image shows active galaxy M88. ummid.com The latest image sent by the Hubble Space Telescope has captured more details about the active spiral galaxy, Messier 88 or M88, first detected by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781.

Lexis-Olivier Ray (2026-06-04). Investigations Newsletter: LAPD's Public Records System is 'Broken'. lataco.com "It's completely broken. And it's by design," LAPD critic William Gude said in a thundering voice. "It is designed to be slow."

Anthony Watts (2026-06-04). NOAA Bets on AI to Translate Weather Warnings—But Can Machines Reliably Convey Life-and-Death Messages? wattsupwiththat.com weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. English at home, yet weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. A new study documents how the National Weather Service is using artificial intelligence to change that.

UMMID (2026-06-04). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). What is the UK's 'two-tier policing' debate? aljazeera.com The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked a political storm in the UK, with renewed claims of 'two-tier policing'.

WHYY (2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WHYY (2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Mark Brody (2026-06-04). A Socialist Is Taking On the Dem Establishment in Syracuse. portside.org A Socialist Is Taking On the Dem Establishment in Syracuse |

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Türkiye's Catalhoyuk. aljazeera.com About 9,000 years ago, the settlement was an egalitarian, matrilineal society with no evidence of organised violence.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Illegal internet addiction correction in central China halted after student's ordeal. ecns.cn Authorities in central China's Henan Province have ordered an education consultancy to cease illegal operations after a university student alleged she was tricked into a correction facility where force and surveillance were used to enforce discipline, according to an official statement Tuesday.

Mark Brody (2026-06-04). Fired 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley Says CBS Told Him To Inject 'Falsehoods' Into Reporting. portside.org Fired 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley Says CBS Told Him To Inject 'Falsehoods' Into Reporting |

WSWS (2026-06-04). Philippine workers hit as Iran war continues. wsws.org Surging fuel and fertilizer prices are leading to a food crisis in the Philippines as crop yields decline.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). FM Spokesperson refutes U.S. reciprocity claim, urges protection for Chinese journalists' lawful rights. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday criticized the U.S.' professed commitment to freedom of speech and urged Washington to implement common understandings through concrete measures to ensure Chinese journalists' lawful right to work and reside normally in the U.S.

Staff (2026-06-04). Contour Design RollerMouse Red Review: Ergonomic-Friendly Desk Essentials. moguldom.com The working life is not the most comfortable one, especially when a lot of your time might be spent behind a desk. Ergonomic furniture and accessories are critical elements not just to make working comfortable now, but to ensure it remains so in the future. The use of ergonomic furniture is also crucial for long-lasting …

Peter Crimmins (2026-06-04). Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is restoring state arts funding to smaller organizations. | Last year, the council renamed itself Pennsylvania Creative Industries and reorganized its funding criteria, making organizations with budgets under $100,000 ineligible for grants. Organizations that operated under fiscal sponsorships were also not eligible. | The move alarmed arts organizations across the commonwealth. | "We pushed back," said Patricia Wilson Aden, president and…

WSWS (2026-06-04). Victorian teachers oppose Australian Education Union/Labor deal on wages and conditions. wsws.org After years of mounting anger over worsening conditions and real pay cuts, and a 98 percent vote for industrial action, many educators view the agreement as another betrayal.

independentaustralia.net (2026-06-04). water efficiency problem starts at the household plumbing level. independentaustralia.net

Ana Cristina Carvalhaes (2004-06-26). 'Surprise' election result poses new challenges for Colombia's left. links.org.au The rapid rise of a far-right candidate in the presidential campaign should not have been a surprise. A left win in the second round won't be easy, but the battle is far from over, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Visit signals pragmatic engagement. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Canada signals an effort by both sides to strengthen ties as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade and navigate growing uncertainty in its economic relationship with the United States, experts say.

