(2026-06-02). The Strait of Hormuz: The Supply Chain Loop that broke the World. juancole.com The Conversation) — It took only five days after the
(2026-06-02). Australian government echoes US threats against China. wsws.org The Labor government and the fascistic Trump administration were as one at the forum in their denunciations of China and their plans for a further military build-up.
(2026-06-02). The Thucydides trap and the decline of US imperialism. uwidata.com 
By Michael Roberts On the first day of talks during US President Donald Trump's recent state visit to China, his host China's Xi Jinping invoked the so-called "Thucydides trap" to warn against any war between the two superpowers that now dominate the world economic and political landscape. Xi was referring to the fifth-century BC Greek …
(2026-06-02). Israel Hunted Down the Iraqi Shepard Who Exposed Its Secret Military Bases. thealtworld.com Israel secretly operated covert military bases inside Iraq for more than a year to prepare for war with Iran, reportedly without Iraq's knowledge or consent. | Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra discuss the bombshell report, Israel's assasination of the Iraqi shepherd who discovered the bases, and mounting evidence that the U.S. knew about the operation the entire time. | "Israel is secretly operating military bases inside another sovereign country without that country's public knowledge or consent," Khalek explains. "If Iran, Russia, or China had done this, Washington would call it an act of war."
(2026-06-02). Workers and students in northern Sri Lanka oppose the US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Opposition to the war is growing among workers and youth, who face soaring living costs and worsening social conditions.
(2026-06-02). Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in Lebanon following an air strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, June 1, 2026. — ReutersLebanon says attacks will stop on Beirut and its suburbs.Fighting continues in southern Lebanon.Iran threatens to break off talks with US.
(2026-06-02). Why Iran Ended Talks and Why Trump Failed to Restrain Israel. thinktank.pk The latest Middle East crisis has exposed a difficult reality for U.S. President Donald Trump: even when Washington claims to be Israel's closest ally, it may not possess complete control over Israeli military decisions. At the same time, Iran's declaration that "all talks are finished" reflects a deeper strategic calculation rather than merely an emotional …
(2026-06-02). No seat at the table: How US-Iran talks may shape Lebanon's fate. newarab.com 
When the After all, the first direct talks in decades were to be held between Lebanese and Israeli officials with the aim of disarming Hezbollah and ending a renewed war that has "It seemed that we finally had a seat at the table, so perhaps we were…
(2026-06-02). Bahrain: Migrant Workers, Harmed by Conflict, Get No Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises after Iran launched a missile attack targeting the headquarters of the US Navy Base in Manama, Bahrain about 3 mi/5 km away from Dry Dock Prison, February 28, 2026. | © 2026 Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2026-06-02). Trump blasts Netanyahu as Iran Talks Stall over Beirut. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Monday began with a The ministry accused the United States of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by its attacks on commercial Iranian shipping. Moreover, it said, Israe…
(2026-06-02). Prominent figures in Spain sign Manifesto for Cuba. radiohc.cu Numerous prominent figures from various sectors in Spain have released a Manifesto for Cuba and against the threat of military aggression by the United States. | According to José Manzaneda, coordinator of Cubainformación, in a statement sent to Prensa Latina, more than 120 members of Spanish universities, two former rectors, and scientific personnel from the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) are mobilizing against military intimidation of Cuba. | Faced with the growing threats of military intervention from the Donald Trump administration, and the statements made by his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, num…
(2026-06-02). President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon. aljazeera.com US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
(2026-06-02). Hezbollah, Israel accept US plan for limited truce in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Under the arrangement, which Hezbollah has accepted, according to a statement from the Lebanese embassy in Washington shar…
(2026-06-02). Lebanon-Israel talks resume in US amid ceasefire uncertainty. newarab.com 
(2026-06-02). Lebanon's migrant workers trapped between war and Kafala. newarab.com 
War does not erase social classes but sharpens their differences: the wealthiest can flee and rent new homes, the poorest sleep in shelters or inside their cars. | Migrants, however poor and racialised, have no place to welcome them. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in Lebanon: caught between Israeli bombs and a land that has never recognised them. | According to the latest
(2026-06-02). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-06-02). Despite genocide, Israeli weapons exports reach 'record high'. newarab.com 
