(2026-06-22). Greater BRICS role urged in upholding intl order. ecns.cn The more than 100-day conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran underscored the importance of upholding international rules, respecting state sovereignty, embracing a new vision of security and understanding the changing nature of warfare, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-24). ASEAN and Russian leaders meet in Kazan amid global energy crisis. wsws.org The summit in Kazan expresses the desperate maneuvering of the ruling classes in South East Asia as the US-led war on Iran hikes energy prices and fears of shortages.
(2026-06-24). UN Commission report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, deliberately targeting children. wsws.org The report is titled: "The essence of childhood has been destroyed": Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023.
(2026-06-24). U.S. Supreme Court issues reactionary rulings as summer recess approaches. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a number of right-wing decisions abridging individual rights and one ruling authorizing lawsuits against Cuban state enterprises to recoup property expropriated 66 years ago.
(2026-06-24). Marco Rubio continues his anti-Cuban crusade. radiohc.cu The United States government imposed sanctions this Tuesday on five Cuban state entities, three of them linked to the Business Administration Group SA (GAESA) and two related to mining and metallurgy, as well as on a relative of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz. | "Today, the State Department is designating five entities and one individual to further the Trump Administration's comprehensive efforts to end the malign activities of the Cuban regime, both in Cuba and throughout our hemisphere," Secretary of State Marco Rubio brazenly justified. | Among the designated entities are Rafin, the International Financial Bank,…
(2026-06-24). Marco Rubio prosigue su cruzada anticubana. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos dictó medidas este martes a cinco entidades estatales cubanas, tres de ellas vinculadas al Grupo de Administración Empresarial SA (GAESA) y dos relacionadas con minería y metalúrgica, además de a un familiar del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz. | ´Hoy, el Departamento de Estado designa a cinco entidades y a una persona para impulsar los esfuerzos integrales de la Administración Trump destinados a poner fin a las actividades malignas del régimen cubano, tanto en Cuba como en todo nuestro hemisferio ª, justifica alevosamente el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | Entre…
(2026-06-24). Cuba a 65 años de Palabras a los Intelectuales. radiohc.cu Un encuentro extraordinario transcurrió este martes en La Habana, por el aniversario 65 del discurso 'Palabras a los Intelectuales', pronunciado por el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016).Aquellas ideas expuestas por el líder revolucionario en franca y abierta conversación con creadores cubanos en junio de 1961, constituyen un punto de partida para la política en la cultura nacional en tanto muestran la visión que le confiere la Revolución ª. | Tales consideraciones ofreció la destacada investigadora cubana Isabel Monal, Premio Nacional de Investigación Cultural (2025), en un panel celebrado en e…
(2026-06-24). En México expresan condolencias por deceso de Comandante cubano. radiohc.cu El Partido Popular Socialista de México expresó sus más sentidas condolencias al pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba por el fallecimiento del Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (1932-2026), ocurrido este domingo. | La formación política recordó que el revolucionario cubano se integró a la lucha por la liberación de su patria y fue uno de tantos jóvenes que, junto a los líderes de la Revolución, Fidel Castro y Raúl Castro, asaltaron los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, en 1953.Desde esos años entregó su vida con lealtad y firmeza a la causa más justa de la humanidad, la construcción de una soc…
(2026-06-24). Cuba reitera disposición a conversar con EEUU con respeto a la soberanía. radiohc.cu 
´Cuba está dispuesta a discutir cualquier tema con Estados Unidos, excepto la independencia, soberanía, autodeterminación y ordenamiento interno del país ª, aseveró la vicecanciller Josefina Vidal en entrevista publicada este martes por el diario mexicano la Jornada. | Añadió la diplomática que "existe un canal, ha habido encuentros e intercambios con representantes de la nación norteña, pero sin un progreso significativo".No hemos visto que Estados Unidos se haya despojado de su aspiración histórica —y no estoy hablando sólo de los pasados 65 años, me remonto a dos siglos atrás- de querer impon…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-06-23). Restrain the Rabid Dog: Iran Warns Trump over Israel as He Pleads, Lets Not Blow ItTrump publicly criticized Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburb, while Iranian officials warned that continued Israeli attacks could jeopardize efforts to finalize agreement.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-23). US has an obligation to lift all illegal sanctions against Iran: Foreign MinistryIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the United States has an obligation to remove all economic sanctions illegally imposed on Iran under a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.
(2026-06-24). Cuba denuncia nuevas arremetidas de Estados Unidos contra su economía. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, denunció en la red social X las nuevas arremetidas de Estados Unidos en su política hostil de máxima presión contra el pueblo de Cuba. | ´El gobierno de EE.UU., conducido por su deshonesto y mendaz secretario de Estado, continúa los pasos para apretar el cerco a la economía de Cuba, al esta demostrarse más fuerte, capaz y eficaz de lo que él esperaba frente a la agresión despiadada y el castigo colectivo contra el pueblo y sus condiciones de vida ª. | Así afirmó el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores por medio de la red social X, luego de que el Departamento…
(2026-06-24). Raúl Castro y Díaz-Canel encabezaron tributo póstumo al Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército, Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, encabezó la primera guardia de honor al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, en el sentido tributo en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias. | Junto a Raúl, en el homenaje póstumo, estuvieron el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y los generales de Cuerpo de Ejército, àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias y del Interior, respectivamente. | Muy c…
(2026-06-24). How Iran is moving from Resistance to Statecraft after the War. juancole.com By Farrokh Neghadar and Goudarz Eghtedari | — | (
(2026-06-22). China mulls stronger Antarctic environmental protection in draft law. ecns.cn A revised draft law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection, which further strengthens protection of the Antarctic environment, was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's national legislature, for its second reading.
(2026-06-22). China's AI sector sees 'explosive growth': premier. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence sector has experienced "explosive growth," Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). Tibetan street dance blends beats with traditional forms. ecns.cn At an international street dance competition in Beijing on Sunday, four young dancers from the Xizang Autonomous Region wowed the audience with a routine that blended hip-hop with traditional Tibetan dance forms.
(2026-06-22). China to continue to participate in global governance on AI: Chinese premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday said that China will continue to participate in global governance on artificial intelligence (AI) and other domains in a responsible and constructive manner.
(2026-06-22). Innovation-driven cooperation inevitable choice to overcome global growth dilemma: premier. ecns.cn Innovation-driven cooperation is an inevitable choice to overcome the global growth dilemma, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). Starmer talks with Burnham as UK prepares for leadership transition. ecns.cn UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Labour MP Andy Burnham on Tuesday, as the government moves to ensure an "orderly" transition following Starmer's announcement that he will step down.
(2026-06-22). Chinese premier highlights four characteristics of China's economy. ecns.cn The Chinese economy has demonstrated stability, innovation, vitality and integration with the rest of the world at the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). The Polite Kind Of Racism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We go about our lives consuming products made by wage slaves under an oppression machine that is defended through constant mass military slaughter, and then we wag our fingers at a viral video of some schizophrenic saying racist things in order to feel nice feelings about ourselves. That's what western life is, right there.
(2026-06-22). U.S. Senate passes resolution to curb Trump's war powers on Iran. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a war powers resolution on Iran, restricting President Donald Trump from launching further military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
(2026-06-22). 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses: premier. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0" represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). Shared growth highlighted at Summer Davos. ecns.cn As political and business leaders gather in Dalian, Liaoning province, for the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, global attention is turning to how China will use the event to reinforce its role in championing stable growth and practical cooperation at a time of mounting global economic uncertainty.
(2026-06-22). Breakthrough unveiled in quantum computing. ecns.cn A new photonic quantum computer has begun formal operation in China and has been connected to China Telecom's Tianyan quantum cloud platform, making it accessible online to researchers and developers worldwide, China Telecom Quantum Group said on Monday.
(2026-06-22). Chinese premier addresses opening plenary of Summer Davos. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a special address at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in northeast China's coastal city of Dalian on Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). Greens deal aids Australian Labor government's austerity budget. wsws.org The Greens are aiding a Labor government that is in a deep-going political crisis, amid widespread hostility to its austerity budget.
(2026-06-24). Sri Lanka: Thousands of farmers protest over rising costs and low rice prices. wsws.org Farmers' fundamental problems can be resolved only through their independent mobilisation against big business and finance capital, united with the rural poor and under the leadership of the working class.
(2026-06-24). "They are coming for everybody" : BP Whiting lockout enters fourth month as workers call for nationwide action. wsws.org Locked-out workers who spoke with the World Socialist Web Site say that BP is dragging out the lockout to starve workers into submission.
(2026-06-24). Ontario's hard-right Tory government unveils plans to massively boost military production to support Canadian imperialism's war machine. wsws.org Hard-right Premier Doug Ford is placing Ontario at the centre of Canada's military-industrial buildup, unveiling a 10-year strategy aimed at rapidly transforming the country's most populous and industrialized province into a critical hub within North American and European military supply-chains.
(2026-06-24). Ebola passes 1,000 cases in the Congo: Imperialism and the collapse of public health. wsws.org The scientific and material means to halt the disease exist in abundance but are being deliberately withheld, turning preventable mass death into a deliberate policy of social murder.
(2026-06-24). NALC union prepares to deny letter carriers right to contract vote as historic USPS cuts loom. wsws.org If no tentative agreement is reached, according to NALC, "unresolved issues would be addressed through an interest arbitration process," producing "a final and binding decision on the contents of a new National Agreement."
(2026-06-24). Open letter to the Turkish Embassy: Freedom for Ali Ercan Akpolat! wsws.org On Wednesday, June 24, at 2: 30 p.m., the following open letter from the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP) and the editorial board of the World Socialist Web Site in Germany will be delivered to Türkiye's ambassador in Berlin, Gà∂khan Turan.
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos forum starts opening plenary. ecns.cn The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, began its opening plenary in northeast Chinas coastal city of Dalian on Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). Draft Antarctic ecology law bolsters legal safeguards. ecns.cn A draft law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection entered its second review on Tuesday, strengthening legal safeguards for the continent's fragile ecosystem as China enhances its role in polar governance.
(2026-06-24). Candidate for UAW president denounces union's "shotgun vote" at Nexteer: "Something is rotten in Saginaw" wsws.org Will Lehman, a rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania who was nominated at last week's UAW convention to run for union president, condemned the UAW's in-plant vote at Nexteer as a fraud.
(2026-06-24). Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as provincial election approaches. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific The French High Commission in New Caledonia has banned all alcohol sales until next Sunday — June 28, the provincial elections day. The ban enforcement started on Monday and will last until Sunday at midnight, local time. The ban concerns the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. READ MORE: Provincial…
(2026-06-24). Trump at Mack Trucks promotes trade war and xenophobia, hails UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org At the campaign-style rally Trump praised union leaders in a speech laden with fascistic demagogy targeting "communists," "globalists," immigrants and foreigners.
