presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Israeli threat of fresh aggression against Beirut triggers mass displacement in the city
A massive wave of displacement has unfolded in Beirut's southern suburbs following Israeli threats to bomb the Lebanese capital amid widespread ceasefire violations by the occupying entity.
aljazeera.com (2026-06-01). Iran war live: US bombs Qeshm, Goruk; Kuwait reports missile, drone attacks
The US military says it attacked Iranian radar and drone sites in the city of Goruk and the island of Qeshm over the weekend. | Kuwait reports "hostile" missile and drone attacks, as Iran's IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike on a base it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Araghchi: Israeli attacks on Lebanon violate Iran-US ceasefire
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States covers "all fronts, including Lebanon," warning that any violation on one front will constitute a breach of the broader ceasefire arrangement.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Iran warns northern Israeli settlers to flee if Beirut suburbs come under attackIran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued an evacuation notice for settlers in northern occupied territories, should Israel carry out threats to bomb southern Beirut under the pretext of targeting the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). IRGC hits US air base behind attack on telecom tower in southern IranThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out a retaliatory strike against an air base used by the United States to launch a military attack on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Irans new regulations govern Strait of Hormuz; foreign interference intolerable: Senior diplomat
A senior Iranian diplomat says the new regulations devised by the Islamic Republic govern maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the country brooks no foreign interference in this regard.
english.palinfo.com (2026-06-01). Extremist settlers attack Palestinian farmland in Nablus and Ramallah
Extremist Jewish settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian citizens' swaths of agricultural land and crops in Nablus and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Monday.
According to local sources, settlers set fire to olive trees in groves in the village of Duma, south of Nablus, after closing the western entrance to the village and preventing residents from passing through.
(2026-06-01). Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, clouding Iran mediation. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‚Å ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signalling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the US-Iran conflict. | Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Israeli attacks in Lebanon were among factors causing a delay to the diplomatic process to end the US-Iran war, reiterating that a Lebanon ceasefire was an integral part of any…
(2026-06-01). US and Iran trade blows, Israel threatens to bomb Beirut. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the key updates | The US and Iran conducted tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend into Monday. The US military says it attacked Iranian military sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. Meanwhile, Kuwait reports "hostile" missile and drone attacks, as Iran's IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike on a base it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island
| As Israel expands its invasion and occupation of south Lebanon, the US reportedly put forward a proposal for a new ceasefire in Lebanon, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding separate talks with Lebanese Preside…
(2026-06-01). They're not even hiding it anymore The Grayzone live. wibailoutpeople.org Cerie Bulivant, a passenger on the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, joins The Grayzone to share his testimony of experiencing heinous abuses and torture by Israeli soldiers after the aid boats were intercepted. Max Blumenthal is then joined by Wyatt Reed from Beirut, who will discuss his coverage of the war in southern Lebanon between invading Israeli …
(2026-06-01). Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. — AFP Hezbollah asked to halt attacks.Israel urged to avoid Beirut escalation.Washington talks scheduled for June.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese…
(2026-06-01). FightBackBetter Editor Says: Merge US and Israel Military Formally in Next NDAA? Hell to the F squared NO! NO TO USA MERGER INTO GREATER GENOCIDAL ISRAEL! fightbackbetter.com OK this is a rant sorry. I have been seeing memes claiming this and thinking — nah — this must…
(2026-06-01). Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof. asiapacificreport.nz It isn't Tehran led by unhinged, genocidal megalomaniacs threatening the security of the region and the world. It is Tel Aviv and Washington, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook Could it be that Israel's 30-year narrative about Iran — one that persuaded US President Donald Trump to wage a criminal and disastrous war of…
(2026-06-01). LIVE UPDATES: People Against Genocide block Elbit 'We want to see it shut down'. thecanary.co 
The People Against Genocide group has again blocked both gates of Israeli murder drone maker Elbit's Staffordshire factory. The factory is unable to operate after activists parked vehicles in the entrances and locked themselves to each other through the vehicles. People Against Genocide retarget Elbit View this post on Instagram A post shared […] | By
(2026-06-01). AIPAC 'Hides' Support For Democratic Candidates. popularresistance.org The pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC has begun hiding its involvement in funding political campaigns for candidates running for public office in the US, as support for Israel becomes increasingly toxic among Democratic voters, Haaretz reported on 31 May. | The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has traditionally boasted of its success in helping elect candidates for Congress and the Senate who are committed to supporting Israel, including voting to provide it billions in US military aid each year. | However, as Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and wage war on Lebanon a…
(2026-06-01). Is Mojtaba preparing for a bigger move? From ports to islands, strange blasts heard in Iran | War, US. hindustantimes.com Mystery explosions reported across Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik and Jask have triggered fresh speculation in Iran amid soaring tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian authorities linked the blasts to ammunition disposal and naval activity, conflicting reports have fueled questions over what exactly is unfolding near the strategic waterway.
(2026-06-01). Hormuz Crisis hits Asia and Africa Hard, Spurs EV Buying. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The release of massive strategic petroleum reserves in the US, China and Europe, along with austerity measures around the world, have kept the Hormuz crisis from pushing petroleum prices sky-high. They are, however, up 50% or so since the Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump launched their war of aggression on Iran. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the counter-closure by the US of Iran's exports has taken over a billion barrels of petroleum off the market this spring. If the Strait is not opened soon, neither austerity…
(2026-06-01). Trump's surprised 'we shouldn't have been…' Iran remarks come as Mojtaba refuses nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate with remarks on Iran, defending the 2025 U.S. strikes while also warning against the long-term consequences of military interventions. Trump argued that B-2 bomber attacks prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and claimed Washington deliberately avoided destroying much of Iran's military infrastructure. He also suggested that broader diplomacy could help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions. The comments have fueled speculation about a possible shift in Trump's Middle East approach as discussions over regional se…
(2026-06-01). Chevron CEO shrugs off Hormuz toll, but can he really? thecanary.co 
Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, who is the money behind Donald Trump, said his company would not pay a toll to enter the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it is "international waters". Trump recently threatened to blow up Oman if it, along with Iran, were to charge a toll on the ships passing through the Strait of […] | By
(2026-06-01). Israeli strike damages hospital in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com An Israeli attack near Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre has destroyed wards and medical equipment.
(2026-06-01). Trump says Israel to dial back fighting in Lebanon after Iran threatens to end peace talks. scmp.com Efforts to negotiate an end to the Middle East war appeared mired in uncertainty on Monday, with Iran-linked media reporting that Tehran had suspended contact with Washington over Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon even as US President Donald Trump insisted talks were continuing "at a rapid pace" and claimed to have helped broker a halt to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. | The conflicting accounts highlighted the fragile state of negotiations aimed at ending more than three months of…
(2026-06-01). Iran 'halts talks with US' over Israel's attacks on Lebanon. newarab.com 
According to Tasnim, no further talks will take place until Iran's demands for an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Gaza are met. | The agency also reported that Iran and what it described as the "resistance front" have adopted a strategy aimed at completely blocking the Stra…
(2026-06-01). Headlines for June 1, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Claims U.S. "Shouldn't Have Been in Iran" in Fox News Interview, Israeli Troops Push Deeper into Lebanon, Capturing Medieval Beaufort Castle, Israeli Attacks Kill Two Palestinians in Gaza, 2027 National Defense Authorization Act Proposes to Integrate U.S. and Israeli Militaries, Former AG Bondi Claims She Lacked Authority in the Release of Epstein Files, Federal Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Insurrectionists, Immigrants at Delaney Hall Continue Hunger and Labor Strike Demanding Their Release, Texas Police Arrest ICE Agent Who Shot Venezuelan Immig…
(2026-06-01). Will Iran attack Israel over its escalating war in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Iranian military and political officials issued a series of warnings to Israel and the United States on Monday, threatening to open "new fronts" and hinting at possible military action if Israel continues expanding its Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" while an army spokesperson warned that Tehran "cannot tolerate" Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon. | Anger has grown among conservative circles and supporters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards over the lack of response to Israel's repeated…
(2026-06-01). Could Israel's Lebanon Offensive Destroy Any Chance of an Iran-US Agreement? thinktank.pk As global attention remains fixed on Gaza and the fragile relationship between Washington and Tehran, Israel's expanding military operations inside Lebanon have opened another major fault line in the Middle East. Israeli forces recently seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military advance into Lebanese territory in more than two decades. …
(2026-06-01). Lebanon War Intensifies: U.S.-Israeli Strike Injures 13 Hospital Workers in Tyre. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iran. newarab.com 
Since September, France has boarded three other ships believed to belong to the shadow fleet, used by
(2026-06-01). Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time. geo.tv 
People walk on a street near a mural featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, June 1, 2026. — ReutersIran backs interim deal to avoid nuclear concessions.Interim deal seen as providing liquidity, economic relief.Tehran views…
(2026-06-01). Trump runs away, Putin now ready? NATO heading towards dangerous security vacuum amid Iran crisis. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are being raised over Donald Trump's Europe strategy after the attack on Europe's biggest nuclear plant. Reports of a U.S. military drawdown across the continent have sparked concern among NATO allies, with fears that any weakening of Western deterrence could hand Vladimir Putin a strategic opening.
