2022-06-08: News Headlines

Ramzy Baroud (2022-06-08). Palestine's New Resistance Model: How the Past Year Redefined the Struggle for Freedom. mintpressnews.com What took place between May 2021 and May 2022 is nothing less than a paradigm shift in Palestinian resistance. Thanks to the popular and inclusive nature of Palestinian mobilization against the Israeli occupation, resistance in Palestine is no longer an ideological, political or regional preference. | In the period between the signing of the

_____ (2022-06-08). Western Foreign Policy Created Ukraine Crisis, is Creating Crisis with China. journal-neo.org Two recent events, both overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, help illustrate how the same problematic aspects of Western foreign policy driving the Ukrainian conflict are hard at work in provoking conflict with yet another global power, China. Western complaints about an alleged naval base China is accused of building in Cambodia and an …

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-08). Russia, Turkey Signal Progress on Plans to Export Russian Grain. news.antiwar.com Russia and Turkey held talks Wednesday to restart the export of Ukrainian grain and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Istanbul and expressed support for a UN plan to open safe corridors for cargo ships to leave Ukraine's ports. | Cavusoglu said the UN plan was "reasonable" but said it requires cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv. To facilitate exports, Ukraine wou…

Staff (2022-06-08). Lithuania seeks to recruit Japan to break Odessa blockade. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Baltic TimesJune 6, 2022 Lithuanian formin asks for Japan's assistance in unblocking Odessa port Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has asked for Tokyo's assistance in building a coalition to have Ukrainian grain safely shipped out of the port of Odessa which is now under Russia's blockade. Currently in Japan, the Lithuanian minister "asked the Japanese …

Amarynth (2022-06-08). The Path To Japan's Childlessness As Conceived By Its Satanic US Occupiers. thesaker.is by Thorsten J. Pattberg for the Saker Blog In May 2022, Elon Musk, American billionaire and founder of SpaceX and Tesla, tweeted that unless birth rates go up, "Japan will…

____ (2022-06-08). AIIB issues 1.5 bln yuan of panda bonds in China. ecns.cn The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has issued 1.5 billion yuan (about 225.11 million U.S.The issuance has a maturity of three years with a coupon rate of 2.4 percent, which aims to raise funds to support the construction of sustainable development infrastructure.

JANET (2022-06-08). LGBTQ+ for socialism: 'We want to live!'. iacenter.org By Minnie Bruce Pratt June 7, 2022 We are still grieving for the 10 people of Buffalo, New York's Black community killed there May 14. We are still grieving for the 21 people — children and teachers — killed in Uvalde, Texas, May 24. And for so many others killed by hatred and bigotry in the past — Black people worshipping at church in Charleston, South Carolina; LGBTQ+ people dancing at the Pulse Bar in Orlando, Florida; Asian women working at health spas in Atlanta — too many to name and number here. Millions, all the way back to the foundation of this country, to the massacres of Indige…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-08). US, Europeans Submit Anti-Iran Resolution to IAEA Board. news.antiwar.com The week-long IAEA Board of Governors meeting moved into its second day, with continued focus on Iran, and the US and European allies The resolution takes aim at the least substantial and most widely discussed issue, the discovery of uranium traces at undeclared sites in Iran. The resolution echoes IAEA position that Iran has not satisfied their questions about the traces. | The uranium traces have been an IAEA topic for years…

Ali Abunimah (2022-06-08). Germany permits Israel to kill its citizens with impunity. electronicintifada.net Prosecutor's decision not to investigate 2014 slaying of Kilani family "politically motivated."

Maureen Clare Murphy (2022-06-08). Impunity for Israel begets abuses — UN probe. electronicintifada.net Permanent commission of inquiry is the first to examine Israel's system of repression as a whole.

