aljazeera.com (2026-06-13). Iran war live: US, Iran signal deal within reach; Israel bombs LebanonIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end the war "has never been closer", stressing also that media speculation about the deal should cease "pending its finalisation". | US President Donald Trump reposted the Iranian foreign minister's statement on his Truth Social platform after earlier blasting Iran for alleged leaks to state media regarding details of the memorandum, calling the reports "fake news".
(2026-06-13). US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says. scmp.com The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator Pakistan said on Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal. | The foes and mediators of the conflict have claimed a long-awaited accord is in its final throes, despite new skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz in the months-long war that has roiled the region and global economy.
(2026-06-13). Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
People ride past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026. — Reuters Proposed deal calls for reopening strait, US lifting…
(2026-06-13). Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7. scmp.com US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, a senior US administration official said on Saturday, as mediators said an agreement to end the war was close. | Britain and France, who are both members of the G7, have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.
(2026-06-13). Iran, US close to finalising Pakistan-brokered MoU: Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said during an interview with Iran's State TV, Tehran and Washington are on the verge of finalising a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at formalising the ceasefire that ended the recent conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel. | According to IRNA, Araghchi described the proposed agreement as the outcome of two months of negotiations facilitated by Pakistan, which brokered the April 8 ceasefire and has continued to mediate efforts to secure a lasting settlement. | Both Iran and the United States have indicated in recent weeks that discussions are ne…
(2026-06-13). UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. | Word of the move by the UAE to seek de-escalation and which has not been previously reported, coincides with the final stages of broader negotiations between Tehran and Washington on ending the war, talks that diplomats say could involve the release of tens of billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenues frozen in foreign banks under US sanctions. | In the…
(2026-06-13). US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). Iran-linked hackers 'enter' FIFA World Cup; Mojtaba preys on Trump's fears amid football event. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims it breached FBI drone systems and threatened to target the FIFA World Cup that began June 11. The FBI and U.S. agencies have stepped up World Cup security, deploying authorized drones and imposing temporary flight bans around stadiums and fan zones. Watch for the latest analysis and what this means for U.S. homeland security, event organizers, and international tensions.
(2026-06-13). They're saying the attack on Iran was proportional here are the stats: You decide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nuri Vitacchi The US on Wednesday night destroyed civilian water utilities serving 20,000 Iranian people. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," US Central Command said in a statement on X. The punishment was "in response to yesterday's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter," the US Centcom said. READ…
(2026-06-13). Trump and Rubio Build a Narrative on Lies to Attack Cuba. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch / Photo: Associated Press / LaPresse (APN) | Fulton Armstrong, a former U.S. intelligence official, told the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that "Trump and Rubio are constructing a narrative tailored to their needs to justify an escalation against Cuba." | The former CIA member and one of the leading U.S. experts on Latin America, who has spent nearly three decades analyzing Washington's relationship with Havana, indicated that the White House is reinforcing sanctions and the economic blockade amidst a regional escalation following the offensive against Venezuela and tensions with Iran. | I…
(2026-06-13). Iran-US peace deal near as talks reach final stage. newarab.com 
Iranian and US officials said Friday that a But during weeks of halting negotiations, marked by And disagree…
(2026-06-13). Mediator Pakistan expects US-Iran deal within 24 hours. newarab.com 
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week," he said in a post on social media platform X. | After weeks of stalled negotiations…
(2026-06-13). Pakistan: US-Iran peace deal could be finalised within 24 hours. newarab.com 
Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. | "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expe…
(2026-06-13). Iran Inflicts US Casualties, Halts Talks and Challenges Trump's Authority in the Gulf. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-13). Tehran 'Holds Firm' To Red Lines As Trump Backpedals. popularresistance.org An Iranian official told US media on 11 June that the "war will continue" until Washington "respects" Tehran's interests, coinciding with reports that the Islamic Republic has withdrawn from negotiations. | Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, told CNN that the situation is "in their hands." | "If they respect Iran's interests and act accordingly, the war will end; otherwise, it will continue," he added, stressing that Tehran will "not back down" and "not step back." | US President Donald Trump is "mistaken" if he believes he can continue to "test" Iran's military capabilities, Mokhber said, adding…
(2026-06-13). Iran Commander's bold declaration; Mojtaba to hit where it hurts Trump? 'World will soon hear of…'. hindustantimes.com Iran signals confidence as Khatam al-Anbiya commander Major General Ali Abdollahi declares that the world will soon witness Iran's victory and the triumph of the resistance. His remarks, delivered on the anniversary of senior commander Gholamali Rashid's death, underscore Tehran's emphasis on indigenous military capabilities, active deterrence, and strategic resilience amid ongoing regional tensions, ceasefire efforts, and U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
(2026-06-13). The madness of Trump's Iran idea and who's behind it. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-13). Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders. aljazeera.com The Israeli military has threatened residents of 24 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.
(2026-06-13). Mayor among dead as Israeli attacks hit south Lebanon districts. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). 'Right to protest genocide' denied: Scotland's Palestine Action supporters. aljazeera.com As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.
(2026-06-13). 4 University of Michigan anti-genocide protesters plead not guilty, are released on bond in federal conspiracy frame-up. wsws.org These arrests advance the drive by the Trump administration to construct a pseudo-legal framework for the criminalization of left-wing political opposition.
(2026-06-13). Under The Western Empire You Get Punished For Having A Conscience. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The UK has sentenced four anti-genocide activists to years in prison on terrorism charges, and the US is working to deport a prominent foreign policy analyst for criticizing the war in Iran. | Four members of the group Palestine Action
(2026-06-13). Charges Against U Of M Eight Threaten Entire Movement For Palestine. popularresistance.org On the morning of June 10 the FBI raided homes and arrested eight activists associated with the pro-Palestine movement. Local police and the University of Michigan aided the FBI with their investigation ahead of the raids. The activists are facing several charges including "conspiracy to transmit a threat," with some facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. | This raid and the extreme charges are a tactic to suppress solidarity with Palestine. A fully armed squad of federal government agents raided the homes of college students who spoke out against a live-streamed genocide.
(2026-06-13). Ukraine Shuts out Cuba in Volleyball Nations League. radiohc.cu Havana, June 12 (RHC) — The Cuban team lost 3-0 to Ukraine today in their second appearance in the first week of the Men's Volleyball Nations League. | The Europeans dominated the match with sets of 25-21, 25-20, and 25-16 to improve their record (2-1), while the team coached by Cuban Jesús Cruz suffered their second consecutive defeat. | Kovalov (11 points) and Yanchuk (10) led the Ukrainian attack, who displayed greater control at the net, blocking nine balls to the Cubans' four. | The Cuban team's best individual performers were González (14) and Cárdenas (9), while collectively they committed nine more u…
(2026-06-13). Coalition Demands ICE-Free World Cup / Cuba activists educate at Los Angeles World Cup. radiohc.cu 
By Mark Friedman | One hundred and fifty community residents, activists, and members of UNITE Local 11 joined a June 7 protest in Los Angeles, California, days ahead of the opening World Cup games to demand that no ICE agents be present. | The Boycott Home Depot coalition has been protesting Home Depot's permission to allow ICE agents on their property to detain suspected undocumented day laborers. | Home Depot has been one of the sites statewide where ICE officials have targeted immigrant workers, arresting hundreds throughout California and violating their liberties and legal rights. | The Boycott Home Depot Co…
(2026-06-13). Cuba denounces that U.S. oil embargo is hindering food and medicine distribution. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced this Friday on his social media the damaging direct effect that the oil embargo imposed by the United States is having on the supply of food and medicine on the island. | The island's foreign minister stated that these measures imply collective punishment for the entire Cuban people, without exception, and asserted that there is a declared intention to provoke a social explosion in the country through a real energy blockade. | To illustrate the gravity of the situation, Bruno Rodriguez cited two concrete examples related to the distribution of basic goods. First, h…
(2026-06-13). Biocubafarma denounces most complex situation in its history. radiohc.cu Mayda Mauri Pérez, president of the Biocubafarma Business Group, declared that the Cuban biopharmaceutical industry is going through the most complex period in its history, marked by the impact of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade and the escalation of measures against the national economy. | Mauri Pérez explained to Canal Caribe of Cuban Television that the inability to access raw materials and pharmaceutical supplies prevented the delivery of some 300 of the 395 medications committed to the basic health formulary. | She noted that, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health…
(2026-06-13). Cuba reaffirms it does not reject or obstruct humanitarian aid. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has reaffirmed that the island does not reject or obstruct aid offered without conditions, however cynical or ridiculous it may seem. | In a post on social media, the island's foreign minister stated that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio constantly and intentionally misrepresents the figures and responses from Cuba regarding the amounts of aid announced by its government since November of last year."It took them more than six months to finalize the shipment of the first aid package, valued at $3 million USD. Nearly four months to send a portion of the announced $6 million…
(2026-06-13). World Cup Football: When Cuba was a Protagonist. radiohc.cu Havana, June 12 (RHC) — Seeing Cuba win something important in football is like the artistic and fruitful reunion between Bjork and Lars Von Trier; that is, practically impossible. | That's why today it's worth remembering the Cuba-Sweden match that took place in the third edition of the FIFA World Cup, in France in 1938, the only time the largest of the Antilles has participated in a global football tournament. | The Cuban team attended as a guest and debuted with a 3-3 draw against Romania, whom they then defeated 2-1 in a replay, before falling in the quarterfinals to Sweden by a resounding 8-0 defeat.
(2026-06-13). Solidarity campaigns with Cuba continue in the Basque Country. radiohc.cu Numerous solidarity campaigns with Cuba are underway in the Basque Country, northern Spain, where unions, political parties, politicians, NGOs, and Basque associations are maintaining their momentum. | The Euskadi-Cuba association stands out as a central organizing body, providing infrastructure, storage facilities, and transportation routes, as well as covering the shipping costs for containers of aid to the Caribbean island. | According to José Manzaneda, coordinator of Cubainformación, the results of the "Argia eta Indarra Kubarentzat" campaign were presented on May 30. The "Against the Blockade, Energy for Cu…
(2026-06-13). Separated by the Gaza war, a Palestinian yearns to see his family again. aljazeera.com Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.