(2026-06-22). Exploring 'friends circle' of smart cars at 4th CISCE. ecns.cn
(2026-06-24). China Rides a Global Green Wave. juancole.com
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos Forum opens in NE China's Dalian. ecns.cn
(2026-06-24). How the Iran War Fuel Crisis Is Reshaping the Pacific. juancole.com
(2026-06-23). Iran refutes claim by Vance that they will allow nuclear inspectors. thecanary.co 
Iran is refuting assertions by JD Vance that it agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country, as negotiations are expected to continue this week. Talks were held in Switzerland on Sunday and Monday to address the implementation of the Pakistan-mediated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed by the US and Iran […] | By
(2026-06-23). Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). Iran to let in inspectors, can sell its oil. ecns.cn "Everyone should know that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to the way it was before the war," Ghalibaf said on his way back to Tehran after negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland.
(2026-06-23). In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is forcing a moment of truth on Trump. mondoweiss.net 
Both Iran and Israel are gambling a great deal of their futures on what Trump will do next. Indeed, the fate of the world, in a very real sense, hangs in the balance.
(2026-06-23). Headlines for June 23, 2026. democracynow.org Top Negotiator Says Iran Will Permanently Manage Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion in Additional Iran War Funding, Israeli Forces Kill 2 In Lebanon After Iran Warns Continued Attacks Could Scuttle Ceasefire, U.N. Commission of Inquiry Finds Israel Is Committing Genocide by Killing Gaza's Children, "Not Afraid to Stand Up to Genocide": United Auto Workers Vote to Divest from Israel, Pentagon Says Latest Attack on Alleged Drug Boat Killed Two, Leaving Six Survivors, U.N. Warns Paramilitaries Are Poised to Commit Atrocities in Sudan's el-Obeid, Confirmed Cases of Ebola Top 1,000 in…
(2026-06-23). Iran International and the Money Behind the Narrative War. fpif.org Americans usually think about confrontation with Iran in terms of sanctions, warships, nuclear sites, and diplomatic ultimatums. But an equally important front doesn't involve firepower or government threats: the media space. Here, political narratives are built, repeated, legitimized, and eventually translated into pressure. | That's why the financing of the media network Iran International deserves closer scrutiny in Washington. The question is not whether Iranians deserve independent journalism. They do. Nor is it whether journalists should be protected from intimidation by the Iranian government. They should.
(2026-06-23). 'Conclusive evidence' that regional countries took part in US-Israeli war: Baghaei. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated in an address on Tuesday that Iran has "conclusive evidence" that some regional countries participated in the US-Israeli war on Iran and could thus face legal repercussions, according to Al Jazeera. | "We regret to see that," Baghaei said. "We will take whatever action is needed in this respect." | He also condemned the stance of European powers during the recent attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, saying that "Europeans have been marginalised" because of the policies they have been following in recent years. | "During the two wars imposed against…
(2026-06-23). New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of US-Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon heads into a new round of talks with Israel on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear to be overshadowed by Iran's decision to make Lebanon part of its negotiations with the United States. | Lebanese officials have insisted that face-to-face negotiations with Israel are the only way to secure an end to the war raging since March 2, when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of Iran and triggered Israeli air and ground attacks that have killed more than 4,000 people in Lebanon. | But four rounds of Lebanese-Isra…
(2026-06-23). Lebanon president and PM condemn Iran's efforts to end Israeli invasion. thecanary.co 
Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun — like his prime minister Nawwaf Salam — has objected to Iran's terms for negotiations with the US, including an end to Israel's invasion of Lebanon. The pair's regime is widely considered a 'Vichy' regime collaborating with its occupiers and their US backers. Aoun has insisted that "no one negotiates on […] | By
(2026-06-23). Israeli attacks on Lebanon nearly 'derailed' US-Iran talks in Switzerland: DPM Dar. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Israeli attacks on Lebanon had almost derailed the process ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. | In an interview with Al Arabiya recorded before the Switzerland talks, Dar acknowledged that spoilers remained active, pointing to heavy Israeli bombing in Lebanon after the deal was signed, which he said "actually derailed everything and stopped everything". | "This is something which actually is to provoke the parties to give a pause, don't move," he said, adding that wisdom had to prevail and that "the world community should convince an…
(2026-06-23). Congress Quietly Moves to Merge U.S. and Israeli Militaries. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As public support for Israel continues to erode amid the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, a little-noticed provision buried inside the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act could fundamentally reshape the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv. Critics warn that Section 224—the "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative"—would move beyond annual military aid …
(2026-06-23). The Persistence of Israel First. scheerpost.com Timothy Hopper for Foreign Policy in Focus If there is one conclusion to be drawn from the latest confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, it is the remarkably short life of Donald Trump's "America First" doctrine. Trump returned to power promising to break with Washington's foreign-policy establishment, avoid costly overseas commitments, and place the interests of …
(2026-06-23). What does it signify that 92% of Israelis recognise Iran's war victory? thealtworld.com What is the reaction of Arab leaders who have criticised it, prophesied its loss, and blasted its "aggression" since the first American missile launch? | When 92 per cent of Israelis confirm in a Hebrew University poll that Iran emerged victorious from the recent American-Israeli aggression and that all of Benjamin Netanyahu's statements about achieving great accomplishments are mere lies, these results confirm that this Iranian victory, in bold red lines, means the defeat of the opposing party, namely the duo of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Netanyahu, who was dragged by the neck. | The s…
(2026-06-23). Mysterious Pay-For-Play Antisemitism Attacks Now Targeting Canada. Who Benefits? scheerpost.com Michelle Witte The Grayzone A wave of strange property attacks targeting Jewish sites in Canada is attributed to apolitical youth paid in crypto. The violence follows the same playbook seen in Australia and the UK. While Iran and Palestine solidarity campaigners are blamed, Israel exploits the tension. Canada is the latest in a string of …
(2026-06-23). Pace, sà¨, ma quale pace? Alcuni dubbi geopolitici sull'accordo Iran-USA. strategic-culture.su Il mondo ha bisogno di pace e, purtroppo, non tutti i paesi di cui stiamo parlando ne sono i paladini. | Segue nostro Fidarsi o non fidarsi? | Premessa generale: è sentimento comune e condiviso che si raggiunga la pace nel conflitto fra USA-Israele e Iran, con anche la riapertura dello Stretto di Hormuz e il ripristino di un equilibrio regionale sereno e ottimale per il mondo intero. Su questo non vi sono dubbi. USA e Iran hanno annuncia…
(2026-06-23). Israel busca sabotear acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Pakistán, Khawaja Muhammad Asif afirmó este lunes que el incipiente acuerdo entre Irán y Estados Unidos supone ´un duro golpe ª para Israel y podría significar el ´final político ª de su primer ministro, Benjamín Netanyahu. | Según Asif, el Gobierno hebreo estaría haciendo ´todo lo posible ª por sabotear el entendimiento, consciente de que su éxito podría desembocar no solo en la caída de Netanyahu, sino también en su enjuiciamiento y eventual encarcelamiento. | El mandatario iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, y el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, firma…
(2026-06-23). What Was The "Jellyfish-Like" Drone Swarm The Downed F-15E Pilot Reportedly Saw Over Iran. twz.com 
(2026-06-23). Iran says card-based banking hit by cyberattack on three lenders. newarab.com 
Iran's state-owned banking technology provider said on Tuesday that cyberattacks This had prompted a temporary suspension of all card-related operations at the three banks to prevent further unauthorised access, the company told state TV, with cybersecurity teams working to restore normal operations. | The company's public relations head said ATM services, point-of-s…
(2026-06-23). The American Way of War, War, War. juancole.com ( Here's the question nobody seems to be asking right now, though: What country will Donald Trump attack next? Yes, at the moment, he's still wildly wound up in his Iran war/truce/peace/or you name it (tomorrow). Yesterday, it was, of course, Venezuela, and next week it might b…
(2026-06-23). Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Washington and Tehran have signed a preliminary agreement to halt the conflict and concluded a first round of talks in
(2026-06-23). Iran Challenges US Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. juancole.com ( Talks between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar
(2026-06-23). No Handshake, No Peace: Why Iran and the US Drifted Apart Again. thinktank.pk Just a few weeks ago, the world was watching what appeared to be a rare diplomatic opening between the United States and Iran. After months of regional conflict, rising oil prices, military threats and fears of a wider Middle East war, there were signs that Washington and Tehran might finally find common ground. Expectations grew …
(2026-06-23). Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon amid fifth round of US talks. newarab.com 
The As the talks kicked off, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun slammed Israel's invasion and occupation of the south of the country and rejected any foreign interference, hinting…
(2026-06-23). Beloved Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Airstrike. truthout.org Acclaimed conservationist Mona Khalil was killed by an Israeli strike on her beachside home in the village of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon. The 76-year-old spent more than 25 years working to protect endangered sea turtles, and her work helped turn a stretch of southern Lebanon's coastline into one of the most important nesting sites for endangered sea turtles in the eastern Mediterranean. |
(2026-06-23). Remembering Mona Khalil, Beloved Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Airstrike. democracynow.org 
Acclaimed conservationist Mona Khalil was killed by an Israeli strike on her beachside home in the village of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon. The 76-year-old spent more than 25 years working to protect endangered sea turtles, and her work helped turn a stretch of southern Lebanon's coastline into one of the most important nesting sites for endangered sea turtles in the eastern Mediterranean. | Khalil lived in "the Orange House" — her grandmother's home, which she helped transform into a refuge for endangered sea turtles, an ecotourism site and a training ground in ecological conserv…
(2026-06-23). Lebanon-Israel talks resume, Hezbollah demands Israel withdraw. newarab.com 
Good evening and welcome to our live coverage. You can catch up with our earlier coverage Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said he rejects Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon and foreign interference in the country as another round of talks between Lebanon and Israel begins in Washington on Tuesday.: | US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Aoun to discuss the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and a mechanism to monitor its impleme…
(2026-06-23). Tucker Carlson quits Republican party over disloyalty to US. thecanary.co 
Right-wing US commentator, Tucker Carlson, has announced that he has quit the Republican party. Carlson has become well-known to the left for his opposition to Zionism, the racist political ideology of supporters of Israel. Carlson's naming of Israel's genocide and of US collusion in it has infuriated an Israel lobby accustomed to slavish support from […] | By
(2026-06-23). Keir Starmer was the architect of his own downfall. newarab.com 
As he stood behind the Downing Street lectern, welling up, struggling to get his words out, Keir Starmer's public resignation address signalled precisely what was such a disaster about his two years as Prime Minister. | Starmer's premiership was responsible for cutting pensioners access to the Winter Fuel Allowance and then climbing down from the policy; defending Israel's right to starve Palestinians in Gaza and arming its genocide; committing £5.5 billions worth of cuts to disability benefits and then being forced into a U-turn after a rebellion in Parliament; and echoing Enoch Powell's infamously racist…
(2026-06-23). UN Commission Finds 30 Percent of People Killed in Gaza Genocide Were Children. truthout.org About 30% of those killed by Israel in Gaza since October 7, 2023, have been children, according to a United Nations inquiry on Tuesday, which found the "deliberate" targeting of kids to have furthered a genocide against Palestinians. The report, authored by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, follows a previous finding in September… |
(2026-06-23). UK government steeped in Palestinian blood: Gaza Tribunal publishes new book. thecanary.co 
The Gaza Tribunal, established by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and others to examine UK collusion in Israel's genocide, is publishing a book of its findings. Its findings are unequivocal: Rishi Sunak's Tories and, especially, the Starmer regime are steeped in blood, guilt and collaboration. One of the greatest crimes of our age As publisher […] | By
(2026-06-23). UN inquiry: Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children in genocide, war crimes. thecanary.co 
Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said in a new report released today. The report found that Israel has targeted Palestinian children in Gaza in two distinct ways: directly […] | By
(2026-06-23). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-23). Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry. aljazeera.com United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel's 'deliberate targeting' of Gaza children part of ongoing 'genocide'.