(2026-06-01). What did Iran mean by 'new phase of war'? Mojtaba's top negotiator reveals battle plan to counter US. hindustantimes.com Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that a "new phase" in the confrontation with the United States and Israel has begun, as diplomatic talks remain stalled. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran will not approve any agreement unless it secures what he described as the "rights of the Iranian nation." He warned against trusting enemy promises and framed the current situation as a broader struggle spanning military, diplomatic, economic, and social fronts. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and renewed debate inside Iran over how to respond…
(2026-06-01). The Iran War has cost Americans $50 billion at the Pump. juancole.com A settlement would be welcome news. But even if a deal happens tomorrow, here's the reality: Americans will be paying high fuel prices for months to come. The economic damage from this conflict is already done. | Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late…
(2026-06-01). Could the Next Iran-West Conflict Be Fought by Underwater Robots? thinktank.pk While global attention remains focused on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and rising tensions between Iran and the West, a new military race is quietly unfolding beneath the oceans. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have announced plans to develop cutting-edge underwater drone technology under the AUKUS defense partnership, with deployment expected by 2027. …
(2026-06-01). US says struck Iran military sites, Tehran responds by targeting base. scmp.com The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest exchange of attacks amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war. | The US and Iran have sporadically exchanged strikes ‚Äåsince their ceasefire took effect in early April as diplomacy aimed at a more durable agreement drags on. A similar exchange occurred last Thursday and was described in near-identical terms by both sides.
(2026-06-01). Oil prices jump as Iran suspends peace talks. newarab.com 
Oil prices jumped and equities were mixed Monday as Crude futures shot around seven percent higher after an Iranian state news agency announced Tehran had suspended its negotiations with Washington via mediators. | International benchmark Brent closed 4.2 percent higher while its US…
(2026-06-01). US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran. popularresistance.org The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, May 28, despite the ongoing peace talks in Qatar to end the war and hostilities which, if successful, will lead to the possible lifting of all previous sanctions. | It "is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran's illicit oil economy, directly targeting the financial lifeline of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iran's military apparatus," the US State Department said in a statement on Thursday. | The sanction targeted several Iranian cargo ships involved in the transportation of petroleum products a…
(2026-06-01). Iran says talks with US taking place amid 'deep mistrust'. newarab.com
(2026-05-31). Egypt works to help facilitate deal between U.S., Iran: president. ecns.cn CAIRO, May 31 ⚪ Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Sunday that the country was helping to facilitate a peace deal between the United States and Iran, as he spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron over regional developments.
(2026-06-01). Is the US-backed Gaza peace process in serious danger? aljazeera.com Israel killing more Palestinians, moves to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip…
(2026-06-01). Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port. aljazeera.com At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.
(2026-06-01). Will Israel reoccupy Gaza or is Netanyahu playing politics. newarab.com 
In late May, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel controlled about 60 percent of Gaza's territory, and that he had instructed the Israeli military to His comments have reignited debate over
(2026-06-01). Hamawy, a doctor who worked in Gaza leading race for US Congress. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid. indybay.org Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110.
(2026-06-01). Gaza-bound aid ship begins voyage from Sweden. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-01). The Peter Mandelson Network. thecanary.co 
The Labour front bench will not be looking forward to the return of Parliament. On 1 June 2026, after the parliamentary recess, the second set of the Mandelson Files will be released, set to expose the disgraced Epstein-informant's cosy relationship with senior Labour Party officials. Mandelson and the Policy Network Last week, it was revealed […] | By
(2026-06-01). UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer. scmp.com Peter Mandelson assured the British government it would "never regret" appointing him as ambassador to the United States, according to documents released on Monday, a pledge that was dramatically proven wrong within months. | More than 1,500 pages of files relating to the appointment of Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as envoy to Washington at the start of US President Donald Trump's second term, were released by the government to comply with a demand by…
(2026-06-01). Albany Father And Child Abducted By ICE Face Venezuela Deportation. mediasanctuary.org A father and his four-year-old child, Alexander and Alexandra, were abducted off of North Lake Ave in Albany and taken to the ICE headquarters at 11 Old Stonebreak Road, Malta NY. ICE agents had been staking out the neighborhood for some days. Hearing that this family was facing immediate removal to Texas and then to Venezuela, Capitol Region Sanctuary Coalition organizers moved quickly and rallied allies outside the headquarters. The next day over fifty neighbors gathered on the corner of Lake Ave and Central Ave in Albany, to denounce ICE and deportations and to amplify rapid response mobilizations against r…
(2026-06-01). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Endings and Beginnings. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. From torture to wars of so many kinds, cruelty seems to have been an essential trait of American ruling groups in this century and Donald Trump has been anything but an exception. He's kidnapped the president of Venezuela; …
(2026-06-01). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-06-01). Solidarity and fundraising for Cuba in Bilbao. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people gathered at the entrance to Bilbao City Hall, in the Basque Country, where they reiterated their solidarity with Cuba at the close of a fundraising campaign. | According to Prensa Latina, the demonstration received strong popular support for the call made by Euskal Herria-Ekimena, the Basque Country-Cuba friendship association, and the internationalist platform Hegoak, which brings together Basque unions, political parties, and NGOs. | The demonstration was titled "Kuba: Genozidioa Gelditu" (Cuba: Stop the Genocide), and served as the culmination of the campaign "Argia eta indarra Kubarentzat.
(2026-06-01). "The blockade against Cuba is an act of state terrorism against an entire people" radiohc.cu While the U.S. government persists in its genocidal policy of blockading Cuba and isolating it from the world, with secondary coercive measures that harm other countries, voices from various parts of the world rose up this weekend in support of the Cuban people. | Thus, the 3rd International Anti-Fascist Forum, organized by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, demanded, through an official declaration, that "the numerous sanctions against the Island of Freedom and the arbitrary accusations by Washington against the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro Ruz, must end immediately." The blockade agai…
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-01). A Call For Life In The Face Of The Drums Of War. popularresistance.org To leaders of social organizations, human rights defenders, and citizens of the world: | We address you at a time of extreme gravity. The escalation of aggressive rhetoric and threats of military intervention by extremist sectors in the United States against Cuba have ceased to be mere political slogans and have become a real danger that threatens the peace of the region and the lives of millions of human beings. | We turn to the international civil society not to ask for favors, but to appeal to your justice and memory. | Cuba is a small nation that has made solidarity its highest banner. While others export wea…
(2026-06-01). Clear "Yes for Cuba" at solidarity event in Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Signatures, cultural expressions, and statements of support marked the "Yes for Cuba" day of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in Zimbabwe, amidst unanimous calls for the lifting of the blockade and opposition to a potential US military aggression. | Nearly 200 graduates from the Caribbean nation, members of the Friendship Association (Zicufa), health and education workers, representatives of government, university, youth, and academic institutions, and Cuban residents attended the event at the diplomatic headquarters with the firm purpose of reiterating that the island is not alone. | Joining the global campa…
(2026-06-01). Cuba expresses appreciation for international solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero has thanked the friends and organizations around the world who have raised their voices in defense of the Caribbean island. | "Messages of solidarity with Cuba are multiplying, as are the voices condemning the blockade, the energy embargo, and the coercive measures of the United States government with their devastating impact on the daily lives of our people," the head of government wrote on the social network X. | "The world knows which side the truth is on," Marrero emphasized in his message. | For its part, the Cuban Foreign Ministry expressed its gratitude to the supportive…
(2026-06-01). Cubans living in Italy condemn U.S. attacks against their country. radiohc.cu Cubans residing in Italy condemn the political and economic attacks, as well as the threat of military aggression by the United States against their country, and demand that the international community halt this escalation, according to a spokesperson in Rome. | Indira Pineda, spokesperson for the associations of Cuban nationals residing in Italy, stated in declarations to the RAI television network, from the southern city of Naples, that "we want to denounce that our country is being attacked by a very serious blockade, which is suffocating our economy." | The political pressures and the economic strangulation m…
(2026-06-01). Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages. aljazeera.com Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.