(2026-06-13). Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza's toxic alternative to tobacco. aljazeera.com Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.
(2026-06-13). US deports Iran activist to Central African Republic: lawyer. newarab.com 
The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday that three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity. | In the end, only the activist was on the flight which took off from Louisiana on Thursday night, said her l…
(2026-06-13). Israeli settlers shoot, injure disabled Palestinian man in WB. newarab.com 
A The 29-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was reportedly shot at the entrance of Duma, a Palestinian village in the Nablus governorate, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. | The owner of an a…
(2026-06-13). Congress Is Pushing To Integrate The Israeli And US Militaries. popularresistance.org Last month, Responsible Statecraft's Ben Freeman reported on a provision buried in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that seeks to deepen connections between the United States and Israeli militaries. | Section 224, the "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative", would synchronize efforts between the the two countries "to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, evaluation, integration, and industrial cooperation." | "The result could well be a U.S. political system even more susceptible to the whims of an Israeli government that seem…
(2026-06-13). Canada Achieved a Historic First Point in World Cup Football. radiohc.cu Havana, June 12 (RHC) — Amid an atmosphere of total euphoria in the streets of Toronto and Vancouver, the national team achieved a milestone that had eluded generations: the first point in its history in the competition. | Before a crowd that filled every corner of the stadium with red, the team led by a new generation of stars like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David proved that the Maple Leaf is no longer just a passing attraction. | With a courageous and disciplined performance, the home side secured a draw that felt like a victory, erasing a record of six defeats in six World Cup appearances (1986 and 202…
(2026-06-13). The World Needs A Living Left. popularresistance.org From 29 to 31 May, forces of the South African left gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the Conference of the Left. It is important to understand the context for this meeting. More than thirty years after the end of formal apartheid, South Africa's people still struggle to meet their basic needs, with unemployment at 32.7% officially and 43.7% when discouraged workers — those available for work but no longer looking — are included. Meanwhile, the country's riches are extracted by multinational corporations.
(2026-06-13). The Pyongyang Diaries: Xi's North Korea Visit and the North Korea/Russia Axis. moderndiplomacy.eu Xi Jinping's historic Pyongyang summit, coming after 7 years of limited diplomatic engagement, has been touted as a Chinese effort to bring North Korea back under its "orbit." This comes amid strengthened Moscow-Pyongyang ties due to bilateral military support in the Ukraine war and economic support due to global sanctions and exclusionism, respectively. The ties …
(2026-06-13). Bolivia In Crisis Part 2: In Conversation With Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. In the recent presidential election won by Rodrigo Paz, Evo Morales, the people's candidate and first indigenous president of the plurinational state of Bolivia, was banned using various mechanisms of lawfare which prevented him from successfully running a fair campaign. They also discussed the now five week long general strike. Below is Part 2 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president from his office in Lauca àë, Shinaho…
(2026-06-13). Friday Nite Videos | June 12, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 12, 2026 |
(2026-06-13). Cape May County Zoo's new red panda could help protect endangered species. 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? The Wally, whose full name is Dr. Stephen Wallace, arrived in May from Zoo Knoxville and celebrated his first birthday June 3, according to zoo officials. Just a few feet away in a separate yard lives Ember, a female red panda that came to Cape May from New Yor…
(2026-06-13). Five killed in India military transport plane crash. geo.tv 
Debris of a Russian-made Indian military plane An-32 crashed while landing at Jorhat on June 13, 2026. — Indian media IAF extends deepest condolences to bereaved families. Cause of incident has not been found so far.Court inquiry being constituted: official.Five…
(2026-06-13). Chris Hedges: The Fight To Save America. popularresistance.org The worst is not the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and private contractors, wielding baseball bats and batons, who flood the parking lot at the end of their shifts and unleash on protesters outside the gates the sadism practiced on those incarcerated inside Delaney Hall. | The worst is not the tear gas, the tasers, the pepper spray or the dozens of arrests. | The worst is not the beatings and the riot shields, raised above the heads of New Jersey State Police and Newark police and brought down swiftly on bodies, leaving severe lacerations. | The worst is watching the children.
(2026-06-13). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-13). Sarah Henderson puts Senate Estimates on notice over Eurovision score. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). Australia: Union offers no way forward for striking ACT teachers. wsws.org The strike showed strong opposition among educators to the deepening attack on public schools, where conditions are already close to impossible. But the union speakers sought to channel this anger behind plaintive appeals to the same Labor government carrying out the attack.
(2026-06-13). Germany: As unions close ranks with corporations and the state, steelworkers need international unity to defend jobs. wsws.org IG Metall is not fighting against the steel corporations and government, which is pouring hundreds of billions into war and rearmament while slashing social spending. It is closing ranks with the worst enemies of the steelworkers.
(2026-06-13). Love Not Hate! Art Exhibition in Manitowoc. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-13). Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). The Grassroots Secret of Chinese Manufacturing. moderndiplomacy.eu The dramatic transformation of the global flange industry over the past two decades serves as a masterclass in the profound structural power of China's localized cluster economy. Around twenty years ago, a delegation of German engineering experts traveled to Dingxiang County, a rural area in North China's Shanxi Province, for field research. What they witnessed …
(2026-06-13). US judge reprimanded for having sex in chambers apologises: 'I have no excuse'. scmp.com A US federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and then lied about it wrote a letter to a former law clerk apologising for her "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behaviour". | An investigation initiated last year by the chief judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit found that US District Judge Eleanor Ross had sex in the courthouse with a high-ranking uniformed police officer within earshot of staff, attended a partisan…
(2026-06-13). What Happens When the US Military Puts AI in Charge of National Security? moderndiplomacy.eu On June 5, Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 11. The document is titled "Artificial Intelligence in the National Security Enterprise" and it does exactly what that title suggests: it tells the US military, intelligence agencies, and every national security department how they will adopt, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence going forward. It replaces Biden's …
(2026-06-13). Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event. aljazeera.com UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ‚Å a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.
(2026-06-13). Morocco coach says 'don't fear' Brazil ahead of World Cup opener. newarab.com 
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Friday his players The Atlas Lions take on Brazil in New Jersey on Saturday in one of the standout matches of the group stage, fuelled by the memories of their run to "It's a match that will tell us where we stand, but I think we're in a good place to start t…
(2026-06-13). England training equipment stolen ahead of squad's arrival in Kansas City. aljazeera.com Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
(2026-06-13). UNITE HERE Local 11 cancels strike by 2,000 hospitality workers days before 2026 FIFA World Cup. wsws.org A planned strike by 2,000 hospitality workers was called off by UNITE HERE Local 11 after the announcement of a tentative agreement. Ninety-six percent of members voted overwhelmingly for strike action.
(2026-06-13). Five Indian air force staff killed as transport plane crashes in Assam. aljazeera.com Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam's Jorhat region, air forces says.
(2026-06-13). Reinstate Nexteer worker Antwiane Sanders immediately! An injury to one is an injury to all! Remove the company's cops in the UAW bureaucracy! wsws.org Antwiane Sanders, a Nexteer worker with more than 10 years on the job, was fired after speaking out against the fourth tentative agreement at a UAW Local 699 roll-out meeting held on company premises.
(2026-06-13). Football: Why is India struggling to play the world's most popular sport? aljazeera.com As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport…
(2026-06-13). Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight. aljazeera.com After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.
(2026-06-13). Bernie Sanders' AI "sovereign wealth fund" : a public-private partnership to bail out the tech giants. wsws.org Sanders' scheme amounts to a state bailout of the AI monopolies, giving Washington a direct stake in propping up their speculative valuations while binding them to the US imperialist war machine.
(2026-06-13). Do organic farms use pesticides? How organic and conventional farming differ. nationofchange.org Many consumers assume organic food is pesticide-free. In reality, both organic and conventional farms use pesticides, but the types of products, regulatory standards, and pest-management strategies differ significantly.
(2026-06-13). Teachers in Türkiye to launch an indefinite protest in Ankara. wsws.org Private-sector teachers in Türkiye will launch an indefinite protest in Ankara—where the NATO summit will be held in early July—to demand their social rights.
(2026-06-13). Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo. aljazeera.com Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes.
(2026-06-13). Climate Alarmism's Reset And The Policy Reckoning It Demands. wattsupwiththat.com This moment offers developing nations a rare opportunity to reclaim energy sovereignty. They can accelerate fossil-fuel development where it makes economic sense, integrate newer technologies where they prove competitive, and reject any framework that treats affordable energy as a luxury.
(2026-06-13). San Diego County schools gutted by cuts in 2025-26, as budget deficits deepen. wsws.org Every major school district in San Diego County is in deficit. The 2025-26 school year has brought mass layoffs, pay cuts and campus closures, with deeper austerity projected for years to come.
(2026-06-13). India FM calls Rubio over Gulf ship attacks. newarab.com 
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has called The call came after New Delhi summoned a senior US diplomat in the Indian capital for a second time in two days over the incident. | "Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening," Jaishankar said early Saturday in a post on X. | "I reiterated India's strong protest at the a…
(2026-06-13). Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run news agency said Saturday funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, The funeral, burial, and farewell ceremonies for Khamenei would take place between July 4 and 9, Iran's state-run television, IRIB, reported. | Khamenei
(2026-06-13). Oh just Barnaby being Barnaby. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-13). Workers begin removing Trump's name from US Kennedy Centre. scmp.com Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Centre early on Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue's operations. | Scaffolding was erected on Friday around a section of the building that includes Trump's name, but shortly after midnight, the Kennedy Centre asked a judge to extend the deadline until noon Eastern Time on Saturday because of…
(2026-06-13). Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater. aljazeera.com Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater…
(2026-06-13). FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know. aljazeera.com Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
(2026-06-13). Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme. portside.org Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme |
(2026-06-13). Trumpism, Mamdani and the revolutionary party we need. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc responds to criticism of his recent text on the situation in the United States, "Defining Trumpism, defeating Trump".