(2026-06-23). Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent United Nations inquiry said on Tuesday. | The report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023. | Around 30% of those killed in the Gaza war were children, the report found. | A previous report…
(2026-06-23). Claver-Carone: The lobbyist who became a public official to continue profiting from hatred. radiohc.cu In the turbulent waters of U.S. politics, few figures represent the rottenness of the anti-Cuban lobby as faithfully as Mauricio Claver-Carone. He is not a diplomat, not an ideologue, not a defender of freedoms. He is a political mercenary, a man who has made hostility toward Cuba his only negotiable asset.
(2026-06-23). Cuba declares Official Mourning for the death of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has decreed Official Mourning throughout the country for the death of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | According to a presidential decree, the measure will be in effect from 6: 00 a.m. local time on June 23rd until midnight that same day. | During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-staff on public buildings and military institutions, as a sign of homage to the memory of the historic revolutionary leader. | The decree also establishes that the Ministries of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, the Interior and Foreign Affairs will be responsible f…
(2026-06-23). Industriales Strikes First in the Elite League Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — Industriales imposed their will today at the Latinoamericano Stadium with a 5-3 victory over Mayabeque and opened the semifinals of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, marking their territory from their den. | The capital city team found a balance between precise pitching and timely offensive power to subdue the Huracanes, who had been their unwelcome shadow during the qualifying stage. | Andy Vargas pitched five dominant innings without allowing a run, but after he left the game, the tide turned, and Mayabeque capitalized on Alberto Hechavarría's wildness and a bases-loaded walk b…
(2026-06-23). Faced with collective punishment, resilience in Cuba! wibailoutpeople.org 
The energy crisis gripping the country, caused by the U.S. blockade and exacerbated, as a form of collective punishment, by the executive orders of January and May, is forcing changes in the daily lives of Cubans Author: Anaisis Hidalgo Rodríguez | internet@granma.cu Author: àÅngel Freddy Pérez Cabrera | freddy@granma.cu Author: Julio Martínez Molina | informacion@granma.cu …
(2026-06-23). Cuba embarks on emergency reforms. cpusa.org 
Originally published as State capitalism, socialist market economy, New Economic Policy — whatever term supporters or critics of the Cuban Revolution want to use, it's clear that the emergency reforms being proposed in that country will bring major changes to its socialist system. | On June 19, Cuba's National Assembly unanimously approved a sweeping package of 176 economic measures pres…
(2026-06-23). Josefina Vidal: Diálogo directo con Estados Unidos, sin avances significativos. radiohc.cu Existe un canal de diálogo directo entre Cuba y Estados Unidos en el que el gobierno de la isla está dispuesto a discutir cualquier tema, excepto la independencia, la soberanía, la autodeterminación y el ordenamiento interno del país, aseguró la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal. | Sin embargo, ese proceso no ha registrado avance significativo alguno: cada vez que ambos gobiernos se sientan a conversar, Washington responde días después con nuevas sanciones contra la isla. "Nos genera dudas de cuán seria y responsablemente Estados Unidos está viendo esta conversación", asegura la funcio…
(2026-06-23). Presidente de Cuba recibió a canciller vietnamita Le Hoai Trung. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes a Le Hoai Trung, enviado especial, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y canciller de esa nación. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el mandatario dijo que en el encuentro ambas partes destacaron los históricos y sólidos lazos que unen a ambos partidos, gobiernos y pueblos.Agradecí la permanente solidaridad de los hermanos vietnamitas con Cuba", concluyó el presidente. | El canciller vietnamita, quien arribó a La Habana el pasado sábado en vi…
(2026-06-23). Cuba rendirá homenaje póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuba despedirá mañana martes al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (1932-2026) con una jornada nacional de homenaje póstumo que se desarrollará de manera simultánea en La Habana, las capitales provinciales y el Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud. | Según la información oficial divulgada este lunes en la capital cubana, el tributo se realizará a partir de las 10: 00, hora local, en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, donde estarán expuestos los restos mortales del dirigente revolucionario para que autoridades, combatientes y población puedan tributarle honores. | De ma…
(2026-06-23). Cuba decreta duelo oficial por fallecimiento de Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel decretó este lunes duelo oficial en todo el país por el deceso del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | De acuerdo con un decreto presidencial, la medida estará vigente desde las 06: 00, hora local del 23 de junio, hasta las 24: 00 de esa misma jornada. | Durante ese período, la bandera nacional será izada a media asta en los edificios públicos y las instituciones militares, en señal de homenaje a la memoria del histórico dirigente revolucionario. | El decreto establece, además, que los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, del Interior y de Re…
(2026-06-23). Cuba en reunión ministerial de Estados del Caribe. radiohc.cu Una representación de Cuba asistió a la XXXI Reunión Ordinaria del Consejo de Ministros de la Asociación de Estados del Caribe (AEC), celebrada este domingo en Ciudad Panamá bajo la presidencia pro témpore de la nación istmeña. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex informa que la delegación estuvo encabezada por Ileana Núñez Mordoche, directora general de América Latina y el Caribe de la Cancillería cubana, quien ratificó el compromiso de apoyar los objetivos fundacionales de la Asociación en favor del desarrollo sostenible del Gran Caribe. | En el encuentro, la representación cubana den…
(2026-06-23). Cubans pay posthumous tribute to Comandante Ramiro Valdés Menendez. radiohc.cu The people of Cuba on Tuesday paid posthumous tribute to Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, in a ceremony held starting at 10: 00 a.m. at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR). | Simultaneous tributes were held in all provincial capitals across the country and in the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud, with massive public attendance. | The Communist Party of Cuba announced on its Facebook page that the urn containing his remains is being guarded at the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) headquarters by an honor guard and surrounded by…
(2026-06-23). Positiva experiencia de finca cienfueguera en el cultivo de la berenjena. radiohc.cu La finca Punta La Cueva, de la Cooperativa de Créditos y Servicios Dionisio San Román, enclavada en el municipio cubano de Cienfuegos, aula anexa a la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, de la Universidad Carlos Rafael Rodríguez muestra una positiva experiencia en el cultivo de la berenjena. | Su propietario, Emilio Bermúdez así lo confirma en las clases a los estudiantes y a los campesinos que los visitan intercambiando experiencias sobre temas de agroecología, los cultivos y otras cuestiones de interés para los amantes del campo. | Cumplen indicaciones de las prioridades del equipo de la Agricultura Urbana en Cuba p…
(2026-06-23). En Nicaragua lamentan muerte de Comandante cubano Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu La comunidad de cubanos residentes en Nicaragua "Antonio Maceo ª y organizaciones de solidaridad expresaron este lunes su profundo pesar por el fallecimiento, a los 94 años de edad, del comandante de la Revolución de la isla, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | En dos mensajes las organizaciones lo calificaron como uno de los más destacados protagonistas de la lucha revolucionaria en la nación caribeña. | Los cubanos resaltaron la trayectoria histórica de Valdés Menéndez, al recordar que fue integrante de la Generación del Centenario, participante en el asalto al Cuartel Moncada (1953), expedicionario del yate Granma,…
(2026-06-23). Cuba willing to talk with the U.S., but respecting sovereignty. radiohc.cu Cuba is willing to discuss any issue with the United States, except for the country's independence, sovereignty, self-determination and internal affairs, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal in an interview published today by the Mexican newspaper La Jornada. | According to the deputy foreign minister, a channel of communication exists, and there have been meetings and exchanges with representatives of the United States, but without significant progress."We haven't seen the United States abandon its historical aspiration — and I'm not just talking about the past 65 years, I'm going back two centuri…
(2026-06-23). Did Kamala Harris's Silence on Gaza Cost Her the White House? portside.org Did Kamala Harris's Silence on Gaza Cost Her the White House? |
(2026-06-23). Gaza's ID-less people struggle to survive. electronicintifada.net Israel's destruction in Gaza has not spared vital documents which are impossible to renew under current conditions.
(2026-06-23). Palestine weekly wrap: Israel's 'quiet annexation' grows louder. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza, West Bank mosques torched, as Israeli officials describe attempt to expand control.
(2026-06-23). Football offers escape for Gaza, but World Cup spirit dimmed. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza struggle to find World Cup joy amid displacement, power outages, and memories of previous lives.
(2026-06-23). Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa makes solidarity visit to Gaza. aljazeera.com Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.