(2026-06-01). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-01). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-01). Cuba's Ministry of Communications denies fake news. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Communications has denied a false report about limits on the island's internet connectivity. | "It is completely false that there is a three-hour daily limit on mobile internet. Services are functioning normally," the ministry stated on its official Twitter account. | It also declared that Cuba continues to advance in its digital transformation with technological sovereignty. | These statements are in response to a false report circulating on social media that claims internet access will be restricted starting June 10 to "protect" the mental health and social equilibrium of the population.
(2026-06-01). Neither Brothers nor Rescue: A Confessed Terrorist and an Organization That Violated Cuban Sovereignty. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Defend Cuba! SF Rally Against US Blockade Attacks On Cuba & Attacks On US Working People. indybay.org
(2026-06-01). Around 500 People Are On Hunger Strike At Five ICE Detention Centers. popularresistance.org It started with one man at the Torrance County Detention Facility in New Mexico; a Cuban immigrant named Rogelio Bolufe, who has been in ICE detention since last August. | Around April 28, he raised concerns about conditions at the facility and has since gone on hunger strike. Bolufe mobilized dozens of fellow detainees to protest about legal library access, water quality, tablets, and what he alleges were constitutional abuses. | Bolufe says that on May 5, he was removed from his cell and transferred to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's field office in Albuquerque, then transferred to Camp Ea…
(2026-06-01). Sunday Science: 'That Could Be a Game Changer': An Antiviral Pill Gets First Test for Ebola Prevention. portside.org Sunday Science: 'That Could Be a Game Changer': An Antiviral Pill Gets First Test for Ebola Prevention |
(2026-06-01). 6 stabbed in hours after Arsenal Premier League victory parade. scmp.com Six people were stabbed in the hours after the Arsenal victory parade, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed, with a total of 24 arrests during the event. | Thousands of Arsenal fans lined the streets around the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday as the team embarked on their Premier League trophy parade. | The Met deployed more than 500 officers to police the event, which saw 10 suspects arrested on suspicion of assaulting the police, one of whom allegedly threw racist abuse.
(2026-06-01). I survived Iran's prisons. Don't let those still inside vanish. newarab.com 
More than thirty years ago, When I first arrived in the United Kingdom, my mind was still trapped in prison. I saw the faces of friends who had been executed. I heard the firing squad and the sounds of my fellow prisoners being tortured. |
(2026-06-01). What does Israel's capture of Beaufort Castle actually achieve. newarab.com 
Israeli forces raised their flag over the The Israeli army announced it had taken control of the Crusader-era fortress, known in Arabic as Qalaat al-Shaqif, following days of heavy bombardment of surrounding villa…
(2026-06-01). Labor Can't Remain Shackled to the Democrats. portside.org Labor Can't Remain Shackled to the Democrats |
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Bashir from Lebanon. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Bashir from Lebanon.
(2026-06-01). Indian-origin pilot dies in US chopper crash hours after wedding, wife survives. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin pilot was killed in chopper crash in the United States hours after celebrating his wedding, while his wife survived the deadly crash. | What began as a dream wedding for a young Indian-origin couple ended in tragedy when a helicopter carrying them crashed shortly after takeoff, killing the groom and the pilot while leaving the bride seriously injured. | Dave Fiji, 25, an Atlanta resident and pilot with Delta Air Lines, died when the five-seater Robinson helicopter crashed near Dawsonville in Dawson County on Friday. His wife, Jessni, survived the crash and remains hospitalized wit…
(2026-06-01). Ex-Your Party activists form new Socialist Federation. thecanary.co 
250 delegates representing Your Party branches and former branches across England, Scotland and Wales met in an online conference on 31 May and launched the Socialist Federation. Delegates included representatives of groups in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Essex, North Devon, Dundee, Newcastle and Cumbria. Attendees said they'd comprehensively lost patience with […] | By
(2026-05-31). Iran denies reports about president's resignation. ecns.cn TEHRAN, June 1 ⚪ A senior Iranian official on Sunday denied media reports claiming that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned.
(2026-06-01). UK revokes Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur visas after Israel criticism. newarab.com 
Prominent Turkish-American political commentators Cenk Uygur and Uygur, co-creator and host of The Young Turks commentary program, and…
(2026-06-01). Can Morocco trump its 2022 success in the 2026 World Cup? thecanary.co 
After the Atlas Lions stole the show at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, becoming the first Arab and African team to reach the semi-finals, Morocco enters the 2026 edition with aspirations that extend far beyond repeating their historic achievement. Having transformed from the tournament's surprise package to one of the world's leading teams, Morocco now […] | By
(2026-06-01). India's viral 'Cockroach' party founder plans street protest. newarab.com 
The creator of The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP)—echoing It was set up after Chief…
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). US murder spree in Latin American waters moves beyond 200 killed. wsws.org The Trump administration's campaign of extrajudicial killings off the coast of Latin America has killed more than 200 people, exposing the complicity of the Democratic Party and all regional governments with the normalization of mass murder as imperialist policy.
(2026-06-01). While Wall Street claims "no money" for city's transit workers, fire at New York's Penn Station injures 5. wsws.org A predawn fire at Penn Station, injuring five workers, is the second major rail disruption in two weeks and a result of the systematic neglect of public infrastructure in the shadow of Wall Street.
(2026-06-01). Gangster Capitalism And Corruption In Trump's America. popularresistance.org Corruption has never been far from the center of American politics. Some of the most notorious scandals stretch from the cronyism of Warren G. Harding to the abuses of power exposed during the Watergate scandal under Richard Nixon. Yet many historians argue that what distinguishes Donald Trump from earlier corrupt presidencies is that corruption no longer operates behind closed doors, shielded by the liberal rituals of institutional legitimacy and the euphemisms of political decorum. Under Trump, corruption is performed openly as spectacle, celebrated as a sign of strength, wealth, vengeance, and personal loyalty…
(2026-06-01). Who benefits from the 'significant improvement' in Hong Kong's finances? scmp.com It's that time of the year again — tax season, so don't forget to fill out your return. It's also the time of the year when the Hong Kong government decides on pay rises for its civil service staff of over 170,000. | There's a well-established system for deciding on pay rises. It includes the pay trend survey submitted to the government last week. Its preliminary results indicate that civil servants are in line for wage increases of 4.12 per cent for senior civil servants, 2.64 per cent for…
(2026-06-01). UK govt to release second batch of ex-US envoy Mandelson files. newarab.com 
British ministers braced on Monday for the release of potentially embarrassing documents relating to Hundreds of files expected to run to more than 1,000 pages were to be published on Monday as the scandal over
(2026-06-01). The USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence? grist.org 
Leah Atwood was rattled. It was the tail end of March, and for days she and her colleagues at Agroecology Commons had been fielding dozens of emails alerting them to grant terminations targeting a $300 million U.S. Department of Agriculture program. One after another, within a single week, 49 of the 50 grantees received notices from the USDA informing them that their grants were cancelled. | By the end of the month, Agroecology Commons still hadn't gotten a notice from the USDA. While their peers were figuring out how to pick up the pieces, it seemed as though their $2.5 million grant, structured largely to he…
(2026-05-31). Chinese naval hospital ship sets sail for mission in South China Sea. ecns.cn GUANGZHOU, May 31 ⚪ The Chinese Peoples Liberation ArmyNavy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, departed from a military port in Zhanjiang, south Chinas Guangdong Province.