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-02). Cuba, the GAE and the United States: Anatomy of a State Slander. radiohc.cu The GAE is not an opaque structure, nor is it parallel to the Cuban state; on the contrary, it has been a well-coordinated and proven effective response to the economic blockade that has historically sought to strangle the Cuban Revolution. | The United States government has once again acted with premeditated intent in its eagerness to create pretexts to discredit the Cuban Revolution, its historical leadership, and its leaders, thereby confusing both our people and international public opinion. | This is all part of a roadmap designed by ideologues of the Cuban-American far right, who pride themselves on being c…
(2026-06-02). China-Cuba 'US security threat', Brazil's rare earths: Latin America relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US casts Cuba as China-linked security threat while still pushing for talks…
(2026-06-02). Cuban president congratulates children on International Children's Day. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Cuban children on Monday — International Children's Day. | "We congratulate Cuban girls and boys on International Children's Day. We care for and respect them for what they are: a treasure." | "José Martí aptly said that hope resides in them, and that they are the ones who know how to love; in this last definition, the Apostle was speaking of nobility, sincerity, and an inventiveness in the face of the world that adults should always contemplate and even imitate." | The president also referred to the Cuban government's commitment to "protect them from so much…
(2026-06-02). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-02). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-02). Defend Cuba! SF Rally Against US Blockade Attacks On Cuba & Attacks On US Working People. indybay.org
(2026-06-02). Si Fidel es el caballo, Raúl es el más intrépido y valiente jinete. radiohc.cu Por: Miguel Barnet | Querido Raúl: | Los creadores de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba celebramos sus 95 años de vida ejemplar, consagrada a la defensa de nuestra patria a la cual ha entregado incondicionalmente su tiempo, compromiso y pasión revolucionaria. | Reciba este presente de quienes no olvidamos su sostenido apoyo a la creación artística en Cuba. | Tenemos muy en cuenta su reflexión acerca del rol de nuestra Unión que "continuará encarando con valentía, compromiso revolucionario e inteligencia, los complejos desafíos" de los tiempos actuales, cuando estamos "doblemente amenazados en el campo de…
(2026-06-02). Evento teórico sobre nexos fraternos entre àÅfrica y Cuba. radiohc.cu 
´Los vínculos entre Cuba y àÅfrica, no se han tejido al azar, sino en la solidaridad, en las luchas compartidas y en el respeto mutuo ª, aseguró Fernando González Llort, presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) al dejar inaugurada la Conferencia: "Solidaridad, Historia y Horizontes Comunes". | La actividad ocurrió este lunes 1ro de junio, en la sede del ICAP, en saludo a la jornada por el Día de àÅfrica acontecido en el pasado mes para celebrar la fundación de la Unión Africana (UA) el 25 de mayo de 1963. | ´No sólo nos sentimos identificados con el continent…
(2026-06-02). Industriales y Las Tunas comparten la cima en IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. radiohc.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas doblegaron este lunes 6-4 a los Leones de Industriales en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana, y forzaron un empate en la cúspide de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. | El equipo oriental borró el recuerdo reciente de tres derrotas en casa y consiguió su quinta victoria consecutiva en el torneo, justo cuando los Leones rugían con seis triunfos en fila y disfrutaban del trono en solitario, informa la agencia Prensa Latina. | El punto de quiebre llegó en el séptimo capítulo, cuando un racimo de cuatro carreras —bordado con el estruendo del cuadrangular de Yordanis Alarcón co…
(2026-06-02). Mintur desmiente noticias falsas sobre supuestas negociaciones. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Turismo (Mintur), de Cuba, informó desde su perfil en la red social Facebook que son falsas las publicaciones digitales que intentan vincular al titular del ramo, Juan Carlos García Granda, con supuestas negociaciones con autoridades extranjeras en República Dominicana. | La institución precisó que tales afirmaciones carecen de veracidad y forman parte de intentos de manipular la realidad nacional. | García Granda reafirmó que Cuba mantiene un rumbo soberano y transparente en sus relaciones internacionales. | El organismo convocó a la ciudadanía y a los públicos internacionales a seguir siempre l…
(2026-06-02). Viceprimer ministro de Cuba llega a Japón para cumbre sobre los Océanos. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro de la República de Cuba, Eduardo Martínez Díaz llegó a Japón al frente de la delegación de su país que participará en la Cumbre de los Estados Insulares sobre los Océanos (ISOS), que se celebrará en Tokio del 2 al 4 de junio. | La representación cubana está integrada, además, por la directora general de Medioambiente de Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, CITMA, Odalys Goicochea, y la Dra. Marcia Cobas, asesora en la oficina del viceprimer ministro. | Martínez Díaz fue recibido por el presidente honorario de la Fundación Nippon, Yohei Sasakawa; el embajador para Diplomacia E…
(2026-06-02). Falleció destacado intelectual cubano Luis Eduardo àÅlvarez. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro (ICL) informó este lunes el fallecimiento en Brasil del poeta, crítico literario, investigador y académico cubano Luis Eduardo Rafael àÅlvarez àÅlvarez, doctor en Ciencias y doctor en Ciencias Filológicas. | La institución cultural precisó en su perfil en la red social Facebook, que àÅlvarez, nacido en Camagàºey en 1951, fue profesor en la Universidad de La Habana y desarrolló una extensa obra que abarcó el ensayo, la poesía, la edición crítica y la docencia. | Entre sus títulos más reconocidos se encuentran ´Estrofa, imagen, fundación: la oratoria de Jo…