John Mcevoy, Consortium News. (2026-06-04). Nobody Wants To Live Next To A War Criminal. popularresistance.org Earlier this year, Declassified revealed that over 2,000 Britons served for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) since October 2023. | This information would never have come to light using sources in Britain. | The U.K. government does not collect data on British nationals serving in the IDF, and soldiers returning from Israel have not been questioned about their activities in the region. | Instead, the information came from a Freedom of Information request issued to the IDF by a lawyer in Israel. The U.K. government's failure to collect data on the movements of potential war criminals or properly investigate their ac…

aljazeera (2026-06-04). World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums. aljazeera.com Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). U.S. Justice Department abandons 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday abandoned its nearly $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" following an intense backlash from Republican senators and a decisive blow from the federal judiciary.

Staff (2026-06-04). How to Read Casino Slots Before the Reels Start Spinning Your Finances. moguldom.com A slot game can look simple from the outside, but the more interesting part starts before that first spin. Every slot gives you clues about the kind of session you're about to have. The theme, layout, paylines, bonus structure, jackpot style and pace all tell you something. Some games are built for fast, casual rounds. …

Newswire Editor (2026-06-04). Warner's Continued Collaboration with Trump Threatens Democracy. commondreams.org After

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-04). Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 dead, 2 missing. scmp.com Four people were killed on Thursday in a plane crash on Croatia's northern Adriatic coast, police said. | "According to currently available information four people have died" in the crash of the plane in Medulin, on Croatia's northwestern Istria peninsula, a police statement said. | The accident occurred in the Campanoz area, outside the town, and "all emergency services are on the scene", it added.

newarab (2026-06-04). Held by ICE, US Palestinian activist Sarsour's health declines. newarab.com Over two months after his Family and attorneys of Sarsour, who is in his early 50s and has type 2 diabetes that requires daily monitoring of his blood sugar level, say he has lost around 30 pounds and has experienced severe abdominal pain. They say he h…

Joseph Trevithick (2026-06-04). USAF Wants "MQ-9 Next" Reaper Replacement To Be Modular, Cheap. twz.com Modularity is a key area of interest as the U.S. Air Force formulates its latest set of requirements for a

UMMID (2026-06-04). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.

geo.tv (2026-06-04). Bangladesh 'foils' multiple attempts by India to force people into the country. geo.tv

UMMID (2026-06-04). Foundation laid for Malegaon's first Super Specialty Hospital. ummid.com Malegaon, the Textile City in North Maharashtra, will soon have a 100-bed super specialty hospital.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-04). Canada PM unveils AI strategy, warns of foreign dominance. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched his AI strategy on Thursday, warning that his country's slow adoption of the frontier technology had created risks and that domestic capacity needed a boost to avoid it being "weaponised against us". | Reducing Canada's reliance on the US is a central part of Carney's agenda, and his AI strategy nodded to concern about the influence of US tech giants. | "We are highly dependent on foreign suppliers for the infrastructure that powers AI," he said.

UMMID (2026-06-04). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-04). Two More Journalists Arrested in Rwanda. hrw.org Two journalists affiliated with the YouTube channel Imbarutso ya Demokarasi are facing charges for reporting on Kwa Kabuga or the Kigali Transit Center, an unofficial detention facility where authorities hold people deemed "undesirable," and one of the capital's worst kept secrets. Augustin Nsanzimana, a cameraman and editor, and Emmanuel Niyonshuti, a broadcast journalist, are currently being held in pre-trial detention, which was confirmed by a judge on June 2. At a May 26 court hearing, the prosecution accused the two of "publish[ing] rumors that may incite fear," a criminal offense vague enough to be used to…

WSWS (2026-06-04). Who is prospective Labour Party leader and prime minister, Andy Burnham?—Part One. wsws.org Labour is presiding over a social catastrophe, including the deepest levels of poverty in 30 years, and trailing the far-right Reform, the Conservatives and the Greens in general election polls. If he successfully becomes an MP, Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership and to replace him in Downing Street.