(2026-06-01). Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure. scmp.com Former US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honouring his efforts to preserve the central bank's independence. | Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Powell called universities, courts, Congress and the central bank "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy" and argued that the Fed's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be…
(2026-06-01). A party of Independents will only succeed if it is transparent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). US court upholds injunction against Trump policy banning transgender troops. aljazeera.com The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
(2026-06-01). Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens. aljazeera.com Hundreds have protested in central Kenya against a US-funded plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola there.
(2026-06-01). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-01). Lebanese man trapped under rubble, as Mechanism delays rescue. newarab.com 
A 70-year-old Hamid Tawbe has been missing under the ruins of his home in the town of Burj Qalaway since last week, following intense Israeli bombardment des…
(2026-05-31). China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted a law-enforcement patrol Monday in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' announcement of maritime delimitation talks in the area, a CCG spokesperson said.
(2026-05-31). Controversial stress-relief toy sparks concern over children's mental health. ecns.cn A stress-relief toy known as "Natasha," a palm-sized squeeze doll marketed as "ugly-cute," has gone viral on Chinese social media, raising concerns among parents and educators about its potential impact on children's emotional development.
(2026-05-31). Child dead, man seriously injured in Melbourne house fire. ecns.cn MELBOURNE, June 1 ⚪ A child has died and a man has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a house fire in southwest Melbourne in the early hours of Monday.
(2026-06-01). The reality of US-Israel relations—Part 2. wsws.org Reducing the origins of the war to the manoeuvres of the Israel lobby or the decisions of Israel's government sidelines the historical, geopolitical, socio‚Äëeconomic and class dynamics that have shaped the conflict.
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-01). UN chief calls for UN force to remain in Lebanon. newarab.com 
UN chief In a report to the Security Council seen by AFP, Guterres proposes three options ranging from nearly 2,000 to more than 5,500 UN personnel to monitor the ceasefire and support the Lebanese armed forces. | "Under all proposed options, a uniformed United Nation…
(2026-06-01). US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there, experts say. scmp.com The US decision to classify two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organisations is a political one aimed at boosting an ally of US President Donald Trump, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, politicians and analysts say. | The gangs join eight other Latin American organised crime groups designated by the US as foreign terrorist organisations. But unlike the rest, they do not operate in the United States.
(2026-06-01). This week in history: June 1-7. wsws.org Massacre of royal family in Nepal; Teton Dam collapse kills 11 in Idaho; US Supreme Court upholds convictions of Communist Party leaders; Pilsudski chooses crony as Polish president.
(2026-06-01). China's SAIC plans to build first EU car plant in Spain's Galicia. scmp.com China's SAIC Motor plans to set ⁠up a car ⁠factory in Spain's ⁠northwestern region of Galicia that would be its first production facility in the European Union, the regional government said on Monday. | Galicia's leader Alfonso Rueda said his administration ‌had given strategic priority to the project, with an initial investment envisaged at around €200 million (US$232 million).
(2026-06-01). Activists plaster missing posters around Mexico stadiums ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Activists put up missing persons posters to raise awareness of the disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-06-01). Why are art schools disappearing in America? wsws.org Arts education has suffered an unprecedented reversal in the past few years. Art schools, a number of which have served students and communities for over 100 years, have been abruptly closed.
(2026-06-01). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-01). Graham Platner And The New Politics Of Character. levernews.com On CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) was
(2026-06-01). The MAGA Money Behind Susan Collins' New Favorite Democrat. levernews.com 
(2026-05-31). Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory inaugurated in Jordan. ecns.cn AMMAN, May 31 ⚪ A Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory was inaugurated in southern Jordan on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). 3 miners killed in the US over 3 days. wsws.org Together they expose a single reality: The mining companies, the federal and state regulators and the union apparatus are all part of the same machinery that treats miners' lives as a cost of production.
(2026-06-01). Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign. aljazeera.com Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.
(2026-06-01). Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump's attacks. aljazeera.com Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a 'stress test' like other institutions in the current era.
(2026-06-01). Australia: Bondi terrorist was on ASIO radar in 2022. wsws.org The information that has dripped out over the past six months has indicated far more intensive and longstanding contact between the intelligence agency and the terrorists than first admitted.
(2026-06-01). Takaichi aide battles China's fury over rearmament months after Japan PM's Taiwan war remark. hindustantimes.com Japan and China exchanged sharp words at the Shangri-La Dialogue as Tokyo rejected Beijing's accusations of "new militarism" and defended its military modernization efforts. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi accused China of expanding its military power without sufficient transparency, while Chinese delegate Meng Xiangqing questioned Japan's security intentions. The exchange comes amid rising tensions over Taiwan, the East China Sea, and regional security dynamics. Despite the rhetoric, Tokyo says it remains open to dialogue with Beijing to preserve stability in the Indo-Pacific.
(2026-06-01). History is Not Past: 250 Years of the US Project and Examining HondurasGate. projectcensored.org First up, Dr. Gerald Horne joins the show to ring in 250 years of the US project – how is that going? Dr. Horne sets the record straight not only about what's missing in our ever censored history books but how that affects our understanding of issues and struggles today. As James Baldwin noted, history is not past, after all. We discuss the selective teaching and pedestaling of state-sanctioned violence, the moving target of whiteness, and more.
(2026-06-01). The UK Is Getting Even Crazier In Defense Of Israel. thealtworld.com The UK is getting crazier and crazier in its defense of Israel. Now they're canceling the visas of mainstream normie political pundits for criticizing the state of Israel, and investigating people for antisemitic hate crimes when they denounce Zionists who aren't even Jewish. | American progressive commentator Cenk Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker have both
(2001-06-26). AI, industrial sovereignty and Pax Silica. links.org.au 
Pax Silica is a US-led drive to reorganise global production and secure control over semiconductors, AI and critical minerals. Becoming a military-industrial node within this project means the Philippines will lose out, writes Reihana Mohideen.
(2026-06-01). Reform councillor accused of stealing a constituent's video. thecanary.co 
Since Reform UK did well in the 2025 local elections, there's been a steady stream of stories about how weird their new councillors are. Because Reform won even more seats in the 2026 locals, that stream is fast becoming a river, with stories like this regularly bubbling to the surface: Reform: you wouldn't steal a […] | By
(2026-06-01). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Urbano from Peru. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Urbano Llano from Peru.
(2026-06-01). Young Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens. scmp.com Hundreds of youths in Kenya's central town of Nanyuki on Monday showed against the establishment at the Laikipia Air Base of an Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens exposed to the virus. | The protests come two days after Kenya's High Court suspended the establishment of the facility and the arrival of any foreign patients pending the hearing of a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/6: Suds, Snacks and Socialism ⚪ Seize the Time! The Need for Left Unity Now. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub – 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley | Also viewable online via Zoom…
(2026-06-01). Italian rank-and-file unions hold nationwide strike against austerity and war. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to members of the SI-Cobas rank-and-file union, which mainly organizes logistics workers, at a demonstration in Rome.
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-05-31). Over 6,000 mines, explosive remnants cleared in Yemen in May. ecns.cn ADEN, Yemen, May 31 ⚪ Saudi Arabias demining initiative in Yemen, Project Masam, announced Sunday that its teams removed 6323 landmines and explosive remnants of war across the country during May.
(2026-06-01). 'Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic' UK Jewish group's viral video. thecanary.co 
"Antisemitism is real. Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic." That's the clear message from a UK Jewish group whose social media video featuring members repeating these two statements has now gone viral. The reel by Hastings Jews for Justice, with backing from several prominent Jewish groups, has racked up tens of thousands of views and […] | By
(2026-05-31). Explosion reported at Hanwha Aerospace facility in S. Korea's Daejeon. ecns.cn SEOUL, June 1 ⚪ Authorities received a report of an explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, after a loud bang was heard by witnesses, Yonhap News Agency reported Monday.