(2026-06-23). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-23). Will the US-Iran agreement suffer the fate of the "Gaza Agreement" ? unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The agreement between the US and Iran, aimed at ending the war, which was initially planned to be signed with "wet signatures" in Switzerland and later became an agreement "signed remotely," was announced in large headlines, just like …
(2026-06-23). Remembering Ahmed Wishah, the Latest Palestinian Journalist Killed by Israel in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Israel is continuing to attack Gaza despite the so-called ceasefire. Israeli strikes killed Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman with Al Jazeera, and at least six people, including two children, on Saturday. Wishah's brother Mohammed, who also worked for Al Jazeera, was killed in an Israeli strike this April. Israel has now killed over 260 journalists in Gaza, including at least 12 working for Al Jazeera, since October 2023. | "We don't see the type of outrage that we would see if a Western journalist was killed by a country that is not a U.S. ally," says Sharif Abdel Kouddous, Middle East and North…
(2026-06-23). Inician entrevistas para candidatos al Poder Judicial de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Comité de Postulaciones Judiciales de la Asamblea Nacional -parlamento-, de Venezuela, inició este martes las entrevistas a los más de 600 candidatos a ocupar cargos en el Poder Judicial. | Para la ocasión, la instancia parlamentaria instaló cuatro mesas de trabajo con el propósito de entrevistar a 70 personas por día en el Museo Bolivariano de Caracas, indicó una nota de prensa. | Señaló la fuente que esta etapa del cronograma legal garantizará la transparencia, la idoneidad y el fortalecimiento del sistema de justicia del país. | El Poder Legislativo hizo público el pasado viernes el documento contentivo con…
(2026-06-23). Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat — reports. aljazeera.com The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning the 10-time All-Star's future in Milwaukee.
(2026-06-23). If 2018 election was legitimate, so is current govt: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday rejected opposition claims that his government lacked legitimacy, telling the National Assembly that if the 2018 general election was considered legitimate, then the current government should be regarded as legitimate as well. | "Conduct an inquiry into the 2018 election. If there was no manipulation, if ballot boxes were not stuffed, and if people were not brought to Islamabad by force and no threats were issued, then take a look at the 2018 election. If that was a legitimate government, then this is also a legitimate government. And if you are so keen on investigation…
(2026-06-23). Former CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger Eyes US Senate Seat in Tennessee. truthout.org Damon Hininger, the former CEO of Tennessee-based private prison operator CoreCivic, is interested in being Tennessee's next U.S. senator when the seat opens up. Hininger publicly acknowledged for the first time that he wants to replace U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn if she wins her bid for governor this year, according to the Nashville Business Journal. Since 2024, when he chaired the state… |
(2026-06-23). The jailing of CEO Peter Murrell exposes the true character of the Scottish National Party. wsws.org Former chief executive of the Scottish National Party Peter Murrell, has been jailed for embezzling his party's funds.
(2026-06-23). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-23). Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain's commitment to the team.
(2026-06-23). Rep. Adriano Espaillat Was Slow to Help Mahmoud Khalil. It Could Cost Him His Seat. theintercept.com 
New York City democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has pointed to the incumbent's dragging response as a key reason why she's running for Congress.
(2026-06-23). Mass protest on Prinkipo against arrest of Mayor Ercan Akpolat. wsws.org While a mass protest was held on Sunday in Bàºyàºkada against the operation targeting the municipality, Mayor Akpolat was brought before a court on Monday.
(2026-06-23). Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests over 200. newarab.com 
Two weeks before hosting a Rights groups and local media said the detainees included a journalist, three lawyers, an academic and a union official. | The top-level summit takes place in the capital Ankara on 7-8 July. | Early on Tuesday, the Ankara prosec…
(2026-06-23). Is there a future for the U.S. strategy in the Arctic? strategic-culture.su Between containing Russian and Chinese presence and pursuing a hemispheric sphere of influence, the United States is intensifying its military and strategic presence in the Arctic. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:
(2026-06-23). SCOTUS Blocks Rastafarian Man From Suing Prison Guards Who Shaved His Dreadlocks. truthout.org In a Monday morning decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a formerly incarcerated individual, denying his right to sue the state of Louisiana for violating his Rastafarian beliefs by forcibly shaving his hair. The case is notable in that, while this iteration of the high court has made numerous decisions defending right-wing Christians' purported First Amendment religious freedoms… |
(2026-06-23). Air Force's Fightertown Alaska Plan Takes Shape. twz.com 
The U.S. military has released new details about the massive Fightertown Recapitalization (FTR) Program at Joint Base The details emerged in
(2026-06-23). Bangladeshi PM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman will pay an official visit to China from June 24 to 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
(2026-06-23). Indigenous peoples raise alarm as U.S. military spends big on critical minerals. peoplesworld.org 
Over the past decade, Department of Defense spending for critical minerals transformed from virtually nonexistent into a major spending area. The last five years in particular have seen a dramatic surge in both contracts and dollar value. Although minerals like lithium and nickel can be used for renewable energy and green technology like electric vehicle batteries, they are also …
(2026-06-23). De facto state of emergency ahead of NATO summit in Ankara: More than 200 detained. wsws.org The Erdoƒüan government is responding to the imperialist war on Türkiye's borders and to the deepening class struggle at home by consolidating its construction of a presidential dictatorship.
(2026-06-23). Colombia's leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result. aljazeera.com Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.
(2026-06-23). Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models. aljazeera.com Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.
(2026-06-22). Hong Kong fire survivors rebuild lives from ashes. ecns.cn Lau is counting the days to June 30, a deadline that offers survivors of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire tragedy a potential new start in life after about seven months in the wilderness.
(2026-06-23). How Becoming a Dad Changes Men's Brains. portside.org How Becoming a Dad Changes Men's Brains |
(2026-06-23). Temperatures to Hit Record-Breaking 38C as 'Heat Dome' Heads For Britain. wattsupwiththat.com Temperatures will climb to a record-breaking 38C next week as a 'heat dome' is set to hit Britain, with the Met Office issuing a new four-day warning for extreme weather.
(2026-06-23). The climate cult's war on American freedom. wattsupwiththat.com From Restoration News: Since the 1960s, climate alarmists have predicted the end of the world — and they've been wrong every single time. Craig Rucker, co-founder of CFACT, has spent four decades on the front lines fighting back, attending 30 UN climate conferences, and watching the green movement metastasize from junk science into a full-blown religion. He joins Restoration Spotlight to expose the anti-human agenda hiding behind the data.
(2026-06-23). Blaming Ordinary People For The Ecocidal Consequences Of AI, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | I just saw an article in The Conversation titled "
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos highlights innovation, sustainability, cooperation. ecns.cn Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.
(2026-06-23). Alexander Rabinowitch (1934-2026), historian of the October Revolution. wsws.org Rabinowitch's four volumes on the October Revolution and the first two years of the civil war were pathbreaking and constitute an important contribution to the historical record of 1917 and the first two years of the civil war.
(2026-06-23). New Trump rule to cost workers $3.7 billion yearly. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In another Donald Trump regime slam at workers, a proposed Labor Department "joint employer" rule could cost at least 595,000 more workers, already exploited by low pay, no benefits, and bad conditions, at least $3.7 billion yearly, the Economic Policy Institute says. The yearly loss to individual workers would range from "a minimum of $6,294 …
(2026-06-23). Saturday 7/25: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-23). Youth summit connects NW learners to career and employment opportunities. sanews.gov.za Youth summit connects NW learners to career and employment opportunities | More than 300 learners and students from Ngaka Modiri Molema District have gathered in Mahikeng for a Youth Summit aimed at equipping young people with information on career opportunities, skills development programmes and pathways to employment. | The summit, hosted by North West MEC for Finance Kenetswe Mosenogi, brought together government departments, education and training authorities, financial institutions and industry stakeholders to provide information on education, training and career prospects. | The recent event was held in par…
(2026-06-23). Juneteenth & Fight Today Against Resegregation & A Fascist Government-Time For Mass Action. indybay.org The rise of fascism and the attack on Black representation in the South are connected since the supporters of fascism want to disenfranchise the entire Black population yet there has been no national action against this direct fascist racist attack to bring back segregation. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary-treasurer talks about the need to build a national working class mobilization against the attack on Black representation and to prepare for a fascist attempt to impose martial law to prevent any transfer of power.
(2026-06-22). China, India should regard each other as partners: Wang Yi. ecns.cn China and India should view each other as cooperation partners rather than competitors, respect each other's core interests and properly handle sensitive issues, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
(2026-06-23). Children behind bars for life — the human cost of 'British justice'. thecanary.co 
The UK state traps vulnerable children in a brutal cycle of lifetime incarceration, and exposes a system that rejects the idea of rehabilitation entirely. This disgusting model our nation follows separates us from the rest of Western Europe, where sticking kids in cages for life is banned. At a London panel hosted by the campaign […] | By
(2026-06-23). Chinese officials take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese match officials marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming were assigned to the Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). Yankee Radical: Emily Pierson, Suffrage, and Socialism. cpusa.org 
Review of Richard Lenzi, On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which gave meaning to an anti-colonial revolution already in progress, it is important to remember those who dedicated their lives to the struggle for freedom, equality, democracy, peace, and socialism. Capitalists have hijacked this history for their own purposes while omitting socialism entirely. And they have either marginalized or…
(2026-06-23). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-23). As Fisk University Moves Forward With Data Center Proposal, Opposition Grows. capitalbnews.org 
When Naimah Muhammad heard that her alma mater, Fisk University, planned to build a data center on campus, she was annoyed and confused. The announcement came just days after the spring semester ended. There were no hearings, town halls, or meetings with students or residents of the majority-Black neighborhood in north Nashville, Tennessee, she said. …
(2026-06-23). ICE Says 51 People Died in Custody Under Trump. Experts Say That's an Undercount. truthout.org Mamuka Artmeladze, a 43-year-old Georgian national, was found dead on June 4, 2026, in federal immigration custody. Though his name did not appear in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE's) online death records by the time this article was published, Artmeladze was reported as the 50th person to die in ICE custody since President Donald Trump returned to office. One of two recent deaths at a… |
(2026-06-23). Burnham runs scared as fox stunt exposes Labour's hunting betrayal. thecanary.co 
Protect the Wild activist, Robert Pownall, stood fully dressed up as a fox, next to a "cold" Andy Burnham last week. The Makerfield by-election was crashed by the crafty creature, as he stood to expose how the Labour party is betraying the lives of millions of animals in the UK. Pownall stood on the stage […] | By
(2026-06-23). China Strikes Back at the Pentagon's Rare Earth Bet. fpif.org On Monday morning, while Washington was processing Vice President J.D. Vance's return from Switzerland and the Islamabad MOU's fragile diplomatic gains, Beijing
(2026-06-23). Baby bank charities call government out on child poverty. thecanary.co 
The Baby Bank Alliance has raised alarm that charities cannot continue to shoulder the impacts of child poverty and need the government to give more support for struggling families. Pointing to the recent 11% increase in demand, with 400,000 children now having their essential needs met by overwhelmed services, they insist that the government remember […] | By
(2026-06-23). US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman. aljazeera.com Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.