_____ (2022-06-08). Erdogan and the Unification of Turkic-speaking States. journal-neo.org Turkey's budget deficit in April widened 197% from a year earlier, Bloomberg reported on May 16, as government spending soared. A number of other foreign agencies in recent reports are increasingly focusing on the clearly intensifying socio-political crisis in this country, and the Turkish economy is experiencing a truly rocky period. Another fall of the …

_____ (2022-06-08). Ominous Economic Distress In India: No Buying Power, No Jobs, Rising Prices. popularresistance.org Recently released estimates of India's economic output show that people are not spending enough. The only reason this can be is because they do not have sufficient income, and their buying power is limited. On the other hand, prices of all essential commodities are increasing at a disturbingly high rate. This will further restrict spending. Industrial production has grown at snail's pace, and with people not having enough to spend, demand will continue to be low and industrial output too will languish. Bank credit for large industries is growing very slowly. So, prospects of any check on raging unemployment conti…

Staff (2022-06-08). #FreeSalahHamouri: Palestinian lawyer and human rights defender ordered to 3 more months in arbitrary detention. samidoun.net On Monday, 6 June, Israeli occupation forces once again ordered Palestinian-French lawyer and human rights defender Salah Hamouri to an additional three months jailed without charge or trial under administrative detention. Hamouri is a Palestinian Jerusalemite, born to a Palestinian father and a French mother, and has faced relentless persecution by the Israeli regime, locking …

Divyanshu Jindal (2022-06-08). Can India & Russia Resuscitate Cyber Relationship? moderndiplomacy.eu Since the war started, thousands of Russian IT workers and entrepreneurs, and dozens of foreign firms have left Russia. Western sanctions have targeted Russian high-technology industries, including bans on the export of critical computing elements like microprocessors. Over the last few years, Russia has sought to develop indigenous semiconductor, cybersecurity, and networking industries. However, large-scale …

Staff (2022-06-08). President Maduro Begins Eurasian Tour in Turkey. orinocotribune.com Caracas, June 7, 2022 ( In images broadcast by…

Anonymous103 (2022-06-08). Military Situation In Syria On June 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On June 8, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 5 &#1 ; in Aleppo province, 2 &#1 ; in Idlib province, 2 &#1 ; in Latakia province; | On June 7, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled YPG positions near Tal Rafaat; | On June 7, the Russian and Syrian Air Forces carried out a joint exercise in south of Syria; | On June 7, the US-led coalition and the SDF sent 15 military vehicles to the Al-Shaheel area; | On June 7…

Anonymous669 (2022-06-08). Russia Deployed Additional Air-Defense Systems In Northeastern Syria (Video). southfront.org The Russian military is deploying more reinforcements in Syria's northeastern region in what appears to be an attempt to deter Turkey, whose military and proxies are preparing to launch a new operation against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). | On June 7, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Russian military deployed reinforcements at al-Mabaqer base near the SDF-held town of Tell Tamer in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah. | According to the London-…

Anonymous669 (2022-06-08). Syria, Russia Carried Out First Joint Live-Fire Aerial Drills (Video). southfront.org A Russian Su-24 strike aircraft in the sky over the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Photo: Dmitriy Vinogradov / RIA Novosti | The Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) and the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have carried out a joint live-fire exercise, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced on June 8. | In a statement, the ministry said two Russian Su-35s fighter jets and six Syrian MiG-23ML and MiG-29SM fighter jets took part in the exercise that simulated facing "hostile" fighter jets and drones that violate…

Middle East Children's Alliance (2022-06-08). Sunday 7/17: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…

Staff (2022-06-08). State's Sherman rallies Japan, S. Korea against N. Korea, Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyJune 8, 2022 S. Korea, U.S., Japan agree to bolster security ties against N. Korea South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Wednesday to bolster their united front against North Korea's threats, as their senior government officials gathered here…. It marked the first trilateral meeting of the regional powers' No. 2 diplomats …