(2026-06-13). Indiana Banned Press From Executions for "Dignity." It Actually Serves Repression. theintercept.com 
A witness area at the lethal injection chamber at California's San Quentin State Prison in 2010. Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images | A few days before my best friend's execution date in 2006, prison administrators granted me one last chance to see him in a legal visit. We discussed his concerns about the humaneness of the lethal injection that would kill him. I will never forget his terrified look. | The day of his execution, I paced my cell hoping for the best. Without access to a telephone, my only method to monitor if or how my friend had died was through radio reports from me…
(2026-06-13). Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown. tribune.com.pk 
An Indian military transport plane crashed on Saturday while landing at an air force station in the country's remote northeast, the military said in a statement. | The Russian-made Antonov An-32 "met with an accident today while landing at Jorhat," a city in Assam state, the air force said. | The statement gave no details of casualties and did not say how many people were on board at the time. | "A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident," it said. | News channel NDTV broadcast images of the crash site, showing a thick black plume of smoke and the aircraft apparently broken…
(2026-06-13). A little distraction hurts nobody. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-13). DHS Documents: Government Bracing For Nationwide Anti-AI Riots. popularresistance.org New documents from government agencies such as the FBI and Department of Homeland Security show that Washington is preparing for widespread anti-A.I. riots, as the technology destroys communities and industries across the country. Ironically, the Trump administration is already using invasive A.I. technology to identify and suppress what it calls anti-A.I. "extremists," in the process, sweeping the entire nation into its massive surveillance dragnet. | More than 1,000 pages of leaked documents reviewed by WIRED Magazine show that government agencies are anticipating a huge wave of domestic unrest in the coming ye…
(2026-06-13). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Instagram Handle: @wi.bopm. wibailoutpeople.org Please give us a follow at our new Instagram. | @ In unity and solidarity, | Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement…
(2026-06-13). Pendulum justice: The greater MAGA's orgy of outrages, the more change looms. nationofchange.org Under duress, wealth shares its spoils,/ But never forsakes its octopus coils.
(2026-06-13). Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried on July 9: state TV. geo.tv 
(2026-06-13). Ro-meow and Juliet: Cat steals show during tragic ballet finale (VIDEOS). t.co A cat wandered onstage during Romeo's death scene in Türkiye, briefly turning the Shakespearean tragedy into comedy | A cat became an unlikely star in Türkiye after wandering onto the stage during a performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' and upstaging one of classical theater's most tragic scenes. | The surprise entrance occurred during a performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet in the western city of Izmir on Friday when the cat strolled out as Romeo lay dying in the climactic final act. | According to prima ballerina Larisa Korsakova, who played Juliet, the cat settled beside Romeo's head and started…
(2026-06-13). Mexico's teachers march against wage and pension cuts as tens of millions are doled out on FIFA World Cup. wsws.org Despite the populist guise of Morena, President Sheinbaum has cited "budgetary constraints" in prioritizing financial elites over teachers' demands.
(2026-06-13). Wrong, ScienceAlert: Sea Level 'Acceleration' Isn't What the Measured Data Show. wattsupwiththat.com Sea level is rising; it has been for generations. The key question is whether it is accelerating in a way that justifies claims of looming crisis. The longest, most reliable measurements say no. ScienceAlert failed to look at all the science available, and in the process, created a biased and false article.
(2026-06-13). Alifereti Sakiasi: The geopolitical battle for Pacific media narratives. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Alifereti Sakiasi in Suva The contest for influence in the Pacific is no longer confined to diplomacy, aid projects or infrastructure. Increasingly, it is being waged through information, media and communications networks. A recent report, Understanding China's Footprint in the Pacific Island Media Landscape, paints a picture of a region where newsrooms are…
(2026-06-13). Plankton Production Same As 20 Years Before—Climate Scientists Panic! wattsupwiththat.com Yet another junk study, which would not see the light of day in any other branch of science:…
(2026-06-13). Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Appears In Court For The First Time. popularresistance.org In yet another attempt to break the will of Palestinians and their supporters around the globe, Israeli occupation authorities released new footage of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya in hand and foot shackles. The footage, taken during his first appearance before an Israeli court on Wednesday, June 10, shows his health condition remarkably deteriorating. | My detention is "unjust" and arbitrary and I demand my immediate release, Abu Safiya maintained. | This is the second time that footage surfaced revealing the dire situation of the prominent Palestinian physician under Israeli custody.
(2026-06-13). In the steel cage: Understanding that UFC is Trump's happy place. responsiblestatecraft.org There's a lot of America happening this weekend. For good or ill.Sunday June 14 is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes
(2026-06-13). Democrats counter Trump's White House UFC spectacle with nationalist "No Kings" concert. wsws.org The June 14 No Kings event aims to dissipate mass opposition to Trump by subordinating workers and youth to the Democratic Party and American nationalism.
(2026-06-13). Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup group match — preview, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.
(2026-06-13). You Love To See It: Democracy Dodges A Bullet. levernews.com Good things are happening! The Senate votes down voter suppression, Hawaii lawyers take one for the team, immigrants fight to stay in Tennessee, and Massachusetts teachers oppose private equity. | Dodging A Voter Suppression NightmareA major voter suppression bill failed in the Senate this week. On June 4, senators voted against adding the SAVE America Act, which President Donald Trump has called his… | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already…
(2026-06-13). Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad. aljazeera.com The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.
(2026-06-13). The US border runs straight through the World Cup. aljazeera.com The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump's border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.
(2026-06-13). European Central Bank lifts interest rate amid rising inflation. wsws.org The rate rise was the first since 2023 and sets the stage for other central banks to possibly follow suit.
(2026-06-13). Text of tentative agreement exposes UAW bureaucracy's effort to betray American Axle strikers. wsws.org One thousand striking American Axle parts workers are being rushed by the UAW bureaucracy into voting on a sellout tentative agreement announced on Wednesday and deliberately denied adequate time to study and understand what is in the contract.
(2026-06-13). Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch. aljazeera.com Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.
(2026-06-13). Beyond School Gates: Why Violence in Turkish Schools Has Become a Structural Problem. uwidata.com The fatal shooting of a school principal in Istanbul, attacks on teachers in ≈ûanlƒ±urfa and Kahramanmara≈ü, and a growing number of incidents involving threats, physical violence and intimidation in educational institutions have reignited a national debate in Türkiye: Why is violence increasingly reaching schools, institutions traditionally regarded as among the safest places in society? The …
(2026-06-13). APWU webinar on post office closures diverts workers into appeals to Congress, corporate America. wsws.org The APWU's 200,000 members are being directed to the very same forces that are driving the destruction of…
(2026-06-13). US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals. aljazeera.com The company said it received ‚Å an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
(2026-06-13). Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire: The SpaceX IPO and the social physiognomy of oligarchy. wsws.org On Friday, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. A syndicate of investment banks priced SpaceX on the Nasdaq at $135 a share Thursday night. When trading opened Friday, the stock leapt to $150, climbed as much as 30 percent intraday, and closed up about 19 percent at $161, lifting the company's market capitalization to roughly $2.1 trillion.
(2026-06-13). Rotting body found near Iran's World Cup training venue. newarab.com 
A rotting body was found in the trunk of a car parked near the stadium where Iran's The gruesome discovery came with games underway in the tournament, which is being jointly hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada. | Reporters watched as police in Tijuana opened the trunk of the gray Toyota SUV, which had California plates, in the parking lot of a supermarket directly across from the Caliente Stadium, where Team Melli is training as it prepares for three games in the United States…
(2026-06-13). Lebanon war victims among 117M people displaced worldwide. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-13). Targeting Orthodoxy hits a new low. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-13). Deadly military plane crash in India's Assam. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-13). US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-13). Fight Racist Anti-Union Billionaires! Capitalism = Death! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-13). Manitowoc, WI June 14, 2026: No Kings Protest! Money for People's Needs Now! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-13). NATO scrambles French Rafales against 'mystery' drone that turns out to be Zelensky's decoy UAV. hindustantimes.com
(2026-06-13). Remembering Mexican Left Leader Antonio Gershenson: the Simplicity of Greatness. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-13). Stonewall Means Fightback! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-13). L'Iran scommette sulla guerra. strategic-culture.su Questa fase del conflitto iraniano probabilmente si concluderà solo quando l'Occidente precipiterà nel baratro economico che si profila all'orizzonte | Segue nostro La guerra degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran è passata dalla fase iniziale a una nuova fase emergente — una fase in cui l'Iran scommette implicitamente sul fatto che la fase successiva sarà la guerra. Molto probabilmente si tratterà di episodi brevi di guerra limitata, che…
(2026-06-13). Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Maternal health providers in Sussex County are launching a new initiative aimed at connecting pregnant women in rural Delaware with care earlier in their pregnancies, particularly women of color and immigrant families who often face barriers accessing services. | Last month, La Red Health Center partnered with the Delaware State Housing Authority and several community organizations to launch the Maternal Outreach and Mobile Services: Advancing Health for Rural Delaware Famil…
(2026-06-12). 'Do It or Not' Doctrine: What's Really Behind Trump's Iran Flip-Flops? thinktank.pk One day, Donald Trump threatens Iran with devastating military consequences. The next day, he announces the cancellation of planned strikes and speaks optimistically about peace. This pattern has become one of the defining characteristics of Trump's approach toward Tehran, leaving allies, adversaries, and even his own supporters wondering whether Washington is preparing for war or …
(2026-06-12). Iran's Top Commander Warns US Over 'Futile Cycle' of Lies, Contradiction. orinocotribune.com The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned the US over a "false and futile cycle" of lies and contradictions in its behavior, after Washington first threatened to strike Iranian energy infrastructure and then claimed negotiations had been approved. | "The United States, on one hand, speaks of agreement and negotiation, and on the other hand commits villainy," Major General Ali Abdollahi said in a statement on Thursday. | His warning came after President Donald Trump first threatened to "hit Iran VERY HARD TONIGHT" and seize Kharg Island, then hours later announced he had "cancelled t…
(2026-06-12). Out-of-control US Navy attacks civilian ship sailing from ally Oman's port? India slams new hit | Iran. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions in the Gulf have erupted after Iran accused the United States of striking civilian vessels in the Sea of Oman. The developments come amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities, reports of Indian casualties aboard affected ships, and renewed concerns over security in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-12). US and Iran inch closer to signing deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The US and Iran may sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven world leaders summit next week, according to senior officials. | A senior Iranian official indicated overnight that a deal is likely, said a G7 official and a diplomat from outside the group, who both asked not to be named discussing sensitive matters.