(2026-06-23). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-23). California School District Sued Over Alleged Racial Bullying That Gave 2 Black Elementary Students PTSD. newsone.com 
Source: SolStock / Getty | A lot of people assume racism will die off with older generations, but we
(2026-06-23). SNP ex-chief Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for embezzlement. thecanary.co 
The Scottish National Party (SNP)'s former chief executive Peter Murrell has finally been sentenced for his conviction of embezzlement. The SNP bigwig was handed a five-year custodial sentence, or prison time, for the crime to which he pleaded guilty. Murrell is the estranged husband of SNP ex-party leader and former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon. […] | By
(2026-06-23). Iraq fans 'proud' and joyful despite World Cup loss to France. aljazeera.com Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
(2026-06-23). Unremitting efforts seen as key to progress. ecns.cn The saying reflected more than a play on words. Along the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, several counties had long struggled with constraints of terrain and resources. In Xingtang, a traditional agricultural county, quality farm products often failed to reach wider markets because they lacked strong brands and sales channels.
(2026-06-23). The law that could help Congress kill Trump's Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org When the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Trump administration and the Iranian government leaked last week, lawmakers from both parties said they looked forward to reviewing it.Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a strong supporter of the war with Iran,
(2026-06-23). Aerial view of A're Wetland in Xizang. ecns.cn This photo, taken on June 21, 2026, shows yaks and sheep graze in the A're Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-06-23). SCO at 25: Pakistan's Commitment to a Shared Future of Peace. thinktank.pk The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks an important milestone in the evolution of one of the world's most influential regional organizations. What began in 2001 as a modest platform for confidence-building and regional security has today transformed into a comprehensive framework for political dialogue, economic cooperation, cultural exchange and sustainable development …
(2026-06-23). Protest at Petco for Selling Live Animals as Campaign Grows to Ban Retail Animal Sales. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-23). Colombia Kills Senior Farc Dissident Leader Marlon. orinocotribune.com President Petro calls his death the most significant blow against armed criminal structures. | On Saturday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the death in combat of Ivan Idrobo (aka Marlon), who was the top commander of the FARC dissident factions under the leadership of Nestor Vera, (aka Ivan Mordisco). | "I do not like to speak about the dead because they are Colombians who should not be dead if there were peace. But alias Marlon, the Cauca front's top leader, who had confronted the government and killed Indigenous people and the people of Cauca, the second-in-command to alias Ivan Mordisco, has been…
(2026-06-23). The Colorado River is vanishing — and the fixes are getting weird. grist.org 
The crisis on the Colorado River is simple: The seven Western states that border the essential waterway use more water than it contains. Chronic overuse has drained its two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, and a two-decade drought cycle has pushed them to the point of collapse. | The dream solution to this crisis is an agreement among all involved to use less water. Such a deal would decide who must reduce consumption, which means asking which cities would ban irrigating lawns and washing cars and which farmers would rip up their fields. | This has proven impossible. The states have been trying t…
(2026-06-23). Trump Threatens ABC News Over Coverage of Costly Reflecting Pool Project. truthout.org President Donald Trump issued a threat to ABC News in a Truth Social post Monday evening, complaining about the news organization's coverage of the algae growth that has occurred after recent renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Earlier this year, Trump gave a no-bid contract to a company to clean the pool, after which the bottom was painted blue to increase its reflectivity. |
(2026-06-23). About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe. aljazeera.com France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
(2026-06-23). No Bundeswehr in schools! Against the cooperation agreement between the state of Berlin and the Armed Forces! wsws.org On 8 June, Berlin's Education Senator (state minister) Gàºnther-Wàºnsch (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) signed an agreement with the Bundeswehr granting youth officers exclusive access to our classrooms.
(2026-06-23). Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam. aljazeera.com 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.
(2026-06-23). China bars government purchases of products made by 46 U.S. companies. ecns.cn Under the new measure, entities involved in government procurement activities are barred from purchasing products made by the listed U.S. firms, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
(2026-06-22). 5G tech transforms factory in Zhejiang province. ecns.cn The first commercial 5G local area network in Zhejiang province has successfully transformed the China Jushi fiberglass factory into a highly efficient, unmanned smart manufacturing hub.
(2026-06-23). Master Plan Bonus: Dan Carlin on Power and History | The Kingmakers. levernews.com In this bonus episode of Master Plan, David Sirota sits down with
(2026-06-23). Whatever Happened to the Brexit Battalion Media Corps? bylinetimes.com 
After Boris Johnson won the 2019 General election with a remit to 'Get Brexit Done', around sixty writers, pundits and journalists joined a celebratory dinner, happily declaring themselves to part of 'The Brexit Battalion Media Corps' to celebrate Britain's departure from the EU. | By then, the EU referendum, a close result with only a margin of one voter in fifty needing to swing the result, was already marred by findings of unlawful election overspends and data misuse. It unleashed a period of political chaos, which has resulted in the country now preparing for its seventh Prime Minister in ten years. | No o…
(2026-06-23). Wednesday 6/24: General Dynamics out of Sonoma County! indybay.org 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor, CA…
(2026-06-23). Alan Greenspan, Longtime Fed Chair and Ayn Rand Disciple, Meets Ultimate 'Invisible Hand'. scheerpost.com "For decades, he preached that the self-interest of the predator was the invisible hand of the common good," Yanis Varoufakis said after the man who led the US central bank under four presidents died aged 100. Alan Greenspan, whose policies during nearly 20 years as US Federal Reserve chair fueled soaring economic inequality and helped create the conditions for …
(2026-06-23). Billionaire rule goes toxic. socialist-alliance.org 
Billionaire rule has been grossly unjust and patently unsustainable for a long time, but now it is revealing a new level of political toxicity, argues Peter Boyle.
(2026-06-23). Finance Bill 2026 sails through National Assembly after days of debate. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the federal budget worth more than Rs18.8 trillion through a majority vote, completing approval of the Finance Bill 2026-27 amid a lengthy sitting that introduced sweeping tax and regulatory changes. | The approval marks the formal adoption of the new financial framework for the upcoming fiscal year, with the government saying the measures were aimed at broadening the tax base, increasing compliance and restructuring key sectors. | 63 amendments moved by the opposition in seven clauses of the Finance Bill 2026 were rejected by a majority vote. | Backed by first-ever prov…
(2026-06-23). Michigan community comes out in support of union nurses. peoplesworld.org 
GRAND BLANC, Mich.—The day reached a peak of 88 degrees, yet that did not stop union nurses and their allies from across the state from rallying in support of Teamsters Local 332 nurses, who have been on strike for nine months now. Outside Henry Ford Hospital, where workers continue to strike, nurses, other union workers, …
(2026-06-23). Makerfield: Here's what really motivated voters. thecanary.co 
The medium-sized town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, its ~70,000 voters and its historic by-election will forever be remembered in British political history for ridding us of Keir Starmer. And a good riddance it is! Who comes to replace him may be marginally better, more of the same, or far worse. It seems unimaginable at this point that […] | By
(2026-06-23). John Bellamy Foster on his recent book "Breaking the Bonds of Fate: Epicurus and Marx" mronline.org 
Dr. Foster discusses the strong philosophical connections between the ancient Greek philosopher and Marx's thinking which go back to Marx's dissertation.
(2026-06-23). Tauseeq Haider says sudden weight loss not a celebration, may be medical scare. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Tauseeq Haider urged people to take sudden weight changes seriously, warning that unexpected weight loss should not be viewed as a compliment but as a potential medical concern. | Haider appeared on Nida Yasir's morning show alongside fellow-actor Fareeda Shabbir and medical experts to discuss the warning signs associated with sudden weight loss and weight gain. Sharing a personal experience, he said, "In my family, we had a very healthy cousin. Her weight started to decrease and people kept complimenting her, asking what she had done to lose weight. The reality was that she hadn't done anything. After s…
(2026-06-23). Iraqi, Saudi Arabia flags won't be placed on ground at World Cup. newarab.com 
Flags of countries such as At However, w…
(2026-06-23). Sudan city 'weeks' from catastrophe: UN official. newarab.com 
The A strategic hub in the southern
(2026-06-23). Prairieland Protesters Sentenced to 30 to 100 Years for "Terrorism" Charges. truthout.org On Tuesday, eight Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted on trumped-up terrorism charges earlier this year received decades-long sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years. Five of the defendants received 50-year sentences after being convicted of rioting and "providing material support to terrorists." One received a 30-year sentence, and another a 70-year sentence. And Benjamin Song… |
(2026-06-23). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-23). North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said exercising the country's position as a nuclear state was the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation, KCNA state news agency reported on Tuesday. | "Unimaginable, astonishing incidents and events" are occurring because of the "gangster-like" greed of hegemonic forces, making confrontations around the world more violent, Kim said, blaming the US for worsening bloodshed in Europe and the Middle East. | He was speaking at a Central Committee meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, running fr…
(2026-06-23). How the Right radicalised its own voters. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). Resident doctors in England oppose BMA sellout deal with government. wsws.org The RDC leadership, headed by Dr. Jack Fletcher, called off the walkout before members had any opportunity to examine the proposed agreement. Doctors were informed by email on Saturday evening, barely 24 hours before the scheduled strike action and only provided highlights.
(2026-06-23). 'Good riddance': Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister. strategic-culture.su "Getting rid of Keir Starmer is not enough. We need to get rid of the politics he represents: corporate greed, anti-migrant rhetoric, and endless war," said former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. | Join us on , , and . | Con…
(2026-06-23). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: San Jose: All Of U.S. 250 – Stop White Nationalism! Save Our Rights & Democracy Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd, | San Jose/Santa Clara border…
(2026-06-23). Hungary hopes to expand cooperation with China, says chamber vice president. ecns.cn According to Bornemissza, the steady growth of bilateral trade is driven by a combination of strategic political cooperation and economic complementarity. Hungary plays a bridging role between East and West and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, providing a stable foundation for long-term cooperation.
(2026-06-23). Trump's attempt to end the Iran war infuriates the Uniparty. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Against the odds, the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran appear…
(2026-06-23). Bosses at beleaguered Royal Mail's parent company see doubled pay and bonuses. thecanary.co 
In spite of profits for the Royal Mail's parent company dropping by 20%, chief executive Martin Seidenberg has more than tripled his 'earnings' for the year. The International Distribution Services (IDS) boss took home £2.1m in the year to 31 March 2025, which shot up to £7m this year. Likewise, his fellow directors raked in […] | By
(2026-06-23). Pro-Palestine groups sue German intelligence for spying. newarab.com 
German intelligence services The
(2026-06-23). Jeffrey Donaldson convicted of 18 child sexual abuse charges. thecanary.co 
Content Warning: This article contains accounts of child sexual abuse and rape The ex-Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, four counts of gross indecency and 13 indecent assaults. Donaldson, who has been remanded into custody, has been told to expect […] | By
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-23). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-23). Dong ethnic group marks end of rice planting season in Guizhou. ecns.cn People of Dong ethnic group celebrate Guan Yan Men (Closing the rice seedlings gate) in Liping County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 20, 2026. This tradition marks the day when farmers finish rice seedling planting.
