José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-06-10). Summit of the Americas Marked by Brutal Police Repression. orinocotribune.com The opening day of the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, was stained by brutal police repression of demonstrations. | The meeting has already been marred by controversy surrounding the White House's refusal to invite Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, giving rise to boycotts and complaints from many other nations of the Americas. Perhaps most notable was the refusal of Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, to attend. | News outlets and social media platforms shared numerous videos of the scene in which a towering Los Angeles police officer violently attacked a woman who was speaking into…

Staff (2022-06-10). Colombia: Francia Márquez is the Key to Stopping the Fascist Hernández & Winning the Election. orinocotribune.com By Juan Diego Quesada &#1 ; Jun 3, 2022 | Until recently, Gustavo Petro understood politics as a solitary exercise. In his time as congressman he used his position to attack corruption or paramilitarism from the podium. As mayor of Bogota he was criticized by those around him for being reluctant to take the advice of others. Now he has understood that to be the next president of Colombia he needs the help of others, but especially that of Francia Márquez, his vice presidential running mate. | Márquez, an Afro woman who paid for her law studies by working as a maid, has become a phenomenon that has broken all the…

Staff (2022-06-10). Shangri-La Dialogue: Citing Ukraine as factor, Japan PM announces "fundamental" military buildup. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaJune 10, 2022 Kishida: Japan to 'fundamentally' strengthen defense in 5 years Japan will "fundamentally reinforce Japan's defense capabilities within the next five years," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed in Singapore on Friday, delivering a keynote address to open the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit. Kishida pledged to "secure a substantial increase" in the country's …

Lowkey (2022-06-10). Elon Musk, Proofpoint, and the Tentacles of the Surveillance State, with Alan MacLeod. mintpressnews.com The MintPress podcast "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Elon Musk is not some crusading rebel railing against the establishment; he's one of the key drivers of the U.S. surveillance…

TeleSUR, jaa, MER (2022-06-10). Palestina entrega a CPI investigación sobre asesinato de periodista. telesurtv.net El canciller Riyad Al-Maliki pidió la CPI que el tema de los crímenes contra el pueblo palestino sea tratado con prioridad en el ente.

Staff (2022-06-10). Two Berlin events rally for Palestine, highlight women's role in liberation movement. samidoun.net Palestinian and solidarity organizers in Berlin, Germany, are organizing two events in the coming days for the liberation of Palestine. After the Berlin police banned all demonstrations commemorating the Palestinian Nakba on the weekend of 15 May and then repressed the spontaneous mobilizations in the streets for Palestine, a coalition of organizations resisting repression, including …

Staff (2022-06-10). Venezuela and Algeria Strengthen Relations & Support for Palestine, Sahrawis & Libya. orinocotribune.com As part of the strengthening of bilateral relations between Venezuela and Algeria, the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, in joint statements issued with his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reported this Thursday, June 9, that both nations reiterated their solidarity and support to Palestine, the Saharawi Republic, and Libya. | Algeria is the second stop in President Maduro's international tour, which previously took him to Tàºrkiye, where he had a busy schedule of bilateral and cultural activities. For security concerns, related to the aggressive and violent policy of the White House to oust…

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-06-10). Llega Nicolás Maduro a Irán en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Es parte de la gira que lo ha llevado a otros países de la región medioriental y del Magreb durante la última semana.

Staff (2022-06-10). Llega Nicolás Maduro a Irán en visita oficial. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, llegó este viernes a Teherán, capital de Irán, para una visita oficial por invitación de su homólogo persa, Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, durante la cual está prevista la firma de acuerdos de cooperación bilateral en distintos sectores.

Leslie Feinberg (2022-06-10). Western colonizers imposed anti-gay laws throughout world — Lavender & Red, Part 112. workers.org The following is one installment of Feinberg's "Lavender & Red" series on the intersection of LGBTQ2S+ and socialist history, which appeared Sept. 27, 2007, in Workers World newspaper. The 120-part series was published between 2004 and 2008 and can be downloaded for free at workers.org/books. Sodomy laws, imposed on India . . . |

Middle East Children's Alliance (2022-06-10). Sunday 7/17: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…

WSWS (2022-06-10). The pandemic, the global crisis of capitalism, the resurgence of class struggles and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party (Sri Lanka)—Part 1. wsws.org

WSWS (2022-06-10). On IMF orders, Pakistan's government imposes massive price hikes ahead of crisis budget. wsws.org The devastating price increases of 47, 45, and 40 percent respectively for electricity, natural gas, and petrol were imposed in two rounds over the past two weeks by ending government subsidies.