WHYY (2026-06-04). Is Philly ready for USA 250? whyy.org With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city's infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?

newarab (2026-06-04). Due close ties with Israel, Germany loses out on UNSC seat. newarab.com Portugal and Austria defeated Germany's close relations with Israel and leading role in rallying support for Ukraine may have cost Berlin a seat on the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul remarked. | "We have always taken a clear stance on certain issues, and these are positions that not all member states share," Wadephul told reporters. | "The fact that…

UMMID (2026-06-04). Now CUET (UG) 2026 online exams face technical glitches. ummid.com In another blow to the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET (UG) 2026 online exams of over 3,700 candidates were rescheduled due to technical glitches.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Electric three-wheelers gaining traction overseas. ecns.cn At a workshop owned by Jiangsu Zhufeng Electromechanical Technology Co in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, a buyer evaluated an electric three-wheeler model destined for Indonesia, discussing modifications with engineers, who took detailed notes on the customer's requirements.

Brad Reed (2026-06-04). Voters in California city become first in US to approve permanent ban on data centers. therealnews.com Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images | " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/therealnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GettyImages-2269038116-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1″ /> | This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Voters in Monterey Park, California on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a permanent ban on data centers within city limits, becoming the first city in the US to prohibit the power-hu…

newarab (2026-06-04). Four ships carrying Iranian oil leave Gulf despite US blockade. newarab.com Four Iranian-flagged oil tankers In data published on Thursday, the firm detected the passage of the Hilda I, the Amber, the Silvia 1, and the Happiness I, which were carrying a total of seven million barrels of oil. | They all loaded their cargo in mid-April on

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency? aljazeera.com Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.

WSWS (2026-06-04). Elon Musk to become the world's first trillionaire: The case for expropriation. wsws.org Within the next 10 days Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire, when SpaceX, the space launch monopoly he controls, carries out the largest initial public offering in history.

Xiaofei Xu (2026-06-04). EU trade chief swipes at China's overcapacity, but seeks 'meaningful' talks with Beijing. scmp.com EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic has called for practical approaches and "meaningful discussion" to tackle the growing trade concerns between Brussels and Beijing, following his meeting with China's chief international trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, on the sideline of a ministerial meeting at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. | Sefcovic opened his press conference on Thursday by stressing the urgency of crafting policy responses to the non-market practices…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). China ramps up agri, rural vitalization. ecns.cn China's newly released plan for agricultural and rural modernization through 2030 sends a strong signal that the country is prioritizing one of the most challenging aspects of its modernization goal and focusing on food security, technological innovation, and the integration of urban and rural development, experts said.

Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Popular Resistance. (2026-06-04). US Navy Announces Public Review Period For Nuclear-Powered, Nuclear-Armed Submarine Program. popularresistance.org U.S. Navy announces a 30-day public review period for its approximately $60 billion nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, Columbia-class submarine program. | The submarines will be stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for about 50 years. | The Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missiles submarines (SSBN) are the planned replacement submarines for the Ohio-class SSBN submarines that first arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in 1982. The twelve proposed Columbia-class submarines are expected to cost $126.4 billion according to the Navy's FY 2025 budget submission. Half of the twelve new submarines are expected to…

P. Kenneth Burns (2026-06-04). Camden's mayor says investments in public safety, jobs and neighborhoods are making the city stronger. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen used his State of the City address to argue that investments in neighborhoods, public safety and community partnerships are helping drive continued improvements in residents' quality of life. | Carstarphen delivered his"Neighborhoods First: A City for All" presentation at the Camden High School campus Wednesday night, making the case that the city is not only "Camden Strong," but "Camden Stronger," adding "Camden is no longer…

newarab (2026-06-04). Afghans held for months in Poland fear return to Taliban. newarab.com On the other end of the line, Javed sounds worried and tired. | "Our situation here is getting worse every day," he shares with The New Arab. "Some of my comrades have been locked up here for eight months, others for ten. This situation is generating a lot of stress and tension." | His voice trails off for a moment, then he adds, "There have already been several suicide attempts in this camp." | Like Javed, dozens of