(2026-06-23). Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
(2026-06-23). "We are hunting you down like we hunted al-Qaida" : Pentagon chief announces Latin America as the focus of the new War on Terror. mronline.org 
Trump Is Building a Legal and Military Architecture to Invade Latin America. SARA VIVACQUA reports.
(2026-06-23). 18 killed, two children found dead in hot car in France as heatwave crisis deepens in Europe. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car as Europe reels under severe heatwave with temperature soaring in several cities on Monday. A severe hea | 18 killed, two children found dead in hot car in France as heatwave crisis deepens in Europe…
(2026-06-23). Revolving Door in Britain and the Crisis of Governance in the West. wibailoutpeople.org The resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will result in the seventh leader in the United Kingdom in a decade as the working class faces worsening socioeconomic conditions amid a growth in far-right electoral successes and racist violence in the streets By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireMonday June 22, 2026Political Review After months of …
(2026-06-23). The scum rises to the top: Reflecting Pool fiasco epitomizes Trump's Washington. wsws.org The debacle is both an apt metaphor for Trump's role in American politics and an encapsulation of the most degraded aspects of this administration.
(2026-06-23). Outrage rescued an important ocean research program. Crucial ones remain at risk. grist.org 
Just a few weeks ago, the Trump administration said it was going to pull hundreds of scientific instruments out of ocean waters near the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and the Irminger Sea, south of Greenland. It was part of the administration's plan to roll back funding from a multimillion dollar research program dedicated to studying complex ocean and planetary dynamics, including climate change. | Then, last week, it
(2026-06-23). Another industrial inferno in Los Angeles working class neighborhood. wsws.org Decades of bipartisan deregulation have transformed California into an industrial tinderbox, endangering workers and entire working-class communities.
(2026-06-22). China's AI weather agent being deployed globally. ecns.cn A specialized artificial intelligence system developed by the Shanghai Meteorological Service is being deployed across dozens of developing nations to combat increasingly severe urban climate risks, marking a major expansion of China's role in global humanitarian tech.
(2026-06-23). EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels. aljazeera.com The meeting is expected to focus on the deportation of Afghan nationals who do not have a right to stay in Europe.
(2026-06-23). US targeting Russia's strategic energy assets despite "Ukraine exit" infobrics.org Washington is increasingly concentrated on Russian energy and critical mineral assets despite rhetoric of reduced involvement in Ukraine. The Treasury's recent actions increase American oversight of major transactions, while sanctions coordination involving Trump and allies reinforces pressure on Moscow's energy sector.
(2026-06-23). What to know about Tuesday's primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York. aljazeera.com Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.
(2026-06-23). Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
(2026-06-23). China's hit movie 'Dear You' touches hearts at British premiere. ecns.cn China's word-of-mouth movie sensation "Dear You" held its British premiere in central London on Saturday, ahead of its theatrical release in Britain and Ireland on June 26.
(2026-06-23). The Small Digital Features That Make a Checking Account More Useful. moguldom.com A checking account is one of the most used financial tools in everyday life. It receives paychecks, handles bill payments, supports debit card spending and helps people move money when they need to. Yet many people choose one based mostly on fees, branch access or a one-time promotion. Those things matter, but they do not …
(2026-06-23). American companies lost $100 billion by exiting Russian market. infobrics.org US sanctions against Russia are a mistake – AmCham chief.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Volunteer Workday ⚪ Lompico Pond Restoration Project. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-06-23). People-led democracy is the answer to political malaise. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). Trump to visit Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to promote militarism and economic nationalism. wsws.org The visit comes just days after Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at the plant and a socialist, was nominated for president of the United Auto Workers at the union's Constitutional Convention in Detroit.
(2026-06-23). D.C. socialists and progressives sweep elections. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—As final ranked-choice voting tabulations came in early Sunday evening, all winners were projected in D.C.'s Democratic Primary, and the results signaled a clear end to the reign of the moderate "Green Team" machine politics of the Fenty-Bowser era. Janeese Lewis George—current Ward 4 councilmember, native Washingtonian, a Black woman, and Democratic Socialists of America …
(2026-06-23). Chinese referees take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese referees marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming took charge of the Group E encounter between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). Starmer was even more dangerous for disabled people than the Tories. thecanary.co 
Well, that's it, Starmer has finally shuffled off. From behind his sad beige podium, the sad beige prime minister announced he would be resigning. Speaking outside Downing Street, Starmer boasted about ending austerity and working to improve Britain for all. However, for disabled people, Starmer's short reign was even more dangerous than the Tories. When […] | By
(2026-06-23). Lenin and the politics of broken time. links.org.au 
Far more than a form of discipline and centralisation, Lenin's guiding idea targets what he calls the "disorganising" confusion between party and class, contends Daniel BensaàØd.
(2026-06-23). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-23). Polanski challenges Andy Burnham on 3 key questions. thecanary.co 
Green leader Zack Polanski has asked the uninspiring Andy Burnham three key questions as he hopes to take over from callous corporate lackey Keir Starmer as prime minister. Polanski's three questions for Burnham The questions Polanski hopes the new Labour MP for Makerfield will answer are: Are you willing to tax wealth fairly? Are you […] | By
(2026-06-23). Nine minors rescued from illegal initiation school. sanews.gov.za Nine minors rescued from illegal initiation school | An illegal initiation school operating in Jankempdorp has been shut down after authorities discovered nine underage children at the site. | The Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) said the intervention followed a report received on Friday afternoon, prompting an immediate response from the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC). | PICC Chief Surgeon, Mlungisi Masimini, attended to the matter and confirmed that the school was operating unlawfully. | Authorities found nine minors at…
(2026-06-23). Serena Williams To Return To Tennis Court In Singles Play At Wimbledon. newsone.com 
Serena Williams stepped away from the court in September 2022 following that year's US Open, although she As reported by
(2026-06-23). Kohen Wiley's life: worth more than a diaper or a bullet! cpusa.org 
On Sunday, June 14, police in Senatobia, Mississippi, fired into a vehicle occupied by a family accused of stealing diapers from a local Walmart. The shots struck and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. | Cell phone footage shows police officers running toward the vehicle as it attempted to drive away. Kohen's mother, Vellesiya Wiley, said, "I raised my baby up trying to show them that he was in the car." The police fired anyway. | Let us be clear: under no circumstances should stealing — let alone allegedly stealing diapers — result in murder. Families across this country are struggling under the weigh…
(2026-06-23). Hackney Greens look to keep momentum going in two by-elections. thecanary.co 
Perhaps the biggest Green wave in the 2026 local elections was in the London borough of Hackney. And ahead of two local by-elections on 25 June, Greens are hoping to keep that momentum going. Ahead of May's elections in Hackney, collaboration between Greens and local independent socialists built a cooperative spirit from early on. And […] | By
(2026-06-23). Why Presentation Content Strategy Is the Missing Layer in Most Business Communications. moguldom.com Executives and consultants who rely on Flevy understand something that most professionals do not: the frameworks behind a decision matter as much as the decision itself. A McKinsey 7-S model, a Balanced Scorecard, or a well-structured BCG matrix does not just organize information. It tells an audience that the thinking behind the recommendation is rigorous, …
(2026-06-23). The sweet sound of music in a fascist dystopian world. indybay.org Fatdog, a.k.a. Fatty, owner of Subway Guitars, playing a handmade guitar of mine that I built.
(2026-06-23). Pregnant Palestinian women 'struggle to survive' in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
The accounts offer a rare glimpse inside the prison as the Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) warns that the continued detention of the women poses a serious threat to their health and that of their unborn children. | A former Palestinian prisoner who was released after nearly five months in "There were no visits, no news and no way to know what was happening outside. The most painful thing was losing all…
(2026-06-23). Supreme Court Sides With Trump; Weakens Protections for Permanent Residents. truthout.org On Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a case that weakens protections for permanent residents, in the latest attack on legal immigration to the United States. In a 6-3 decision, the Court gave the government more flexibility to make permanent residents who have been accused of a crime vulnerable for detention and removal when reentering the U.S. |
(2026-06-23). Government clarifies status of Malawian nationals in Sophiatown. sanews.gov.za Government clarifies status of Malawian nationals in Sophiatown | The South African Government has explained that the group of approximately 500 Malawian nationals accommodated in Newlands, Sophiatown, is awaiting the finalisation of administrative processes ahead of their voluntary repatriation. | The group was relocated from Cape Town as part of a coordinated process facilitated by the Malawian Embassy to support their voluntary return to Malawi. | Government departments, including the Department of Home Affairs, are working closely with the Malawian Consulate-General to ensure proper documentation, compliance…
(2026-06-23). China's consumer market steady during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China's consumer market maintained stable operation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with sufficient supply and stable prices of daily necessities, the Ministry of Commerce said Sunday.