(2026-06-01). The glaring problems with Labor's dreadful, appalling, terrible 2026 Budget. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). French Constitutional Council approves changes to New Caledonia's electoral roll. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Constitutional Council has validated an adjustment to New Caledonia's restrictions for their forthcoming provincial elections due to be held on 28 June 2026. The adjustment will now allow more than 10,000 people to cast their votes in the French territory's local elections. The ruling…
(2026-06-01). Farage spits his dummy out over Desert Island Discs snub. thecanary.co 
Between 2016-2020, right-wingers like Nigel Farage were fond of accusing the left of being 'easily offended'. At some point, however, these same people realised that being offended was great for driving attention and they dove in both feet first. Abolish the BBC licence fee. pic.twitter.com/y6pWf4VR5C — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) May 31, 2026 The first […] | By
(2026-06-01). Littoral Combat Force Takes Up Station In Caribbean Under Navy's New Deployment Concept. twz.com 
(2026-06-01). EU Imperialism Marching After Hungarian Coup. covertactionmagazine.com On April 12th, a political earthquake in Hungary upended 16 years of continuous rule by Viktor Orban. It was a period characterized by constant and ever-mounting confrontation between Budapest and the European Commission, the EU's executive body. Now, Orban's exit has removed a major barrier to EU federalization, and imperialism. Brussels' fingerprints are plastered all …
(2026-06-01). Sanders Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund to Harness AI Profits for Public Good. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday announced he will soon introduce legislation that would give the American public "a direct ownership stake" in the largest artificial intelligence companies in the U.S. by establishing a sovereign wealth fund, which would ensure everyone benefits from the rapidly advancing technology. Sanders (I-Vt.) wrote in a New York Times op-ed that his American AI Sovereign… |
(2026-06-01). Sheinbaum accuses US of 'interference' amid probe of Mexican officials. aljazeera.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico's internal affairs.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/6: Author Cole Nicole LeFavour to discuss their new memoir IN THE ARMS OF MOUNTAINS. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-06-01). British Sikh man jailed for life for student killing in Southampton. scmp.com A UK court on Monday jailed a British Sikh man for life for killing a university student in a case that sparked anger after police handcuffed the dying victim following a false claim of racial abuse. | A judge at Southampton Crown Court sentenced Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old local resident, to life in prison with an obligation to spend at least 21 years in jail for the killing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak on December 3.
(2026-06-01). 'My Personal Pride and Joy': Mandelson's UK Palantir Deal. bylinetimes.com On 22 July 2025, Britain's Ambassador to the United States sent a short email to the two most senior aides in Downing Street. The subject line was a name: "Peter Thiel." | "This celebrated techie is in London til Aug 9," Lord Mandelson wrote to Morgan McSweeney, then the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, and his deputy Jill Cuthbertson. "I don't know whether you have been approached already, but would the PM like to meet him?" | Contained in the second tranche of the so-called Mandelson files laid before Parliament, this email is one of a series of moments in which Mandelson personally connected the UK governme…
(2026-06-01). "Revolving Door" : Former GEO Group VP David Venturella Is New Interim ICE Chief. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump has tapped David Venturella, a former ICE official and executive at the private prison company GEO Group, to replace Todd Lyons as head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. GEO Group saw its profits jump from $32 million in 2024 to more than $254 million in 2025 as the Trump administration expanded government contracts with ICE jails nationwide. | Setareh Ghandehari, advocacy director at Detention Watch Network, says private prison companies have an "intricate" relationship with ICE. "It's really a revolving door," she says, pointing out that Venturella work…
(2026-06-01). New Jersey Democrats unleash police riot against anti-ICE protesters outside Delaney Hall. wsws.org As immigrants inside Delaney Hall continue their hunger and labor strike, Democratic officials have deployed state and local police to attack protesters, journalists and residents outside the facility.
(2026-06-01). Protesters call on Kenyan government to halt femicide crisis. aljazeera.com Advocacy groups have given the government 40 days to intervene to deal with the plague of gender-based violence.
(2026-06-01). Who marched in NYC Israel Day Parade as Mamdani boycotted. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). 12 dead in under-construction building collapse in N. Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, June 1 ⚪ The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, rose to 12 after rescuers recovered another body from the rubble before dawn on Monday.
(2026-06-01). Troy Public Library Happenings in June 2026. mediasanctuary.org The Troy Public Library provides a lot of great public resources in addition to a lot of great reading material! Patrick Kiley of The Troy Public Library came to the studio with his daughter to speak about book suggestions and library programming.
(2026-06-01). Germany's Ecological Holocaust… Once Fairy Tale Forests Getting Cleared for Wind Turbines. wattsupwiththat.com Germany is chronically stuck in "green" insanity. Prognosis: very poor.
(2026-06-01). 'Before, the land sustained us': Who benefits from Guinea's bauxite wealth? aljazeera.com The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.
(2026-06-01). Key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules. scmp.com Reporters and the public will be allowed to attend a key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, after a Utah judge on Monday denied a defence request to restrict access. | Tyler Robinson's defence had asked Judge Tony Graf to close portions of the preliminary hearing on July 6—10, when prosecutors must show they have enough evidence to warrant a trial.
(2026-06-01). Groups Still Push for NY For All Post-budget (part 1). mediasanctuary.org On May 29th and 30th, more than a dozen rallies were held across New York State to urge lawmakers to adopt the full New York For All Act to prohibit collusion between local police and ICE. While immigrant groups were thankful for the package of immigrant protections included in the recent state budget, they fell short of the proposals advocates have been pushing. In part one of our coverage of a rally at the State Capitol, organized by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement and local Indivisible groups, we start with Iridian Riccobono Lucas of CCSM .We also hear from Karmran Jahanshahi of Indivisible ADK/Sarat…
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Wei Qin from China. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Wei Qin from China.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-01). Trump Administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Weaponizes Redress. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An American flag flies outside the Department of Justice in Washington, March 22, 2019. | © 2019 AP Photo/Andrew Harnik | The Trump administration's decision to establish a US$1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate participants of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, has triggered widespread public outrage. Many people, including Black reparations movement leaders and advocates, have pointed out a jarring double standard: as the administration moves quickly to provide financial redress for its political base, decades of institutional…
(2026-06-01). Torture, Racism, War and Male Chauvinism: Fighting Back. juancole.com (
(2026-06-01). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-05-31). China makes substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities: UNICEF representative. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ China has made substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities, said Amakobe Sande, the United Nations Childrens FundRepresentative to China.
(2026-06-01). A Year After Beating Back Trump's First ICE Surge, Los Angeles Remains Vigilant. truthout.org One year after the Trump administration deployed thousands of federal agents to Los Angeles to arrest and detain people, immigrant rights activists are cautiously optimistic about the success of their organizing efforts. Although arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Southern California have dramatically dropped, organizers expect them to ramp up again in the future. |
(2026-06-01). CWU pushes through sellout deal at Royal Mail with record low vote. wsws.org CWU leaders Ward and Walsh have not been in a dispute with the company, but with their own members.
(2026-05-31). China sees rapid rise in youth athletics competitions. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, June 1 ⚪ As International Childrens Day arrives and the 2026 China KidsAthletics Month campaign closes, youth athletics activities continue to gain momentum across China.
(2026-06-01). Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draft. aljazeera.com Police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from under a bus after they blocked roads in Jerusalem over conscription.
(2026-06-01). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-01). Germany's Council of Economic Experts demands "U-turn" on care, health and pensions. wsws.org The German Council of Economic Experts is demanding deep cuts in social spending to pass the costs of the Iran war, rearmament and the enrichment of the rich onto the weakest in society.
(2026-06-01). Groups Still Push for NY For All Post-budget. mediasanctuary.org On May 29th and 30th, more than a dozen rallies were held across New York State to urge lawmakers to adopt the full New York For All Act to prohibit collusion between local police and ICE. While immigrant groups were generally thankful for the package of immigrant protections included in the recent state budget, they fell short of the proposals that advocates have been pushing. A rally was held outside the state Capitol in Albany, primarily organized by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) and local Indivisible groups. We start with the last minute of the opening remarks by emcee Iridian Ricobono Luca…
(2026-05-31). Foreign mayors try out exoskeleton devices on Huangshan Mountain. ecns.cn The practice of Chinese Modernization — the balance between tradition and modernity — left a deep impression on foreign mayors.