Jennifer Oldham (2026-06-04). Feds Plan Biggest Lease of Land in Colorado History to Oil and Gas Companies. truthout.org A federal agency will offer tens of thousands of acres in northwestern Colorado that the nation's largest elk herd relies upon for migration, foraging and winter habitat to oil and gas companies for lease in the state's biggest such sale in modern history. More than 100 parcels included in a June 16 lease sale by the Bureau of Land Management encompass elk, pronghorn and mule deer migration… |

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament? aljazeera.com The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?>

Emily Neil (2026-06-04). Montgomery County encourages immigrants to call 911 after decline in non-English emergency calls. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Montgomery County is launching a campaign to encourage non-English speakers to call 911 after officials say use of its interpretation services dropped sharply in 2025. | "In Montgomery County, public safety means safety for everyone," said Jamila Winder, chair of the county Board of Commissioners, in a statement. "We are committed to ensuring that every resident feels informed, supported, and empowered to call 911 without fear." | The county's analysis of data from i…

geo.tv (2026-06-04). Gunfire kills teen, wounds three after US graduation ceremony. geo.tv Members of law enforcement stand guard as people protest against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/File Gunfire after a graduation ceremony at a northern California high school killed a teenager and wounded three other people on…

WHYY (2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

UMMID (2026-06-04). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.

newarab (2026-06-04). Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire. newarab.com Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in The violence flared up ahead of planned protests on Thursday over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to remain in office after his term expired last month. Parliament in March backed constitutional changes that could allow Mohamud to extend his term by a year and delay an election. | Fighting began around 5 p.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Hundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants. aljazeera.com Protesters accuse the UN of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency rejects.

WSWS (2026-06-04). Billionaire Trump backers smash up CBS "60 Minutes" wsws.org Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David, CEO of Paramount, are seeking to convert CBS into another Trump mouthpiece like Fox News.

Dave DeCamp (2026-06-04). US Executes Two Men in Strike Targeting Boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command said on Wednesday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as the Trump administration continues the extra-judicial executions at sea. SOUTHCOM said the strike killed two male "narco-terrorists," a term the Trump administration has adopted in its attempts to justify killing people for an alleged crime …

newarab (2026-06-04). After San Diego mosque shooting, a community struggles to heal. newarab.com Miss Imani had just finished benchmark testing and was sending her last student back to the classroom when she heard it: the sharp crack of gunfire that echoed off the high ceilings of the Minutes later, fists pounded on the door. "Police, open up." She hesitated. Anyone could say that. | When she finally emerged, headed toward the evacuation zone, she saw Amin Abdullah, the mosque's security guard, lying on the floor in front o…

UMMID (2026-06-04). The Unseen Ledger: How Non-Resident Indians Leverage Crypto Gift Cards Beyond Remittances. ummid.com Buying crypto gift cards with digital assets allows, especiallu Non Resident Indians (NRIs) for the direct allocation of specific consumer value to a relative's smartphone, bypassing the need for currency exchange houses or navigating local bank account minimums for minor transactions.

Ed Newman (2026-06-04). Acts of revenge: Israel arrests Palestinian women footballers and students. radiohc.cu By Fayha Shalash in Ramallah, occupied Palestine | The pounding on the door came before dawn. | When Ahmed Safi awoke to the sound of Israeli soldiers storming his apartment building in Birzeit town, he assumed they were there for someone else. | The Palestinian father never imagined the raid would end with the arrest of his 20-year-old daughter, Sama, a psychology student at Birzeit University, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. | "We were surprised, even shocked. We never expected the raid to be for her arrest," Ahmed told Middle East Eye. | According to the family, soldiers entered the building in th…

mediasanctuary (2026-06-04). Nation Union of the Homeless Summer Cookout (Bebhinn Francis) Part 2. mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the National Union of the Homeless "Summer Cookout" at Corning Preserve in Albany. The Cookout was a gathering of the Capital Homeless Union and their supporters. In this part 2 of 2 labor segment, Willie continues his interview with one of the key organizers of the National Union of the Homeless, Bebhinn Francis, about the group and its mission—part 2.