(2026-06-12). US '80-85%' confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says. scmp.com The Trump administration on Friday said that it is "80-85%" confident of signing the peace agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war in the Middle East. | "We do expect to be signing this agreement over the next few days … if I were to give you a confidence that we were going to be signing this agreement, I maybe would have said 75 per cent this morning; it's probably more like 80-85 per cent now, but it's not 100 per cent," a senior administration official said.
(2026-06-12). Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all. scmp.com Even Western pundits grudgingly admitted the summit between President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a success. Both sides, according to Bloomberg, "appear to have walked away with what they wanted". Given China's rising pre-eminence while avoiding any damaging war, it's no surprise that Xi had the upper hand in his recent meetings with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | But with Kim, the stakes for Beijing were just as high, in light of Tokyo's…
(2026-06-12). Democracy Now! 2026-06-12 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 12, 2026; "New Form of Imperialism": Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom's Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint; U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid "Normalization" of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure; "Cautionary Tale": NYC's The New School Guts Faculty & Staff as Colleges Intensify Austerity; Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin "Weaponizing Immigration Laws" to Deport Me; "Hell's Army": New Film Tracks Russia's Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies | Headlines for June 12, 2026; "New F…
(2026-06-12). US investigating prominent Iran war critic Trita Parsi: report. newarab.com 
The US administration is reportedly investigating The pro-Israel publication said it had spoken to US officials and seen documents suggesting that the
(2026-06-12). Exclusive-UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarDUBAI/LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the U.S.-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.
(2026-06-12). Lebanon's US-aligned PM condemns Iran for Israel's attacks in deranged interview. thecanary.co 
Lebanese PM Nawwaf Salam has condemned Iran for Israel's war of aggression in southern Lebanon, in a deranged interview with the Murdoch Times. Nawaaf claimed that Tehran rejected a supposed 'ceasefire' 'deal' in Israel's invasion of Lebanon because: Tehran wanted to say Lebanon is a card in our pocket, that 'we decide on Lebanon's behalf … […] | By
(2026-06-12). U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid "Normalization" of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure. democracynow.org 
We continue our conversation with acclaimed Iranian environmental scientist Kaveh Madani, who comments on U.S. strikes targeting Iranian water reservoirs, which have exacerbated the country's water shortage. He criticizes the "normalization of targeting civil infrastructure as a part of a war." | "Who suffers from the consequences of this? The poor community, the vulnerable communities," says Madani.
(2026-06-12). Iran says peace deal with US 'never been closer', as Pakistan says final text agreed on. scmp.com The US and Iran have "never been closer" to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, as mediator Pakistan said a final text had been agreed on. | "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer," Araghchi wrote on social media, referring to the Pakistani capital which hosted previous US-Iran talks.
(2026-06-12). Trump Calls Iran Deal Leak False. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump expressed on Friday that Iran's comments about a potential deal do not match what has been agreed in writing. He described their statement as weak and claimed they are not trustworthy in negotiations. Trump emphasized the urgency for Iran to "get their act together. " On Thursday, Trump had decided …
(2026-06-12). Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran are not quite at the finish line, but are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, adding that Washington expects to sign a deal in the coming days."The negotiating team has got us in a very good spot, but let's see here, we're not quite at the finish line yet, but we are very close," the U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told reporters.
(2026-06-12). Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin "Weaponizing Immigration Laws" to Deport Me. democracynow.org 
Palestinian activist and green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, who was targeted by the Trump administration last year as part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism, faces a new deportation threat. A federal immigration judge has sided with the administration and renewed removal proceedings against him, reviving a case that had been dismissed by an earlier immigration judge. Now he is taking his case directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, telling Democracy Now! that he is "technically without a backup plan" and relying on the federal courts for justice "because I belie…
(2026-06-12). Mexico World Cup opener turns political. thecanary.co 
The first game of the 2026 World Cup, held in Mexico, was notable for reasons other than Donald Trump's racist authoritarianism. The vomit-inducing bootlicking and double standards of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino didn't go unnoticed, and Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum's refusal to attend made headlines. Sheinbaum reportedly gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman […] | By
(2026-06-12). Is Israel's 'buffer zone' inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves? aljazeera.com Israeli zone extends into Lebanon's maritime territory, raising fears that it could become a long-term 'resource grab'.
(2026-06-12). Vatican envoy's aid convoy stopped by Israeli army in S. Lebanon. newarab.com 
An aid convoy organised by the Vatican envoy to Lebanon that was headed for A number of Christian-majority villages near the border have been caught up in Israel's "While approaching the village of Debl on Thursday, we g…
(2026-06-12). Judge who served security services imposes draconian 'terror' sentences on Filton peace activists. thecanary.co 
Judge Jeremy Johnson has imposed draconian sentences on four 'Filton 25' anti-genocide activists. Johnson had earlier refused to recuse himself from the case over his connections to the security services, Johnson also announced that he would impose 'terrorism connection' sentences despite none of the four ever being charged with terror offences, let alone convicted. Palestine […] | By
(2026-06-12). Adam Johnson: Corporate media's complicity in the destruction of Gaza. therealnews.com 
As a writer, podcaster, and columnist for TRNN, Adam Johnson has been one of the fiercest, sharpest, and most consistent critics of legacy and Western media's roles in laundering, obscuring, justifying, and manufacturing consent for crimes against humanity committed in the Gaza genocide by Israel and with the full support of the United States. But critique is not enough anymore; to ensure that these horrific crimes don't continue, we need accountability for the political actors and media organizations that made it happen, or helped. At a live event hosted by Red Emma's Cooperative Bookstore and Coffeehouse…
(2026-06-12). Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Gaza Genocide re-surface after son killed in US strikes. ummid.com Social media users have digged out Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza after his son, Aditya Sharma, was killed in a United States military strike off the coast of Oman Thursday June 11, 2026.
(2026-06-12). Gaza Genocide, Inc.: The Permanent-Conflict Industry. scheerpost.com Imran Khalid for Foreign Policy in Focus The international community's approach to conflict resolution has undergone a profound and dangerous structural shift, moving away from the pursuit of political settlements toward the permanent administration of crisis. This transition is vividly apparent in Rafah, where the newly established National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) has begun …
(2026-06-12). The Baden-Wàºrttemberg Minister-President's use of the term "genocide" regarding the events of 1915 and the reactions. uwidata.com Germany's Baden-Wàºrttemberg Minister-President Cem àñzdemir, who is of Turkish descent (and previously served as Germany's Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture between 2021 and 2025, and briefly as Federal Minister of Education and Research), stated in a video posted on his X account on June 2 that he used the term "genocide" (Và∂lkermord) to describe …
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: Fighting For Education Under Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/akelius-we……
(2026-06-12). En Villa Clara nuevas disposiciones para reservas en servicios nacionales. radiohc.cu 
Ante la situación energética que limita el combustible para el transporte público, a causa del genocida cerco petrolero impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra el pueblo cubano, el Ministerio del Transporte ha implementado un procedimiento excepcional que no incluye limitación de movilidad, ni se requerirá permiso o autorización para viajar, aclaró el viceministro del sector Luis Ladrón de Guevara, durante una reunión de trabajo en la provincia de Villa Clara. | En el encuentro informó que se reducirán las capacidades en ómnibus nacionales a solo 37 asientos por salida y, a partir del 18 de junio pr…
(2026-06-12). Raskin: ICE is acting like a secret paramilitary police force for the president. therealnews.com 
Rep. Jamie Raskin expressed growing concerns about the power of ICE in light of the $70 billion in additional funding just approved by Congress, his opposition to the proposed weaponization fund, and why the Epstein scandal needs further scrutiny. | Rep. Jamie Raskin expressed growing concerns about the power of ICE in light of the $70 billion in additional funding just approved by Congress, his opposition to the proposed weaponization fund, and why the Epstein scandal needs further scrutiny. Epstein,ICE,Trump,video,Jamie Raskin
(2026-06-12). After week of escalation, Trump threatens ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The fascist president has stated at least 38 times since March, by CNN's count, that a deal with Iran is imminent.
(2026-06-12). Why Trump suddenly reversed war decision when US forces were loaded and ready to strike Iran. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated dramatically as reports suggest the United States was just hours away from launching military strikes on Iran before the operation was abruptly halted. According to officials cited in multiple reports, U.S. naval and air forces had entered final preparation stages, with munitions readied and strike plans approved. However, the mission was suddenly called off after a last-minute decision from President Donald Trump, who reportedly referenced a potential diplomatic breakthrough. The sudden reversal shocked military planners already in position. The incident highlights internal confusion between p…
(2026-06-12). Díaz-Canel explains priorities designed to overcome current challenges. radiohc.cu 
"In complex times, we cannot do without a passion for development." This is a Fidel Castro-era concept that embodies the will to not be defeated, and it was shared by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with the press team of the Presidency of the Republic.