(2026-06-01). Pro-Palestinian activists plan protest against 'Israeli pond' diplomacy push in Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Israel is working with US Christian Zionists to make the Pacific "an Israeli pond" to help deliver votes in the United Nations, warns the advocacy and protest movement Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA). National spokesperson Rinad Tamimi said in a statement today that PSNA would picket the Fiji High Commission in Wellington…
(2026-05-31). Tianya Community resumes after three-year shutdown, launches new domain. ecns.cn Tianya Community, one of China's most influential online forums from the early internet era, resumed access Monday after being offline for more than three years.
(2026-06-01). 'After the Whales Spoke' brings COVID-conscious theater to Western Massachusetts. thecanary.co 
A mask-required reading of After the Whales Spoke, a new play written and directed by Molly Brennan, will be performed Saturday 6 June 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The LAVA Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts, as part of LAVA's fourth annual On the Boards New Play Fest. The story is described as follows: Street […] | By
(2026-06-01). Kenyans protest planned US Ebola quarantine facility. aljazeera.com Hundreds protest near the site of the planned facility, which would serve US nationals exposed to the virus.
(2026-06-01). Foreign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset. aljazeera.com 'Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.'
(2026-06-01). A Warning to the Civilian Community: Active Threat from the JBLM DES. indybay.org AS LONG AS JBLM DES ABUSE, CORRUPTION, AND RETALIATION CONTINUE WE WILL EXERCISE OUR 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND FULFILL OUR MORAL AND ETHICAL DUTY TO SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST THIS THREAT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Amit from India. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Amit from India.
(2026-06-01). US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas. scmp.com The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to go to the United States. | The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to three US officials and an internal memo obtained by Associated Press.
(2026-06-01). Chinese archaeologist pleads guilty, firms flee Singapore's costs: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption | 2. Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride | 3. 'Clear-eyed' on China: the takeaways from Pete Hegseth's Shangri-La speech…
(2026-06-01). Democratic Party austerity, pseudo-left posturing and a MAGA aspirant: The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race. wsws.org Los Angeles voters head to the polls amid a billion-dollar budget crisis, mass layoffs and ecological disaster to choose among candidates offering austerity, pseudo-left posturing or right-wing populism.
(2026-06-01). NJ State Police Join Crackdown Against Supporters of Hunger-Striking Immigrants at Delaney Hall. democracynow.org 
An estimated 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, are continuing a hunger and labor strike to demand their freedom. Amid ongoing protests, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has deployed state police, who erected a barricade around the facility and have reportedly brutalized activists. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has also imposed a nightly curfew around Delaney Hall until further notice. | Local investigative journalist Bob Hennelly joins Democracy Now! to talk about the ongoing hunger and labor strike, launched on May 22, and its historical implications in Newark and the rest o…
(2026-05-31). International Children's Day gala staged in Beijing. ecns.cn The themed gala "Growing Up with the Motherland" celebrating International Children's Day was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, the China Welfare Institute, and other organizations.
(2026-06-01). Lens defender Abdulhamid spearheads Saudi 2026 World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). Chinese consulate thanks South African rescuers after tourist rescued on Table Mountain. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town recently held a commendation ceremony to honor 19 rescue workers who helped save a Chinese tourist stranded on Table Mountain.
(2026-06-01). Malaysia bans social media accounts for kids under 16, new rules target TikTok and Instagram. ptcnews.tv Social media ban: Malaysia has introduced strict new online safety rules that prevent children below the age of 16 from creating social media accounts. The regulations came into effect on Monday and apply to major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.The new measures are part of Malaysia's Online Safety Act and are aimed at protecting children from harmful online content, cyberbullying and Internet addiction.According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), all social media companies with more than eight million users in the country must follow the new rules. Howeve…
(2026-06-01). France bans Israeli offensive weapons at trade show. newarab.com 
"Only Israeli exhibitors presenting anti-ballistic and anti-air defence systems are authorised," said the president of COGES Events, Charles Beaudouin, responding to an Israeli defence ministry statement that protested the restrictions. | "This is a decision by the French government,…
(2026-06-01). Australia: Victorian education support staff speak out against AEU-Labor sellout. wsws.org "If members can't ask questions or raise concerns without being censored, what sort of democracy is that? The union clearly works for the government not for us."
(2026-06-01). Ultra-orthodox draft protests cripple central Israel. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel's police said demonstrators blocked major intersections and attacked a soldier who disembarked from a bus near a protest. Police struggled to control the crowds with water cannons and horses. | The protest largely crippled the country's centre, with highways close…
(2026-06-01). Congress quietly moves to integrate US and Israeli militaries. newarab.com 
At a time when the American public is expressing unprecedented levels of distrust in the Israeli government, Congress just proposed tying the US to the Buried in the House's The provision would arguably do more…
(2026-06-01). Not much to see: the release of the UFO files. onlineopinion.com.au UFO enthusiasts wanted disclosure. What they got was grainy footage, old reports and more unanswered questions.
(2026-06-01). Democracy Now! 2026-06-01 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 01, 2026; NJ State Police Join Crackdown Against Supporters of Hunger-Striking Immigrants at Delaney Hall; "We Closed Our Account": Advocates Call for Boycott of Citizens Bank for Financing ICE Jails; "Revolving Door": Former GEO Group VP David Venturella Is New Interim ICE Chief; Meet Bajun Mavalwalla, Veteran Convicted for ICE Protest in Unprecedented Use of Conspiracy Charges | Headlines for June 01, 2026; NJ State Police Join Crackdown Against Supporters of Hunger-Striking Immigrants at Delaney Hall; "We Closed Our Account": Advocates Call for Boycott of Ci…
(2026-06-01). The Real Story of the D-Day Weather Forecast. wattsupwiththat.com Weather prediction was a primitive, subjective affair at that time. There were no numerical weather prediction models, little understanding of jet streams and upper-level weather features, and an acute lack of observations, particularly over the ocean.
(2026-06-01). AI giant Anthropic files for US IPO as investors bet big on AI future. aljazeera.com Anthropic, which operates AI chatbot Claude, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering.
(2026-06-01). Fans furious at Travis Scott's 20-minute Istanbul debut set. scmp.com US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the stage early on Monday, footage on social media showed. | On his first tour of Turkey, the 35-year-old hip-hop star made his Istanbul debut late on Sunday and was to hold another event in the western Izmir resort on Monday.
(2026-06-01). The Architecture of "False Flags" and Wartime Propaganda. thecanary.co 
On 7 May 1915, the pristine waters off the old head of Kinsale became a graveyard. Within just eighteen minutes of being struck by a single German torpedo, the RMS Lusitania — the world's most celebrated luxury liner — vanished beneath the Atlantic, taking 1,198 lives with her. Historically, this tragedy is framed as a […] | By
(2026-06-01). A global shift from gender movements is directly impacting LBQT communities. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-05-31). People celebrate holy month of Saga Dawa in Lhasa. ecns.cn The Saga Dawa Festival honoring the life of Buddha is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month, which falls on May 31 this year, and is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated in Tibet. Buddhists on this day usually goes to temples, raise a prayer pole and light butter lamps.
(2026-06-01). Israeli troops halt Marian festival in W. Bank Christian village. newarab.com 
According to the US-based NGO Vulnerable People Project (VPP), Israeli military vehicles ent…
(2026-05-31). Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.S. response ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.Over the past weeks, they have exchanged several proposed plans outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistani mediation.
(2026-06-01). NZ King's Birthday Honours 2026: Pasifika people among those recognised. asiapacificreport.nz By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific Twelve Pasifika people in New Zealand received awards in this year's King's Birthday Honours. The New Zealand Royal Honours acknowledges people who have served their communities and recognises their achievements. The honors system includes three Orders: The Order of New Zealand; The New Zealand Order of Merit; and The King's…
(2026-06-01). Understanding AI market intelligence for anthropic stock tracking. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-31). Floods sweep away more than 20,000 ducks in Hubei, sparking cross-regional search. ecns.cn More than 20,000 ducks raised by a farmer in central China's Hubei Province were swept away by floodwaters from the Fuhe River last Tuesday after heavy rainfall, prompting a cross-regional search involving residents, patrol teams, police and firefighters.