Contributing Writers (2022-06-10). Mike Raddie and Janice Kortkamp on the West's Support for Terrorism (al Qaeda and ISIS) in Syria. marktaliano.net

Staff (2022-06-10). Erdogan invokes war of century ago to escalate threat against Greece. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsJune 10, 2022 Turkey warns Greece against taking 'regrettable' actions While referring to the Greek withdrawal during the Turkish War of Independence, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 9 warned Greece not to dream or take actions that will make it regret in the future. "We warn Greece once more to avoid dreams, …

Peoples Dispatch (2022-06-10). China, Russia blame US for stoking tensions in Korea, call to ease sanctions on DPRK. peoplesdispatch.org The two nations defended their earlier veto against the UN Security Council resolution to impose further sanctions on North Korea and argued that the US has played a major role in stoking tensions in the peninsula…

____ (2022-06-10). HK's edge in legal services, talent training highlighted. ecns.cn While promoting the rule of law under the "one country, two systems" principle, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should also consider its advantages in legal services and talent training to contribute to the construction of foreign-related rule of law of the country, officials said.

TeleSUR, lvm, MER (2022-06-10). Siria e Irán firman acuerdo de cooperación en sector salud. telesurtv.net Los puntos del acuerdo de cooperación incluyen la medicina docente, la investigación científica, los fármacos, equipos médicos, entre otros.

WSWS (2022-06-10). Sri Lankan port workers speak out against union leadership. wsws.org Port workers disgusted with increasing union collaboration with management and the betrayal of general strike action have begun discussing the need to form an independent action committee.

____ (2022-06-10). First large-scale metaverse-themed fashion show put on stage in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Juxtaposed 2022 FASHION META, an event that combines creative technology with traditional craftsmanship is put on stage in Central, Hong Kong on the evening of June 9, 2022.

TeleSUR, mcs, MER (2022-06-10). Fuerzas de Israel asesinan a joven palestino en Hebrón, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La víctima fue identificada como Mahmoud Fayez Abu Ayhour, de 27 años de edad.

TeleSUR, yart, JGN (2022-06-10). Ejército de Siria repele nuevo ataque de misiles israelíes. telesurtv.net Siria recibe continuamente ataques de Israel y de grupos terroristas que se han adueñado de su territorio.

Staff (2022-06-10). Progresa reparación del bloque dos de la termoeléctrica de Felton. cubadebate.cu Los puntos fundamentales por los que atraviesan estas acciones hasta la sincronización definitiva del bloque, previstos para los primeros días de julio, fueron evaluados hoy por el Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, vice primer ministro cubano, en visita a esta industria. Actualmente laboran en las acciones de mantenimiento de la "Felton" más de 1200 trabajadores.

____ (2022-06-10). Chinese FM condemns top U.S. general's discord-sowing remarks on China-India border issue. ecns.cn The China-India boundary question is a matter between the two countries. Both sides have the will and capability of resolving the question through dialogue and consultation. Some US officials have pointed fingers and sought to fan the flame and drive a wedge between the two countries.

TeleSUR, hvh, JDO (2022-06-10). China insta a EE.UU. a revertir venta de armas a Taiwán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa de China ratificó la capacidad de su país para enfrentar las provocaciones de Occidente.

Eric Zuesse (2022-06-10). The American empire is being defeated; Asia will lead the future. moderndiplomacy.eu Alexander Mercouris is a commentator on international affairs whose predictions I have been keeping track of for a long time, and they thus-far have a shocking 100% record of subsequent confirmation (accuracy). Nobody else comes close to that, except the anonymous author of the "Moon of Alabama" blog. Almost always, those two have been predicting …

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-10). Israeli regime carries out new aggression in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) — The Syrian army's air defense early on Friday morning confronted a new Israeli military aggression on the suburb of Damascus.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-10). 3 killed, 2 wounded in new US shooting in Maryland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) — Three people were killed and two injured, including a state trooper, in a shooting at a machine plant in Smithsburg, Maryland, US local media have reported.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-10). Iran started injecting gas into advanced centrifuges: AEOI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) — The top Iranian nuclear official said the Iranian nuclear agency has installed new centrifuges and started injecting gas into them in accordance with the IAEA regulations.