(2026-06-12). Chilean politician says blockade of Cuba is a crime against humanity. radiohc.cu By Carmen Esquivel | The leader of the Communist Party of Chile, Juan Andrés Lagos, considers the blockade of Cuba, currently maintained by the United States, and in particular the oil embargo, to be a crime against humanity against an entire people. | "Here, all limits have been crossed," said Lagos in an interview with Prensa Latina, in which he addressed how the measures imposed by Washington after January 29 affect everything from surgical procedures and medical treatments to food supply chains. | He recalled that US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, do not hide their intentions…
(2026-06-12). Cuban authorities denounce "another turn of the screw" in the U.S. energy blockade after sanctions against Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET). radiohc.cu The Prime Minister of Cuba and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, denounced the sanctions imposed by the United States government this Thursday, June 11, against the state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet). | Marrero Cruz described the measure as a new attack directed at the Cuban people, warning that this provision represents another tightening of the energy blockade "and its cruel impact on vital services and the daily lives of Cubans," he emphasized. | For his part, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez expressed his rejection of the decision and accuse…
(2026-06-12). U.S. sanctions Cupet oil company and strengthens energy blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The United States government has escalated its maximum pressure strategy against Cuba by adding the state-owned company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the Treasury Department. | With Cupet's inclusion on the SDN list, U.S. citizens are prohibited from engaging in any transactions or business dealings with the Cuban company unless they hold a specific OFAC license. Additionally, foreign individuals and companies doing business with Cupet risk being subject to sanctions. This measure is, in effect, another tighteni…
(2026-06-12). Senior communist party officials of China, Cuba hold video call. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a video call with Emilio Lozada Garcia.
(2026-06-12). Marco Rubio accused of strengthening the siege against Cuba through "usual and vulgar lies" radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of "further strengthening" the economic and energy blockade against the Caribbean nation through his "usual and vulgar lies." | "The Secretary of State of the U.S. regime, driven by ambitions of conquest, presidential aspirations, and the vindictive sentiments of the elitist clique that propelled his political career, is now further reinforcing the economic and energy blockade against Cuba," stated the Cuban foreign minister on his official X account. | He declared that Rubio "doesn't resort to excuses prepared by his State…
(2026-06-12). Blaming the Victim: Ada Ferrer's Letter to the Cuban President. mronline.org 
Ferrer's short article offers an excellent example of a simple truth: even many apparently moderate, intellectually sophisticated observers accept the basic premises of U.S. government policy toward Cuba.
(2026-06-12). Una jornada dedicada a àÅfrica que deja huella. radiohc.cu 
Las celebraciones por el Día de àÅfrica en Cuba tiene la connotación de refrescar la memoria histórica sobre los vínculos entre la isla caribeña y las naciones de ese continente, que rebasan el marco de un sentimiento humanitario para convertirse en un valor internacional como la solidaridad. | Así lo expresó la Viceprimera Ministra Inés María Chapman Waugh, al destacar que entre todos los países se mantienen lazos muy fuertes de ´hermandad, solidaridad, de acompañamiento constante, aunque estemos lejos pero nos tenemos muy cerca ª. | Hizo referencia a que todos los cubanos tienen en su sangre lo…
(2026-06-12). A Two-State Solution to Prevent a Forever War. covertactionmagazine.com On May 28, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) endorsed a Palestinian state, with the West Bank and Gaza to be connected physically. As an advocate for peace, I do not agree that Israel must be defeated for Palestinians to achieve liberation. That is a forever war. It reminds me of the statement by Russell Means …
(2026-06-12). Is the UK complicit in Israeli abuse of Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Hear no evil, see no evil, punish no evil: The British Government's policy on Israeli aggression against its citizens | I picked up my friend, Cerie Bullivant, from Stansted airport on 23 May 2026. He had arrived there from Occupied Palestine via Turkey. The weeks prior, he was on the latest Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) with hundreds of others from all across the globe, attempting to break Israel's siege imposed on Gaza. | Of course, at arrivals, I wasn't the only one waiting for their friend or loved one. Others had gathered with welcome home banners, flowers and chocolates. That was to be expected. Conspicuously…
(2026-06-12). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-12). Israel kills young Gaza fisher, infant in West Bank. electronicintifada.net Detained doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was transferred to solitary confinement in Israeli prison.
(2026-06-12). Venezuela Signs Agreements With Shell for Loran Gas Field. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed several agreements with the multinational company Shell on Thursday, June 11. These agreements represent the start of Phase I of development and operations at the Loran natural gas field. A total of five strategically important deals were signed, designed to increase Venezuela's energy capacity for both domestic consumption and the export market. | Through the momentum generated by this first operational stage, Venezuela seeks to strengthen its role as a gas exporter, using its vast hydrocarbon reserves as part of the solution to the oil price crisis created by t…
(2026-06-12). What is the best use for old railroad tracks? New Yorkers have opinions. grist.org 
Travis Terry lives in Forest Hills, a neighborhood in Queens about 5 minutes from an abandoned rail line. He describes the tracks, last used in 1962, as a "blight" plagued by illegal dumping. "It's been sitting there for 65 years now," he said, "and those of us in the community, we got tired of what it had become." | Terry has long seen great potential for a green space that would allow people to easily bike to Forest Park, the borough's third largest park. He's pursued this vision since 2011, advocating for a proposal, called
(2026-06-12). Saturday 7/4: On July 4 Stop The Fascist Take-over Of The Media, Rally At Oracle. indybay.org Oracle Redwood City | 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065…
(2026-06-12). Rain, aftershocks hamper rescuers as Philippine quake toll hits 55. geo.tv 
A worker walks near a collapsed building following the magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, southern Philippines, June 8, 2026. — ReutersRescuers clear roads and search missing in Mindanao.31 people remain missing after powerful earthquake.Helicopters deliver aid to cut-off…
(2026-06-12). "Kick Israel Out Of FIFA," Toronto Activists Demand During Protest. worldbeyondwar.org 
Activists in Toronto unfurled a banner reading, "Kick Israel out of FIFA," over a FIFA logo on Lakeshore Boulevard on Friday morning ahead of the city's first World Cup game. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-12). Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast. aljazeera.com Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland's ethnic minority communities.
(2026-06-12). GB News Presenter Denied Racist Violence in Belfast Was a 'Riot' and Claimed 'Not a House Has Been Burnt Down'. bylinetimes.com A GB News presenter has denied the violent scenes in Belfast over recent days— which have seen masked men burning down the homes of migrants and ethnic minority people and terrorising their inhabitants — have been 'riots', insisting that "there was not a house that has been burnt down". | Presenter Bev Turner made the claims around 2: 30am on 10th June, the second night of racist rioting in Northern Ireland. | Turner claimed in a heated exchange with commentator Matthew Stadlen, that: "There weren't people marauding through the streets with pitchforks", "there aren't bodies being piled up in hospita…
(2026-06-12). UK economy contracts 0.1% in April. ecns.cn Britains economy contracted in April, with gross domestic product falling 0.1% after growing 0.3% in March, according to a statement released by the Office for National Statistics.
(2026-06-12). 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard hotspot found in Indian Ocean. ecns.cn Scientists have discovered the worlds deepest and largest collection of whale remains on the ocean floor, a site they call a"whale necropolis.".
(2026-06-12). Pope Leo's visit lays bare Spain's tangled politics of faith and migration. aljazeera.com The American pope's message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain's far right.
(2026-06-12). L.A TACO's 2026 Guide To Free Summer Concerts in L.A. lataco.com Los Lobos, Keyshia Cole, DJ Quik, Kurupt, The Paranoias, Jungle Fire, and Delfonics are among the many artists you can catch for free in L.A. this summer, if you know where to look. Just don't look at that Rivers Cuomo too closely.
(2026-06-12). Tuesday 6/16: Why Juneteenth Still Isn't a Holiday in the City of Sacramento. indybay.org Sacramento City Hall…
(2026-06-12). Britain's David Hockney, a giant of contemporary art, dies aged 88. scmp.com British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his publicist announced on Friday. | Tributes poured in for the 1960s pop art pioneer who established himself as a globally renowned painter and master draughtsman and kept painting, experimenting and exhibiting right up until his death.
(2026-06-12). Hezbollah links Lebanon to US-Iran deal amid tensions with govt. newarab.com 
Any agreement reached His comments came amid reports that the US and Iran were close to a deal to end the war in the region, and ongoing political tensions between Lebanon and Iran. |
(2026-06-12). The Republican Party's Trump Problem: Why Some Conservatives Are Getting Ready for Life After Him. moderndiplomacy.eu By June 2026, the cracks inside the GOP weren't hidden anymore. On May 19, the Senate voted 50—47 to push forward a bipartisan war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to keep military ops going against Iran. Four Republican senators crossed the aisle and voted with Democrats. Then on June 3, the …
(2026-06-12). Watch Tonight: Venus, Jupiter to be at kissing distance. ummid.com Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Watch tonight when Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets of our solar system, will come in conjunction again.
(2026-06-12). Police rule out hate crime in arson attack on Imam's home. thecanary.co 
Bolton Imam Hassan Patel has released CCTV footage of a masked arsonist setting fire to his family home in a shocking arson attack. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are reportedly not treating the incident as a hate crime. However, local Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi called out the clear Islamophobia at play. Likewise, Green leader Zack Polanski […] | By
(2026-06-12). Philippines' belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend. scmp.com The Philippines' confrontational approach to maritime territorial disputes, such as its championing of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, has not only failed to resolve regional tensions, it also risks undermining Asean centrality. | In May, addressing Japan's National Diet, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr announced that Manila would mark the ruling's 10th anniversary in July, an occasion he said "embodies our determination to resolve disputes through peaceful means". That is…
(2026-06-12). China announces sanctions against Philippine defense secretary, his relatives. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). Students across Chile protest criminalization of youth and education cuts. wsws.org Several generations of Chilean students have passed through an educational system systematically stripped of resources, handed to profiteers and disrupted by closures and regulatory failures.
(2026-06-12). The entire human species has been turned into a profit-generating machine. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | They built this whole machine on our backs. All we need to do is stand up.
