democracynow.org (2025-06-20). U.N. Condemns Israel's Grave Violations Against Children in Gaza Genocide, West Bank Attacks
The United Nations has again blacklisted Israel for committing grave violations against Palestinian children. The U.N. report also says violence against children in war zones reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with the highest violations committed by the Israeli army in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. | | Meanwhile UNICEF warned Thursday malnutrition among children in Gaza is "rising at an alarming rate."
english.palinfo.com (2025-06-20). UN keeps Israel on child rights blacklist for grave violations against Gaza children
In its annual report on Children and Armed Conflict, the United Nations has once again placed Israel on its "list of shame" for committing grave violations against children, highlighting the scale of abuse amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza and escalating violence in the West Bank.
(2025-06-20). While the world is busy with Israel's war on Iran, Gaza continues to starve. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's war on Iran has buried our genocide in the headlines, but what Israel is doing in Gaza is a stain upon humanity. Don't stop talking about it.
(2025-06-20). US Weighs Deeper Involvement in Israel's Illegal Attacks Against Iran. truthout.org As Donald Trump threatens to further enmesh the U.S. in Israel's war against Iran with direct strikes, legal experts warn that Israel's attacks violate international law, and that U.S. attacks would violate constitutional and statutory law. Israel began its war on Iran on June 12, with an attack that seemed intended to distract global attention from its genocide in Gaza. Since then… |
(2025-06-20). Israel's Attack on Iran: The Violent New World is Going to Horrify You. dissidentvoice.org 
Western politicians and media are tying themselves up in knots trying to spin the impossible: presenting Israel's unmistakable war of aggression against Iran as some kind of "defensive" move. This time there was no rationalising pretext, as there was for Israel to inflict a genocide in Gaza following Hamas' one-day attack on 7 October 2023. …
(2025-06-20). 'Labour' govt 'to ban anti-genocide group'. skwawkbox.org 
Palestine Action to be added to list of proscribed groups alongside ISIS and al-Qaeda — for trying to stop mass murder of Palestinians Right-wing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper plans to ban — or 'proscribe' the Palestine Action (PA) anti-genocide group over the summer, according to the BBC. The move will mean PA is treated as …
(2025-06-20). June 28 International Day Of Action: 'No War With Iran'. popularresistance.org We call on all peoples of conscience throughout the world to take to the streets on June 28, 2025 and march against the expansion of the Zionist-US aggression from Palestine through Lebanon, Syria and Yemen to Iran. For 20 months the people of Palestine have been steadfast against the collective west's genocide of their people and theft of their land. In the face of a firm resistance, the US and the Zionists had no choice but to expand the war into Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran. | Iran has supported the regional resistance in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Syria for decades and is under attack because…
english.palinfo.com (2025-06-20). UN keeps Israel on child rights blacklist for grave violations against Gaza children In its annual report on Children and Armed Conflict, the United Nations has once again placed Israel on its "list of shame" for committing grave violations against children, highlighting the scale of abuse amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza and escalating violence in the West Bank.
(2025-06-20). Video: Israel slaughters dozens more starving Palestinians in 'aid' massacres, tent bombings. skwawkbox.org 
Occupation slaughters people queuing for food, refugees in tents in 'safe' zones and Gaza's wrecked hospitals As Israel bleats about blast damage to an Israeli hospital standing next to a military installation bombed by Iran, shamelessly describing it as 'barbaric', the occupation continues to inflict daily, deliberate horrors on innocent civilians in Gaza desperately trying …
(2025-06-20). Shelling the Aid Seekers: Israel's "Humanitarian" Project in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
It's official. If not, it ought to be. Israeli forces freely butcher Palestinians in Gaza of all stripes, standing and states of desperation. They do so casually or indifferently or maliciously. True, they might get the odd militant here and there, but the supposedly professional Israeli Defense Forces is rather good at killing civilians. In what is becoming an almost
(2025-06-20). Childhood Malnutrition in Gaza Is "Rising at an Alarming Rate," UNICEF Warns. truthout.org The United Nations Children's Fund said Thursday that childhood malnutrition in the Gaza Strip is "rising at an alarming rate," with more than 5,000 children under the age of 5 treated for the life-threatening condition in May alone as Israel's U.S.-backed genocidal assault and siege against the Palestinian enclave continued for its 20th month. UNICEF said that 5,119 children between 6 months… |
(2025-06-20). Israel's Blockade Is Causing "Man-Made Drought" in Gaza. truthout.org Israel's blockade of fuel entering Gaza is causing a "man-made drought," according to a warning from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The humanitarian organization estimated Friday that just 40% of Gaza's drinking water-production facilities remain functional. UNICEF said water‚Äëproduction plants are running on dwindling reserves and warned they could collapse entirely without fuel. |
(2025-06-20). Freedom flotilla endorses 'Madleen Declaration' on World Refugee Day. skwawkbox.org 
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, whose Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel Madleen and its crew were attacked and seized in international waters in an act of piracy by Israel, has announced its endorsement, on World Refugee Day, of the Palestinian Institute for Climate Strategy's (PICS) Madleen Declaration: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition proudly announces our endorsement of The Madleen …
(2025-06-20). Iranian Missiles Rekindle Gaza's Hope. orinocotribune.com By Youssef Fares — Jun 20, 2025 | Gaza | Iranian missiles streaking across Gaza's skies do more than interrupt the relentless hum of Israeli warplanes, they carry with them a long-absent hope. After twenty months of war with no end in sight, many in Gaza had succumbed to a brutal fate, unchanged by human will or divine intervention. In the evenings, however, as Iranian waves of missiles cut through the darkness and light up the sky, spontaneous celebrations erupt. Displaced families in tent camps and ruined buildings break into chants and cheers. | When internet networks came back online after a four-day Isr…
(2025-06-20). Gaza horrors continue as the weakest succumb to injuries and disease. news.un.org Death and suffering in Gaza are ever-present and the enclave's people now have little choice but to risk their lives to fetch aid supplies, UN agencies said on Friday.
(2025-06-20). MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: peace a UN chief urges Israel and Iran. news.un.org One week since the Israel-Iran conflict erupted, diplomatic efforts to end the war are ramping up in Geneva today as foreign ministers from France, Germany, the UK and the EU prepare to meet their Iranian counterpart. In New York, meanwhile, the UN Security Council heard the UN Secretary-General warn ambassadors that "we are on course to chaos" if the war widens "which could ignite a fire that no one can can control." We'll be covering these developments and more across the UN system today, including updates from Gaza. UN News app users can follow here.
(2025-06-20). Thousands rally in Caracas to demand an end to Israel's attacks on Iran and Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-06-20). Will Trump enter Israel's war on Iran? mondoweiss.net 
Donald Trump has set a two-week deadline to decide whether to enter Israel's war on Iran. He is facing strong pressure both for and against attacking. If he does, it will be the most catastrophic U.S. foreign policy decision since Iraq 20 years ago.
(2025-06-20). Federal judge orders Mahmoud Khalil be released. mondoweiss.net 
A federal judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil to be released on bail. The former Columbia University student and Palestinian activist has been held by the Trump administration, in a Louisiana detention facility, since March.
(2025-06-20). US Homeland Security's Escalating Attacks On International Journalists. thedissenter.org 
(2025-06-20). "Unproductive and hazardous" : IT workers in India resist increase in hours. peoplesdispatch.org A proposal was recently introduced by the Karnataka state government, where India's major IT companies are located, to increase the maximum working hours from 10 to 12, despite opposition from trade unions.
(2025-06-20). UNSC inaction against Israel may collapse global nuclear non-proliferation system, says Iran. peoplesdispatch.org Iran claims IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi facilitated Israeli aggressions by preparing a "biased" report on its nuclear program. It demands IAEA end actions against Israel as per the NPT and UN principles.
(2025-06-20). Israeli strikes on Iran expose international nuclear hypocrisy. peoplesdispatch.org In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Israel
(2025-06-20). Echoing the 2006 "Day Without An Immigrant," activists call for mass "sickout" to protest ICE raids. peoplesdispatch.org Activists issue call to stand in solidarity with immigrants experience workplace raids by calling in sick to work on July 1…
(2025-06-20). Labor wins and increased repression: 50 days of Panama's national strike. peoplesdispatch.org After more than fifty days, some struggles have won new rights; while the government launches a security operation called "Operation Omega" to clear the blocked roads.
(2025-06-20). SAPS intensifies efforts in the fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za SAPS intensifies efforts in the fight against GBVF | The South African Police Service (SAPS) is continuing to intensify its efforts in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). ⚪ Over the past week, a total of 201 suspects were arrested for rape in police operations across the country. Of the arrests, 56 were wanted individuals tracked down in various provinces. ⚪ "Among the arrests was that of a man and woman in Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, for the alleged sexual abuse of their daughters, aged three and eight," the SAPS said in a statement. ⚪ Police seized multiple electronic devices duri…
(2025-06-20). President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for dialogue between Israel and Iran, warning that continued conflict will only lead to further devastation and economic fallout across the globe. | Speaking to members of the media on the sidelines of the 30-year anniversary celebration of the Constitutional Court on Friday, the President expressed grave concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly following reports that the United States may join Israel in potential military action against Iran. | The White House said on Th…
(2025-06-20). President reaffirms commitment to judicial independence. sanews.gov.za President reaffirms commitment to judicial independence | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to judicial independence, assuring the nation that funding for the judiciary will be made available despite South Africa's tightening fiscal environment. ⚪ Speaking to the media at the 30-year anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein, the President acknowledged the financial challenges facing the state but said these would not deter the empowerment of key democratic institutions. ⚪ "Money is getting tighter and tighter because our fiscal situation is challenged…
(2025-06-20). Constitutional Court a beacon of justice and national unity. sanews.gov.za Constitutional Court a beacon of justice and national unity | President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Constitutional Court for its critical role in deepening democracy, advancing human rights, and promoting national cohesion and reconciliation over the past three decades. | Speaking at a special event marking the 30-year anniversary of the court's establishment on Friday in Johannesburg, President Ramaphosa described the apex court as not only a legal institution but a "noble symbol of our democratic order; both immortal and legal compass". | "This moment calls not only for celebration, but also for reflection,…
(2025-06-20). Higher Education hosts youth outreach in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Higher Education hosts youth outreach in Mpumalanga | The Department of Higher Education and Training has successfully held a Youth Month Community Outreach Programme at Ehlanzeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, supporting students and local youth in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. | The week's programme, held in partnership with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe's Helpdesk, provided a vital platform for students to raise concerns and receive real-time assistance on matters including funding queries, delayed results, and the issuance…
(2025-06-20). Western Cape works around the clock to deal with extortion, says Premier. sanews.gov.za Western Cape works around the clock to deal with extortion, says Premier | Extortion hinders economic growth and job creation, posing daily threats to residents' safety and livelihoods. It robs people of opportunities and their dignity. | This is according to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who was speaking during his regular digital conference on safety, where he hosted Hubert Paulse, chairperson of Business against Crime South Africa (BACSA). | "The only way we will eradicate 'extortion mafias' is if we all work together. We cannot fight crime alone. We stand a better chance by collaborating and sharing reso…
(2025-06-20). RTMC welcomes sentence imposed on Limpopo vehicle testing official. sanews.gov.za RTMC welcomes sentence imposed on Limpopo vehicle testing official | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the jail sentence imposed on a vehicle testing official from a privately owned testing station in Limpopo. ⚪ This as the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Thursday sentenced Kabelo Chilenge (37) to six years direct imprisonment for fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate for a vehicle that he did not physically examine. ⚪ The court found that a suspended sentence would not be appropriate in these circumstances. ⚪ The certificate was issued at Quick Test vehicle testing s…
(2025-06-20). Phase 2 of transport programme for job seekers launches in Western Cape. sanews.gov.za Phase 2 of transport programme for job seekers launches in Western Cape | The Western Cape Government has initiated Phase 2 of the "Getting You to Work" Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, which aims to address one of the biggest barriers faced by unemployed residents, which is the cost of transport. | The provincial government launched the initiative at the Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library, where over 300 unemployed job seekers attended and registered for Gold Cards. | These cards will enable them to travel free of charge using Golden Arrow Bus Services across the Cape Metro to access job opportunities.