(2026-06-23). The gambling ad battle exposing trust crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). Edinburgh terror charges prompt warnings over anti-Muslim hate. newarab.com 
(2026-06-23). Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three. aljazeera.com Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-23). Doylestown Area Regional Transit expands to Warminster this fall. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Doylestown Area Regional Transit is adding a route in Warminster Township starting this fall. | State Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Warminster, said "Now Warminster residents can enjoy safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation at the nominal cost of only one dollar — or nothing if you…
(2026-06-23). Florida Shuts Down Alligator Alcatraz After a Year of Lawsuits and Brutality. scheerpost.com By Thomas Kennedy This article was originally published by Truthout After using $1 billion to brutalize immigrants, Alligator Alcatraz has been emptied. Its victims still need justice. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced last week that all persons detained at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail were transferred …
(2026-06-23). Filton judge issues new contempt proceedings for informing jury of law. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Johnson is the security services-linked judge who sentenced four 'Filton 25' activists as terrorists for trying to prevent mass murder. He is also the judge who tried to convict Rajiv Menon KC, one of the defence lawyers, for contempt of court. The appeal court had upheld Menon's appeal, on procedural grounds, against the first […] | By
(2026-06-23). Peter Thiel's Least Secret Network Is Just One Small Part of a Global Influence Machine. bylinetimes.com 
Recent reporting has cast Dialog, an invitation-only network founded in 2006 by the Silicon Valley investors Auren Hoffman and Peter Thiel, as a secret society of global elites directed by Thiel. A Byline Times investigation finds something more consequential, if less sensational: a long-running influence network, run by Hoffman and built around light-touch social engineering, that trades on Thiel's name while operating at arm's length from him. | Thiel himself is barely there — no hand in running Dialog, rarely present — and the network sits at the loose end of a wider web he backs. Others in that…
(2026-06-23). Next Up to The Mic: Melody Davis at McGeary's. mediasanctuary.org Thom Francis welcomes poet, author, and educator Melody Davis to the Poets Speak Loud stage at McGeary's in downtown Albany, NY. She was the featured poet at the long-running open mic series on April 30, 2018. | +++++ | On April 30, 2018, Davis was the featured poet at the long-running series hosted by Mary Panza. She began her reading with work from her book One Ground Beetle: A Year in Haiku (Bad Cat Press, 2017), with prints by Harold Lohner. It was "Show & Tell" with Melody reading a haiku or two, then holding up the book to show the colorful print on the facing page. The haiku were on trees, clouds,…
(2026-06-23). As the world warms, the risk of snakebites is rising. grist.org 
On a humid Thursday morning, the Ramathibodi Poison Center in Bangkok thrums with activity. Four staff members field roughly 130 emergency hotline calls every day. By 11 a.m., they have already answered 42. Some callers are worried they've consumed something toxic. Others are medical students seeking advice on treating overdose patients. But every day, several physicians call from across Thailand looking for advice on treating snakebite victims. | The nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics fielding the calls answer several questions: Is the snake in question venomous? Should they intubate the patient or simply dr…
(2026-06-23). Clive Davis Developed Some Of Music's Biggest Acts. newsone.com 
Source: | On Monday, the legendary music producer Clive Davis died at the age of 94. A five-time Grammy winner, Davis played a major role at some of the music industry's biggest companies, including Columbia Records, RCA Music Group, and BMG. He launched Arista Records in 1974 and led the label until 2000, before starting…
(2026-06-23). How the UK supports US war crimes. thecanary.co 
I am driving down a country lane in Oxfordshire when two warplanes pass low across the sky. Somewhere, the radius of British military reach has been extended, but as they disappear from sight over the surrounding fields, I cannot follow them further. The details of their missions are withheld under the terms of national security. […] | By
(2026-06-23). Russia, India Negotiating the Joint Production of 200 Ilyushin and Yakolev Commercial Airliners. infobrics.org Indian airlines have expressed demand for up to 200 Russian Il-114-300 and SJ-100 aircraft, according to Vadim Badekha, the head of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), who manufacture these planes…
(2026-06-23). Trump administration continues reindustrialization through militarization. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is ecstatic, as this means that the Trump administration's interest is to keep the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict going. For the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky, this is also a unique opportunity to stay in power. Sadly, it's quite clear that the US is in the middle of a massive remilitarization process and that its Military Industrial Complex keeps growing, which will inevitably result in more wars, death and destruction.
(2026-06-22). Former U.S. Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100. ecns.cn Alan Greenspan, who made several visits to China as chairman of the United States Federal Reserve and consistently brought a data-driven perspective to U.S.-China trade relations, died on Monday at the age of 100.
(2026-06-23). Ronaldo, Portugal play Uzbekistan in World Cup: prediction and team news. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.
(2026-06-23). Ten Years On: Has Brexit Become Britain's Greatest Political Regret? thinktank.pk A decade after the historic 2016 referendum, Brexit remains one of the most controversial political decisions in modern British history. What was once sold as a path toward greater sovereignty, stronger borders, and economic freedom has instead become a subject of growing public regret and political debate. As Britain marks ten years since voting to …
(2026-06-23). AI Is Changing How Players Learn Table Games Before They Risk Money. moguldom.com Of all the areas in which AI's impact has been felt so far, gambling is an intriguing yet arguably overlooked example. While the tech is likely having an impact on modern iGaming development, just as it is across all creative fields, what's equally interesting is how players themselves are harnessing LLMs as a tool for …
(2026-06-23). Messi: Can he compete in a seventh World Cup? thecanary.co 
A few years ago, the idea of a player taking part in six World Cups seemed closer to fantasy than reality. Throughout its history, the tournament — held every four years — has been known to bring the careers of even the greatest stars to an end before they had considered playing in a sixth […] | By
(2026-06-23). Pro-Israel lobby boasts of role in US sanctions on UN's Albanese. newarab.com 
A Speaking at the Jewish News Syndicate International Policy Summit in Jerusalem on Monday, UN Watch execu…
(2026-06-23). Union Activists Are Building Solidarity With Delaney Hall Hunger Strikers. truthout.org At least 200 labor activists, union members, and community activists rallied outside of Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, in a show of solidarity with those detained in the immigration jail. The demonstration was held on Father's Day to show solidarity with the parents detained in Delaney Hall and their families. It was organized by Labor Eyes on ICE, a coalition of unions and… |
(2026-06-23). Diane Abbott nails nonsense attempts to turd-polish Starmer. thecanary.co 
Hackney North's Diane Abbott — Britain's first Black woman MP — has dismantled attempts by Starmer's political and media allies to mythologise the record of Keir Starmer. Starmer, the most hated PM in modern British political history, announced his resignation yesterday, 22 June 2026. Starmer packed the resignation with lies, justifying himself and whitewashing his […] | By
(2026-06-23). Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian crude oil exports till August 21 paving way for Iranian barrels to return to India after years of restrictions.As part o | Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ?
(2026-06-23). US SOUTHCOM Extrajudicial Killings Reach 209, Including Abandoned Survivors. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent strikes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea
(2026-06-23). US joins UN in warning 'mass atrocities' imminent in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday warned that "mass atrocities" could soon be perpetrated in The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been under siege for several months by the
(2026-06-23). US gov't investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker. aljazeera.com Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
(2026-06-23). China unveils plan to boost foreign investment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce, along with other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to optimize foreign investment utilization.
(2026-06-23). The Man Who Mistook Greed for Wisdom Alan Greenspan and the Rise of the Global Casino Economy. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As the world reflects on the life and legacy of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, economist Yanis Varoufakis offers a reminder that the debate Greenspan helped shape is far from settled. For decades, Greenspan was celebrated as the high priest of market fundamentalism, championing the belief that markets could regulate themselves and …
(2026-06-23). ICE Tried to Deport an Asylum-Seeker. Now He's Being Denied Care for a Growing Tumor in a Private Prison. theintercept.com 
After a whirlwind trip to Turkey and Azerbaijan in a botched deportation attempt, a Belarusian describes medical neglect in a detention center recently bought by CoreCivic.
(2026-06-23). Justice for Karmelo Anthony. cpusa.org 
Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old Black youth, was found guilty of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a white youth, at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025. The racist U.S. justice system tried Anthony as an adult. He faced a sentence of five to 99 years, or life in prison. He was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced, after three hours of deliberation on June 9, 2026, to 35 years in prison. | Anthony's mother, Kayla Hayes, was the sole witness during sentencing, pleading for mercy for her child. "My son is no murderer," Hayes said. "My son didn't intend to hurt anyone. My so…
(2026-06-23). Sberbank Calls for More Indian Workers to Ease Labour Shortages in Russia's Construction. infobrics.org Sberbank urges expansion of Indian worker quotas to alleviate a 2.3‚ÄØmillion strong labour deficit in Russia's construction industry, offering assistance for visa facilitation…
(2026-06-23). South Africa, let's make history – Let's plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day as part of President Ramaphosa's one billion trees programme. sanews.gov.za South Africa, let's make history – Let's plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day as part of President Ramaphosa's one billion trees programme | By Bernice Swarts | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to work with all South Africans to plant one billion trees over the coming years. In support of the President's vision, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched an ambitious campaign to plant 10 million trees in a single day on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026. | The Presidential One Billion Trees Programme seeks to mobilise all sectors of society – government, busine…
(2026-06-22). Navy's carrier battle group back after drill. ecns.cn A carrier battle group of the People's Liberation Army Navy, led by the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning, concluded a long-range training deployment and returned to its homeport of Qingdao, Shandong province, on Monday, according to the PLA Navy.
(2026-06-23). "We Are Revealing the Ukraine-Linked Connections of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the Phanar" unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 The Vatan Party held a press conference on June 20 in front of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Fener in Istanbul. The statement was delivered by Istanbul Provincial Chairman ƒ∞brahim Okan àñzkan. In his statement, àñzkan said that the government had failed to …
(2026-06-23). Madison: Union Food Service Workers Supporters Pack School Board Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Insurance companies use rate shopping to boost returns from private credit. wsws.org The use of private ratings for debt held by insurance firms, increasingly with private equity firms, has risen 10-fold since 2018.
(2026-06-23). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Gyantse weaves Tibetan aesthetics onto global stage. ecns.cn A single piece of Pulu showcases Tibetan aesthetics to the world. From little looms in Gyantse, Xizang Autonomous Region, to the fashion windows in Paris and further to international events at the United Nations, Pulu, this textile carrying a millennium of cultural heritage is capturing the world's attention.
(2026-06-23). "MAGA Inc." : CorpWatch on Trump's World of Tech Titans, Crypto Czars & Prison Profiteers. democracynow.org 
A new report by CorpWatch titled "MAGA Inc." reveals which allies of President Trump are profiting off of the administration's policies. Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, says that prison companies and Big Tech companies have cashed out on policies of mass deportation. "The people that we think are profiting the most out of MAGA [are in] the business of deportation, the business of gathering data," says Chatterjee. Palantir, in particular, has provided the government with information to support the surveillance of immigrants and data to support war efforts. | The Tr…
(2026-06-23). NATO And Ukraine Turning To Private Sector To Help Crater Russian Airfields. twz.com 
One of Russia's biggest advantages in the war against Ukraine is its ability to launch tactical airstrikes from bases largely out of reach of kinetic responses. While we have Now Ukraine and NATO are looking to the private sector for ways of changing that equation throug…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-23). America is NOT 'One Nation Under God'. mronline.org 
Let's reject false narratives about the nation's founders and founding documents.
(2026-06-23). Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.
(2026-06-22). China's voluntary organ donor registrations exceed 7.39 million. ecns.cn More than 7.39 million people in China are now registered as voluntary organ donors, with over 66,000 posthumous donations enabling more than 150,000 organ transplants, according to data released recently.
(2026-06-23). Over R1.7bn repaid to Ithala depositors as government pushes for final resolution. sanews.gov.za Over R1.7bn repaid to Ithala depositors as government pushes for final resolution | More than R1.7 billion of the R2.1 billion owed to Ithala SOC Limited depositors has been repaid since December 2025, marking significant progress in resolving the institution's long-running financial challenges. | The update emerged from a recent high-level meeting between KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers, Head of Department Carol Coetzee, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Deputy Governor Fundi Tshazibana, and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner Unathi Kamlana.