(2026-06-12). The Global Justice Report: A plan for equality prosperity within planetary. mronline.org 
Summary: The Global Justice Report…
(2026-06-12). Pakistan's Evictions Harming People in Poverty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Homes in Mujahid Colony, Karachi after being demolished, 2022. | © 2022 Karachi Bachao Tehrik | In recent weeks, Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) completed the first wave of demolitions of informal settlements across the city. Muslim Colony in Bari Imam, in existence since the 1960s, is now entirely leveled. Allama Iqbal Colony in Sector G-7, home to more than a thousand families, many of them who work as sanitation workers for the CDA, is next; it has been marked for a similar razing. The residents, many of whom have lived in these neighborhoods for decades, receiv…
(2026-06-12). Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 12 (Reuters) – Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as Paris seeks to keep the issue alive amid the Middle East war.
(2026-06-12). Britain's defence secretary resigns as Starmer government hit by military spending crisis. wsws.org The military and the media is demanding that Labour utilise its existing parliamentary majority to push through a vast increase in military spending, while slashing welfare and social services to pay for it.
(2026-06-12). The Ex-Muslim Argument from David: Why the Qur'anic Reading Is More Coherent. muslimskeptic.com In recent years, social media has witnessed the rise of a highly visible "Ex-Muslim" online ecosystem. Contrary to the impression created by algorithms, this visibility should not be confused with demographic significance. Major demographic studies, including those conducted by organizations such as the Pew Research Center, have consistently found apostasy from Islam to be statistically …
(2026-06-12). UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission is releasing on its official website upsc.gov.in the result of the UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims exams held in May 2026.
(2026-06-12). How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer. portside.org How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer |
(2026-06-12). Friday 6/12: Papal encyclical on AI online roundtable. indybay.org Join with Google Meet | meet.google.com/uwe-oeaw-ppi…
(2026-06-12). ISS Leak Scare Underscores Why NASA Is Ready to Send the Aging Outpost to a Fiery End. wattsupwiththat.com Five astronauts ordered to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours as Russian crew attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory,…
(2026-06-12). Oligarchy: Trump and the Breakdown of American Democracy. wsws.org Spanning 2015 to 2026, this volume traces Trump's rise to power, his coup of January 6 and his second term to their source in the corporate-financial oligarchy, and advances the socialist strategy required to stop the threat of fascism.
(2026-06-12). Trash and dignity: The rise of inclusive recycling projects in Latin America. globalvoices.org Invisible workers powering a circular economy in Latin AmericaOriginally published on Eloisa Cartonera books, made by unhoused workers. While the project was born in Argentina, it has expanded to other Latin American countries, like Perú, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. ( T…
(2026-06-12). Manmade climate change responsible for extreme sea level rise: Study. ummid.com Human-caused climate change is responsible for the unprecedented increases in extreme sea water levels at local and regional scales across the globe during the 21st century, a new research has found.
(2026-06-12). Western Isles MP attacks guga hunt campaigners. thecanary.co 
Torcuil Crichton MP, the Labour MP for the Western Isles, has hit back at campaigners opposing the annual guga hunt. He accused protesters of "attention-seeking behaviour" and "virtue-signalling". In response, campaigners accused Crichton of "dismissive and belittling rhetoric", saying he's: lost sight of the views of his constituents. The spat comes as Scotland's nature agency […] | By
(2026-06-12). US plans to slash fighter jets, warships to Nato in Europe: report. geo.tv 
F-35 fighter jets taxi on the runway at the former Roosevelt Roads military base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, September 13, 2025. — Reuters/FileThe United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to Nato in Europe, the New York Times reported on…
(2026-06-12). Pope Leo's plane grounded, so Spain's king gives him a ride. scmp.com Even popes have travel delays. Lucky for Pope Leo, King Felipe VI offered a way out, and a way home. | Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a week-long visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
(2026-06-12). Hunger striker nears 130 days in defence of Athens Prosfygika community. thecanary.co 
Aristotelis Chantzis has entered the 130th day of a hunger strike in defence of the Community of Squatted Prosfygika in central Athens, as concerns continue to grow over plans to evict residents and redevelop the historic neighbourhood. The second hunger striker, Suzon Doppagne, who joined the protest in solidarity on 1 May, is approaching 50 […] | By
(2026-06-12). Germany And Spain Launch 'Team Gen 6' After Europe's Next-Gen Fighter Effort Collapses. twz.com 
The emerging coalition could reshape Europe's future fighter landscape, but it still needs political backing, lots of funding, and likely more partners.
(2026-06-12). UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules. newarab.com 
(2026-06-12). A Ninja Turtles-Themed Pizzeria with a Serious New York Slice. lataco.com Take it from a California-raised food writer who did ten years in NYC, these slices slaughter the competition like a sai to Shredder's face.
(2026-06-12). USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match — Trump, schedule, lineups. aljazeera.com FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.
(2026-06-12). Monday 6/15: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-12). International People's Tribunal Invites U.S. and South Korean Governments to Participate in Tribunal. worldbeyondwar.org 
The tribunal is being convened to highlight the experiences and claims of Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombings. This group of atomic bomb survivors has too often been overlooked and now seeks recognition. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-12). Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention. newarab.com 
The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after Hassan Yousef, 71, was "freed near the southern West Bank city of Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in the 1980…
(2026-06-12). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-12). Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar. grist.org 
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Applause echoed through the halls of the Gage County courthouse. The county board had just approved new, more stringent wind energy regulations, and the overflow crowd of residents couldn't contain themselves. | Few in the crowded courthouse that day in September 2020 beamed brighter than Larry Allder. The Cortland-area resident helped lead the yearslong charge against wind e…
(2026-06-12). As U.S. turns 250, two-thirds of Americans lose faith in the American Dream. ecns.cn "As long as you work hard, you can live a good life." For generations, this belief drove Americans to work, save and strive. Yet as the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, that national promise is facing a severe test.
(2026-06-12). Huawei is considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief says. scmp.com Huawei Technologies is studying whether to run its newest Ascend artificial intelligence chips inside its cloud and AI services in Latin America, a senior executive has confirmed, in a move that would push Chinese-designed hardware deeper into a region long courted by US suppliers. | Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America, gave the confirmation in an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post after his presentation at the Rio Web Summit, the technology and innovation…
(2026-06-12). New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket. aljazeera.com New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.
(2026-06-12). Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution: Is this all the BBC can offer on one of the most decisive events in world history? wsws.org Worsley's narratives—whether on the Romanovs, the Peasants' Revolt, or the English Civil War—consistently displace class antagonism, economic crisis, and mass political struggle, fixating on monarchs, courtiers, domestic interiors and historical cosplay.
(2026-06-12). White House Cancels 2026 OSHA Penalty Increases. portside.org White House Cancels 2026 OSHA Penalty Increases |
(2026-06-12). Israeli firm accused of meddling in Scotland, New York elections. newarab.com 
Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France's local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France's disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday. | Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three mayoral candidates from the left-wing, pro-Palestine France Unbowed party (LFI) in the local elections. | At a press conference on Thursday alongside French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Viginum chief Marc-Antoine Brillant s…
(2026-06-12). Polanski question leads Khan to reveal he told police to investigate Great Israeli Real Estate event. thecanary.co 
London mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the Great Israeli Real Estate event, scheduled for Sunday 14 June in London. This came in response to a question from Green Party leader and London Assembly member Zack Polanski at Mayor's Question Time. The event promotes the sale of land in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. […] | By
(2026-06-12). "We are breaking the chains of post-WW2 hegemonic order" uwidata.com 
By Kayahan àáetin — Chairman of the Youth Union of Türkiye (TGB) May 19th, 1919 is the date Mustafa Kemal Atatàºrk arrived in the northern Turkish city of Samsun to start the armed struggle against the imperialist occupation of Türkiye and its collaborators. The date is considered as the beginning of the war of liberation. …
(2026-06-12). Israeli Firm Accused of Launching Smear Campaigns During US, European Elections. truthout.org An Israeli firm is suspected of orchestrating smear campaigns to undermine left-wing and pro-Palestine candidates in Scotland, New York, and France. On Thursday, France's disinformation detection service Viginum said that BlackCore, an Israeli tech company, targeted candidates in several countries' elections — including in New York City's 2025 mayoral election won by Zohran Mamdani. |
(2026-06-12). With Central Asia rising, John Lee's visit was well timed. scmp.com In their 2022 book Sinostan, Raffaello Pantucci and Alexandros Petersen saw Central Asia as China's "inadvertent empire". If that is true — and the five-country region embracing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan (informally called the C5) certainly sits at the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative — then Beijing could not have chosen a less noticed corner of the world atlas. | Unnoticed, perhaps, by almost everyone except Halford Mackinder, who in 1904 described…
(2026-06-12). City Electric: My Mayor Muslim, My Bagel Jewish. commondreams.org 
After the greatest comeback in NBA finals history – 29 points! – "the greatest shot in Knicks history" – Anunoby's last-second tip-in – some divine intervention – a Pope Leo jersey – and a smudging to erase the vile Trump stench, the New York Knicks are in sight of their first title in over 50 years. "Bedlam at the Garden!" ESPN exclaimed. And across the city, now a jubilant, unified sea of orange and blue watch parties, viral chants, rare hope against hope. One fan: "The city feels alive. Thank God for the Knicks."The Knicks had won a remarkable 13 straight playoff games, last losing in April, before the sev…
(2026-06-12). 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…
(2026-06-12). 'Welcome to class warfare': My half-century as a reporter covering the coal miners. peoplesworld.org 
Of all the hundreds of assignments I was given as a reporter for the Worker/ Daily World/ People's World, my stories about the coal miners of Appalachia—and Wyoming—moved me the most. Joyce and I and our children had just moved down to Washington, D.C., to take up my assignment as Washington Bureau Chief of the …
(2026-06-12). Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University. publicbooks.org Her student—a former Nazi stormtrooper—was proof that no one was lost to the new regime, that every person might choose to refuse.
(2026-06-12). Producer Lu Buoy Joins HMM! mediasanctuary.org Local producer Lu Buoy joins us in the studio to talk about the art of producing, musical inspiration, and his upcoming performance at No Fun.