(2025-06-20). Video: Two fighter jets damaged as Pro-Palestinian activists breach UK base. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – It was Friday that two activists from the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action broke into a British Royal Air Force base and damaged two military planes as a protest against the UK's backing for Israeli military activities.The accident took place at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, which is one of the biggest military airbases in the UK. The activists painted a Voyager plane red and used crowbars to do more damage, according to a statement from the group. The main things these planes do are refill and carry military supplies.Palestine Action posted a video of the event on social media and said it was…
(2025-06-20). La Profezia di Todd sulla Guerra in Ucraina: Perché la Russia ha già Vinto e l'Europa si Autodistrugge. strategic-culture.su Ci sono voci che, nel grande frastuono della storia, sussurrano verità che nessuno vuole ascoltare. E poi c'è la voce di Emmanuel Todd. Storico, demografo, saggista, Todd non è un commentatore qualunque. | Segue nostro Ci sono voci che, nel grande frastuono della storia, sussurrano verità che nessuno vuole ascoltare. E poi c'è la voce di Emmanuel Todd. Storico, demografo, saggista, Todd non è un commentatore qualunque. àà l'uomo c…
(2025-06-20). Il tallone d'Achille di Lula. strategic-culture.su Il caso di Lula illustra il motivo per cui è importante mantenere la vita personale e la vita professionale separate, specialmente in politica. | Segue nostro In generale, si parla poco delle first lady. E forse è meglio cosà¨. Non sono state elette, non ricoprono cariche pubbliche e sono dove sono semplicemente perché sono sposate con un capo di Stato. Possono arrivare a svolgere un ruolo simbolico, ma per la maggior parte il meglio…
(2025-06-20). Putin's stealing our sunshine… the dark side of British propaganda. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-20). France should 'carve out piece of Riviera for Palestinian State', says U.S. ambassador. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, has come out strongly against French calls for the reco…
(2025-06-20). Entrevista: ´o alinhamento com os EUA nà£o trouxe nada positivo para o Brasil ª, diz deputado. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-20). Continúa la guerra de Trump 2.0 contra la migración venezolana. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-20). Iran's political system: the philosophical Republic the West refuses — or is unable — to understand. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-20). Civiltà millenarie contro entità moderne: un'analisi metapolitica del conflitto mediorientale e oltre. strategic-culture.su Le civiltà antiche sanno come combattere le guerre; le organizzazioni terroristiche e i moderni microstati no. | Segue nostro In un'epoca di crescente turbolenza geopolitica, è essenziale comprendere le forze sottostanti che determinano l'esito dei conflitti odierni. Un fattore chiave, spesso trascurato, è la profonda disparità tra il peso storico delle forze opposte: le moderne reti terroristiche che tentano di sfidare civiltà che hanno…
(2025-06-20). How did Americans get to open a Satanic tele-abortion clinic? strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-20). Europe needs a revolution of common sense. And it starts in Hungary. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-20). The US Is Literally Trying to Take Away Trans Lifelines, Says Chase Strangio. truthout.org In a 6-3 decision on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth, paving the way for other bans on trans healthcare to remain in effect in 24 other states. According to the ACLU, over 100,000 transgender people under the age of 18 now live in a state with a ban on their healthcare. "This is a fight that extends back 100… |
(2025-06-20). RFK Jr. Poses a Threat to Vaccine Policy. Here's How Doctors Are Preparing. truthout.org When it comes to vaccines, there are two kinds of parents coming into Dr. Megan Prior's office in Washington, D.C., these days. One set are parents who pepper the pediatrician with increasingly panicked questions about the future availability of vaccines and whether their children can get any shots early. Then there are the parents who feel vindicated in their decision not to vaccinate their… |
(2025-06-20). LA Dodgers Refuse Entry to ICE Agents at Stadium Parking Lot. truthout.org The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball organization announced on Thursday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had attempted to access their stadium's parking lot, but were told they could not do so. "This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization… |
(2025-06-20). From the Streets of LA to the National Stage: The Left Must Win the Cultural War. truthout.org On June 6, resistance ignited in the streets of Los Angeles to confront the Trump regime's brutal campaign against immigrants, enforced by the brutality of ICE agents and the machinery of mass deportation. In a chilling escalation, Trump branded the protesters "insurrectionists" and threatened the use of military force — turning dissent into a crime and protest into a pretext for repression. |
(2025-06-20). 62 Percent of Democrats Want Current Party Leaders to Be Replaced, Poll Finds. truthout.org New polling finds that most Democratic voters want the current leaders of the Democratic Party to be replaced, as current leadership has failed to unite behind a coherent message to resist President Donald Trump's fascist power grab. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Thursday found that 62 percent of self-identified Democrats said that the party should replace Democrats with new leaders… |
(2025-06-20). US Reportedly Assesses Only a Nuclear Bomb Could Destroy Iran Nuclear Facility. truthout.org The Pentagon has reportedly assessed that the only weapon that could destroy a nuclear facility in Iran deemed by war hawks to be a key part of Iran's nuclear program is a nuclear bomb — an intensely ironic finding in a war fought over the pretense of stopping nuclear proliferation. According to U.S. sources cited by The Guardian, defense officials have been told that only a "tactical nuclear… |
(2025-06-20). BRICS countries may create Partnership for Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases. tvbrics.com 
This is stated in the declaration adopted by the Health Ministers of the BRICS countries…
(2025-06-20). BRICS WBA leaders: women drive economic transformation. tvbrics.com 
Representatives of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance shared exclusive insights with TV BRICS…
(2025-06-20). Colombia and China deepen scientific cooperation in AI and quantum technologies. tvbrics.com 
The agreement will span five years and aims to promote ethical and responsible scientific development…
(2025-06-20). Colombia joins BRICS New Development Bank. tvbrics.com 
The country will be able to receive concessional loans to implement projects in infrastructure, renewable energy, and healthcare…
(2025-06-20). Egypt drives modernisation of sugarcane irrigation to increase crop yields. tvbrics.com 
The authorities claim that improved irrigation techniques are essential to ensure agricultural production…
(2025-06-20). Egypt leads Africa in foreign direct investment growth with 373% surge. tvbrics.com 
The achievement is viewed as a strong indication of investor confidence in Egypt's long-term economic vision…
(2025-06-20). Expert discusses BRICS cooperation in energy sector. tvbrics.com 
According to him, the countries of the association recognise that each of them must follow its own path of development in this area…
(2025-06-20). Expert names key areas for further cooperation among BRICS and BRICS+ states. tvbrics.com 
Strategic focus on climate, digital economy, and connectivity could drive BRICS+ integration…
(2025-06-20). Kazakhstan—Russia trade reaches 95% settlement in national currencies. tvbrics.com 
The shift toward national currencies in trade is a marker of the two countries' broader regional integration efforts…
(2025-06-20). Paul Mashatile, South Africa's Deputy President: we intend to increase trade with Russia. tvbrics.com The official stated the need to triple the volume of trade with Russia and expand cooperation in energy, agriculture, and digital technologies…
(2025-06-20). Russian scientists pioneer satellite-based method to monitor Arctic shipping emissions. tvbrics.com 
The system's integration could support regulatory frameworks for carbon footprint assessment…
(2025-06-20). SPIEF emphasises importance of media cooperation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. tvbrics.com 
Experts: awareness of the 2030 Agenda needs to be raised…
(2025-06-20). Thailand confirms its interest in strategic cooperation with BRICS countries. tvbrics.com 
Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries highlights plans to boost trade with Russia and sees BRICS as a platform for industrial and export growth…
(2025-06-20). Vladimir Putin: BRICS accounts for 40% of global economy. tvbrics.com 
The plenary session of SPIEF 2025 was moderated by Nadim Koteich, a journalist from the UAE…
(2025-06-20). Gambling Firm 1XBet Branded 'The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting'. bylinetimes.com 
But to others, starting with the regulatory bodies which seek to exert control over an online gambling industry whose growth has gone virtually unchecked in the last decade and a half, this triumph was hard to swallow. | Corentin Segalen, the president of the Copenhagen Group set up by the
(2025-06-20). Americans Oppose Trump Joining Israel-Iran War and Do Not See the Iranian Nuclear Program as an Immediate Threat. bylinetimes.com 
Polling from the Economist/YouGov and the Washington Post shows that contrary to President
(2025-06-20). Will a New Staging of 'The Line of Beauty' Satisfy the Yuppies' 80s Nostalgia? bylinetimes.com If Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities defined the 1980s in America, then Alan Hollinghurst's The Line of Beauty did the job for us here. | Both novels captured the feeling of that decade — the heady materialism, unapologetic greed and the sense, too, that on both sides of the Atlantic a great many people had got into the business of selling out their countries, their values, and maybe also their souls. | Feelings that find perfect expression on the printed page, alas, often lose their resonance on celluloid. Wolfe was badly let down by Brian De Palma in his film adaptation of his novel — a st…
(2025-06-20). Aprueban en Colombia histórica reforma laboral. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 20 jun (RHC) Tras intensas jornadas de debate, aprobaron en Colombia este viernes una reforma que espera únicamente la sanción presidencial de Gustavo Petro para entrar en vigor y beneficiar así a millones de trabajadores que históricamente enfrentaron condiciones laborales precarias.