Shireen Akram-Boshar (2026-06-04). Trump Says a Ceasefire in the Middle East Means "Shooting in a Moderate Manner" truthout.org In remarks in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated that in the Middle East, "a ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner." "A ceasefire there is much different than in other parts of the world," Trump said, in response to a question by a reporter about his definition of a ceasefire. "In that part of the world, a ceasefire is when you're shooting… |

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Pro-Palestinian badges should not be worn by NHS staff, UK review suggests. aljazeera.com Anti-Semitism review recommends that badges proclaiming political support should not be worn by public health workers…

Zack Linly (2026-06-04). Michigan Cop Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail For Tasing Black Man For 40 Seconds. newsone.com Source: Facebook / facebook | A now-former Michigan police officer who has reportedly spent the better part of two decades harassing, terrorizing and brutalizing Black people, and then mocking them when they threaten legal action over it, has been sentenced to six months behind bars for felony misconduct related to two traffic stops in 2024, including one where he used his taser on a Black man for more than 40 seconds after the man drove around barricades in his neighborhood to get home. | Meet former Melvindale Police Lt. Matthew Furman, not to be confused with the late LAPD detective from the OJ Simpson tria…

Common Dreams (2026-06-04). Constitutional Win: House Passes Iran War Powers Act. juancole.com "Now it's time for the Senate to act," said CodePink's Medea Benjamin. "Let's keep the pressure on and send this resolution to Trump's desk. No more illegal wars. No more blank checks for militarism." | By Brett Wilkins | — | (

newleftreview (2026-06-04). 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.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Fighting in Somalia's capital as anger over election delay erupts. aljazeera.com Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.

Associated Press (2026-06-04). Trump foe John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case. scmp.com Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the US Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. | The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating classified information, including diary-like notes from his time in government that…

WSWS (2026-06-04). Canadian border authorities handing refugees over to Trump's fascist ICE thugs. wsws.org Acting on the orders of the Liberal government, Canada's border authorities are systematically handing over asylum seekers to ICE, full in the knowledge that they will be confined to concentration camp-like conditions before being expelled from the US.

Adam Johnson (2026-06-04). The Real "Divide" Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters. theintercept.com A supporter of Israel counterprotests as Palestine solidarity activists take part in a demonstration on Nakba Day on May 15, 2026, in New York City. Photo: Adam Gray/Getty Images | As Israel's standing in the U.S., and among liberals in particular, continues to crater, the mainstream American media is vaguely taking notice. But when they report on this increasingly potent political dynamic, national publications continue to frame it as a tension among Democratic voters — rather than a tension between Democratic voters and their party leadership. | "A Democrat's Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party's T…

infobrics (2026-06-04). NATO Military Committee Chair calls for national defense to include civilians. infobrics.org European citizens are not prepared for war and do not want to go to war.

UMMID (2026-06-04). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.

Richard Harris (2026-06-04). A UK in decline needs to rediscover supply-side economics. scmp.com I just spent two weeks in a broken Britain, which is an unfortunately apt description for a country that has fallen from its former glory. Its people are funny, witty, creative, intelligent, sports-mad and educated, part of a society that has constantly evolved over the last millennium, its imperial heritage bringing in cultures from around the globe. It is a green and pleasant land, beautiful in spring and summer, and not too bad in the autumn. | Yet the once great nation is now dealing with a…

editor (2026-06-04). Phoenix rising: women, AI, and the architecture of a world that cares. onlineopinion.com.au The future of AI may depend less on engineers than on the women who understand care, vulnerability and survival.

UMMID (2026-06-04). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.

UMMID (2026-06-04). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.

