(2022-06-23). Philippines blocks over two dozen websites over "terrorist" tag, movements raise alarm. peoplesdispatch.org The websites blocked at the request of the outgoing National Security Adviser include progressive media websites Bulatlat, Monthly Review and Counter Punch, as well as the website of legally active left-wing political coalition Bayan Muna…
(2022-06-23). Highlights of Hong Kong's development achievements since its return to motherland. ecns.cn Since its return to the motherland in 1997, Hong Kong has made significant progress in the fields of politics, economy, livelihood, society and culture.
(2022-06-23). Leung hails success of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The practice of the "one country, two systems" principle in Hong Kong over the past 25 years has proved to be successful, scientific, feasible and viable, said Leung Chun-ying, former chief executive of the special administrative region.
(2022-06-23). Hassan Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh meet in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement met with Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, in Lebanon on Thursday.
(2022-06-23). Free Leonard Peltier Santa Cruz 6-20-2022. indybay.org The benefit was held at The Spot and was sponsored by Barrios Unidos and The American Indian Movement and others.
(2022-06-23). Sri Lankan trade unions back IMF austerity policies. wsws.org The Rajapakse-Wickremesinghe government, with active union support, is imposing a new round of harsh attacks on jobs and social conditions.
(2022-06-23). Hong Kong Palace Museum holds opening ceremony. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), held its opening ceremony on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). ExFARC-EP reconocen secuestros durante conflicto armado en Colombia. telesurtv.net Los excomandantes Pablo Catatumbo, Pastor Alape, Milton Toncel y Julián Gallo también pidieron perdón durante la audiencia de tres días.
(2022-06-23). Vibrant HK to celebrate 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
(2022-06-23). Already Expired: Moderna's upcoming Omicron shot is formulated for a variant that no longer exists. globalresearch.ca Moderna's reformulated mRNA COVID injection, the highly touted — and continuously delayed — "Omicron vaccine," was tailored to an Omicron subvariant that no longer exists. | The pharmaceutical company's Omicron-specific shot was formulated for the BA.1 subvariant of Omicron, which hasn't …
(2022-06-23). Australian minister dispatched to Sri Lanka to demand a halt to refugees fleeing destitution. wsws.org The visit had nothing to do with helping the island's masses. Its purpose was to block people from trying to escape the social catastrophe to seek refuge in Australia.
(2022-06-23). Junta militar de Myanmar encarcela a Nobel de la Paz Suu Kyi. telesurtv.net Portavoz de Junta Militar informó que la depuesta Consejera de Estado se encuentra en régimen de aislamiento "conforme a las leyes penales".
(2022-06-23). Prioriza Cuba desarrollo energético con fuentes renovables. cubadebate.cu Construir un socialismo próspero y sostenible no es posible sin considerar el desarrollo energético, expresó este miércoles el Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, vice primer ministro de Cuba.
(2022-06-23). Shenzhen ships 630 thousand tons of vegetables to Hong Kong annually. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs on Wednesday said it has inspected 630 thousand tons of vegetables destined for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on average annually in the past 25 years since 1997.
(2022-06-23). 'Art@Harbor' exhibition kicks off in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the exhibition "Art@Harbor" was held at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). With Modi's support, BJP governments waging bulldozer campaign of state lawlessness and terror targeting Muslims. wsws.org Governments led by India's ruling BJP are illegally demolishing the homes of Muslims, so as to whip up communal tensions and divert popular anger and frustration over mass joblessness and soaring prices into reactionary channels.
(2022-06-22). NATO Failure Illustrated by Growing Turkish-Syrian Tensions. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic  | Military activity on all sides has been increasing in northern Syria. Turkish forces are increasing their presence and the pace of operations against Kurdish held territory north of Aleppo and to the east along the Turkish-Syrian border in what may lead up to a major military operation. | The Daily Sabah in an
(2022-06-22). Mexico's President AMLO demands freedom for Julian Assange, 'prisoner of conscience' and 'best journalist of our time'. multipolarista.com 
Mexico's left-wing President López Obrador denounced US hypocrisy and reiterated his call to free Julian Assange, calling him a "prisoner of conscience" and the "best journalist of our time, in the world." At a press conference, AMLO played a WikiLeaks video showing the US military killing civilians in Iraq.