(2026-06-01). Workers facing 'systemic violations' of rights worldwide: report. geo.tv 
(2026-06-01). WHO hails Saudi Arabia's health measures after safe Hajj season. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea. geo.tv 
(2026-06-01). India and Pakistan After the 2025 Crisis: Has the Next Confrontation Already Begun? thinktank.pk For much of the past decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursued a strategy aimed at diplomatically isolating Pakistan on the global stage. Following multiple crises, including attacks in Kashmir and rising cross-border tensions, New Delhi sought to portray Pakistan as an international security problem while expanding India's influence with Western powers, Gulf states, and …
(2026-06-01). Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim signs Nike deal ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
The 18-year-old will now endorse the sports manufacturing giant, exclusively wear and promote their products in a move that will pro…
(2026-06-01). "We Closed Our Account" : Advocates Call for Boycott of Citizens Bank for Financing ICE Jails. democracynow.org 
We look at a growing boycott against Citizens Bank amid a campaign to pressure the corporation to divest from financing CoreCivic and GEO Group, two of the nation's largest private operators of ICE jails. An interfaith coalition of dozens of religious groups in Boston said Citizens Bank has failed to adequately address its concern about financing private prisons, so the group has withdrawn $1 million from its estimated $14 million account with the bank and threatened to keep removing funds until its demands are met. | Filmmaker Julie Cohen and journalist Paul Barrett, who are married, recently wrote an opin…
(2026-06-01). Trump halts $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund amid bipartisan backlash. aljazeera.com The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.
(2026-06-01). US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goooooooal. grist.org 
The latest addition to Seattle's already impressive public transit system opened to great fanfare this spring when more than 200,000 people rode the Crosslake Connection light rail line. | Its March 28 debut was second only to the parade that followed the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory as Sound Transit's busiest day ever. Trains now glide across Lake Washington on what is believed to be the world's first electric rail line that spans a floating bridge, linking the city with Bellevue and Redmond, and doubling the frequency of stops in the heart of Emerald City. | Those same tracks will carry tens of thousands of…
(2026-05-31). China's Niu sets new Asian women's pole vault record. ecns.cn BEIJING, May 31 ⚪ Chinas Niu Chunge set a new Asian womens pole vault record by clearing 4.73 meters at the fourth stop of Chinas National Athletics Grand Prix in Bengbu on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). Arsenal fall short in Budapest. thecanary.co 
Arsenal were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final, a result that leaves a mixture of pride and frustration in its wake. The Gunners matched a star-studded PSG for long stretches, pushed the game to the limit, and ultimately lost in the lottery of spot-kicks. For Arsenal […] | By
(2026-06-01). China's investment-driven role in global growth is underestimated, study says. scmp.com China's contribution to global growth is underestimated while the yuan is positioned to emerge as a fundamentally strong global currency, according to a new study from a prominent Beijing-based think tank. | Researchers from the China Finance 40 Forum (CF40) — comprising senior regulators and financial experts — said the country's investment scale could be as much as 3.4 times that of the United States when measured by the volume of physical investment.
(2026-06-01). US SOUTHCOM Extrajudicial Killings Inch to 200 Deaths. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent strikes in the Eastern Pacific
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(2026-06-01). AI Torture, Fighting Back, IBT & Using AI To Fight The Bosses. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the role of inward AI inferred cameras in truck cabs and what this means to millions of workers. They have been installed in trucks throughout the country and they are causing tumors and cataracts for many truckers who are under these cameras for up to 60 hours a week. WorkWeek also looks at how AI is being used by workers to fight back against bosses.
(2026-06-01). Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmes. aljazeera.com Labour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.
(2026-06-01). IFAB shakes up 2026 World Cup with new rules. thecanary.co 
Football's rulemakers have sharpened the playbook. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a compact, hard-hitting package of changes designed to speed play, curb gamesmanship and give VAR clearer teeth. Fans can expect quicker restarts, stricter conduct rules and new limits on tactical time-outs. What has IFAB introduced? […] | By
(2026-06-01). Birthright Citizenship Existed Before the Fourteenth Amendment. portside.org Birthright Citizenship Existed Before the Fourteenth Amendment |
(2026-06-01). Turkey's Secretive Electronic Warfare Jet Appears In New Imagery. twz.com 
(2026-06-01). A simple — yet expensive — way to climate-proof the grid: Bury the power lines. grist.org 
Power lines across the country weren't designed for a changing climate, with much of the nation's grid built more than half a century ago. Today, stronger storms and heavier precipitation cause hundreds of outages a year, many because of trees falling on above-ground power lines. | In northern Michigan, some utilities want to change that. | In March 2025, a devastating ice storm hit the region, knocking down trees and snapping utility poles. Thousands of people lost power for weeks. | During the blackout, Lewiston, Michigan, resident Wanda Whiting suddenly had to get her husband, Dave, to the hospital. He was…
(2026-06-01). Bookstore Owner By Day, DJ By Night: Joshua Gruft Does It All. mediasanctuary.org Joshua Gruft (DJ Mercy) is a pillar of the Troy community. As the owner of the indie bookstore, Paper Moon, and a musician with 20+ years of experience curating local events, Joshua joined Arbor Mae in the Hudson Mohawk Magazine studio to talk about what it's like to balance both worlds under one roof.
(2026-06-01). June 4th BNP Forum on Kenwood Data Center. mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, June 4th, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace is sponsoring a forum on the issue of data centers coming to the Capital District and their impact on electricity and water use. A main focus in the proposal to redevelop the old Kenwood Center in the South End of Albany. Professional engineer Oliver Holmes talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. The event will be at 7 PM at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar…
(2026-06-01). Around the World, Global Solidarity and Cooperation are Remarkably Popular. warisacrime.org One of the curious ironies of our time is that, although many politicians spout heated nationalist rhetoric, rail against foreign nations, and belittle international cooperation, this approach to international affairs is not at all what most people want. The climate of aggressive nationalism is clear enough. In nations around the globe, demagogues (usually of a …
(2026-06-01). Mamdani's "COGE" commission to prepare deeper cuts to New York City social programs and regulations. wsws.org After avoiding mass layoffs and cuts to social programs in the 2027 New York City budget, Mamdani has announced the formation of COGE to recommend the implementation of permanent austerity.
(2026-06-01). Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military, appeal court rules. scmp.com A Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday in another legal setback for US President Donald Trump's sweeping agenda. | The majority opinion — by a three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Colombia circuit — held that the Trump administration's policy was designed to exclude people from the military based on their gender identity.
(2026-05-31). Chinese Young Pioneers total 112 million members. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ The Chinese Young Pioneers, a national mass organization for Chinese children, had about 112 million members across the country by the end of 2025, the CYP national working committee said Monday.
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-01). Tuesday 6/2: Election Day. indybay.org At a voting center or polling place in your county…
(2026-06-01). New Zealand budget deepens austerity to make workers pay for war. wsws.org The budget starves public healthcare and cuts education and welfare, while pouring money into prisons and the military.
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Jinah from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Jinah from the U.S.
(2026-06-01). As the Sea Rises and Rents Triple, Miami's Black Neighborhoods Are Disappearing. capitalbnews.org 
This is the second story in a series on "climate gentrification." Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. MIAMI — By the time Latonya Floyd came outside, the photographer's lens …
(2026-06-01). All to London for the International Anti-War conference. thecanary.co 
We're hurtling towards more wars and greater global instability, with the governments of Europe responding with massive rearmament programmes and increasing moves towards conscription. So we urgently need a mass movement for peace to break with the worldview of the likes of Donald Trump and Tony Blair. The International Conference Against War on 20 June […] | By
(2026-06-01). Outspoken Critic of Mali's Junta Still Missing a Month On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawyer and junta critic Mountaga Tall, Mali, 2025. | © Private | A month has passed since the May 2 abduction of prominent Malian lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall. His whereabouts remain unknown, raising fears that he was forcibly disappeared.Unidentified gunmen stormed Tall's home in the capital, Bamako, and dragged him away in an unmarked vehicle, according to his family. His wife was assaulted while trying to video the abduction, and her phone was confiscated. Since then, the Malian authorities have neither acknowledged holding Tall nor provided any information about h…
(2026-06-01). Denmark gets new government as Greenland crisis persists. aljazeera.com End of election deadlock will see PM Frederiksen continue her stewardship of response to Trump's Greenland lust.