(2025-06-20). Escritores y artistas cubanos rechazan escalada de Israel contra Irán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba -Uneac-, se sumó este viernes a la condena internacional por la escalada del régimen sionista de Israel contra la República Islámica de Irán.
(2025-06-20). Cubano Sotomayor recibió Premio Gloria Leyenda Deportiva Iberoamericana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El insigne saltador cubano Javier Sotomayor, actual poseedor del récord mundial de salto alto —2,45‚ÄØmetros (m) desde 1993—, se convirtió en el primer galardonado con el Premio Gloria Leyenda Deportiva Iberoamericana, en una ceremonia realizada en el Teatro Albéniz, de Madrid, España.
(2025-06-20). Sismo de magnitud 5,1 sacude Irán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés) informó que un terremoto de magnitud 5,1 se registró este viernes en la provincia iraní de Semnán, a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros.
(2025-06-20). Secretario general de la ONU llama a terminar conflicto entre Israel e Irán. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 20 jun (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, llamó este viernes a poner fin al conflicto entre Israel e Irán, el cual constituye "una amenaza directa para la paz regional y global, con consecuencias devastadoras ya visibles".
(2025-06-20). Prosigue este sábado Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol sub 23. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) Las terceras subseries del Campeonato Nacional sub 23 de Béisbol, en su octava edición, iniciarán este sábado en ocho estadios del país.
(2025-06-20). Anuncian nómina de Cuba para próximas semanas en Liga de Naciones de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) Solo un cambio realizó el director técnico Jesús Cruz en el equipo que enfrentará las dos fases que restan a Cuba en en la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol (VNL, por sus siglas en inglés), con sedes en Serbia y Polonia…
(2025-06-20). Próxima a cerrar convocatoria del Concurso Pedro Junco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) La larga tradición de autores vueltabajeros tendrá su máxima expresión en el retorno del Concurso Pedro Junco, cuya convocatoria cierra el próximo 30 de junio como oportunidad única para que nuevos talentos se proyecten en el panorama musical cubano.
(2025-06-20). Nueva tecnología evalúa en tiempo real el nivel de peligro de tsunami. radiohc.cu Londres, 20 jun (RHC) Una nueva tecnología dirigida por un equipo de la Universidad de Cardiff podría ayudar hoy a salvar vidas y darles más tiempo a las personas para actuar y evacuar ante peligro de tsunamis.
(2025-06-20). Comienza ensayos clínicos en Rusia de nueva vacuna contra el cáncer. radiohc.cu San Petersburgo, 20 jun (RHC) En Rusia comenzaron los ensayos clínicos de la vacuna contra el cáncer, Enteromix, en los que participan casi 50 voluntarios, informó hoy el director general del Centro Nacional Médico de Investigación en Radiología, Andréi Kaprin.
(2025-06-20). Sesiona V Pleno del Comité Nacional de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El V Pleno del Comité Nacional de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas -FMC-, sesionó este viernes mediante videoconferencia.
(2025-06-20). Abogan en Cuba por los refugiados de guerra en su día mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero, abogó este viernes por los refugiados de guerra, en el contexto de su día mundial.
(2025-06-20). Presidente cubano se entrevista con el periodista brasileño Breno Altman. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, se reunió para una entrevista con el periodista brasileño Breno Altman, gran amigo de Cuba.
(2025-06-20). Bailadores alistan sus habilidades casineras y salseras. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) La capital cubana será sede una vez más del Encuentro Mundial de Casineros y Salseros, Baila en Cuba, del 16 al 21 de noviembre del presente año, bajo la premisa de bailar en la cuna del son y de las modalidades que dieron origen al casino y la salsa.
(2025-06-20). Decomisan 322 kilogramos de metanfetamina en norte de México. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 20 jun (RHC) Autoridades informaron hoy la detención de un hombre con 322 kilogramos de metanfetamina y de Marco Antonio N, alias Chepe, identificado como operador de una célula delictiva, en sendos operativos en el norte de México.
(2025-06-20). Organizadores de ExpoCaribe 2025 preveen edición superior. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 20 jun (RHC) Los organizadores de ExpoCaribe 2025, trabajan hoy para una feria internacional superior en participación y resultados, que potencie Santiago de Cuba y la región Oriental, enfocados en los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible.
(2025-06-20). Reitera Cuba llamado a la paz ante escalada belicista de Israel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, reiteró hoy el llamado a la paz ante el genocidio de Israel en Palestina y su escalada belicista en la región, a propósito de conmemorarse este viernes el Día Mundial del Refugiado.
(2025-06-20). Exaltan en Cuba aporte de Ho Chi Minh a periodismo revolucionario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) A propósito del centenario de la prensa revolucionaria de Vietnam, a celebrarse este 21 de junio, profesionales del sector de Cuba ponderan hoy el legado del presidente Ho Chi Minh en el desarrollo de un periodismo vinculado al marxismo-leninismo y adaptado al contexto nacional.
(2025-06-20). Empresa de Bebidas de Holguín amplía capacidad productiva. radiohc.cu Holguín, 20 jun (RHC) Con la creación de la mipyme estatal Roble Blanco, la Empresa de Bebidas y Refrescos (Ember) de Holguín incrementa su capacidad productiva para satisfacer las demandas del mercado nacional, contribuir a la economía local y generar nuevas oportunidades de negocio.
(2025-06-20). Examinan estado actual de los bosques en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 jun (RHC) El medio digital Cubadebate examina hoy el estado actual de los bosques cubanos y su influencia en la economía insular a partir de reportes de la Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas e Información (ONEI) y otras fuentes oficiales.
(2025-06-20). Marc Is Back … smoothiex12.blogspot.com we bought tickets … and then ____ing BS of Covid-19 struck. But this is how it must sound. Mark Martel, let's drop all this thing of you being Freddy's out of wedlock son, but you are one and only. You did it YOUR way.
(2025-06-20). On A Lighter Note. smoothiex12.blogspot.com This is why many of us love Candace))
(2025-06-20). Shaun and Me … smoothiex12.blogspot.com Finished just now.
(2025-06-20). For German (Swiss and Austrian) Audiences. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
My book is now officially on sale in Germany (in German) and you can buy it from Lola Books: Spanish language edition is also coming soon.
(2025-06-20). Ah, Warm Evening In Tel Aviv. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Looks like Mr. Ben Gvir asks the head of Mossad why he pissed Iran that badly, and gets the response that Mossad didn't know about Iran's capabilities. You see, the pattern of NATO (US) strategic (half)ASSessments repeats itself ⚪ they go to war based on fairy tales they invent themselves. They should have asked me, LOL. I would have told them that they will a) lose bigly in 404 b) Iran will launch a strategic level ass-whooping and they, same as Russia, haven't started anything yet. You know, FAFO ⚪ the level of military "science" in the West. This is, of course, if the dialogue is translated correctly. If not ⚪ st…
(2025-06-20). To Unionize Amazon, Disrupt the Flow. jacobin.com Organizing logistics behemoths like Amazon and Walmart will require the labor movement to figure out how to disrupt the flow of goods.