(2022-06-22). Farmers' Indebtedness Most Important Cause Of Suicides. popularresistance.org A very recent study on farmer suicides during 2000-2018 in six districts of Punjab has stated that as many as 88% of these were due to debts. | This study by Sukhpal Singh, Manjeet Kaur and HS Kingra of Punjab Agriculture University published in the Economic and Political Weekly has stated about this state, which has seen the most intensive form of the green revolution in India, "Of the total 9,291 farmer suicide cases, more than 77% were those of marginal and small farmers who cultivated up to two hectares of land. It is important to note that the number of these small landholdings is around 34% of the total lan…
(2022-06-22). Dispatches from India: Has the economy really recovered? peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we take a look at the struggle of workers in Chennai to get permanent jobs, the true nature of India's economic recovery, and the issues faced by Kashmir's Pandit community…
(2022-06-22). The Tragic Absurdity of Qatar's World Cup Sportswashing. scheerpost.com 
A general view shows flags of the qualified countries for the 2022 World Cup in the Qatari capital Doha during a flag-raising ceremony of the last remaining countries to qualify, on June 16, 2022. (Photo by Mustafa Abumunes / AFP via Getty Images) | By Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff / Were there not so much suffering involved, the Qatar 2022 World Cup would be an absurdist parody of sportswashing. The extraordinarily popular event is meant to put a happy gloss on both the brutal kingdom of Qatar and soccer's…
(2022-06-22). Turkey extends troop deployment in occupied Libya. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsJune 22, 2022 Tàºrkiye extends mandate for troop deployment in Libya Tàºrkiye's parliament on June 21 extended for another 18 months a mandate that allows the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya. The mandate was renewed with the votes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party and its nationalist allies which hold a …
(2022-06-22). Fuel crisis forces shutdown in Sri Lanka. peoplesdispatch.org As Sri Lanka begins bailout talks with the IMF this week, fuel riots were registered at several gas stations across national capital Colombo which were met with repression by the security forces…
(2022-06-22). Wildfire rips through forests in SW Turkey: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — A wildfire broke out in southwestern Turkey on Tuesday, sparking fears of a repeat of last year's blazes that devastated tens of thousands of hectares across the country's Mediterranean and Aegan provinces.
(2022-06-22). Former HKSAR chief executive hails 'one country, two systems' as viable, vibrant. ecns.cn Former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Leung Chun-ying has hailed the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong over the past 25 years as sound, viable and vibrant.
(2022-06-22). Chinese enterprises boost HKSAR's enduring prosperity, stability. ecns.cn Chinese enterprises in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have promoted local socio-economic development, improved people's livelihood and made great contributions to the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong under "one country, two systems."
(2022-06-22). Twin-city cooperation offers business launchpad for Hong Kong youths. ecns.cn It has been four years since Ho Yiu-wai, a Hong Kong young man, established his start-up in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone at the Lok Ma Chau Loop in the border area between the two cities.
(2022-06-22). Sri Lankan government shuts down government offices and schools. wsws.org Amid spiralling unrest, the government has begun a new round of talks with the International Monetary Fund about the further harsh austerity measures it must impose.
(2022-06-22). Elements in Iraqi intelligence engaged in assassination case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — The spokesman of Iraqi resistance group Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba denied claims the US had agents among those were close to the martyrs Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis before their assassinatiion.
(2022-06-22). Azerbaijan holds naval drill in Caspian Sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced that the country is holding an exercise in the Caspian Sea to enhance the skills of the troops and maintain their energy facilities.
(2022-06-22). S.Korea launches homegrown Nuri space rocket. ecns.cn South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket lifts off at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Korea, June 21, 2022.
(2022-06-22). New education center opens in HK. ecns.cn A new cultural and education recreation center that offers all-around support for teachers and students opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.
(2022-06-22). ISIS Releases Horrific Photos From Recent Deadly Ambush In Central Syria. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | ISIS's official news agency, Amaq, has released horrific photos documenting the The ambush targeted a bus near the area of al-Jerah on the Raqqa-Homs highway. Two of the people killed during the ambush were civilians, while the rest were all service members of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). | Am…
(2022-06-22). Rocket attack targets Dana Gas company in northern Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — Local media in the Iraqi Kurdistan region have reported that a Dana Gas facility in the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region's Chamchamal county has been targeted with rockets on Wednesday afternoon.