(2026-06-23). Shooting in Montreal leaves three dead including officer and suspect. geo.tv 
Damaged windows can be seen in the distance as police gather near the scene of a shooting in Montreal on June 22, 2026. — AFP
(2026-06-23). Trump administration conducting mass firings at top US intelligence agency: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Monday began conducting mass firings at the top US intelligence agency, according to CNN. | The pink slips are reportedly being handed out to possibly hundreds of employees at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and are being conducted by President Donald Trump's hand-picked acting Director Bill Pulte, whose appointment attracted much controversy in Congress, as he has no background in intelligence. | "The deep state firings have begun," a source told CNN, who first reported the firings. However, the specific number of jobs being eliminated has not yet been re…
(2026-06-23). Messi: All-time Top Scorer in World Cups. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — After winning the title in Qatar 2022, it seemed that the mission of the Argentine Lionel Messi on this planet had been accomplished. Still, today he added another milestone by becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cups. | The magnitude of the feat didn't warrant a penalty, and the football gods intervened, sending Messi's spot kick against Austria on Monday wide. | However, in the 39th minute, he scored in his preferred style, from outside the box, at the modern Dallas Cowboys stadium. | That goal also made him the all-time leading scorer from long range in World Cup history, as…
(2026-06-23). The Obama Warning Nobody Wanted To Hear. levernews.com It's the 20-year anniversary of my profile of Barack Obama, originally published in The Nation. I spent a day with the then-junior senator and wrote an article that generated the most feedback of any I've ever written in my whole life.The piece drew a lot of blowback because it was a rare critical look at a rising star who was then — as now — enjoying fawning media coverage. The piece zeroed in on how Obama was mixing populist rhetoric with a penchant for deferring to the establishment. Looking back, the article now seems to have predicted much of what was to come from Obama — bailouts for bank…
(2026-06-23). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 60,000 nurses in British Columbia are pressing for strike action after rejecting a miserable contact offer presented by their union.
(2026-06-23). 450 years for Prairieland, Texas defendants as Trump expands "antifa" crackdown. wsws.org The sentences are part of a broader effort to criminalize opposition to mass deportations, war and social inequality under the banner of combating domestic extremism.
(2026-06-23). This Week in People's History, Jun 24—30, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 24—30, 2026 |
(2026-06-23). Ukraine Drone Attacks Not Slowing Russian Advances in Donetsk. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, June 22, 2026, fighting-words.net/ Ukraine's use of large numbers of drones to attack deep into Russian territory are not slowing Russian military advances on the ground. The entire, Western backed, drone campaign is actually designed to divert attention from battlefield losses that are bringing Russia closer to full control of the Donetsk …
(2026-06-23). At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes. tribune.com.pk 
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Tuesday. | As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week. | The temperature in Bordeaux in France's western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius (107.4 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking a record set last August. In Poitiers in central France, it reached 41.2 C, beating a previous high set in 1947. | In San Sebastian, in Spain's traditionally c…
(2026-06-23). DSA vs. Establishment: New York Primary Tests Growing Antiwar Split in Democratic Party. democracynow.org 
Today is Election Day in New York, with a number of primary challengers hoping to unseat Democratic establishment politicians. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a packed slate of 10 candidates across congressional, state Assembly and state Senate races. "People are really looking for something else other than these corporate Democrats," says Liza Featherstone, author and columnist for Jacobin. Describing the DSA as a key part of the "grassroots base" of the left wing of the Democratic Party, Featherstone says DSA members want elected leaders who have come out of movements the…
(2026-06-23). The hidden toll of wood pellet power. grist.org 
After the world's The retired educator recalls the day that the reality of the effects set in. She had spent the afternoon talking to residents about their experiences living near the new wood pellet facility. By the t…
(2026-06-23). Irish influencer uses video of schoolchildren to spread racist hate. thecanary.co 
In a grim insight into the uniquely dark mindset of racist influencers, Irish bigot Michael McCarthy has used a video of giggling schoolchildren to spread his message of hate. Anyone with a shred of humanity might see such a video and find it heartwarming, but McCarthy's response is one of loathing because not everyone is […] | By
(2026-06-23). EU migration pact: An ICE-style dragnet that will hit MENA hard. newarab.com 
The European Union migration and asylum pact came into force on 12 June, making it legally binding for member states and introducing a comprehensive overhaul of asylum, border control, and responsibility-sharing rules across the bloc. | The pact consists of 10 legislative measures covering procedural, technical, and security aspects of asylum and migration, as well as the management of Europe's external borders and the distribution of responsibility for receiving asylum seekers among member states. | Nine of these measures apply directly in member states from the moment the pact entered into force. The remaining…
(2026-06-23). DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings. twz.com 
(2026-06-23). Fighting Tech or Technofascism. thecanary.co 
Technology has never been the enemy of the working class in and of itself. By its very definition, technology is simply the deployment of tools and advancements designed to improve tasks, ease the burdens of life, and drive progress. In the modern era, this has evolved from mechanical automation to digital advances and, most recently, […] | By
(2026-06-23). Anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union: Pistorius prepares war against Russia in Lithuania. wsws.org On Monday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Lithuania to take part in the first major exercise of the Bundeswehr's Armoured Brigade 45 stationed there.
(2026-06-23). Philadelphia is technically a buyer's market, but housing economists say that's misleading. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia's housing market While there are more listings than last year, economists say inventory remains historically low. And the homes that are on the market are more expensive than ever. | In fact, home prices in Philadelphia are…
(2026-06-23). Losurdo, Lenin, and the critique of economism. cpusa.org 
In September 1972, over 1,200 Black trade unionists gathered at a hotel in Chicago. They had come because the AFL-CIO leadership was preparing to declare neutrality in Richard Nixon's re-election campaign. For these workers, the labor federation's neutrality was not a "neutral act" but was a betrayal of the special oppression facing Black workers, including rising unemployment, wage stagnation, and hostile Supreme Court appointments. | The
(2026-06-23). Cornelia Gipson: Unlearning Racism. portside.org Cornelia Gipson: Unlearning Racism |
(2026-06-23). Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100. aljazeera.com Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
(2026-06-23). Minister urges BRICS to centre security agenda on vulnerable communities. sanews.gov.za Minister urges BRICS to centre security agenda on vulnerable communities | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged senior BRICS security officials to ensure global security responses protect the world's most vulnerable communities. | Ntshavheni said climate justice, food security, health equity, inclusive growth and information integrity must be treated as central pillars of national and global security. | She was addressing the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security in India on Tuesday, where she linked this goal to building a prosperous a…
(2026-06-23). Stephen A. Smith Finally Admits He Was Wrong About Jalen Brunson. newsone.com 
The celebration of the New York Knicks' long-awaited championship continued Friday night, and one of the team's biggest critics found himself answering for years of bad takes. Less than 24 hours after an estimated 2 million fans packed the streets of Lower Manhattan for the Knicks' ticker-tape parade celebrating the franchise's first NBA title in …
(2026-06-23). Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna licence setback. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Bougainville Copper Limited has been told its licence for the Panguna copper and gold mine has been suspended. BCL said it was considering its position after the Autonomous Bougainville Government's Registrar of Tenements advised that as a consequence of new mining legislation the company's rights under the exploration licence…
(2026-06-23). The Fight Against AI Data Centers Is the Newest Frontier of Global Class Warfare. truthout.org The relentless drive by Big Tech corporations to expand data center construction to every continent has sparked a growing movement of mass resistance. From the United States to Ireland, from Chile to Malaysia, grassroots communities are protesting water depletion, soaring utility bills, air and noise pollution, and environmental destruction. Behind the data center boom is the artificial… |
(2026-06-23). Farage's Brexit 'legacy' gave us the instability he now condemns. thecanary.co 
Millionaire Reform leader Nigel Farage has been on the airwaves criticising the "revolving door" in Number 10 since Brexit, which has seen five PMs come and go. But GMB presenter and former Labour politician Ed Balls pointed out that, a decade on from the referendum, the UK has seen sluggish growth, struggling small businesses, and […] | By
(2026-06-23). China places 10 U.S. entities on export control list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that it has decided to add 10 U.S. entities to its export control list, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation.
(2026-06-23). Tradition takes center stage during holiday. ecns.cn Cultural experiences took center stage during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday as people from across the country embarked on journeys in search of traditional festivities involving boat races, rituals and seasonal foods, travel agencies said.
(2026-06-23). London Met Police expands facial recognition cams, sold as 'public safety'. thecanary.co 
The Metropolitan Police has announced plans to expand its deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London. The Met Police force is planning on having the intrusive scanning technology set up in Soho and the West End by December 2026. Over the following year, six more areas across London are slated to follow. However, […] | By
(2026-06-23). How Pauline Hanson turned grievance into political power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). 'Ashkelon hacker' faces trial over threat to Jewish institutions. newarab.com 
(2026-06-23). Kenya's President Ruto threatens June 25 Gen-Z anniversary protests. wsws.org Ruto's threats have been backed by Francis Atwoli, secretary general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, nominally representing 1.5 million workers across 36 affiliated unions.
(2026-06-23). Colombia Awaits Official Presidential Election Results After Narrow Preliminary Count. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Colombia held one of the most highly contested presidential elections in its recent history. With 99.8% of polling stations reporting in the preliminary quick count, the difference between Iván Cepeda Castro and the Trump-backed far- right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella remains below 1%, a gap of approximately 248,050 votes. However, the preliminary count is not final or legally binding. The official result will depend solely on the complete, official count that began once the polls closed. | The narrow margin keeps the presidential race open. In his speech at the end of election day, Historical Pa…
(2026-06-23). An Abelardo de la Espriella Presidency Threatens Colombia's Climate Policies. truthout.org Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia's preliminary presidential vote count, positioning the Donald Trump ally to clear the way for expanded fossil fuel extraction, including controversial fracking projects. A de la Espriella presidency would mark a sharp reversal for one of the world's most ambitious experiments in fossil fuel phaseout. |
(2026-06-23). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-23). 2026 Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes toward an official paid City Holiday. indybay.org Our global economy is currently running on a broken circuit, by injecting direct liquidity into the hands of those who can probe generational harm, we aren't just paying a debt—we are performing a massive market intervention to unlock 'stranded' human capital and create millions of new consumers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs." according to a leading economist invited to present new strategies during Folsom Juneteenth events.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Anti-Fascist Protest Supporting Truth, Equality & Freedom for All (San Mateo). indybay.org Intersection of 31st Ave. and El Camino Real | San Mateo, CA 94403 US…