(2025-06-20). Is There an Israeli War that Ottawa Won't Support? socialistproject.ca 
(2025-06-20). °Alto a la represión y persecución de los migrantes en EE. UU! cpusa.org 
°Ni un paso atrás en la defensa y en la solidaridad con los migrantes, sindicalistas, estudiantes y pueblo que lucha por sus derechos en Estados Unidos! | El Partido Comunista de Estados Unidos (CPUSA) y el Partido Popular Socialista de México (PPSM) expresamos nuestra más enérgica condena a la escalada de represión y violencia ejercida por el gobierno imperialista y ultraconservador de Donald Trump contra la población de Los àÅngeles, California. Repudiamos categóricamente el uso de fuer…
(2025-06-20). Stop the repression and persecution of migrants in the U.S.! cpusa.org Not one step back in defense of and solidarity with migrants, unionists, students, and people fighting for their rights in the United States! | The Communist Party USA (CPUSA) and the Popular Socialist Party of Mexico (PPSM) express our strongest condemnation of the escalating repression and violence exercised by the imperialist and ultraconservative government of Donald Trump against the population of Los Angeles, California. We categorically repudiate the use of militarized police forces and the…
(2025-06-20). The War on Iran Has Been Long in the Making, and the U.S. Is Already a Party to It. covertactionmagazine.com Precipitated by Israel's deadly bombing operations that have killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists, the U.S. is poised to attack Iran as part of a long-held goal of orchestrating a regime change there. The U.S government appears to want to install as Iran's new leader Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the Shah of …
(2025-06-20). Simulated Omnipotence: Elites Try to Imitate God Through VR. muslimskeptic.com Virtual reality is one of the emerging threats of modern technology that can be classified as being extremely Dajjalic. And indeed, many of the corporate elites who currently rule over us idiotically wish to use this technology to try and compete with Allah. They dream of subjugating mankind by controlling the universe we dwell in. …
(2025-06-20). The Dugout: Lessons from LA's Fight Against ICE. itsgoingdown.org The Dugout looks at the recent explosion of anti-ICE resistance in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, explore what's happening in LA during the recent ICE raids and protests, the brutal tactics ICE and the police are using—tear gas, rubber bullets, mass detentions—and how communities are fighting back. These raids are more than just law enforcement—they're…
(2025-06-20). Shocking Mercury Levels Found in Popular Skin Creams Sold in Bangladesh: New Study Reveals. pressenza.com 
Dhaka, Bangladesh — A recent groundbreaking study by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), in partnership with the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and testing support from BAN Toxics, has uncovered a public health crisis hiding in plain sight. Alarming findings revealed that in 2024 & 2025, 22 out of 26 skin-lightening creams tested in Bangladesh contain mercury levels far above the internationally accepted limit of 1 part per million (ppm)—posing serious health risks to consumers. The results, unveiled at a press briefing, raise urgent concerns about toxic beauty standards a…
(2025-06-20). A 'Profound Mistake': Senate Republican Rollback of IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits Would Cost Jobs, Raise Energy Prices and Bring More Climate Extremes. pressenza.com The United States Senate Committee on Finance has released draft legislation that would quickly end or scale back most major tax credits for clean energy, solar panels, electric vehicles (EVs) and other benefits provided by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The plan would get rid…
(2025-06-20). The Wolf and the Lamb: How Power Justifies Aggression. pressenza.com Aesop's fable The Wolf and the Lamb tells a simple but timeless story: A lamb drinks water from a river when a wolf arrives, accusing it of muddying the stream. The lamb points out that the water flows from the wolf's side, not its own. Unfazed, the wolf retorts, "Then it must have been your mother!"—before attacking the helpless lamb anyway. | This fable is not just a children's moral lesson—it is the brutal reality of modern geopolitics. Powerful nations, like the wolf, invent false justifications to attack weaker ones, knowing their victims cannot defend themselves with logic or truth. | Israel, Ir…
(2025-06-20). Indigenous Leaders Convene in Bontoc to Champion the Rights of Nature and Protect their Ancestral Lands. pressenza.com 
Bontoc, Mountain Province — A Bontoc Declaration was released titled "A Declaration of Stewardship and Sacred Responsibility", affirming the collective commitment of over 60 indigenous community leaders and advocates from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to defend the Rights of…
(2025-06-20). Why Washington Targets Iran and Venezuela: Empire, Energy, and Ideology. pressenza.com Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have also been targeted for regime change by Washington. The two commonalities are not unrelated.: | By Roger D. Harris | Of course, the world's hegemon would like to get its hands on all their oil. But it would be simplistic to think that would be only for narrow economic reasons. Control over energy flows — especially from countries with large reserves — is central to maintaining global influence. Washington requires control of strategic resources to maintain its position as the global h…
(2025-06-20). Swiss Re SONAR 2025 Report: Global Heat Kills 480,000/Yr. pressenza.com 
Extreme heat is one of the world's leading killers, outdistancing worldwide conflicts of 233,000 deaths in 2024 by more than double the count with 480,000 people dead from extreme heat. All indications suggest the death count via extreme heat is headed much higher because global warming is not appreciably slowing down as global CO2 emissions in the atmosphere increase every year like clockwork, setting new record levels every year, blanketing/retaining more heat every year. It's stifling. | Current CO2 readings at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii, as of June 15th, 2025: 430.07 ppm, which is the highest daily aver…
(2025-06-20). Mexico proposes broad deal with U.S. covering security, immigration, trade. pressenza.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump and proposed a broad agreement encompassing security, immigration and trade. | Speaking at her daily press conference at the National Palace, Sheinbaum said the conversation took place Tuesday, after Trump cut short his attendance at the G7 Summit in Canada due to the Middle East crisis. | Given the size of the Mexican community in the United States, Sheinbaum emphasized the need for a formal and comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation."I proposed a general agreement — one that covers security, immig…
(2025-06-20). Trump quietly shutters the only federal agency that investigates industrial chemical explosions. peoplesworld.org 
On a summer night in 2023, an explosion at one of Louisiana's biggest petrochemical complexes sent a plume of fire into the sky. More explosions followed as poison gas spewed from damaged tanks at the Dow chemical plant, triggering a shelter-in-place order for anyone within a half mile of the facility, which sprawls across more than 830 …
(2025-06-20). Supreme Court revives Jim Crow logic in Tennessee anti-trans case. peoplesworld.org 
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's blatantly discriminatory ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people in the case of United States v. Skrmetti. The court's Republican majority deliberately sidestepped fundamental constitutional questions, choosing instead to reopen a dangerous loophole from the Jim Crow era to permit medical discrimination. The Court's rationale …
(2025-06-20). N.J.'s Governor race showed working people want change. peoplesworld.org 
Over 862,000 people voted in New Jersey's Democratic Gubernatorial primary election, the largest turnout ever. Moderate Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who touted her experience in the Navy and as a prosecutor, received 285,000 votes and 33% of the total. The state does not have ranked-choice voting, so with one-third of the vote, she will be facing …
(2025-06-20). Troops everywhere? Trump may send military to occupy more U.S. cities. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Beyond what is now, under Trump's orders, a continuing 60-day occupation of Los Angeles by U.S. Marines, the president says he's now ready to send troops into any other big city run by Democrats, African-Americans, or Latinos. He has ordered his security apparatus, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to focus on stepping up immigration …
(2025-06-20). Trump bill will mean 23 percent cut in Social Security benefits. peoplesworld.org 
If Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is not stopped, the president's promise not to cut Social Security will be thrown into the trash heap, and recipients will soon end up with a 23% cut in benefits. The government is now saying the Social Security Trust fund will run out faster than ever, meaning that when people …
(2025-06-20). Oaklanders fill the streets on No Kings Day. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—As she took the mike in front of City Hall on June 14, No Kings Day, U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon, a Democrat representing Oakland and surrounding communities, told the Trump administration, "We are coming! We are coming with ballots, we are coming with protests. We are coming with policy. We are coming with the …
(2025-06-20). Chicago mayor says he will veto controversial 'snap' curfew ordinance. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto an ordinance that would allow the police superintendent to declare a curfew anywhere in the city with just 30 minutes' notice to respond to so-called "teen takeover" gatherings. The ordinance was approved by city council members Wednesday by a 27-22 vote. Speaking to reporters shortly after the vote, …
(2025-06-20). Southern Workers' Assembly builds unity and challenges corporate control in the South. peoplesworld.org 
SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Over 300 labor activists from across 13 States and 15 industries converged on the South Carolina city of Spartanburg June 13-15 for the Southern Worker Action Summit, organized by the Southern Workers Assembly. The SWA is a network of union representatives, workplace organizing committees, and local Worker Assemblies dedicated to building labor power and …
(2025-06-20). Medicaid cuts in the Big Ugly Bill threaten insured workers too. peoplesworld.org 
If you get your health care insurance at work through an employer plan, look out! The Republican-pushed "Big Beautiful Bill" is looking pretty ugly for all working-class Americans! HR 1, the centerpiece of Trump's legislative program, could have you shelling out an additional $2,000 a year for a family of four, according to a report …
(2025-06-20). Iranian Missiles Continue Smashing Israeli Deterrence: 17th Wave Hits Strategic Targets in Haifa, Al-Quds. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement to announce the seventeenth wave of Operation "Truthful Promise 3" that was carried out across the occupied territories and targeted a range of objectives including military centers, defense industries, command and control hubs, companies supporting the regime's military operations, as well as the Nevatim and Hatzor …
(2025-06-20). Al-Manar correspondent: A series of airstrikes carried out by enemy warplanes targeted the heights of Mahmoudiyeh, Al-Aisheye, Al-Rayhan, Tomat Niha, Barghaz, and Al-Qatrani. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2025-06-20). Iranians Hold "Wrath and Victory" Rallies to Condemn Israeli Aggression, Support Events in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb 
People of Iran attended nationwide demonstrations on Friday to vent their hatred on the Zionist regime and express steadfast support for the homeland amid the Israeli war of aggression against their country. The "wrath and victory" rallies were held across Iran after the Friday prayers. The demonstrations were attended by people of different social strata …
(2025-06-20). Ship Seized in Venezuelan Waters Was Carrying Flag of Panama. orinocotribune.com The vessel intercepted by Venezuelan authorities in recent days in Venezuelan territorial waters, carrying out scientific research and marine and underwater exploration, was flying the Panamanian flag, reported the commander of the Maritime and Insular Defense Region, Admiral José Rafael Hernández Abchi. | He explained that the vessel was first sighted on May 28 by the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) during maritime patrols for surveillance and control of the Venezuelan territorial waters. | "The Bolivarian National Armed Force detected a vessel… flying the Panamanian flag, which was sailing in the exclu…
(2025-06-20). Public Condemns María Corina Machado's Statements Asking US Empire to Attack Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This was stated by Venezuelan far-right opposition politician, María Corina Machado, has made a number of statements directly aimed at giving the US empire reasons to take military action against Venezuela, amid global upheaval caused by the Israeli colony's aggression against Iran. "Venezuela is a real threat to the hemisphere and the US," she said. "It is the only country in the hemisphere, other than the US, capable of building Iranian-made combat drones." | An excerpt from an
(2025-06-20). War Is The Worst Thing In The World. thealtworld.com War is the worst thing in the world. It is the single craziest behavior exhibited by humans. The most destructive. The most traumatizing. The least sustainable. The least conducive to human thriving. | All the things we fear most become the norm in a land ravaged by war. Death. Pain. Suffering. Rape. Chaos. Uncertainty. Losing loved ones. Losing homes. Losing limbs. Living in terror. Being attacked. Being brain damaged. Being faced with impossible choices. All the things we frighten ourselves with by watching horror movies become a reality from which there is no escape. | War creates a waking nightmare which any…