(2026-06-02). Figuras del Ballet Nacional de Cuba en el Panamá Ballet Fest 2026. radiohc.cu Figuras de la talla de Viengsay Valdés, primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, entre otros destacados miembros de la compañía, son parte del catálogo del Panamá Ballet Fest 2026. | Las funciones serán del 4 al 7 de junio en el Teatro Aurea "Baby" Torrijos, en la Ciudad de las Artes, y también se espera la actuación de àÅnyelo Montero, Yankiel Vázquez, Alianed Moreno, Nadila Estrada y Alejandro Alderete. | Según un comunicado difundido por la agrupación, el programa que defenderán los cubanos incluye el Adagio de la Rosa, de La bella durmiente del bosque, en versión de Alicia Alon…
(2026-06-02). How adversity has guided the path of Chinese civilisation through the ages. scmp.com Places well-endowed with natural resources don't usually become great powers or world-conquering empires. If anything, many suffer from the "resource curse", which corrupts the domestic elite and invites foreign intervention, exploitation or outright colonisation. | Like people, communities or nations that have fought to overcome adversity and disadvantages often become the most successful. Challenges — whether natural, geographical, social or military — make them fighters and winners.
(2026-06-02). Can mediators rescue Gaza 'ceasefire' as Israel covets war. newarab.com 
Regional and international mediations are intensifying to revive Hamas-Israel talks on The current diplomatic push follows Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders and killings of Palestinian civilians, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand the Israeli army's control over 70 per cent of Gaza. | According to so…
(2026-06-02). How Francois Burgat became a target of France's Gaza crackdown. newarab.com 
For much of his career, The veteran political scientist spent decades researching political Islam, directed French research institutes across the Middle East and North Africa, and was even called upon to share his expertise with lawmakers on terrorism-related questions. | Last week, however, the 78-year-old academic found himself on the other side of that debate when a court in Aix-e…
(2026-06-02). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans. aljazeera.com US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
(2026-06-02). Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier. aljazeera.com Archaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found in southern Norway.
(2026-06-02). Tech and light show illuminates nightscape in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. ecns.cn A drone and music fountain performance takes place at Jinsha Lake in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on June 1, 2026.
(2026-06-02). The World Has Rendered Its Verdict on American Power. scheerpost.com The World Is Voting With Its Opinion — And Washington Won't Like the Results For decades, U.S. leaders spoke as if history had already been settled. The Soviet Union had fallen, American power was unmatched, and the world would eventually follow Washington's political and economic model. But a remarkable new international survey suggests that era …
(2026-06-01). Jinjiang model still shaping China's growth. ecns.cn More than 47 years ago, Hong Zhaoshe started a clothing business with little more than a wooden door panel for a workbench, a single sewing machine and less than 300 yuan ($44) to his name. Like many small workshop owners in China at the time, he cut, sewed and sold garments himself, often sleeping just two hours a day.
(2026-06-02). EU Imperialism Rising After Hungarian Coup. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On April 12th, a political earthquake in Hungary upended 16 years of continuous rule by Viktor Orban. It was a period characterised by ever-mounting and fractious confrontation between Budapest and the European Commission, the EU's executive body. Now, Orban's exit has removed a major barrier to EU federalisation, and militarisation. Brussels' fingerprints are plastered …
(2026-06-02). US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office. aljazeera.com Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
(2026-06-02). In Numbers: Home-made C919 transports 5 million passengers in past 3 years. ecns.cn China's self-developed large passenger aircraft the C919 has safely transported more than 5 million passenger trips since entering commercial service three years ago, and has reached 23 cities in its flight network, its producer.
(2026-06-02). The Zionist false narratives are beginning to unravel. newarab.com 
During my years at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I published little on Palestine and Israel, not least because this would not have been accepted under the prevailing rules. Although publication was formally permitted, one had to reckon with possible negative consequences, especially when texts diverged from official policy. Some officials saw their careers damaged after publishing articles deemed too critical. Others, including myself, escaped such repercussions. | In my early days at the Ministry, I still had to get used to the fact that expressing sympathy for the Palestinian cause was not so self-evid…
(2026-06-02). Foreign mayors try out exoskeleton devices on Huangshan Mountain. ecns.cn The practice of Chinese Modernization — the balance between tradition and modernity — left a deep impression on foreign mayors.