(2026-06-12). German coach Low criticises FIFA and the 2026 World Cup format. thecanary.co 
Former German coach Joachim Là∂w has voiced clear criticism of FIFA's decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, arguing that the new format has diminished the tournament's competitiveness and technical quality. In an interview with the German channel RTL as part of the series "World Cup Fever: Monica Lierhaus and the National […] | By
(2026-06-12). Why is Pakistan's Sialkot Trending as 2026 FIFA World Cup Opens. ummid.com Pakistan has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet it is trending worldwide as fans gear up for the opening ceremony of the football mega event, and the reason is Sialkot.
(2026-06-12). Zelensky's new drone warfare against Putin's forces to spell trouble for Ukraine? | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian supply lines is turning a key route from Rostov‚Äëon‚ÄëDon toward occupied southern Ukraine into a so‚Äëcalled "highway of death," with swarming strikes on trucks, tankers, and bridges aimed at forcing a logistics lockdown on Moscow's forces. The strategy, built around persistent drone harassment of convoys and chokepoints, is designed to raise the cost of Russia's war—but also risks fiercer retaliation from the Kremlin as the tit‚Äëfor‚Äëtat escalates.
(2026-06-12). Nigeria killed more than 13,000 'terrorists' in past year, president says. aljazeera.com President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.
(2026-06-12). UK charities donated £28 million to illegal Israeli settlements. newarab.com 
Illegal Working with Israeli human rights researchers, Ward, who was previously chief executive of Medical Aid for Palestinians, found that a…
(2026-06-12). French journalist is the latest foreign national to be denied entry by the Israeli occupation. thecanary.co 
"Israeli" authorities have deported French journalist Alice Froussard. Although possessing all necessary paperwork, she was stopped at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, on the evening of 10 June. She was then interrogated several times and detained for almost ten hours. Then she was expelled from the country, and sent back to France the following day. […] | By
(2026-06-12). How Chinese Media Views the U.S. Hosting the FIFA World Cup. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese media and think tanks view the United States' hosting of the FIFA World Cup from a purely geopolitical, economic, and commercial perspective, critically assessing the infrastructure and political climate. Chinese circles see the tournament not merely as a sporting event but as a central tool for the United States to polish its image, bolster …
(2026-06-12). Major resolutions passed by AFL-CIO reflect strong, growing labor movement. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—The 30th AFL‚ÄëCIO Constitutional Convention, which wrapped up here Wednesday, was a step towards strengthening labor's fight back against the anti-worker Trump regime and building working-class unity. Delegates reelected President Liz Shuler and Secretary‚ÄëTreasurer Fred Redmond, welcomed the Service Employees International Union back into the fold after two decades, and set ambitious organizing goals for …
(2026-06-12). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-12). Canada Post workers vote reluctantly for concessions-filled contracts as government-backed jobs massacre continues. wsws.org After over two years of the CUPW leadership isolating postal workers, conniving behind the scenes with management and the government, and blocking any attempt to broaden the fight to other sections of workers confronting the same attacks, the prevailing mood among workers was that they had no option but to accept…
(2026-06-12). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Kakao platform workers strike over low pay; India: Rural childcare workers protest in Himachal Pradesh; Sri Lanka: Duncan Estate workers continue strike over allowances and workloads; Australia: UGL contract workers extend action at Woodside's LNG plants.
(2026-06-12). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.
(2026-06-12). Everyone Loves the Knicks. Everyone Hates James Dolan. portside.org Everyone Loves the Knicks. Everyone Hates James Dolan. |
(2026-06-12). Joan Baez, No Kings Day, and Youth Directed Ageism. afgj.org 
By James Patrick Jordan When I read the interview with Joan Baez by Julia Luis-Dreyfus, as much as I respect Baez and her music, I was annoyed by her chiding young artists for not taking "that little step" to become more outspoken about issues related to political struggle. I knew that what they said revealed…
(2026-06-12). Crossing The Threshold: 'Sinners' Surreal Montage Unveils Connection Between Ancestral And Modern Black Music, Dance. newsone.com 
Source: Warner Bros Entertainment / Proximity Media | In the hushed moments before the Surreal Montage in Ryan Coogler's Sinners becomes a portal that transcends time, space, and language, Delta Slim leans toward Sammie and says, "Tell 'em who you are, where you from." | It lands like advice, but it feels closer to ritual instruction. | Because in Black music, especially the blues, where you're from is never just geography. It's inheritance. It's lineage. It's the sound of a place living inside the body. The weight of a grandfather's hands. The rhythm of a church tambourine. The sway of a second line. The ache…
(2026-06-12). 10 Years After Pulse, Protecting Queer Spaces Is Critical for Liberation. truthout.org On June 12, 2016, a man opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 queer people and injuring at least 58 others. An entire decade later, protections for LGBTQIA+ people in Florida and across the country continue to be stripped away under a government that insists on inflicting harm. Queer nightlife spaces, like Pulse, are designed to be deeper than DJ sets and drink specials… |
(2026-06-12). Britain's defence secretary resigns, demanding massive increase in military spending. wsws.org The military and the media is demanding that Labour utilise its existing parliamentary majority to push through a vast increase in military spending, while slashing welfare and social services to pay for it.
(2026-06-12). and Other finds beauty, warning and wonder in everyday life. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-12). US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says. al-monitor.com By Robbie Corey-BouletDAKAR, June 12 (Reuters) – The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said on Friday, describing it as a "super dangerous" transfer to a country with which the activist has no connection.The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity.
(2026-06-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-12). Boeing Drops Out Of Navy's T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition. twz.com 
The field of competitors to design and build the Navy's next jet trainer has narrowed to just two teams, and both are putting forward twin-engine designs.
(2026-06-12). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-12). Iraq's paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen? aljazeera.com Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.
(2026-06-12). Great Nicobar Project: Serious Questions to Answer. ummid.com As bulldozers move into the forests and plans become reality, Great Nicobar stands at a historic crossroads where the choices made today may determine the fate of one of the world's last great island wildernesses for generations to come.
(2026-06-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-12). Video: US defends visa denials at World Cup. aljazeera.com The US has defended visa denials that have prevented officials and fans from travelling to the World Cup.
(2026-06-12). DOJ Targets Michigan Palestine Solidarity Activists With Federal Charges. truthout.org Eight activists are facing federal charges for their Palestine solidarity activism in Michigan. On Wednesday morning, the FBI raided the homes of seven of the activists, and prosecutors unsealed an indictment against them and another activist following their arrest. The federal government is charging the activists — most of whom attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor — with… |
(2026-06-12). Why both Judaism and Islam forbid Propaganda and Fooling People. juancole.com Silver Spring, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — What do a hidden defect, wet grain, and a modern propaganda campaign have in common? | According to both Jewish and Islamic tradition, they are all forms of the same moral offense: creating a false impression that conceals the truth. |
Long before the age of mass media, both faiths recognized that deception can be committed not only through lies, but through what we choose to hide. |
Jewish law forbids not only outright lying but even "geneivat da'at" (literally "stealing a person's mind")—creating a false impression to mislead ano…
(2026-06-12). Co-hosts Mexico kick off 2026 World Cup with a victory. newarab.com 
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. | Julian Quinone…
(2026-06-12). In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint. responsiblestatecraft.org Observers could easily dismiss Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" as just another document on artificial intelligence. But under the surface lies a deeper question: whether modern political elites still have both the ability and the moral clarity to place restraints on power.The era of technology poses a choice between power domination and collective responsibility. Leo writes that technology "takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it." The pope's analysis has consequences for international affairs: for the regulation of AI development and deployment, the conduct of war…
(2026-06-12). NATO's war summit to convene in Ankara in July. wsws.org The NATO gathering in Ankara will be a historic war summit. It will be driven by escalating imperialist war abroad and the suppression of the social and democratic rights of the working class at home.
(2026-06-12). Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 55, search continues for 38 missing. ecns.cn At least 55 people were killed, 38 missing and 1,120 injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on Monday, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday.
(2026-06-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-12). Cepeda revives Colombia's parapolitics scandal. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 6/24: Virtual Visit: Kufr. indybay.org Online | http: //zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-visit-kfr-aqab…
(2026-06-12). Exploring Mexico City's spectacular opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026. ecns.cn As the host of the opening match, Mexico held the first in a trio of opening ceremonies that will continue across Canada and the United States.
(2026-06-12). Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major. ecns.cn A group of runners pass the iconic Muizenberg railway station, which dates back to the late 1800s, during the 62nd Balwin Run Series Peninsula Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa, February 15, 2026./CFP.The next edition of the Cape Town Marathon will take place on May 23, 2027.
(2026-06-12). Wednesday 7/8: Webinar: A Conversation with the First Apartheid-Free University. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-06-12). ICE Should Show It Hasn't Been "Infiltrated by Violent Extremists," Senator Urges. theintercept.com 
A Democratic senator has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to explain the department's racist social media presence and assure the agency has not been "infiltrated by violent extremists." | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., pointed to a March bulletin from Colorado law enforcement analysts
(2026-06-12). There's No Room for Palestine in "Viewpoint Diversity" portside.org There's No Room for Palestine in "Viewpoint Diversity" |
(2026-06-12). 2025 Wildfires were Costliest Ever: Why isn't that News? juancole.com ( Really? The costli…
(2026-06-12). Why a Regional War Is Becoming a Global Economic Problem. thinktank.pk The global economy is once again facing a dangerous crossroads. Just as governments were beginning to recover from the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new crisis has emerged that threatens to derail growth across both developed and developing nations. According to the latest World Bank assessment, global economic growth is expected to slow …
(2026-06-12). Young Philadelphia activists end 22-day hunger strike after budget passes, vow to continue affordability push. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With the afternoon sun beating down during a 90-degree heat advisory, Erica Brown, a member of Brown had spent those days on a hunger strike to "
(2026-06-12). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2026-06-12). Starmer says he won't 'walk away' after minister Healey's shock resignation. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday ‚Å rejected the ‚Å idea that he had ‚Å lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who wanted to replace him would have to deal with the same financial ‚Äåconstraints. | The comments come a day after Defence Minister John Healey delivered a fresh blow to the prime minister's already weakened leadership by quitting and accusing Starmer of being unable to commit the resources needed to keep the country safe, in a dig…
(2026-06-12). Pakistan-born Sikh peer sues PM Keir Starmer. geo.tv 
Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer Lord Rami Ranger seen in this undated image. — ReporterLONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being sued by a Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer after claiming the stripping of his CBE over social media posts constitutes a threat to free speech.Lord…
(2026-06-12). Nexteer worker fired for opposing UAW sellout. wsws.org The firing of Antwiane Sanders exposes the bureaucracy's real function: policing workers on behalf of the corporations by suppressing opposition and enforcing labor discipline.