Staff (2022-06-10). Russia envoy ridicules anti-Iran "stupid resolution" at IAEA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) — Russia's envoy to international organizations based in Vienna has once again criticized passing of an anti-Iran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-10). Turkish base in northern Iraq targeted by rockets again. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) — An Iraqi security source reported a rocket attack on a Turkish base in Mosul in Iraq's Nineveh province.

Jason Ditz (2022-06-10). Sadr Threatens Mass Resignations of MPs as Iraq Deadlock Fuels Unrest. news.antiwar.com Iraq is in a bad way at the moment, eight months out from an October 10 election and having exhausted the deadlines for forming a new government. There is an irrevocable That's bad for many Iraqis, as economic strife and corruption are leading to calls for government action, and the remnants of the outgoing government lacks a mandate to do anything. Iraqis are hoping the new government would do something about food prices, but if there is no new government…

Staff (2022-06-09). Romania: Belgian DM visits NATO battle group against backdrop of Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AgerpressJune 7, 2022 Belgian Defense Minister, DefMin visit military stationed in Joint Training Center in Cincu Minister of Defense Vasile Dincu and Belgian counterpart Ludivine Dedonder met on Tuesday with the Romanian and Belgian military trained in the Joint National Training Center in Cincu, the Belgian contingent being part of the NATO Battle Group stationed …

Staff (2022-06-09). Zelensky, Austin to rally Shangri-La Dialogue against Russia, China, Myanmar, North Korea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsJune 9, 2022 Asia security forum returns amid Russia, China, N. Korea challenges A high-profile Asia security forum returns to Singapore this weekend after a two-year hiatus, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S.-China rivalry and the threat of a nuclear test by North Korea expected to dominate discussions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …

Staff (2022-06-09). Romania to transform Moldovan army for NATO interoperability, eventual absorption. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nine O'Clock NewsJune 8, 2022 Moldovan DefMin Nosatii in Bucharest: Romanian colleagues' expertise could be useful in process of transforming national army Romania's expertise could be useful in the process of transforming the Moldovan army into a modern, mobile and well-equipped institution, Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii said in a joint conference with his Romanian counterpart …

Staff (2022-06-09). Terrorists in Finnish, Swedish parliaments: Erdogan's wild tirade against Finland, Sweden, France, Greece, U.S. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsJune 9, 2022 Turkey not to allow Nordic country's NATO bid as long as 'terrorists' take part in parliaments: Erdogan As long as the "terrorists take part in their parliaments", Turkey will not allow them to enter NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 8 elaborating on Sweden and Finland's bid to …

Staff (2022-06-09). Mediterranean: NATO holds naval drills with Japanese, Turkish, Italian ships. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandJune 9, 2022 NATO ships train with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Mediterranean Sea Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) ships conducted joint training exercises with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships in the Mediterranean Sea on June 6. Italian Navy ITS Margottini (SNMG2 flagship) and Turkish Navy TCG Salihreis met the two …

Staff (2022-06-09). Turkey launches mass production of mini-drones as Bayraktars sold to more nations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsJune 7, 2022 Turkey starts mass production of miniature drone missile A Turkish government research agency has started to mass-produce a new miniature munition to be fitted into the Bayraktar TB2 drone, made by a Turkish company Baykar Makina. The laser-guided Bozok missile was developed by TàúBƒ∞TAK Defense Industries Research and Development Institute…. Turkey …

Staff (2022-06-09). Syria: Turkish drone attack injures civilian. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Syrian Arab News AgencyJune 9, 2022 One citizen injured in a drone attack by Turkish occupation in Qamishli One citizen was injured and material damage was caused in an attack launched by Turkish occupation forces with a drone loaded with missiles on the Maysaloon neighborhood in Qamishli city, Hasaka northern countryside. Local sources told SANA …