(2026-06-02). Chinese authorities warn of rising flood risks across south as annual flood season begins. ecns.cn China officially entered its annual flood season on June 1, with authorities warning of heightened flood risks across southern regions and forecasting possible flooding above warning levels in several major river systems this month, according to media reports.
(2026-06-02). Lebanese University postpones exams after Israel kills students. newarab.com 
The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa "was killed with his son and daughter when an enemy drone targeted his car on the Nabatieh-Khardali road" on Monday. | Father Antonios Farah, a priest for the Qlayaa parish where some people are still holding out despite…
(2026-06-02). Ali Cherri takes Israel to court after deadly Beirut strike. newarab.com 
On 26 November 2024, the life of French-Lebanese visual artist and filmmaker The cruel irony of the matter was that the attack took place just a few hours before a Now, Ali Cherri is taking l…
(2026-06-02). A Crisis more Dangerous than Hormuz: Israeli Designs on Al-Aqsa. juancole.com This is not a diplomatic manoeuvre. It is the culmination of a systematic…
(2026-06-02). Putin in Beijing, 'China shock' in EU: 7 global relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation…
(2026-06-02). The Militarism War of Words: Why China and Japan Are Facing Off Again. thinktank.pk A new war of words between Japan and China is exposing deeper geopolitical tensions across Asia. While Tokyo insists it is only strengthening its defenses in response to growing regional threats, Beijing argues that Japan is slowly abandoning its post-World War II pacifist identity and returning to a path of militarization. The latest confrontation emerged …
(2026-06-02). Israeli MPs back Knesset dissolution bill in first reading. newarab.com 
Israeli lawmakers voted Tuesday to back a bill, in its first reading, to dissolve parliament and pave the way for likely early elections. | A total of 106 of the The remaining lawmakers did not attend the vote, which followed a debate in the assembly. | The bill, which must pass two further readings before becoming law, stipulates that elections be held between…
(2026-06-02). Parks breathe fresh impetus into economies. ecns.cn Fine spring sunshine, burgers sizzling on grills and the beat of a rock band pulsing across Beijing's Chaoyang Park set a festive mood as the Juicy Burger Festival was in full swing during last month's May Day holiday.
(2026-06-02). Can US and India Forge a 'Big, Beautiful' Energy Deal? wattsupwiththat.com A U.S.-India alliance would strike at the heart of the corrupt climate lobby. By trading massive quantities of fossil fuels, it would break a stranglehold on energy policy that climate alarmists have long sought to make permanent.
(2026-06-02). A Warning to the Civilian Community: Active Threat from the JBLM DES. indybay.org AS LONG AS JBLM DES ABUSE, CORRUPTION, AND RETALIATION CONTINUE WE WILL EXERCISE OUR 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND FULFILL OUR MORAL AND ETHICAL DUTY TO SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST THIS THREAT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…
(2026-06-02). Fascistic candidate tied to paramilitaries leads first round of Colombian elections. wsws.org The runoff election in the third-largest country in Latin America, a long-standing hub for US operations, has started with allegations of fraud and appeals for military intervention.
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/1: Press Conference – UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811: NO Support for Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-06-02). Left Voice's "united front" aims to prop up the union bureaucracy and Democratic Party. wsws.org Left Voice's publication of an article by DSA member Joe Wrote—who celebrated Trotsky's murder with an ice-pick tweet— exposes the politics behind the organization's call for a "united front" with the Democratic Party-aligned pseudo-left.
(2026-06-02). More than 4.5 million Canadians living in poverty. wsws.org At least 11 percent of all Canadians, 11.5 percent of children, and more than 25 percent of all "unattached individuals" under the age of 64 are living in poverty, according to a recent government report.
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-02). Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. aljazeera.com The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
(2026-06-02). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/6: Suds, Snacks and Socialism ⚪ Seize the Time! The Need for Left Unity Now. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub – 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley | Also viewable online via Zoom…
(2026-06-02). Tennis stars rejoice as Serena Williams announces competitive comeback. aljazeera.com The 44-year-old will return at the Queen's Club Championships this month after receiving women's doubles wildcard entry.
(2026-06-02). People punished for cyberbullying flood-relief village official over 'gold earrings'. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have imposed administrative penalties on several individuals for cyberbullying a female village official who was praised for her flood-relief work, after she was targeted online for wearing what some claimed were expensive gold earrings, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-02). Floods sweep away more than 20,000 ducks in Hubei, sparking cross-regional search. ecns.cn More than 20,000 ducks raised by a farmer in central China's Hubei Province were swept away by floodwaters from the Fuhe River last Tuesday after heavy rainfall, prompting a cross-regional search involving residents, patrol teams, police and firefighters.