(2025-06-20). Critiquing Trump's Point About Russia, The G7, Ukraine. thealtworld.com Trump's point is all over the place, being sensible, incomplete, and disingenuous all in one. | Trump shocked his G7 peers during their latest summit when he
(2025-06-20). Will Trump enter WAR against Iran? Ep.88. thealtworld.com Will Trump enter WAR against Iran? | Ep.88…
(2025-06-20). Art has a side — and we must take ours. thecommunists.org The following speech was delivered at our tenth party congress in support of a motion on culture. ***** They call it freedom when all it sells is obedience. They claim socialist realism is conservative, but what they really mean is that it is dangerous, because it points us toward revolution. Because it dares to make …
(2025-06-20). Russia fears 'Chernobyl 2.0'? Putin, Xi warn Trump, Netanyahu on Iran war plans. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, calling any potential U.S. military intervention in the ongoing Iran-Israel war "an extremely dangerous step." The Kremlin also urged Israel to immediately halt strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, particularly the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where Russian specialists are present. Moscow cautioned that an attack on Bushehr could trigger a "Chernobyl-style catastrophe," with severe global consequences. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). Trump's top envoy goes straight to Iran FM in shocking diplomatic move | Israel. hindustantimes.com The United States has stunned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by holding back on Israel's urgent request for U.S. bombers to strike Iran's fortified nuclear sites. According to three diplomats cited by Reuters, direct talks are underway between the U.S. and Iran to secure a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holding several phone conversations since the onset of Israeli strikes. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). Tucker Carlson rips into Ted Cruz on live TV over Iran bombing claims | Trump. hindustantimes.com In a fiery exchange, Senator Ted Cruz faced intense scrutiny from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson during a live interview, as Carlson challenged Cruz's hawkish stance on Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Carlson grilled Cruz on his knowledge of Iran, repeatedly pressing him on basic facts such as the country's population and ethnic makeup, and accusing the Texas senator of advocating for regime change without understanding the nation he wished to target. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). 62 percent Of Democrats Agree Party Leadership Should Be Replaced: Survey. progressivehub.net TARA SUTER | THE HILL…
(2025-06-20). Democratic Leadership Is Complacent In The Face Of Iran War Threat. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-06-20). The Future of AI in Gaming. moguldom.com Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing countless different sectors across the globe, and the gaming industry is no exception. AI has been an integral part of gaming for a significant amount of time. Still, in recent years, AI has experienced a boom in unprecedented advancements, and this has had a notable effect on the gaming world …
(2025-06-20). FAMU Students Say HBCU Presidency Feels Like a Political Takeover, Not Progress. moguldom.com FAMU Students Say DeSantis Ally's Appointment Feels Like a Political Takeover, Not Progress Florida A&M University (FAMU)—Florida's only public historically Black college—has become the latest battleground in what many see as a larger political strategy to weaken Black institutions from within. Despite vocal opposition from students, faculty, and alumni, Marva Johnson, a telecommunications executive with …
(2025-06-20). Oklahoma Seeks New Conviction of Richard Glossip Using Old Evidence. theintercept.com 
Jimmy Harmon, chief of the criminal division of the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, was standing in a courtroom packed with journalists and onlookers during a Tuesday afternoon bond hearing in Richard Glossip's case, when he announced that the state would be calling a couple of witnesses. | The announcement was unexpected; the state hadn't notified Glossip's attorneys that they planned to put anyone on the stand. When Harmon said his first witness's name — Malissa West — the confusion appeared to deepen. No one, not Glossip, his attorneys, or supporters in the gallery, seemed to know who this w…
(2025-06-20). Mahmoud Khalil Won His Freedom Despite the Best Efforts of ICE's Intelligence Unit. theintercept.com 
a federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to immediately release The judge had previously ruled that Khalil could not be held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement based on a vague federal statute focused on potential "adverse foreign policy consequences" of his presence in the coun…
(2025-06-20). The Disinformation Machine After a Murder. theintercept.com 
(2025-06-20). New York City Is About To Decide Democrats' Future. levernews.com Early voting in New York City's mayoral primary race is well underway, and the rest of the country is watching. That's because this year's publicly funded city election is a battle for the future of the Democratic party, and the two frontrunners — a disgraced, corporate-backed Democrat and an upstart, young progressive — reveal a political schism that stretches far beyond the Big Apple. |
(2025-06-20). Pentagon Agency Believes US Needs To Drop A Nuke To Destroy Iran's Fordow Nuclear Plant. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp Jun 19, 2025 The Defense Threat Reduction Agency believes conventional bunker-busters won't completely destroy the facility The Pentagon's Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has told US officials that in order to destroy Iran's Fordow nuclear plant, which is buried deep underground, the US may need to drop a nuclear weapon, The Guardian has reported. According …
(2025-06-20). SATIRE: Christian Faith An Important Part Of Who Senator Pretends To Be. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Stressing that the facade informs nearly every aspect of his daily life, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) told reporters Thursday that his Christian faith is an important part of who he pretends to be. "Whether I'm delivering a speech calling for theocracy in front of dozens of cameras or talking to my children at the kitchen table …
(2025-06-20). SATIRE: Congress Passes Blank Bill For Trump To Write Whatever Law He Wants. theonion.com WASHINGTON—After weeks of eliminating what many lawmakers called "frivolous" and "unnecessary" provisions, Congress reportedly passed a blank bill Thursday in which President Donald Trump can simply write whatever law he wants. "Today we are sending to the president's desk 200 completely clean sheets of paper that are hereby codified such that anything he chooses to …
(2025-06-20). SATIRE: Entitled Child Expects To Eat Lunch Every Day. theonion.com ALTOONA, PA—Saying the pampered 6-year-old seemed to think someone should provide her with a midday meal on a regular basis, sources told reporters Thursday that local entitled child Harper Wiley expected to eat lunch each day of her young life. "Can you imagine? Not just on the odd occasion, but every single day!" said a source …
(2025-06-20). SATIRE: Sabrina Carpenter Undergoes State-Mandated Lobotomy To Cure Nymphomania. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Confirming that doctors had performed the procedure successfully, sources reported Friday that Sabrina Carpenter had undergone a state-mandated lobotomy to cure her medically diagnosed nymphomania. According to eyewitnesses, the 26-year-old artist arrived at a state mental hospital early this morning strapped to a gurney so that she could not act on her depraved sexual …
(2025-06-20). SATIRE: Timeline Of Timothée Chalamet And Kylie Jenner's Relationship. theonion.com Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples, have been together for over two years. The Onion presents a timeline of the stars' relationship. January 2023: Timothée passes a note to Kylie's publicist. April 2023: The couple becomes NDA official. August 2023: Kylie agrees to date Bob Dylan for a month and …
(2025-06-20). Five things Friday roundup: Living while we wait. anabaptistworld.org Here in Kansas, the wheat harvest should be in full swing but, due to rain, farmers wait. School is out, and instead of our normal routines, we wait — for the pool to open, for Daddy to get home from work, for the grandparents to pick up our daughter so I can go to work, …
(2025-06-20). Saturday 6/21: Veterans Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-06-20). The Choice of a Dignified Death Narrowly Passes in Britain. indybay.org For any adult diagnosed with six months or less to live in England and Wales, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill allowing them to legally choose the right to die with dignity, came before Parliament for its third reading on June 20 and in a final vote passed. As the bill was being debated by MPs, protesters outside the iconic Parliament Building representing both sides of the issue of choice called for their views to prevail while intermixed peacefully amongst each other on the crowded sidewalk…
(2025-06-20). Sunday 6/29: Breaking the Cycle: Justice and Healing for Palestinian Children. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3968 Twilight Dr, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-06-20). The Israeli right-wing government attacks Iran. indybay.org Israel deployed 200 fighter jets against 100 targets, destroying | Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities, attacking sites involved | in the nuclear program, and killing numerous nuclear scientists. This destroyed key capabilities of Iran.
(2025-06-20). From Hagiography to Reckoning, This Jew's Path Toward Rejection of Zionism. dissidentvoice.org In Perpetual Nakba I was raised on Zionist hagiography. As I have noted in past social media posts and internet essays, my late mother was a Holocaust survivor. To wit, belief in the Zionist project was a key aspect of my family's coping methods in regard to navigating survivors' trauma. But, over the years, I …
(2025-06-20). Why Washington Targets Iran and Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have also been targeted for regime change by Washington. The two commonalities are not unrelated. Of course, the world's hegemon would like to get its hands on all their oil. But it would be simplistic to think that would be …
(2025-06-20). Vindication for the Unvaccinated? dissidentvoice.org 
Salvador Dali — Geopoliticus Child Watching The Birth Of The New Man At a recent family gathering, I sat at the dinner table with a group of loved ones for the first time since the COVID-19 fiasco. Most of the cheerful discussion focused on the spectacular event of the week; my mother's 100th birthday. I …
(2025-06-20). From Capitalist Control to Working-Class Power. dissidentvoice.org Introduction With growing disillusionment in capitalist "democracy," more and more people are looking towards alternatives to provide the answers they need. As Marxists, our role is to guide others out of the darkness of liberalism and toward the liberating path of Socialism. With that in mind, one of the first steps is to clear up …
(2025-06-20). The Real Reasons For The US-Israeli War On Iran, Explained. popularresistance.org In its war on Iran, the US empire seeks to impose hegemony in West Asia (aka the Middle East), destroy the Axis of Resistance, colonize Palestine, destabilize the revolutionary Iranian government, preserve the petrodollar system, prevent de-dollarization, divide BRICS, and break up the Iran-Russia-China partnership. | The United States and Israel are jointly waging war on Iran, but why? What are their real goals? | What the US empire would like to accomplish is the following: | Maintain US hegemony in West Asia (aka the Middle East)
| Destroy the anti-colonial Axis of Resistance, making possible the total c…
(2025-06-20). Israel's War On Iran Has No Future. popularresistance.org An unnoticed undercurrent of the Israel-Iran War is that three Christian nations in Europe — the U.K., France and Germany — have joined the fray with alacrity on the side of Israel. | Strange, isn't it, that these European countries comprising the so-called E-3 have a well-established exclusive path of dialogue with Iran but are joining Israel's warpath? It's a Crusade, stupid! | The three "Crusader nations" share Israel's obsession to check the rise of a Muslim nation as an emerging power in the Middle East that could radically transform its geopolitical alignments. Simply put, destroying the Islamic…
(2025-06-20). Global Evacuations Accelerate as Israel-Iran War Shuts Down Airspace. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Bahrain and UK Seal $2.7 Billion Investment and Military Agreements. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Lebanon Asks US to Back De-escalation Plan Along Israel Border. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Saudi Energy Minister: OPEC+ Will Act Based on Facts, Not Forecasts. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Armenian and Turkish Leaders Renew Talks To Mend Decades-Old Rift. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Are Israeli Hospitals Ready for the Next Missile Strike? themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). American Jews Brace for Fallout From Israel-Iran Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Pahlavi May Not Be 'Right Man' To Lead Post-Regime Iran, Conricus Tells TML. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). American Peace Push in Syria Sparks Accusations of 'Coerced Normalization'. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-20). Trump's Plans on Iran: Interview on RT. iacenter.org The Zionists and U.S. imperialism are shocked at Iran's capacity to respond. Sara Flounders, Co-Director of the International Action Center, on Trump's Plans on Iran Watch Here…
(2025-06-20). Climate Disobedience Waning? wattsupwiththat.com Cooler heads and law-and-order are prevailing to the benefit of consumers, taxpayers, and a greener, more productive world. The time for anger and futile, wasteful mitigation policies is over. It is adaptation time.