Reuters (2026-06-04). Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise — and that he saw no signs of that, so was ready to fight on to victory. | Speaking to foreign media editors on the sidelines of Russia's annual economic forum in what is the fifth ‚Äåyear of Europe's deadliest land war since World War II, Putin said Russia would defeat Ukraine on the battlefield if necessary.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government 'overthrow'. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

Thomas Newdick (2026-06-04). Ukraine Tests New Missile In Hopes Of Leading To Low Cost Patriot Alternative. twz.com As interceptor shortages strain its defenses, Ukraine has a plan to build anti-ballistic missiles that are cheaper and faster to produce than Western types.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Antalya Sees Tourism Surge: Eid holiday brings a welcome boost to Antalya, Türkiye's tourism industry amid inflation struggles and Iran conflict. ecns.cn Türkiye's tourism industry is facing a challenging year. High inflation and regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict are creating uncertainty for some travelers. But in Antalya, the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday in May has provided a welcome economic boost, filling hotels and beaches despite broader concerns across the sector. CGTN's Michal Bardavid reports from one of Türkiye's most popular destinations along the Mediterranean Sea.

Bruce Goodwin II (2026-06-04). Knicks Deliver Thrilling Comeback Against Spurs, Secure Game 1 Win Of NBA Finals. newsone.com Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty | The The However, it wasn't as easy a feat as in previous…

Reuters (2026-06-04). Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general. scmp.com President Donald Trump said he would ‚Å move to ‚Å nominate acting US Attorney ‚Å General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer. | "He's acting attorney general. Tomorrow. ‚ÄåI'm instructing Dan (Scavino) and everybody else that's involved in that very complicated process — which is going to go, I think, very quickly — that we are going to make him permanent attorney general," Trump said at…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). 100 trln yuan govt debt seen as controllable. ecns.cn Chinas outstanding government debt has likely topped the 100 trillion yuanmark, though despite the scale.Experts said the overall risk remains"safe and controllable"as the debt burden is moderate by global standards and funded projects are mainly quality assets.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak. aljazeera.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.

Chrissy M. E. Hansen (2026-06-04). Data center battle exposes Michigan Democrats' slide to the right. peoplesworld.org SALINE TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Tech industry leaders gathered here on Monday for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new data center dubbed "The Barn." At 2.2 million square feet, the planned complex is slated to be one of the largest artificial intelligence data center construction projects anywhere in the world. In attendance for its inauguration …

David Swanson (2026-06-04). What Could Hawai ªi Look Like if the U.S. Military Didn't Occupy So Much Land? worldbeyondwar.org Leases on more than a fifth of the 222,000 acres of Hawaiian land occupied by the U.S. military are set to expire. #WorldBEYONDWar…

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Why is the US so invested in Colombia's election? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hala Al Shami explains why US officials are invested in Colombia's presidential elections.

Prof. Zamir Ahmed Awan (2026-06-04). Abraham Accords: Peace Without Justice Cannot Stabilize the Middle East. thinktank.pk The Abraham Accords are often presented as a historic opening for peace in the Middle East. In simple terms, they are a set of normalization agreements through which Israel established formal relations with several Arab and Muslim-majority states. The first agreements were signed in 2020 between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Later, Morocco …

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Nigeria's second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival. aljazeera.com Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight. aljazeera.com 'Make America Healthy Again' activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.

Stephen A. Crockett Jr. (2026-06-04). Russell Wilson Retires From NFL To Join CBS Sports Instead Of Playing For NY Jets. newsone.com Source: Perry Knotts / Getty | The NFL road has come to an end for On Wednesday, the 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback confirmed The news came just days after news broke that Wilson was in talks to become an analyst on CBS's Sunday NFL pregame show. | "As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and 'The NFL Today,' I'm so bl…

UMMID (2026-06-04). MHT CET Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell after releasing the Final Answer Keys is now declaring the MHT CET 2026 (PCB and PCM) results on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). What do Türkiye and Indonesia want from bilateral talks? aljazeera.com Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to Indonesia to cement the two states' growing partnership.

Chelsea Lubbe (2026-06-04). Students at Blankenburg Elementary celebrate community with annual puppet march despite looming closure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Students from Blankenburg Elementary marched through the streets on Wednesday alongside Spiral Q, a nonprofit community arts organization, carrying banners and accompanied by a drumline and giant puppet sculptures. | The West Philadelphia elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year, despite being one of the few public schools in the area. | "We're just here to bring some life and joy to a situation that is less than ideal. Folk…

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Fearful foreign nationals in South Africa forced out of their homes. aljazeera.com Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.