(2026-06-02). 30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living and working illegally in US, to be deported. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Around 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the United States have been arrested as part of a federal enforcement operation targeting undocumented commercial truck drivers and are expected to face deportation. | According to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector in Arizona carried out "Operation Checkmate" between May 11 and May 15, leading to the arrest of 52 people found to be unlawfully present in the country. Among them were 36 individuals operating semi-trucks. | Of the 36 truck drivers arrested, 30 were Indian citizens, while the remaining s…
(2026-06-02). Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption. aljazeera.com A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
(2026-06-02). Chinese corner event connects international students. ecns.cn International faculty and students from Tongji and Sanming universities has met for a dynamic Chinese Language Corner event themed "Shared Future, Shared Fortune".
(2026-06-02). Chinese researchers achieve world's first pig-to-human liver, double-kidney transplant. ecns.cn A university in South China announced on Monday that a research team led by Sun Xuyong has successfully transplanted a complete pig liver and two pig kidneys into a single human recipient.
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/6: Author Cole Nicole LeFavour to discuss their new memoir IN THE ARMS OF MOUNTAINS. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-06-02). The Transnistrian knot: Will the frozen conflict in Moldova reignite? (1). uwidata.com By Gà∂kalp Erba≈ü In recent days, the political agenda in both Moldova and the Transnistrian Republic has been dominated by a new decree enacted by Russia on May 15, designed to facilitate the acquisition of Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria. The ice surrounding the Transnistria—Chi»ôinƒÉu tensions, long characterized as a "frozen conflict," had already …
(2026-06-02). Japan's carefully crafted image as friendly nation faces growing scrutiny. ecns.cn Japan has long promoted itself as a welcoming destination known for politeness and hospitality. But a recent online backlash against a Chinese couple's dance video near Mount Fuji has exposed an undercurrent of xenophobia and challenged that image.
(2026-06-02). Do Palantir's bosses have blood on their hands over the Starobelsk massacre? strategic-culture.su The murder of 21 Russian students at a college dormitory has yet to be fully understood in terms of the exact involvement of NATO states. | The murder of 21 Russian students at a college dormitory on May 22 has yet to be fully understood in terms of the exact involvement of NATO states. | The university building in Starobelsk, Lugansk, was attacked in the early hours of the morning with 16 drones in three consecutive waves of assault. The targeting of the dormitory was deliberate. There were no Russian military installations in the vicinity. | NATO's involvement in this act of terrorism is on multiple levels. Ukr…
(2026-06-02). One blade of grass, three generations: Xinjiang's eyebrow tradition challenges claims of 'cultural erasure'. ecns.cn In Hotan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tradition of using usma grass to nourish and tint eyebrows has been passed down for more than two centuries. In 2013, it was officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Xinjiang.
(2026-06-02). India's Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA. aljazeera.com Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
(2026-06-02). China unveils regulation on outbound investment. ecns.cn The regulation aims to promote the country's high-standard opening-up and the high-quality development of its outbound investment, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors and their outbound investment, and safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
(2026-06-02). "It requires a fight" : NYC transit worker speaks out on contract demands. wsws.org Around 40,000 subway and bus workers in New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority remain on the job more than two weeks after their collective bargaining agreement expired.
(2026-06-02). Steward's Corner: Respect Is the Foundation of Organizing. scheerpost.com Ellen David Friedman Labor Notes Solidarity among co-workers is your source of power against the employer. And one essential ingredient for solidarity is respect. In the workplace we typically don't experience respect—we experience coercion. No matter how much the boss may call us "partners" or claim "we're a family here," the employment relationship is fundamentally …
(2026-06-02). The American Axle strike and the revolt of the auto parts workers. wsws.org The walkout by members of UAW Local 2093 is part of a growing revolt among auto parts workers, who are fighting to overturn decades of UAW-backed concessions.
(2026-06-02). Fuhrman Left His Mark on Media. scheerpost.com Ari Paul for FAIR The racism of Mark Fuhrman, the Los Angeles police detective whose involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder investigation helped sink the prosecution's case, was so well-known comedian Dana Carvey once mocked him with a Nazi salute, calling him "Mark the Fuhrer-man." Fuhrman's death this month (New York Times, 5/18/26) took middle-aged and older Americans …
(2026-06-02). China's first online departure tax refund store opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Beijing's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that China's first online departure tax refund store has launched in the capital.