Staff (2022-06-09). President Maduro Advances Intense Agenda in Tàºrkiye. orinocotribune.com Caracas, June 8, 2022 ( Tàºrkiye is the first leg of the Eurasian tour that the Venezuelan president is fulfilling and many analyst expect that it will also continue to Russ…

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-09). Sweden's NATO Bid in Jeopardy Over Turkey's Demands. news.antiwar.com Sweden's NATO bid got a lot more complicated this week after the Swedish government barely survived a no-confidence vote against its justice minister prompted by a rise in gang violence. In order to survive the vote, Sweden's ruling Social Democrats needed the support of Amineh Kakabaveh, an independent MP of Kurdish-Iranian heritage. Kakabaveh voted with …

Dick Nichols (2022-06-09). As Russian anti-war sentiment grows, will Ukraine be Putin's Vietnam? greenleft.org.au Anti-war sentiment continues to grow inside Russia, as the death toll rises among soldiers from some of Russia's most ethnically marginalised and poorest peoples, reports Dick Nichols.

Emil Avdaliani (2022-06-09). While the Cat's Away: EU Advances South Caucasus Peace. moderndiplomacy.eu As Russia's war against Ukraine continues to preoccupy the Kremlin, there are signs of hope in the South Caucasus. Locked in a bloody conflict less than two years ago, Armenia and Azerbaijan are seeking to agree on a peace deal under the auspices of the European Union (EU). Meanwhile, Turkey and Armenia — also long …

WSWS (2022-06-09). Rally in Auckland, New Zealand promotes US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org The rally, falsely described by pseudo-left groups as an "anti-war" event, was addressed by Auckland mayor and former Labour Party minister Phil Goff, who was a prominent member of the government that sent troops to join the illegal wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-09). Austin Expected to Hold First In-Person Meeting With Chinese Defense Minister. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected to hold his first in-person meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wei Fenghe, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that starts this Friday. The meeting will come amid soaring tensions between the US and China over Taiwan. Wei is expected to ask Austin to clarify US …

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2022-06-09). Creating Cold War conditions in Asia isn't easy. peoplesdispatch.org The Achilles heel of the US' Cold War strategy is that it lacks an inspiring economic agenda. The US' Cold War strategy is primarily in military terms, whereas what impresses Asian countries is economic clout…

WSWS (2022-06-09). South Korean ruling conservative party secures victory in local elections. wsws.org The conservative People Power Party has pledged to preside over sweeping attacks on the jobs, wages and conditions of the working class, while continuing the bipartisan program of mass COVID infection that has claimed more than 24,000 lives.

____ (2022-06-09). Beijing says it will stand firm beside its neighbors. ecns.cn China will stand with Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries to overcome difficulties, be it a natural disaster, financial crisis, or the COVID-19 epidemic, as the country has always done, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.

Workers World Party (2022-06-09). PDF of June 9 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Profit-hungry company lures youth to guns editorial: LGBTQ+ for socialism: 'We want to live!' PRIDE: Class roots of anti‚Äëtrans laws Events challenge police, corporate control, transphobia Labor fights back: Lockout by war profiteers Seattle museum union Boston baristas strike Tear down the walls: Palestine Freedom Tunnel Stop . . . |

Peoples Dispatch (2022-06-09). Daily Round-up | UN report on human rights violations in Palestine & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories from Palestine, Brazil, the famine in Somalia and a strike by Australian public health workers…

Middle East Children's Alliance (2022-06-09). Sunday 7/17: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…

Sandipan Talukdar (2022-06-09). Microplastic burden in Indian Ocean clearly measurable, says new study. peoplesdispatch.org The study revealed that, on average, microplastic particles and fibers in one cubic meter of water were found in the near-surface water of the Indian Ocean…

WSWS (2022-06-09). Indian Ford workers continue strike against planned plant closure. wsws.org The strike, whose aim is to prevent the closure of the plant and ensure job security, was initiated by younger rank-and-file workers who comprise the majority of the workforce.

____ (2022-06-09). China paying close attention to Sri Lanka's current difficulties, challenges: spokesperson. ecns.cn China has been paying close attention to the current difficulties and challenges Sri Lanka faces and assisting the country within its capacity, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.