Fra Hughes (2022-06-08). The Nakba, Administrative Detention, Jenin, and Shireen Abu Akleh. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Jun 1, 2022 | What do these four separate events have in common? | The Nakba, as many people are already aware, refers to the mass expulsion of ethnic Palestinians from their homes towns and villages in 1948. | Over 7 ,000 old men, young women, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, fled for their lives, under the threat of annihilation and ethnic genocide from the forces of the newly created "Israel." | "Israel" was born into the bloodied hands of Zionist terrorism, the Irgun, Stern gangs, and Haganah. | Terrorist groups murdered, maimed, mutilated, and raped Palestinians as part of the…

Editor2 (2022-06-08). African Union Head Calls for Lifting of Sanctions on Russia. orinocotribune.com Senegalese President Macky Sall highlighted the relationship that exists between Russia and African countries, recalling that the Eurasian nation "played a tremendous role in the independence of the African continent and this will never be forgotten". | The President of Senegal and of the African Union, Macky Sall, held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday and called for the lifting of sanctions imposed on Moscow, specifically those affecting the export of wheat and fertilizers. | During the meeting, held in the city of Sochi, the Senegalese president declared that "there are two main p…

Staff (2022-06-08). Turkey lectures Russian FM, DM on its impending invasion of Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahJune 8, 2022 Turkey urges Russia to fulfill deals to clear N. Syria of terrorists Turkey expects Russia to fulfill commitments made in Syria against terrorist organizations and abide by agreements signed in 2019, Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu said Wednesday, reiterating Ankara's call for northern Syria near the Turkish borders to be cleared of …

____ (2022-06-08). Train derailment kills at least 17 in Iran. ecns.cn A passenger train partially derailed in eastern Iran early Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and injuring more.

Iqra Nasir (2022-06-08). Some wounds never heal: 38 Years till Date. moderndiplomacy.eu The treatment meted out with Minorities in India has stripped off the so-called secular mask from the face of Narendra Modi's fascist regime. India, on one side, claims itself to be a secular state, while on the other side, it persecutes minorities, especially Muslims and Sikhs. This recently planned activity of hate speech against Muslims, …

Martin Kwan (2022-06-08). Celebrity Diplomacy: What prompted Biden to invite the K-pop group BTS? moderndiplomacy.eu Recently, President Biden met with the world-renowned K-pop music group BTS. At the White House, they talked about the importance of tackling anti-Asian racism and showing respect for the Asian communities. This was against the backdrop of having a flux of racism incidents in the US. However, the invitation of the South Korean group raises …

____ (2022-06-08). Over 900 relics from Beijing to be displayed in Hong Kong Palace Museum. ecns.cn The Palace Museum in Beijing announced on Tuesday that seven exhibitions with more than 900 precious cultural relics from the collection of the museum will be on display in the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

____ (2022-06-08). China always Kyrgyzstan's most reliable partner: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Wang Yi said here on Tuesday that China supports Kyrgyzstan in maintaining political stability, social harmony and sustainable economic development, adding that China has always been Kyrgyzstan's most reliable long-term strategic cooperative partner.

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2022-06-08). How UAE can help South Africa to fight corruption. moderndiplomacy.eu South Africa and United Arab Emirates have to set a good precedent now. United Arab Emirates has to cooperate and help South Africa to fight deep-seated corruption. Collaborative and mighty efforts, such as tracking down and bring them to justice, the corrupt business people who link up with politicians have to be intensified not only …

Andre Gunder Frank (2022-06-08). Coup d'Etat in Washington and "The Dollar Paper Tiger", Fiery Dragon in Asia and the Pacific: André Gunder Frank. globalresearch.ca We bring to the attention of our readers this essay by the late Professor André Gunder Frank, one of the World's leading and most distinguished political economists. First published by Global Research in 2004. | From the very outset in …

____ (2022-06-08). At least 10 dead, injured in Iran train derailment. ecns.cn At least 10 people died and more were injured in a train derailment in Iran early Wednesday, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency.