(2026-06-02). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-02). The next tech war? Why biotech may become a new US-China battleground. scmp.com The wide-ranging geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington could soon expand into biotechnology, raising the prospect of fresh tensions even as American pharmaceutical firms have turned to China's fast-growing industry for new drug candidates. | Biotech in the world's second-largest economy has long been viewed as a predominantly low-cost manufacturing base with opportunities arising from its vast domestic market. But years of sustained investment, cost advantages and faster development…
(2026-06-02). AI's 'Original Sin': NYT Publisher Accuses Tech Giants of Content Theft. thinktank.pk MARSEILLE, France — As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, The New York Times Publisher and Chairman A.G. Sulzberger has issued one of the strongest warnings yet about the impact of AI on journalism, copyright, and the future of creative work. Speaking at the World News Media Congress, Sulzberger argued that many AI companies …
(2026-06-02). Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart. ecns.cn Jane Jonesand, a British international student, enjoys peony flowers in Luoyang.
(2026-06-01). New measures to tackle flood risks. ecns.cn The Ministry of Water Resources has pledged to fully leverage the digital twin system it has developed to enhance flood forecasting, as parts of the country move into a critical flood period.
(2026-06-01). NCD Convention promotion event held in Chongqing. ecns.cn "From Chongqing to Accra: The UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents to Build a New Inclusive Global Trade Prospect" promotion event was held in Chongqing on Monday. The event was co-hosted by the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
(2026-06-02). South Africa's World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach. aljazeera.com Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
(2026-06-02). Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach. scheerpost.com By C.J. Polychroniou This article was originally published by Truthout Many US states have the ability to implement climate stabilization programs and become carbon-neutral by 2050. The evidence for rapid human-caused climate change keeps piling up, yet the world continues to flood the atmosphere with greenhouse gases amid a political backlash against the struggle for …
(2026-06-02). France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
(2026-06-02). WHO chief ends DR Congo visit as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the Ebola outbreak, which an aid agency warned was likely much larger than official figures show. | The outbreak, already the third-largest on record, persisted for weeks undetected, say health officials, who were behind the curve and ‚Äåstruggling to bring it under control.
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-02). SEP (Australia) meetings oppose Iran war and austerity offensive against working class. wsws.org The final meeting in the series will be held Saturday June 6 at the University of Newcastle and online.
(2026-06-02). Waves with world's first wind power undersea data center. ecns.cn China has begun operations of the world's first undersea data center directly powered by offshore wind, as the country races to solve the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence with greener and more efficient infrastructure.
(2026-06-02). Protests over US Ebola centre in Kenya kill 2, court keeps block on site. scmp.com A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility that has triggered protests killing two people and ordered the government to disclose its agreement with Washington. | The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base in central Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus in Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda ‚Äåhas angered many Kenyans. They accuse the US of offloading the health risk of caring for patients.
(2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-02). India-US trade deal: Trump sends team to Delhi for big move after suffering tariff blow from courts. hindustantimes.com India and the United States have begun a crucial new round of trade talks in New Delhi aimed at finalising an interim trade pact and advancing a broader bilateral agreement. With market access, tariffs, and investment cooperation on the table, the outcome could shape the future of India-U.S. economic ties.
(2026-06-02). Israel, Hezbollah clash overnight ahead of US-hosted talks. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-02). China's visa-free policy to South America marks first anniversary as travel continues to grow. ecns.cn China's visa-free policy for citizens of five South American countries — Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay — marked its first anniversary Saturday, with inbound tourism through Shanghai continuing to rise.
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-02). Major Russian attack on Kyiv, other Ukraine cities kills at least 9, wounds dozens. scmp.com Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early on Tuesday, authorities said, following days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault. | Russia has targeted Ukraine's power supply and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks this year on Russian ‚Äåoil facilities in a war now more than four years old, sometimes causing casualties, but both deny targeting civilians.
(2026-06-02). Hong Kong asks CMSA to arrange space class with Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has asked the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) to arrange a space class for local students featuring Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying.
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-06-02). Chinese, foreign media tour Hangzhou to explore tech and industrial innovation. ecns.cn Chinese and foreign media jointly learned about Zhejiang's sci-tech and industrial innovation progress during a media trip to Zhejiang province organized by the State Council Information Office (SCIO).
(2026-06-02). Serious Doubts Arise About Kew Temperature 'Records' as Recent UK Heatwave is Weaponised to Drive Net Zero. wattsupwiththat.com The observed changes in temperature over the past 30 years therefore owe more to flaws in measurement… rather than any wider anthropogenic effect. The uncritical adoption of the PRT technology, which conveniently reinforced what the modellers believed, now drives the Net Zero Cult.
(2026-06-02). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org About 4,500 public service workers across the province of Ontario are entering their second week on strike, while journalists at four McClatchey-owned newspapers are pressing wage demands and restrictions on AI…
(2026-06-02). Is Europe Becoming Fortress Europe? EU Approves Toughest-Ever Migration Law. thinktank.pk The European Union has approved what many observers are calling its toughest migration policy in modern history, opening the door to offshore "return hubs," longer detention periods, and faster deportation procedures. Supporters argue the move is necessary to restore control over Europe's borders. Critics, however, see something far bigger unfolding: a fundamental shift in Europe's …
(2026-06-02). Mass protests erupt in Kenya against US offshore Ebola quarantine camp. wsws.org Mass demonstrations in Nanyuki, Kenya, have erupted against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, denouncing Washington's callous and imperialist response to the catastrophic outbreak ravaging central Africa.