(2025-06-20). Three Years To Save The World! wattsupwiththat.com There is not the slightest evidence that global temperatures now are any higher than many other periods in recent human history, or that the climate is any worse than in pre-industrial, Little Ice Age times.
(2025-06-20). Il progetto Trump sta fallendo? strategic-culture.su La fiducia è tutto. E quel "capitale" si sta rapidamente erodendo. | Segue nostro La disputa tra Musk e Trump (almeno per ora) ha tutte le caratteristiche di uno spettacolo televisivo. Ma non lasciatevi ingannare dal contenuto di intrattenimento. Il battibecco mette in luce una contraddizione fondamentale al centro della coalizione MAGA. àà possibile che questa contraddizione esploda in un secondo momento e potrebbe finire per inn…
(2025-06-20). L'Iran è la chiave per l'equilibrio di potenza multipolare in Medio Oriente. strategic-culture.su L'Iran è la chiave per l'equilibrio di potenza multipolare in Medio Oriente | Segue nostro Come segnalato poche settimane fa, la D.I.A. statunitense aveva messo nel mirino l'Iran. | Sintetizzando il rapporto le ragioni erano queste: l'Iran possiede capacità di ritorsione diretta e non solo per procura tramite l'Asse della Resistenza in Medio Oriente; l'Iran sviluppa capacità missilistiche e di droni importanti; l'Iran ha ambizioni nuclea…
(2025-06-20). North Korea fires 10+ ballistic missiles near U.S.-South Korea bases. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- North Korea launched over 10 short-range ballistic and subsonic missiles early Thursday from Sunan, near Pyongyang, aimed northwest, away from direct targets but near U.S.-South Korea military zones. While officially unacknowledged by Pyongyang, the timing raises alarms amid rising global instability.On May 9, 2025, North Korea conducted a joint striking drill involving long-range artillery and missile systems from the Korean People's Army's eastern front division. The drill, held at an undisclosed location, showcased coordinated firepower and further underscored the North's continued military readiness…
(2025-06-20). Local Police Departments Are Enabling ICE's Deportation Machine. scheerpost.com Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem participates in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Los Angeles, California, June 12, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | By By Alex S. Vitale & William D. Lopez , This story was co-published and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. | In the last week, local police have played a central role in enabling the a…
(2025-06-20). Rogue States: The Illegality of the U.S.-Backed Israeli Attacks on Iran. scheerpost.com Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu at White House 2025. Dan Scavino, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Craig Mokhiber / The Israeli regime, drunk with western-backed impunity, flush with western-supplied weapons, and driven by a violent, western-born racist ideology, is rampaging across the Middle East, leaving a trail of blood and destruction in its wake. | The Israeli regime's blatant act of aggression against Iran is just the latest crime perpetrated by the regime in its…
(2025-06-20). Sir Trevor Chinn: The Tycoon Who Hijacked British Democracy for Israel. scheerpost.com Sir Trevor Chinn (left), pictured alongside Jacob Rothschild (center) and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) | Editing by MintPress News | By Alan MacLeod / He likes to keep a low profile. But Sir Trevor Chinn is one of the most powerful men in British politics. | The retired businessman has donated millions to politicians, facilitated Prime Minister Keir Starmer's rise to power, helped destroy the movement around Jeremy Corbyn, and, above all, has made sure that both major parties support Is…
(2025-06-20). Working Hard to Justify Israel's Unprovoked Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com Aftermath in Tehran. Avash Media, CC BY 4.0 By Belén Fernández / Imagine for a moment that Country A launched an illegal and unprovoked attack on Country B. In any sort of objective world, you might expect media coverage of the episode to go something along the lines of: "Country A Launches Illegal and Unprovoked Attack on Country B." | Not so in th…
(2025-06-20). Want to try lab-grown salmon? The US just approved it. grist.org 
For the first time ever, a lab-grown seafood company has met the United States Food and Drug Administration's requirements for demonstrating the safety of a new cell-cultured product. Wildtype's cultivated salmon is now for sale in Portland, Oregon. | This marks the first time that lab-grown seafood (also known as "cultivated seafood" or "cell-cultured seafood") is available for sale anywhere in the world, according to the Good Food Institute, a think tank that advocates for alternative proteins — substitutes for conventional meat made without relying on industrial animal agriculture. It's a major milest…
(2025-06-20). China and Russia condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, urge de-escalation. geo.tv 
Image collage showing Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. — Reuters/FileXi, Putin condemn Israel's attack on Iran, says Kremlin.Both leaders say they support political, diplomatic solutions.Chinese president calls on Israel to cease…
(2025-06-20). US court lets Trump keep control of California National Guard for now. geo.tv 
National Guard members stand guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building during a No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 14, 2025. — ReutersTrump likely acted within authority, says US appeals court.Newsom can…
(2025-06-20). Malaysia drops 1MDB-related money laundering charges against ex-PM Najib. geo.tv 
Prison officers escort former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, as the jailed politician leaves the court during a break in proceedings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 4, 2024. — ReutersEx-PM's lawyer says prosecution can re-file the charges.Najib "no longer" has sword…
(2025-06-20). New Victorian Laws Will Help Combat Hate Speech, But There Is Still Some Way To Go. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Victoria's landmark anti-vilification laws are a significant step forward for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and anyone discriminated against because of their …
(2025-06-20). A Ukranian Writer Her Life Cut Short And A Seasoned Reporter Show The Heroism Of The 'People's War'. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I have just bought my first gun in downtown Lviv, begins Ukranian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina's book, on February 17, 2022. I've heard that …
(2025-06-20). West Australian Miners Flexed Their Muscle To Block A Federal EPA Last Year. Will It Be Different This Time? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, Environment Minister Murray Watt met with groups representing business, the environment, renewable energy and First Nations communities in a bid to restart …
(2025-06-20). View From The Hill: Albanese Decides Against Pursuing Donald Trump To NATO. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week's NATO meeting in pursuit of face time …
(2025-06-20). 'I Was In A Semi-Breaking-Down Sort Of Place': New Study Sheds Light On The Emotional Toll For Emergency Volunteers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In Australia, there are around 235,000 emergency service volunteers who help communities respond and recover after natural disasters and other traumatic events. | These …
(2025-06-20). Australia Wants More Foreign Investment. That's Why A $29 Billion Bid For Santos Puts The Treasurer In A Tricky Position. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company's very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for South …
(2025-06-20). Britain's Support For AUKUS Is Unwavering – But Its Capacity To Deliver Is Another Matter. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recently announced Pentagon review of the AUKUS pact has sparked a renewed bout of debate in Australia. Led by the AUKUS-agnostic US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge …
(2025-06-20). Recycling Batteries From 'Urban Mines': How Europe Can Source Critical Raw Materials At Home. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | From Li-ion batteries and electric vehicles to drones and solar panels, nearly all clean technologies depend on critical raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and …
(2025-06-20). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-06-20). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-06-20). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-06-20). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-06-20). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-20). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-06-20). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-06-20). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-06-20). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-06-20). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-06-20). Leader's advisor Ali Shamkhani, injured in Israeli aggression, says 'dawn of victory is near'. presstv.ir Admiral Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has confirmed that he is recovering from injuries sustained in an Israeli aggression.
(2025-06-20). Israel didn't anticipate Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities: Maduro. presstv.ir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the Zionist regime did not anticipate the Islamic Repubic of Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities in its retaliatory operation.
(2025-06-20). No return to diplomacy amid aggression against Iran in which US is complicit: FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out diplomatic talks as long as the aggression against the Islamic Republic continues, holding the US complicit in it.
(2025-06-20). A majority of people around the world support a carbon tax — even if they're paying it. grist.org People in affluent countries around the world are willing to tax themselves to address climate change and ease poverty. | That idea defies conventional political wisdom, which typically holds that people hate taxes. It emerged in a survey of 40,680 people in 20 nations that found strong
(2025-06-20). Cuba en datos: øCuál es el estado actual de los bosques cubanos? cubadebate.cu Los bosques son ecosistemas fundamentales en la regulación del clima, la protección de los suelos y la producción de oxígeno. En el territorio cubano pueden encontrarse desde los húmedos tropicales hasta los pinares, cada uno con características favorables para la conservación de especies endémicas. No obstante, la silvicultura en 2024 registró menores indicadores que en años previos.
(2025-06-20). America's New Industrial Revolution. counterpunch.org 
He lived over 1,000 years ago, but King Canute's life still has some important lessons for our own time. After conquering England, Denmark, Norway, and part of Sweden, he forged a vast North Sea empire that made him, by the year 1030, the greatest of all the Viking kings. At that peak of power, he
(2025-06-20). Trump's 'beautiful' bill wages war on children. liberationnews.org 
While claiming to fight for children, Trump's cuts hurt them disproportionately.
(2025-06-20). Some elements of analysis to understand recent events in Western Asia. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Once again, circumstances require a broader view of international conflicts. It seems reductionist to me to limit the recent events in West Asia to the idea of a bilateral conflict between Israel and Iran. What is happening has implications that go far beyond a simple confrontation between two countries, no matter …
(2025-06-20). Chris Hedges: War Deja Vu. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-20). Pakistan Breaks Ranks, Backs Iran in War With Israel. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-20). BBC Admits 'Regret' After Again Failing to Disclose British Colonel's Links to Israeli Defence Force. bylinetimes.com
(2025-06-20). WATCH] Sunni Imams Support Iran Against Israel. muslimskeptic.com
(2025-06-20). "No Kings?," How About "No Presidents!" itsgoingdown.org
(2025-06-20). Debt Bomb. The autumn meetings are back! cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). As the debt spiral speeds, half of Pakistan's budget goes to loans' retirement. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Ecosocialism : an alternative to break with capitalist civilizational crises. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Too late for Israel and the Israelis to free themselves from their genocidal demons! cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). A renewed call to action: to resist, to imagine, and to build a world where no one is entangled to debt, forced to migrate, and die to survive. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Debt-dependency: What price are we paying? cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Gulf investors in, locals out: Pakistan's corporate farming agenda. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Iranian Missile Again Hits Beersheba, Causing Severe Damage. themedialine.org
(2025-06-20). Bombing Hospitals Is Bad Again. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-06-20). At least 35 killed in new Israeli attack on Gaza aid seekers. aljazeera.com Palestinians seeking aid continue to be killed near distribution sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
(2025-06-20). Israel again included in UN blacklist for grave violations against children. aljazeera.com Violence against children in conflicts hit 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, with most abuses committed in Gaza, UN says.