(2026-05-31). Thousands affected by blackouts after damaging storms hit Western Australia. ecns.cn SYDNEY, June 1 ⚪ Tens of thousands of homes in Western Australiahave been hit by blackouts after severe storms swept across the state over the weekend, damaging properties and power lines.Western Power estimated that most electricity outages would be resolved by Monday night local time.
(2026-05-31). Rare blue micromoon seen across China. ecns.cn It is the second full moon in May of the Gregorian calendar, commonly known as a "blue moon". This event also featured a micromoon, which means it was near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit.
(2026-06-01). Royal Commission under fire for excluding Palestinian perspectives. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-31). Japan's carefully crafted image as friendly nation faces growing scrutiny. ecns.cn Japan has long promoted itself as a welcoming destination known for politeness and hospitality. But a recent online backlash against a Chinese couple's dance video near Mount Fuji has exposed an undercurrent of xenophobia and challenged that image.
(2026-06-01). International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda on UK. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Press Conference – UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811: NO Support for Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-06-01). Who attended this year's Israel Day Parade in New York? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Ava Warriner takes a look at the Israeli and US officials who joined the annual Israel Day parade.
(2026-06-01). Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-01). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Curfew Issued Against the People in Newark After Police Riots Outside Migrant Detention Camp. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). A Free Market Approach to Healthcare: Lower Costs and Better Outcomes. cepr.net
(2026-05-31). China's AI is comprehensive and worth learning from: Vietnamese youth representative. ecns.cn
(2026-06-01). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). France's "Forward Deterrence" Vis-à -vis Russia Raises The Risk Of Nuclear War. thealtworld.com
(2026-06-01). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Eileen Appelbaum: Comment on DOL's Proposal for Alternative Investments in Retirement Accounts. cepr.net
(2026-06-01). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Elections in Colombia: Cepeda and Petro dismiss preliminary 1st round results. colombiareports.com Colombia's leftist presidential candidate, Senator Ivan Cepeda, said Sunday that he does not accept the preliminary results of the first round election that surprisingly saw far-right attorney Abelardo de la Espriella come out on top. In a speech before supporters, Cepeda called on electoral authorities to scrutinize the allegedly last-minute registry of hundreds of thousands …
(2026-06-01). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-06-01). Colombia's outsider candidate defied the polls. aljazeera.com Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
(2026-06-01). Video: Presidential election has Colombia on edge. aljazeera.com Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the run-off for Colombia's presidential election.
(2026-06-01). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Arms Embargo Now! GKN Out Of Garden Grove! popularresistance.org On Thursday, May 21, a 34,000-gallon storage tank carrying a highly toxic and flammable chemical, methyl methacrylate, overheated at the GKN Aerospace facility in the middle of a predominantly working-class Garden Grove neighborhood. The overheating tank released toxic chemicals into the air, creating a serious risk of explosion and forcing over 50,000 residents to evacuate. | GKN Aerospace's chemical crisis has resulted in evacuations in Garden Grove, Stanton, Westminster, Cypress, and Buena Park, forced dozens of school closures, and disrupted hundreds of businesses.
(2026-05-31). 'Su Super League' match ignites football passion in Zhenjiang. ecns.cn Changzhou defeated Zhenjiang 2-0 on Saturday in the Jiangsu City Football League, known as the Su Super League.
news.abplive.com (2026-05-31). US Judge Reopens Trump's $10 Billion IRS Deal Amid Allegations Of CollusionA US federal judge has ordered Trump's legal team to respond to allegations that a settlement resolving his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was the product of collusion.
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-31). Israeli killings of health workers in Lebanon reach 'dangerous level'The Federation of Labor and Health Unions in the Bekaa Valley has issued a strong condemnation of the latest Israeli aggression targeting Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, saying killings of health workers have reached a "dangerous level."
msn.com (2026-05-31). Iran might have used a Chinese-made missile to shoot down an F-15E Strike Eagle flown by the US Air ForceA U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran in April — the first U.S. fighter downed by ground fire in decades. Many experts suspect the weapon was a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile cued by a Chinese radar built to detect American jets
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-31). Iran nuclear issue off table; talks with US focus on ending war: LawmakerAn Iranian lawmaker says ongoing talks with the United States are focused on ending the war and preventing a renewed aggression, adding that Iran's nuclear issue is no longer part of the negotiations.
iol.co.za (2026-05-31). Cuba on the Brink: Scenarios for US Military ActionThe Caribbean is beginning to smell like war.
As Washington tightens its sanctions noose around Cuba, deploys additional military assets to the region, and increasingly resorts to the language of ultimatums, media outlets and policy circles have started seriously discussing the possibility of direct US intervention on the island.
(2026-05-31). Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history. al-monitor.com By Angus McDowall and Benjamin RaabJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 1 (Reuters) – The medieval Beaufort Castle's stone ramparts tower so far above south Lebanon that Israel could hail their capture as a strategic victory, even as it evoked the miseries of a previous occupation.When Israeli forces entered the 900-year-old castle on Saturday, they were returning to a fortress they held throughout their 1982-2000 presence in southern Lebanon, a campaign that years of Hezbollah attacks ultimately drove them to end.
(2026-05-31). Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 1 (Reuters) – Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-old Iran war continue.The agency said Iran and the Resistance Front, which includes its Shiite allies in Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq, have set an agenda to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts, including the Bab El Mandeb Strait, in order to "punish" Israel and its supporters.
(2026-05-31). Trump says he has not heard from Iran that they are suspending talks, NBC News reports. al-monitor.com June 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had not heard from Iranians that they were suspending talks with the Washington, but added that silence would be fine and he was willing to wait."I think we've been talking too much if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good, and that could be for a long time," Trump said in an interview with NBC News."It doesn't mean we're going to go and start dropping bombs all over there," Trump was quoted as saying. "We'll just go silent. We'll keep the blockade."
(2026-05-31). SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework. sanews.gov.za SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been finalised. | The Asian country announced in February this year that it would implement the zero-tariff policy with African countries which it has diplomatic ties with. | SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu explained that from June, it would be issuing Rules of Origin certificates for qualifying exports in this regard. | "Beginning 1 June, we are introducing a simple, printable certificate f…
(2026-05-31). defence ministry says France bans Israeli officials from defence show. al-monitor.com TEL AVIV, June 1 (Reuters) – Israel's Defence Ministry on Monday said France had banned Israeli government representatives from attending the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris this month.France has also banned Israeli weapons makers from exhibiting offensive systems and will only permit them to display "air defence products". (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Kevin Liffey)…
(2026-05-31). Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouATHENS, June 1 (Reuters) – Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf, the head of the U.N.'s shipping agency said.
(2026-05-31). Jordan to let fans start work late for World Cup debut. newarab.com 
Jordan said on Sunday it will allow a late start to work for public sector employees on World Cup matchdays to let fans enjoy the national team's debut appearance at the tournament. | A decree from Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said official working hours would begin at 10 a.m. instead of 8: 30 a.m. for its Group J games against Austria, Algeria and Argentina which are being played in the U.S. on June 17, 23 and 28. | "The decision aims to enable citizens to follow and rally behind our national football team during its historic participation in this tournament," said a government statement. | Jordan, popularly known…
(2026-05-31). L'Occidente intensifica il terrorismo di Stato. strategic-culture.su L'Iran ha dimostrato che è possibile affrontare le potenze atlantiste con attacchi diretti e intensi, controllando al contempo le possibili conseguenze negative. | Segue nostro Gli esperti di geopolitica sono piuttosto chiari riguardo al carattere unitario della maggior parte dei conflitti contemporanei. I conflitti in Medio Oriente, in Eurasia, in Africa e in altre aree appaiono agli analisti strettamente collegati nelle loro linee gene…
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-30). Missiles rain down on Israeli targets in fresh wave of Hezbollah counterattackFighters from the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have launched a barrage of missiles against Israeli targets deep inside the occupied territories in retaliation for the regime's offensives in southern Lebanon.
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-30). Hamas: EU hits Gaza leaders with sanctions but 'turns blind eye' to Israel's atrocitiesHamas has condemned the European Union's sanctions, slamming the bloc for "turning a blind eye" to Israel's violations of international law while targeting Palestinian resistance groups and leaders.