(2026-06-02). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-02). Culture-driven rural development highlighted at event in Beijing's Tongzhou. ecns.cn An event on applying Beijing Studies to rural revitalization was held in Derenwu village, Yongledian town of Beijing's Tongzhou district, from May 26 to 27.
(2026-06-02). 6,500 migrants dead or missing since Italy anti-rescue law. newarab.com 
More than 6,490 people have The legislation, known as the Piantedosi Decree, has drawn sustained criticism from search-and-rescue (SAR) organisations, which say i…
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-06-02). Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-06-02). WHO chief calls for reconsidering travel ban as DR Congo fights Ebola. ecns.cn World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday called on countries that have imposed travel bans or closed borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to reconsider such measures.
(2026-06-02). Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera. aljazeera.com Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.
(2026-06-02). Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common? wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/clyp513yn… Chris Morrison's excellent piece in the Daily Sceptic today, which I trailed earlier, deals with the corruption of…
(2026-06-02). Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa: police. geo.tv 
(2026-06-02). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-02). China the global hub of EV development. ecns.cn Automakers are increasingly turning to China to revive legacy brands and accelerate their transition to electrification, marking a structural shift in the global auto industry.
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-02). Ukraine repatriates the remains of Nazi collaborator Andriy Melnyk. wsws.org In reburying and celebrating this Nazi criminal as a hero, the ruling class is attempting to reanimate the political corpse of fascism.
(2026-06-02). Reviving classical wisdom for the 21st century. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of Social Sciencesannounces that the second World Conference of Classical Studies will be held from June 9-10 at the century-old Academy of Athens.
(2026-06-02). Using AI to protect mental health. ecns.cn Beyond the gifts and the fun at amusement parks on International Children's Day, how can we lay a strong foundation for our children's mental health?
(2026-06-02). Landlord endangers tenants in condemned 292-unit apartment complex in Kalamazoo, Michigan. wsws.org After months of complaints, a coverup and a 20-day delay by the landlord to acknowledge that the complex had been condemned by local building officials, residents of Wildwood Off Main apartments in Kalamazoo were abruptly forced to vacate their residences in the 292-unit complex.
(2026-06-02). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-02). Denmark's prime minister secures third term after marathon talks. scmp.com Denmark's Social Democratic leader ‚Å Mette Frederiksen said on Monday ‚Å she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland. | The deal to form a minority cabinet gives Frederiksen a third ‚Äåconsecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty after a March election in which 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament.
(2026-06-01). Overseas investment regulation acclaimed. ecns.cn China's latest move to regulate outbound investment will bolster high-level opening-up, expand international investment cooperation and better safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies operating overseas, said market watchers and business leaders.
(2026-06-02). US Secretary of War again targets China at Shangri-La Dialogue. wsws.org Far from being a force for stability and peace, as Hegseth claimed, the US is on a global military rampage in open violation of international law and without any mandate from the UN or the US Congress.
(2026-06-02). 'Like mice in a cage': Inside Europe's prison overcrowding crisis. aljazeera.com In some of Europe's richest countries, including Belgium, overcrowding is driving a severe deterioration of conditions.
(2026-06-02). Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers. scmp.com A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the last decade, dozens of which were carried out by minors, has set Sweden apart from its European peers and left authorities an urgent problem: what to do with children who kill. | The government, in power since 2022 and heading into a tight election in September where crime is a key issue, says the softly-softly approach of the past has failed and it is time to get ‚Äåtough by sending children aged under 15 to prison rather than into social…
(2026-06-02). Singapore Airlines opens direct flight to Hangzhou. ecns.cn Singapore Airlines launched a new direct flight between Singapore and Hangzhou on Tuesday, marking its ninth passenger destination in the Chinese mainland, the carrier said.