(2026-06-12). The New School Guts Faculty and Staff as Higher Ed Intensifies Austerity. truthout.org The Trump administration is continuing its assault on higher education, but in a departure from its earlier high-profile fights with individual institutions like Harvard, it is now rewriting the federal rules that govern all universities and colleges. Rules are being proposed by the Education Department and other agencies to impose the administration's preferred policies on thousands of schools… |
(2026-06-12). Critics View Trump's New DNI Pick Jay Clayton as Unqualified, Picked for Loyalty. truthout.org On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to become the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), one of the top federal roles for advising the president on matters of national security. The selection of Clayton comes as Trump has been widely criticized for selecting Bill Pulte, currently head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to be "acting" DNI… |
(2026-06-12). SpaceX to debut on Nasdaq at $1.77t valuation. ecns.cn Space Exploration Technologies Corp, known as SpaceX, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share and raised $75 billion through the sale of about 555.56 million shares, U.S. media reported Thursday.
(2026-06-12). The world needs a living Left: The Twenty-Fourth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
As a declining imperialist system lashes out to preserve its declining order, working-class organisation becomes not only necessary for the oppressed of the world but indispensable to human survival.
(2026-06-12). Russia Building New Infrastructure For Major Troop Deployments Along NATO's Northern Flank. twz.com 
As Russia builds facilities for tens of thousands of troops, NATO is also bolstering its defenses with a new Arctic combat force to act as a deterrent.
(2026-06-12). Politico's Climate News Site Shutters A Year After Gov't Turned Off Taxpayer Spigot. wattsupwiththat.com Department of the Interior Press Secretary Charlotte Taylor told the DCNF in June 2025 that E&E News is a "desperate outlet" that solely reports on "leaks from government agencies and even high school newspapers have a bigger readership."
(2026-06-12). Sadiq Khan opposes London Israeli settlement property event. newarab.com 
Responding to a question from Green Party London Assembly member Zack Polanski at
(2026-06-12). Unite's Graham pines for Healey exit. thecanary.co 
Unite — Sharon Graham's call for looser fiscal rules to fund military spending was slammed by Stop the War's officer, Shabbir Lakha. Graham was mourning the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary, who resigned citing Starmer and his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as not 'serious' enough about spending huge amounts of our money on military […] | By
(2026-06-12). Somali referee goes from World Cup snub to European final World Cup. thecanary.co 
In a remarkable twist just days after being excluded from the 2026 World Cup, Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup. The match will be between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on 12 August in Salzburg, Austria. Historic appointment for Artan Artan will become the first Somali referee to […] | By
(2026-06-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-12). Four U-2S Spy Planes Would Be Restored In Bill That Would Save The Dragon Lady Fleet. twz.com 
Congress is moving again to block the Air Force from retiring the U-2 amid continued questions about capability gaps.
(2026-06-12). Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others. scmp.com A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died on Friday after a stand-off with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. | The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, had shot at police just days earlier during a chase and was already being sought by authorities when he began firing at officers and bystanders in Midland, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
(2026-06-12). Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88. aljazeera.com Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.
(2026-06-12). Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO. scmp.com In a post on the social media platform he owns, Elon Musk recently lamented: "Whoever said 'money can't buy happiness' really knew what they were talking about." | Now the world's richest person can put that maxim to an even bigger test as he adds a new title: world's first trillionaire. | Shares of SpaceX rose 19 per cent on Friday to US$160.95 each in their first day of trading, vaulting the value of the rocket and AI company Musk founded to US$2.2 trillion.
(2026-06-12). Labubu makes appearance at World Cup opening ceremony. ecns.cn Labubu, the flagship character from Pop Mart's The Monsters franchise, made a high-profile appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, becoming the first Chinese original IP to appear at the tournament's opening event.
(2026-06-12). Rubio Signs Sports Diplomacy Deal With UFC Ahead of Weekend Fight at White House. truthout.org On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an agreement with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed-martial arts sports company, to create a public-private partnership for "sports diplomacy" efforts across the globe. Ostensibly, the agreement would be similar to other sports diplomacy partnerships, such as one the White House struck with the NFL, that use sports to promote… |
(2026-06-12). Bolivia in Crisis PT 2: In Conversation With Evo Morales. orinocotribune.com By Clau O'Brien Moscoso, Jun 10, 2026 | In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. In the recent presidential election won by Rodrigo Paz, Evo Morales, the people's candidate and first indigenous president of the plurinational state of Bolivia, was banned using various mechanisms of lawfare which prevented him from successfully running a fair campaign. They also discussed the now five week long general strike. Below is Part 2 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president f…
(2026-06-12). ILO Adopts Landmark Treaty on Gig Work. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Delegates of the Standard-Setting Committee on Decent Work in the Platform Economy celebrate the Committee's approval of the text of ILO Convention No. 193 on June 11, 2026, in Geneva. The Convention was adopted by the International Labour Conference plenary the following day. | © Lena Simet/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-06-12). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-12). CARTOONS: Mark David should stay away from pool parties. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-12). Comicomment: Tears of child labor beneath the U.S. 'human rights table'. ecns.cn Promoting and safeguarding the rights of children is a shared responsibility of the international community and a vital component of the global human rights agenda. Children represent the future and hope of humanity.
(2026-06-12). Why do U.S. Media still treat ADL as a credible source on antisemitism? mronline.org 
When major newspapers write about the definition or prevalence of antisemitism, they frequently look to the ADL.
(2026-06-12). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.
(2026-06-12). Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma. aljazeera.com Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.
(2026-06-12). Ukraine Raises Military Pay, Seeks More Foreign Fighters. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine will raise military wages and seek to recruit more fighters from abroad, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This decision comes as the army faces a manpower shortage following four years of war with Russia. In his daily address, Zelenskiy mentioned a need for increased financial support for defense and the transformation of the Ukrainian …
(2026-06-12). Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office. al-monitor.com By Ben BlanchardTAIPEI, June 12 (Reuters) – Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with Taipei, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on Friday at the opening of a new office. Strategically situated on the Horn of Africa, Somaliland has enjoyed effective autonomy – and relative peace and stability – since 1991, when it broke away from Somalia as that country descended into civil war.
(2026-06-12). Slovenia, l'ombra delle interferenze israeliane sulle elezioni e il ritorno di Jan≈°a al potere. strategic-culture.su Il voto parlamentare che ha aperto la strada al quarto governo Jan≈°a chiude la stagione di Robert Golob, ma non cancella le ombre sulla campagna elettorale. Le accuse sulle attività di Black Cube rivelano un'inquietante interferenza filoisraeliana contro una Slovenia schierata con la Palestina. | Segue nostro Il 22 maggio la Slovenia ha conosciuto una svolta politica di grande rilievo: Janez Jan≈°a, leader del Partit…
(2026-06-12). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.06.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-06-12). President of Mexico Congratulates National Team after Victory Against South Africa. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated the members of the national team today after their 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | "Congratulations to the National Team! Congratulations to all Mexicans," wrote the head of the Executive Branch on her social media account. She enjoyed the match from the Deportivo Hermanos Galeana, one of the 18 venues in the capital offering free broadcasts of the games. | At the Ciudad de México (Azteca) stadium, at the Fan Fests located at the World Cup venues, and especially at the iconic Angel of…
(2026-06-12). O Brasil da Revolta da Vacina à vacina de covid em bebês. strategic-culture.su Brasil tem tradiàßà£o de "lei que nà£o pega" e resistência passiva, mas elites fracassam. Classe média omissa diante de vacina covid em bebês, caso único no mundo. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2026-06-12). 'Northern Ireland Does Not Have an Immigration Problem, It Has a Problem With Violence'. bylinetimes.com More than 30 women and girls have died violently at the hands of men in Northern Ireland since 2020. There were no "protests" for Natalie McNally, Sarah Montgomery, or Ellie Flanagan; no "rage" at the brutality of their murders. | Northern Ireland does not have an immigration problem, it has a problem with violence. | The Shankill Butchers, the Kingsmill Massacre, Bloody Sunday — violence did not arrive in Northern Ireland on a boat of migrants from Europe or Africa or the Middle East, but through British colonialism that incited civil war and the partitioning of Ireland, leaving behind a legacy of secta…
(2026-06-12). Heat, Floods, Droughts and Food Shortages: The Real Danger Behind El Niño. thinktank.pk The world may be standing at the edge of another major climate disruption. Scientists have officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño, the natural Pacific Ocean weather phenomenon known for increasing global temperatures and reshaping weather patterns across continents. Yet this time, the stakes appear much higher than in previous episodes. According to the US …
(2026-06-12). Evo Morales Challenges Bolivian President as Protests Enter Sixth Week. orinocotribune.com Demonstrations demanding the resignation of Paz intensified as authorities released a detained farmers' leader. | On Wednesday, former Bolivian President Evo Morales challenged right-wing President Rodrigo Paz to travel to the Tropics of Cochabamba amid protests that thousands of workers, miners, and farmers have been carrying out for six weeks to demand his resignation. | "At a press conference, the president said, 'If Evo is man enough, let him come to La Paz.' If he gives me guarantees, I'll go there, and if not, if Paz is man enough, let him come to Lauca àë to discuss social issues. We are not only goin…