WiBOPM (2026-06-04). June 4, 2026 Fair Maps Rallies Statwide (City Listings) Stop Anti Working Class, Racist Gerrymandering! wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is hosting a day of statewide rallies TODAY Thursday, June 4. Why? Because Our Maps, Our Say! Wisconsin has a chance to get it right, to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) that ends gerrymandering and protects voters It's time for accountability in Wisconsin. We must …

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). FM: The harder Japan tries to hide its past, the louder the alarm rings for the world. ecns.cn Japan has been rather quiet about its militarist invasion, war crimes, and obligations under international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, warning that the harder Japan tries to cover up its past, the louder the alarm rings for the international community.

Ryder Glickman (2026-06-04). Here is why we sanctioned Hillel at the New School and why students everywhere should follow our lead. mondoweiss.net In May, the New School's Student Senate sanctioned its Hillel chapter for its ties to Israeli war crimes and violations of international law. With 850 chapters worldwide, students everywhere should join the campaign to "Drop Hillel."

Eric Worrall (2026-06-04). Oh No, We're All Dead According to a 2016 Climate Mass Extinction Prediction. wattsupwiththat.com Are failed climate doomsday prophecies are coming home to roost?

UMMID (2026-06-04). 'Petty Action': Congress on reports CBSE officials shunted out. ummid.com Responding to the removal of the CBSE Chairman and Secretary from their posts, the Congress Party Tuesday June 02, 2026 called the move 'petty actions' and accused the Narendra Modi government of 'throwing dust in people's eyes'.

Mark Brody (2026-06-04). The Return of the Dixiecrat South. portside.org The Return of the Dixiecrat South |

newleftreview (2026-06-04). 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.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel. aljazeera.com 'Long road' remains ahead as bill garners 73 co-sponsors one year after its introduction in Congress, advocates say.

aljazeera (2026-06-04). First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried? aljazeera.com The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.

WHYY (2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). High-speed train travels through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi. ecns.cn A high-speed train passes through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi Province, June 3, 2026.

Maddy Lauria (2026-06-04). Blood in the well: One town's fight against the slaughterhouse polluting it. grist.org When Trish Leigey's taps started running brown and foul in late 2019, she had an uneasy suspicion about what was tainting the once-clear mountain water. | Tests later confirmed her hunch. Bovine DNA had infiltrated drinking water supplies in rural Loganton, Pennsylvania — contamination her lawyers linked to Nicholas Meat and its practice of spreading liquefied animal waste on nearby fields. | That may not have surprised many of Leigey's neighbors. Most of them were well aware of the desiccated animal parts occasionally strewn across local roads. Not many gave a second thought to trucks spraying a cocktai…

Chris Walker (2026-06-04). 3 of RFK Jr.'s Favorite Anti-Vax Studies Are Being Retracted or Scrutinized. truthout.org At least three scientific papers that are frequently touted by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to promote doubts on vaccine safety have been removed, retracted, or placed under additional scrutiny by the journals that originally published them. According to a report from The Guardian, the studies in question include: Kennedy has… |

newarab (2026-06-04). Lebanon's founding father Patriarch Elias Hoayek to be beatified. newarab.com Lebanon's "founding father" is being honoured at a moment when the country needs his message more than ever, according to a priest involved in the campaign that led to his beatification by the Catholic Church. | Speaking to The New Arab, Monsignor Pierre Tanios said the upcoming beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, the architect of Greater Lebanon and one of the most influential figures in the country's modern history, comes as Lebanon grapples with war, economic collapse and deep political divisions. | "Patriarch Hoayek used to say, 'My sect is Lebanon'," Tanios said. "He was a religious man, but he believed…

WSWS (2026-06-04). Nationwide hospital protests against planned cuts in Germany. wsws.org Staff at over 50 hospitals across Germany recently protested against the government's planned cuts in the healthcare and nursing sectors, which threaten wages, working conditions and the existence of many hospitals.

ecns.cn (2026-06-04). Econoscope | Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as global wealth hub as capital flows eastward. ecns.cn Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland to become the world's largest cross‚Äëborder wealth management center, cementing its position as a rising powerhouse in global finance.