(2026-06-02). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-06-02). EU strikes migration deal for more deportations, detention sites. newarab.com 
The "The new regulation will speed up the return process and increase returns of persons who have no legal right to stay in the EU," said Nicholas Ioannides, deputy migration minister for Cyprus, which holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation…
(2026-06-02). Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival. aljazeera.com Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
(2026-06-02). Iran's inflation hits 'World War II levels'. newarab.com 
(2026-06-02). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Global initiative launched in Chongqing to promote innovative practices of NCD Convention. ecns.cn
(2026-06-02). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). New Jersey 2026 primary election results. whyy.org
(2026-06-02). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Trotsky's My Life: An imperishable contribution to Marxism and world literature. wsws.org
(2026-06-02). Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-02). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Insights | Singaporean youth chapter chairman: China-ASEAN youth poised for great synergy and innovation in the AI era. ecns.cn
(2026-06-02). New Jersey election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here's what to know. whyy.org
(2026-06-02). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-02). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). The Pension Chief Betting On Oil While California Burns. levernews.com
(2026-06-02). Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026: un evento que paraliza al mundo. radiohc.cu La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, también conocida como Canadá-México-Estados Unidos 2026, será la vigésima tercera edición del torneo de fútbol más importante del planeta. | Este mundial será histórico por múltiples razones: será la primera vez que tres países anfitriones alberguen conjuntamente el evento, y la primera vez que se juegue con 48 selecciones participantes, en lugar de las 32 tradicionales. | El torneo comenzará este 11 de junio con el partido inaugural en el icónico Estadio Azteca de la Ciudad de México, donde la selección de este país se enfrentará a Sudáfrica. | El estadio Azteca será el primer re…
(2026-06-02). Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia's presidential election. aljazeera.com Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
(2026-06-02). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-06-02). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-02). Gala estudiantil africana, una exibición de lo autóctono. radiohc.cu 
Un homenaje a la identidad nacional, las raíces y tradiciones conforman las galas culturales realizadas en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) que muestran ritmos contagiosos, bailes, hermosos trajes y una decoración propia de la escenografía para armonizar en las energías estudiantiles del público. | La gala africana mostró la fortaleza y espíritu de lucha de un continente, estuvo dedicada al aniversario de la Unión Africana que cada 25 de mayo celebra su día y se recordó el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, precursor de la solidaridad mundial y fundador de la ELAM. La evoca…
(2026-06-02). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). The Peter Mandelson Network. thecanary.co 
The Labour front bench will not be looking forward to the return of Parliament. On 1 June 2026, after the parliamentary recess, the second set of the Mandelson Files will be released, set to expose the disgraced Epstein-informant's cosy relationship with senior Labour Party officials. Mandelson and the Policy Network Last week, it was revealed […] | By
(2026-06-01). California primary: Governorship, U.S. Congress, mayoralty races at stake. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—When California voters go to the polls on June 2, if they already haven't mailed in their votes, they'll confront butterfly ballots and contested—and often bitter—races for the governorship, the Los Angeles mayoralty, and congressional seats, plus dozens of bond referendums, and even two term limit initiatives in San Francisco. And that's not even …
(2026-06-01). 'After the Whales Spoke' brings COVID-conscious theater to Western Massachusetts. thecanary.co 
A mask-required reading of After the Whales Spoke, a new play written and directed by Molly Brennan, will be performed Saturday 6 June 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The LAVA Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts, as part of LAVA's fourth annual On the Boards New Play Fest. The story is described as follows: Street […] | By
(2026-06-01). Troy Public Library Happenings in June 2026. mediasanctuary.org The Troy Public Library provides a lot of great public resources in addition to a lot of great reading material! Patrick Kiley of The Troy Public Library came to the studio with his daughter to speak about book suggestions and library programming.
(2026-06-01). French Constitutional Council approves changes to New Caledonia's electoral roll. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Constitutional Council has validated an adjustment to New Caledonia's restrictions for their forthcoming provincial elections due to be held on 28 June 2026. The adjustment will now allow more than 10,000 people to cast their votes in the French territory's local elections. The ruling…
(2026-06-01). Colombia's outsider candidate defied the polls. aljazeera.com Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
(2026-06-01). No clear winner: Colombia's hard right and left will battle out in runoff. responsiblestatecraft.org Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda have emerged victorious in Colombia's high-stakes, first-round presidential election Sunday, setting the stage for a tight runoff on June 21 that could reshape the country's relationship with the Trump administration and political dynamics across Latin America.De la Espriella, 47, a criminal lawyer and businessman with the Defenders of the Homeland movement, won 10.3 million votes, or 43.7% of the total—shy of the 50% required to clinch victory in the first round—while Cepeda, 63, a human rights activist and former peac…
(2026-06-01). La pazienza della Russia sta finalmente finendo? strategic-culture.su Il recente attacco ucraino contro un dormitorio a Lugansk sembra aver determinato un cambiamento di posizione da parte della Russia. | Segue nostro I recenti avvenimenti nell'ambito dell'operazione militare speciale suggeriscono che il conflitto potrebbe finalmente entrare in una nuova fase, in cui la Russia è pronta ad adottare misure più decisive contro il nemico al fine di proteggere la propria popolazione civile. | Il terrore ucraino…