Anonymous669 (2022-06-08). Drone Attack Wounds Three People In Iraqi Kurdistan Region (Video). southfront.org . | Late on June 8, a drone attack targeted the northern outskirts of the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Erbil, in northern Iraq. | The Directorate General of Counter Terrorism in Kurdistan said in a statement that a suicide drone landed near Erbil-Pirmam highway, wounding three people. Reuters and several other news agencies reported that the US new consulate in Erbil was the target of the drone attack. However, it was not hit. | Footage from the scene of the attack shows seve…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). Biden to travel to Europe for G7, NATO summits. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden will travel to Germany for a G7 summit and continue on to Spain for a NATO summit in late June, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). US sanctions have returned like boomerang: Maduro. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — US sanctions have 'returned like a boomerang,' affecting the American and European economies, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has said.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). Abusing Iran's goodwill in nuclear talks to benefit no one. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — While the IAEA Borad of Governors is holding a session on the agency's safeguards agreement with Iran, the E3 and the United States have proposed the board with a draft anti-Iran resolution.

____ (2022-06-08). IAEA's BoG holds session on safeguards agreement with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative in Vienna-based International Organizations said that International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors started considering implementation of safeguards in Iran on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-06-08). All Iran's remedial measures taken as per NPT. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that all the steps Iran have taken away from the JCPOA were according to the NPT and in line with its rights and obligations.

Staff (2022-06-08). Iran answered all IAEA questions accurately: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iran's caretaker permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said at the IAEA BoG meeting on Wed. that Tehran has answered all IAEA question accurately and in detail.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). Human error said to have caused railway accident in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iranian officials have said a human error by an excavator driver was to blame for the deadly derailment of a train in the northeast of the country on Wednesday morning.

____ (2022-06-08). Iran-India ties promoted regional security, prosperity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that amicable relations between Iran and India have enhanced prosperity and security in the region.

Staff (2022-06-08). Badab-e Surt; 'Color Springs' of Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Springs of Badab-e Surt, aka, "Color Springs" is located in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. The tourist attraction has been registered as the second national natural monument of Iran; The first one is Mount Damavand.

____ (2022-06-08). Promoting coop. with Africa Iran foreign policy strategy: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President said that enhancing cooperation with African countries is the strategy of foreign policy of the current Iranian administration.

____ (2022-06-08). Yemen equipped with advanced missile with very high precision. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Leader of Yemeni Ansarullah Movement said that Yemen is equipped with long-range missiles with very high precision that modern US military systems are unable to intercept and counter these missiles.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). Iran seeks to strengthen friendship with Muslim countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — The Iranian parliament speaker and Nigeria's top diplomat stressed the development of economic relations between the two countries and called for bolstering the political and cultural relations as well.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). IAEA BoG approves anti-Iran resolution in Wed. meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — The IAEA Board of Governors on Wednesday adopted a resolution accusing Iran of not cooperating with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). Iran condemns IAEA BoG resolution, says to retailiate it. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iranian envoy strongly condemned the adoption of the anti-Iranian resolution in the Board of Governors and said Iran will take appropriate action as it has the right to review its policy and approach in relation with the IAEA.

____ (2022-06-08). Iran, India stress need for inclusive govt. in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iranian and Indian foreign ministers emphasized the need for formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan with the participation of all ethnic and religious groups.

____ (2022-06-08). Iran's economic growth to increase 3.7% in 2022: WB. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — The World Bank (WB) in its latest report said that Iran's economy will grow by 3.7 percent thanks to oil exports jump and also public vaccination of people against coronavirus.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-08). Putin calls Raeisi to offer condolences over railway accident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Russian media have said that President Vladimir Putin has made a phone call to his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday to offer condolences to Iran over earlier today's railway accident.

____ (2022-06-08). Independent states coop. to neutralize West pressures. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that cooperation of independent countries in order to ensure collective interest at regional and international levels will neutralize Western countries illegal pressures and actions.

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