WSWS (2026-06-04). The "Great American State Fair" debacle: Trump's megalomania and extreme isolation. wsws.org One of the centerpieces of the anniversary is a mixed martial arts cage match scheduled to take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House.

mediasanctuary (2026-06-04). Capital Pride 2026 with David Archuleta. mediasanctuary.org On Sunday June 14, 2026 in Albany's historic Washington Park there will be The Capital PRIDE Parade & Festival featuring David Archuleta. Deb Vincent, Board President of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, spoke with Lavender and Sina about the power of visibility, the importance of this event, and the headliner.

WSWS (2026-06-04). Billionaire Trump backers smash up CBS' "60 Minutes" wsws.org Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David, CEO of Paramount, are seeking to convert CBS into another Trump mouthpiece like Fox News.

Imani Radney (2026-06-04). "I use the story to do the thinking" : Ann Leckie on Writing "Radiant Star" publicbooks.org "Panicking never helps. Building a new model of how things work (in your mind, and in the world) is going to take time and will be the result of many small, inglorious acts."

Thomas Newdick (2026-06-04). Is This A Glimpse Of The Aircraft That Gave Birth To The F-47. twz.com A purported sighting over Area 51 has features that would fit with what we think we know about the F-47, but many questions remain.

newarab (2026-06-04). Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock. newarab.com Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the The 6-8 June annual meeting of the

A A (2026-06-04). Iran, l'arte di mantenere il predominio nell'escalation. strategic-culture.su La risposta dell'Iran alla provocazione americana ha chiarito senza ombra di dubbio che l'attuale versione del quadro proposto per il cessate il fuoco di 60 giorni non regge. | Segue nostro MOSCA — L'Iran detiene un vantaggio insuperabile in termini di controllo dell'escalation rispetto agli Stati Uniti. E questo sta facendo impazzire completamente il chiassoso Imperatore di Barbaria. | Ricapitoliamo rapidamente i punti salienti de…

WSWS (2026-06-04). Likely Super El Niño will intensify climate change. wsws.org Global warming is raising the probability that a Super El Niño will develop this year, resulting in widespread mixture of intense heat, drought and flooding around the world. This will have devastating impacts on billions of people.

middleeasteye.net (2026-06-03). Iran says Patriot missile interceptor hit Kuwait airport, US denies itIran on Wednesday said that the strikes on Kuwait's airport that caused extensive damage were the result of a US Patriot missile interceptor hit, a claim that US Central Command immediately denied.
Iran's Tasnim news agency cited the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as saying that they did not fire at Kuwait airport.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-03). Rights report: 9,500 Palestinians missing in Gaza since start of Gaza genocideAl-Dameer Association for Human Rights in Gaza has revealed that more than 9,500 Palestinians have been reported missing or unaccounted for since the start of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, including around 4,700 women and children.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-03). Settler militias escalate attacks across West Bank over the past 24 hoursIsraeli settler militias carried out a new wave of attacks across the West Bank over the past 24 hours, targeting Palestinian property, crops, homes and Bedouin communities under the protection of Israeli occupation forces (IOF).

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-03). IRGC targets enemy vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American airbase after violations near Strait of HormuzThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its forces carried out retaliatory strikes against an enemy vessel, the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and a regional American airbase following two acts of US aggression targeting Iranian assets.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-03). 12 people killed, others injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon12 people, including a paramedic, were martyred and others were wounded on Wednesday in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-03). Iranian Navy targets command center aboard US destroyer in Sea of Oman in retaliation for aggressionThe Iranian Navy announces targeting the "command-and-control center" behind recent US violations, saying the facility was located aboard an American destroyer operating in the Sea of Oman.

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