(2025-06-20). Project 2025: Governance reform or Culture War battle plan? aljazeera.com How has Project 2025 shaped Trump's second term? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to its former director, Paul Dans.
(2025-06-20). Pro-Palestine activists spray red paint on military plane at UK airbase. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine activists breached security at a UK airbase and vandalised a military plane.
(2025-06-20). 'Thithi president!': Supporters rally for banned Ivorian opposition hopeful. aljazeera.com Tensions are rising in the country ahead of October polls, with many wary of a repeat of election violence seen in 2011.
(2025-06-20). Pro-Palestinian activists break into UK military base. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns 'vandalism' after activists spray red paint into engines of two Voyager planes.
(2025-06-20). Is Trump planning an 'Africa visa ban'? aljazeera.com African countries make up the bulk of a list of countries that could face new visa bans from August.
(2025-06-20). Fires and destruction after Iranian attack in southern Israel. aljazeera.com Iranian missiles struck Beersheba in southern Israel for the second consecutive day.
(2025-06-20). See inside newly found smuggling tunnel under Mexico-US border. aljazeera.com Mexican security forces have uncovered a secret tunnel under the US border that they say was used to transport drugs.
(2025-06-20). US appeals court rules Trump can keep control of California National Guard. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump hails decision as 'big win', but Governor Gavin Newsom vows to pursue legal challenge.
(2025-06-20). US police use tear gas on protesters at immigration facility. aljazeera.com Police in the US city of Portland used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters outside an ICE building.
(2025-06-20). Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island after UK ship patrol. aljazeera.com Taipei says an estimated 15 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday.
(2025-06-20). Botafogo upset PSG 1-0 at FIFA Club World Cup. aljazeera.com Igor Jesus' 36th minute goal was enough for Botafago to defeat the Europeans champions PSG at the Rose Bowl in LA.
(2025-06-20). Iran, European officials to hold first meeting since Israel conflict began. aljazeera.com Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign ministers to meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran.
(2025-06-20). A simple visual guide to Iran and its people. aljazeera.com With a population of 92 million, Iran is the 17-th largest country in the world by population and land area.
(2025-06-20). Are Israel's attacks against Iran legal? aljazeera.com International law proscribes the use of force except in self-defence – but what constitutes self-defence?>
(2025-06-20). Pacers vs Thunder: Indiana defeats OKC in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. aljazeera.com Indiana Pacers dominate Oklahoma City Thunder to push NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7 for the first time in nine years.
(2025-06-20). Where do displaced people go, and what happens next? aljazeera.com On World Refugee Day, AJLabs tracks the millions of people fleeing wars, human rights violations, and climate change.
(2025-06-20). Why the EU should choose China over the US. aljazeera.com EU interests may no longer be best served by alliance with US – especially under Trump's increasingly dangerous agenda.
(2025-06-20). GOP fractured on Iran strikes as Trump weighs two-week deadline. aljazeera.com Trump's base is splintering from GOP hawks over possible US strikes on Iran.
(2025-06-20). Amid US-Pakistan thaw, two key challenges: Iran and China. aljazeera.com Pakistani army chief Munir's US trip suggests warming ties after past diplomatic friction. But challenges remain.
(2025-06-20). Huge explosion filmed as Israel bombs Rasht in Iran's north. aljazeera.com Israel has bombed the northern Iranian city of Rasht, causing a massive fireball to rise through the night sky.
(2025-06-20). LA Dodgers block immigration agents from stadium ground. aljazeera.com Officials at the LA Dodgers asked federal agents to leave the stadium car park after agents converged on the site.
(2025-06-20). Lessons from Vieques: Resisting U.S. Militarism, Building Unity. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-06-20). Beijing Language and Culture University professor dies after being struck by tree at Tsinghua. ecns.cn Zhang Ailing, 58, head of the Department of International Economics and Trade at Beijing Language and Culture University, died after being struck by a falling tree at Tsinghua University on June 15, the victim's university confirmed on Friday.
(2025-06-20). China-built JP Magufuli Bridge, Africa's longest low-tower cable-stayed span, opens in Tanzania. ecns.cn The JP Magufuli Bridge, Africa's longest low-tower cable-stayed span, officially opened to traffic on Thursday, according to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation.
(2025-06-20). Festival highlights university's commitment to green future. ecns.cn This photo collage shows various performances at the second International Culture Festival of Beijing Forestry University, on June 11, 2025.This group will promote ecological values through lectures to create a global network for sustainable solutions," said Wang Jin, dean of the university's International College.
(2025-06-20). Film, TV experts highlight global appeal of 'super IPs'. ecns.cn The 11th Annual Global Film Industry Value Chain Development Forum, which is part of the ongoing 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, is held in Shanghai on Sunday.
(2025-06-20). Students showcase rural revitalization through photography at Apple event. ecns.cn A visitor enjoys the photos taken by students participating in the Today at Apple Creative Camp in Beijing.Students also participated in four exclusive workshops led by renowned photographers to enhance their storytelling techniques."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe exhibition featured powerful visual narratives of rural revitalization, intangible cultural heritage, and everyday life.
(2025-06-20). Turkmen student finds second home in Xi'an. ecns.cn Hasanbayev Agabek, an international student from Turkmenistan, plays in a soccer match for Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-06-20). China's trade-in policy spurs increased consumption. ecns.cn China's consumer products trade-in policy will remain unchanged this year, and different regions' overall progress of using the subsidies is in line with expectations. The subsequent fund will be allocated in the third and fourth quarter successively, said the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
(2025-06-20). Thailand criticizes Cambodia over leaked phone call. ecns.cn Thailand's Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian ambassador on Thursday to deliver a protest letter, following a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen discussing border issues.
(2025-06-20). Zhengzhou and Nanyang power teams collaborate to safeguard the northward conveyance of clear water. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 54th World Environment Day, the State Grid Zhengzhou Power Supply Company and State Grid Nanyang Power Supply Company jointly launched a cross-regional collaboration. Led by professional teams, the companies initiated the "Power Protection for Clear Water Northward Conveyance and Joint Construction of a Green Ecological Barrier" themed activity at the headwater area of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Jiuzhong town, Nanyang city.
(2025-06-20). China will continue to open its doors wider. ecns.cn Editor's note: Pan Yuanyuan is deputy director of the International Investment Division at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
(2025-06-20). Nation braces for more heavy rainfall, floods. ecns.cn China's national weather authority activated a Level III emergency response for significant meteorological disasters on Thursday as heavy rainfall continued to lash central and eastern parts of the country, triggering flash floods, disrupting transportation and prompting mass evacuations.
(2025-06-20). Abuse of illicit drugs being kept in check, report says. ecns.cn China has continued its stringent counternarcotics efforts and managed to keep the abuse of illicit drugs under control, according to a report issued on Thursday.
(2025-06-20). Dongguan eyes more Labubu moments. ecns.cn Dongguan, Guangdong province, a manufacturing hub for the global toy industry, is undergoing a transformation to make more collectible and designer toys, driven by domestic demand and international appeal.
(2025-06-20). Report suggests stringent labor laws to protect gig workers. ecns.cn As the gig economy and new businesses continue to grow, a recent report has emphasized the need to enhance labor laws and suggests that China should promote employment equity and bolster the protection of workers' rights through legislative measures.
(2025-06-20). China issues red alert for mountain torrents. ecns.cn China's meteorological and water resources authorities issued this year's first red alert for mountain torrents in some central, eastern and southern regions on Thursday evening.
(2025-06-20). Floods submerge Hunan's Longshan county. ecns.cn The county activated a Level IV flood control emergency response at 6: 00 pm on the day, upgraded it to Level III at 1: 30 am on Thursday, and further escalated it to Level II nine hours later, at 10: 30 am on Thursday.
(2025-06-20). 23 punished for Heilongjiang mine accident. ecns.cn The report also mentioned that workers improperly used liquid carbon dioxide to try putting out a fire in the collapsed mining area without authorization, which indirectly contributed to the incident.
(2025-06-20). KOD World Street Dancing Championship returns to Beijing in July. ecns.cn The 2025 KOD World Street Dance Championship is making an anticipated return to Beijing next month.Jing Enji, president of Beijing Media Corporation Ltd, organizing company of the event, expects the tournament's return to further boost the sports and culture sector in the city.
(2025-06-20). South China's Huaiji County hit by worst flood. ecns.cn Relentless rainfall from Typhoon Wutip has triggered widespread flooding in China's southern province of Guangdong. Huaiji County has been hit hardest — embankments have been breached, roads destroyed, and power cut.
(2025-06-20). Iran state TV hit in Israeli attack on Tehran. ecns.cn The Israeli military attacked the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster in Tehran on Monday evening, leaving the building with dust and debris. The state TV said it was hit by four bombs during a live broadcast.
(2025-06-20). Philippines should return to right path of managing differences through dialogue & consultation, Chinese ambassador says. ecns.cn For the next 50 years in our relations, together, we need to overcome distractions, stay committed to the right course in our bilateral relationship, and work to return China-Philippines relations to a sound and stable track ⚪ one that will better serve the well-being of our combined 1.5 billion people.