Human rights Watch (2022-06-09). Iran: 1988 Mass Executions Evident Crimes Against Humanity. zcomm.org Senior Officials Implicated Should Be Investigated, Fairly Prosecuted…

WSWS (2022-06-09). Sri Lankan prime minister declares class war policies against workers and rural toilers. wsws.org Addressing parliament on Tuesday, Wickremesinghe called for all parties of the political establishment to set aside tactical differences and impose new austerity measures.

____ (2022-06-09). Iran reacts to anti-Iranian draft res. at IAEA's BoG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran reacted to the approval of anti-Iranian resolution by the United States and European Troika including UK, France and Germany at the Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

____ (2022-06-09). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, June 9.

____ (2022-06-09). Iran, India determined to promote bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — In the course of his visit to Indian capital of New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the two countries of Iran and India are determined to improve their bilateral relations in all fields.

____ (2022-06-09). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, June 9.

____ (2022-06-09). Initiators of anti-Iranian res. responsible for consequences. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Referring to the approval of anti-Iranian draft resolution at IAEA's Board of Governors (BoG), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that initiators of anti-Iranian draft resolution are responsible for the outcomes.

Jason Ditz (2022-06-09). Israeli Tanks Destroy Syrian Army Outpost in Golan Heights. news.antiwar.com Israeli tanks have reportedly attacked and destroyed a Syrian military observation post in the Golan Heights, Israel's government has declined comment, noting it is their policy not to address attacks on targets unless they are specific retaliation for something. This strike does not appear to have had a provocation. | The area where…

Jason Ditz (2022-06-09). Drone Explodes in Iraqi Kurdish Capital of Irbil. news.antiwar.com A drone carrying explosives exploded in Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday, causing damage and The explosion took place on the outskirts of Irbil, not far from the US and UAE Consulates. There is speculation those might've been targeted since there's not much else in the area. | That's hardly definitive though, as the explosion was just on a street in the area, and the damage was mostly just to vehicles. That and a lack of claims of credit doesn't necessarily mean…

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…

Brian Berletic (2022-06-08). Washington's Shifting Taiwan Policy Aims for an Asian "Ukraine" asia-pacificresearch.com

John Feffer (2022-06-08). Biden's Golden Opportunity to Reverse Course on China. fpif.org Joe Biden has wrapped up his first trip to Asia. He met with new South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to shore up the U.S.-ROK alliance. He traveled to Tokyo to reinvigorate the Quad grouping with Japan, Australia, and India. And he peddled the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, an attempt by the United States to reinsert itself into the Asian economy after the Trump administration's pullout from the Trans Pacific Partnership. | The headlines in the United States have all been about Ukraine, inflation, and gun violence. Biden's trip was designed to prove that the United States is in fact focused on one thing ab…

Editor (2022-06-08). As More Students, Faculty Back BDS, American Universities Maintain Apartheid Ties. scheerpost.com By Jessica Buxbaum / MintPress News TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — This month, City University of New York's (CUNY) law school faculty unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, joining a chorus of American universities advocating for Palestinian rights. Harvard University's Crimson newspaper endorsed the movement earlier this year, with of the school's faculty members supporting …

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…

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 …

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2022-06-08). An Appalling Slur on the Civilisation State That Is India. asia-pacificresearch.com

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…

Paul Antonopoulos (2022-06-08). Filipino President-elect Bongbong Marcos Unlikely to Ignore Territorial Dispute with China. asia-pacificresearch.com

WSWS (2022-06-08). Trump's CIA director Gina Haspel watched as a detainee was tortured at US black site in Thailand in 2002. wsws.org One of the psychiatrists who waterboarded detainee Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri testified that Gina Haspel, who later became director of the CIA, observed the torture sessions.

Peoples Dispatch (2022-06-08). Daily Round-up| Trial of former Bolivian de facto president Jeanine Anez restarts & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode of the Daily Round-up we look at restarting of the trial of Bolivian de facto president Jeanine Anez; Mexican president Obrador skipping Summit of the Americas; Israeli settler law voted down in parliament; and Judges in Tunisia launching strike against dismissals…

Greg Barton (2022-06-08). Will Australia's New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Embrace or Rebuff the Quad? asia-pacificresearch.com

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…