(2025-06-20). (W.E. Talk) China-Central Asia Summit mechanism a paradigm of multilateralism. ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). Xi meets New Zealand's PM. ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). Lychee harvest in full swing in Maoming, China's 'hometown of lychees'. ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). (W.E. Talk) 2nd China-Central Asia Summit Charts a New Blueprint of "Three Comprehensive Coverages" ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). As Israel implores him to attack Iran, could two-week warning be a ruse? haaretz.com Whether the American president eventually decides to resume negotiations with the Islamic Republic or to join the Israeli offensive against its nuclear program, Netanyahu knows that the United States holds all the cards ‚ñ Once again, it appears that the Israeli leader has started a war without having bothered to come up with an exit strategy…
(2025-06-20). Two sisters, aged 18 and 21, shot dead in Bedouin town in southern Israel. haaretz.com Police suspect the women were targeted due to family members' disapproval of their lifestyle. Since the beginning of the year, 118 Arab citizens have been killed in Israel, including 20 since the start of June…
(2025-06-20). Behind the Iranian cluster missile used against Israel: Legally dubious, extra dangerous. haaretz.com The danger of the cluster missile increases upon interception, as it disperses many small bomblets that may explode at a later time. It is difficult to estimate how many more Iran has left…
(2025-06-20). Forget the two-state solution. This Israeli-Palestinian organization offers another path to peace. haaretz.com Rula Hardal is a Palestinian citizen of Israel who chose to live in Ramallah. May Pundak is the daughter of the architect of the Oslo Accords. Together, they lead a peace organization that's gaining resonance around the world, offering a fresh message…
(2025-06-20). are ready for democracy. be surprised if Khamenei held on to. haaretz.com Will the war with Iran trigger an end to the era of the ayatollahs? Historian Abbas Milani, head of Iranian studies at Stanford University, is convinced it could…
(2025-06-20). Five wounded, buildings damaged in Iranian missile strike in Sheva, southern Israel. haaretz.com The IDF said the strike was the result of a failed interception due to a malfunction. It was the second Iranian missile strike in the city in 24 hours, after Soroka Hospital was hit on Thursday morning…
(2025-06-20). History will judge whether Netanyahu bombed Iran for sake – or his own. haaretz.com Even if the Israeli prime minister decision to attack Iran was the right one, it is too soon to say whether it will pay off ‚ñ The attack was only launched after four preconditions were met — but that doesn't stop Bibi from accusing others of delaying it…
(2025-06-20). As Europe pushes diplomacy, Iran says no talks while under Israeli fire. haaretz.com
(2025-06-20). Violations Soar Against Children in Armed Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A boy stands amid the ruins of a collapsed building following Israeli bombardment in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip, May 23, 2025. | © 2025 Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-06-20). ICRC President: "Humanity is failing in Gaza" icrc.org ICRC President speaks to the BBC about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-06-20). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…
(2025-06-20). Syria: the post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…
(2025-06-20). Caring for Yourself When a Loved One Is Missing: Coping with Uncertainty and Staying Safe. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Musa's Journey of Resilience and Recovery. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges civilian protection as Red Cross Field Hospital responds to unprecedented mass casualty influx. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Acholi chiefs petition Gender ministry for construction of palace. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural leaders in the Acholi sub-region have petitioned the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for support in the construction of a befitting palace for the Paramount Chief. They say it will serve as a unifying administrative and cultural hub for the 56 chiefdoms under the Acholi Cultural …
(2025-06-20). African radio leaders discuss strategic transformation in Abidjan. independent.co.ug 
ABIDJAN | Xinhua | African radio leaders gathered here on Thursday to reflect on the strategic transformation of radio stations in the new era aimed at enhancing technological innovation, financial resilience, and content sovereignty. They were attending the 16th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB). At the opening ceremony in the economic …
(2025-06-20). Global brand guru to ignite Ugandan at Datamine Summit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's and branding landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of the inaugural Datamine ASC Summit 2025. This high-level gathering, designed to redefine brand strategy through emotional connection, cultural storytelling, and authenticity, will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Hotel Africana, Kampala. The …
(2025-06-20). Housing Finance Bank hosts second business clinic for small businesses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include micro and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a deliberate focus on …
(2025-06-20). MTN Uganda donates digital, vocational tools to Busoga Kingdom in push for inclusive growth. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and its partners on Tuesday donated digital and vocational equipment to the Busoga Kingdom, as the telecommunications provider seeks to expand digital literacy and reduce economic vulnerability among Uganda's rural youth and young women. The contribution, made as part of MTN's 2025 edition of the 21 …
(2025-06-20). Trump signs order to postpone TikTok ban for 3rd time. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the United States for another 90 days, allowing his administration more time to negotiate a deal under the "sell-or-ban" law. Thus, TikTok can continue functioning for its 170 million users in the United States. …
(2025-06-20). Trump will make Iran war decision in next two weeks. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday. "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not …
(2025-06-20). Ugandan youth urged to 'Take Control' at BrighterMonday career event. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to address Uganda's youth unemployment crisis, BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a high-impact stakeholder event under the theme "Take Control: Own Your Career Path." The half-day career clinic, held on June 7 at Motiv in Kampala, brought together over 60 …
(2025-06-20). Indolent Australia's high-level R&D review will miss the target. onlineopinion.com.au Thus far, Australia's high-level low-profile research and development (R&D) review puts Treasury Line ahead of independent inquiry.
(2025-06-20). Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and UK turn on Israel. onlineopinion.com.au There are only two states in that area, Jordan and Israel…nothing has changed.
(2025-06-20). Israel's war testing Russia-Iran ties. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-06-20). The 17 Ukraine war peace terms the US must put before NATO. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In the run up to the NATO Summit at The Hague next week, June 24-25, President Donald Trump and his administration should present a clear U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine to the European and Ukrainian governments — one that goes well beyond just a ceasefire. While it is understandable that Trump would like to walk away from the Ukraine peace process, given President Vladimir Putin's intransigence and now the new war in the Middle East, he and his team need to state clearly the parameters of a deal that they think will bring a lasting peace. Walking away from the effort to end the war prematurely leaves Wa…
(2025-06-20). Israel is luring the US into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-20). Is Pakistan Halts U.S.-Iran War: Two-Week Talks Begin! thinktank.pk In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, recent developments suggest that Pakistan may have played a pivotal role in influencing U.S. policy toward Iran. Following a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, reports indicate that the U.S. has postponed any decision on military action against …
(2025-06-20). EU-China Team Up to Dodge U.S. EV Tariffs. thinktank.pk The United States' 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), implemented in 2024 under the Biden administration and reinforced by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies, have created a significant barrier for Chinese EV exports to the U.S. market. In response, the European Union (EU) and China are collaborating to circumvent these tariffs, ensuring Chinese EVs …
(2025-06-20). Why the West Fears Muslim Democracies? thinktank.pk The relationship between Western powers, particularly the United States, and Muslim-majority countries has long been shaped by a complex interplay of strategic, economic, and ideological interests. A recurring pattern in this dynamic is the West's apparent opposition to democratic governments in these nations, often manifested through regime change operations that prioritize Western benefits over local …
(2025-06-20). Can the EU Hit Its 2030 Climate Target? thinktank.pk The European Union's ambition to slash greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, is a cornerstone of its journey to climate neutrality by 2050. With the clock ticking, the EU's progress is under intense scrutiny. While some regions, like Germany's Brandenburg state, have already hit this target with a …
(2025-06-20). Israel's Sudden Attack on Iran: A Flashpoint in a Deepening Regional Crisis. unitedworldint.com For some reason, seeing the flags of Israel and Germany hanging side by side at the entrance did not strike me as surprising. By Halim Genàßoƒülu While attending an international conference in Germany, I had the opportunity to visit the Berlin Humboldt Museum, a place where history is carefully curated and cultures from across the …
(2025-06-20). A Burlington County, N.J. high school's dance program is helping students succeed academically. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? At a Burlington County high school students perfecting pirouettes and choreography in the dance program are also outperforming peers in the classroom. | Emma Levan is one of the students at the Burlington County Institute of Technology's
(2025-06-20). It's Pa.'s spotted lanternfly season. Here's what researchers know and want you to do. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The invasive
(2025-06-20). Why Friends Are Good for Your Brain. whyy.org Friends make us laugh, they have our back, we share memories and stories. Beyond that, scientists are learning that friendships are key in keeping us healthy and thriving. On this episode, we explore why researchers say our brains are wired for connection, and why making our friendships a priority is one of the key pillars of longevity.
(2025-06-20). Frankfurt/Main: A harrowing speech on the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org A man with family roots in Palestine described the impact of the Gaza genocide on his family: "While the world looks to the events in Iran, Israel is using the silence to continue bombing Gaza undisturbed."
(2025-06-20). University of Sydney announces further attacks on free speech. wsws.org While the immediate target of the new rules is clearly opposition to the intensifying Gaza genocide, they could be used to suppress any opposition to management, the government or the political establishment.
(2025-06-20). Behind the US-Israeli war on Iran: The imperialist drive for global domination. wsws.org The lies about "weapons of mass destruction" used to justify the 2003 US invasion of Iraq are repeated in the face of Trump and Netanyahu's claims of an "imminent threat" by Iranian nuclear weapons.
(2025-06-20). Court monitor's report exposes thuggishness of UAW bureaucracy under "reform" president Fain. wsws.org Fain threatened to "slit the f***ing throats" of his opponents, exposing the so-called "reform" president as just another gangster bureaucrat.
(2025-06-20). Sri Lankan government to expand repressive police apparatus. wsws.org Workers and young people must take the government's bolstering of the police with military personnel as a serious warning.
(2025-06-20). The death of South African jazz musician Louis Moholo-Moholo, 85: "Music is the healing force of the universe" wsws.org On June 13 the sad news arrived that legendary South African drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo had passed away after a long illness.
(2025-06-20). Will Lehman sues Labor Department over refusal to follow court order on UAW election complaint. wsws.org Nearly a year after a judge ruled that the DOL had illegally dismissed Lehman's original complaint relating to voter suppression, the agency—under both the Biden and Trump administrations—has taken no action.
(2025-06-20). After Minnesota shootings, Trump, MAGA Republicans stoke more fascist violence. wsws.org In the aftermath of the targeted shootings by a fascist Trump supporter of Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota, Donald Trump and a number of MAGA Republicans have made statements calculated to stoke more fascist violence against members of the nominal opposition party and political opponents of the Trump regime.
(2025-06-20). Corporate media boosts the CIA Democrats. wsws.org A flattering write-up in the Washington Post is only one of a series of media reports promoting former spies and military officers as the face of the Democratic Party.
(2025-06-20). Philadelphia city workers vote overwhelmingly to strike. wsws.org Members of Philadelphia's AFSCME District Council 33 voted 95 percent in favor of a strike in response to the city's proposed contract.
(2025-06-20). UBS Wealth Report 2025 exposes exponential growth of inequality internationally. wsws.org The UBS report on global wealth, developed for the purpose of informing the super-rich about trends in wealth accumulation, is an indictment of the capitalist system where a tiny handful of billionaires have incalculable financial assets as billions of people are plunged deeper into poverty and hunger.