(2022-06-22). S.Korea reports 1st suspected monkeypox cases. ecns.cn South Korea on Wednesday reported its first two suspected monkeypox cases, according to the health authorities.
(2022-06-22). Turkish military base in N Iraq comes under rocket attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — Iraqi sources on Wednesday evening reported that a Turkish base in the north of the country was targeted by a rocket.
(2022-06-22). Damascus Intl. Airport to resume activity on June 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — Syria's Ministry of Transport announced on Wednesday that Damascus International Airport will be put into service as of tomorrow, Thursday.
(2022-06-22). Asciende a 89 las muertes por inundaciones en la India. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 6 millones de habitantes de la India y Bangladesh han debido desplazarse para huir de las inundaciones.
(2022-06-22). J'Accuse! The Gene-based "Vaccines" Are Killing People. Governments Worldwide Are Lying to You the People, to the Populations They Purportedly Serve. globalresearch.ca The Signal of Harm is now indisputably overwhelming, and, in line with universally accepted ethical standards for clinical trials, Doctors for Covid Ethics demands that the 'Covid' vaccine programme be halted immediately.
(2022-06-22). ASEAN defense ministers vow to strengthen bloc's centrality, unity. ecns.cn The defense ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) vowed on Wednesday to strengthen the bloc's centrality, unity and rules-based order for the benefit of the people in the region, said a joint declaration.
(2022-06-22). Hong Kong begins celebration of 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
(2022-06-22). Rocket Attack Targets Emirati Gas Company In Iraqi Kurdistan (Photos). southfront.org 
On June 22, a rocket fell near a gas complex in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region without causing any material losses or injures. | In a statement, the Directorate General of Counter Terrorism in Sulaymaniyah said that the rocket targeted the Khor Mor gas complex in the Chamchamal district which belongs to United Arab Emirates energy company Dana Gas. | The directorate said that the attack didn't result in any "material damage or injuries". After the attack, operations at the gas complex went on as us…
(2022-06-22). UK: Migrant nurses speak out against the dreadful conditions patients face in Sri Lanka. wsws.org "The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has created enormous problems in regard to the shortages of essential medical equipment and medicines for vulnerable children."
(2022-06-22). Flower displays set up to celebrate 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland. ecns.cn Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows flower displays set up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2022-06-22). Several unidentified rockets hit area near Mosul (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — Iraqi media reported on Wednesday morning that several unidentified rockets hit an area in the city of Mosul in the province of Nineveh.
(2022-06-22). Lee pledges utmost efforts to build caring, inclusive HK. ecns.cn John Lee Ka-chiu, incoming chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has pledged to make the utmost efforts in the coming five years of his term to build a caring and inclusive Hong Kong.
(2022-06-22). India: Chennai Ford workers continue their strike against planned plant closure defying management threats. wsws.org The ICFI supporters have repeatedly intervened among striking Ford workers, discussing with them the need for formation of their own rank-and-file committees independent of treacherous unions .
(2022-06-21). "The First Casualty of War is the Truth". What is Really Happening in Donbass/By Christelle Néant and Dr. Leon Tressell. marktaliano.net 
A Conversation with Christelle Neant of Donbass Insider on the War in Ukraine By Christelle Néant and Dr. Leon Tressell Global Research, June 21, 2022 To receive Global Research's Daily Newsletter (selected …
(2022-06-21). NATO summit: first top-level U.S.-Japan-S. Korea meeting in five years. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsJune 21, 2022 Japan, U.S., South Korea eye summit on NATO fringes Japan, the United States and South Korea are planning to hold a three-way summit on the fringes of a NATO leaders' gathering in Spain next week, diplomatic sources close to the matter said Tuesday. *** It will be the first top-level meeting …
(2022-06-21). NATO Deployable Air Command and Control Centre in Turkey for "conflict procedures for large scale air operations" drill. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandJune 20, 2022 NATOs deployable command and control centre ready to test capabilities Personnel from NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Centre (DACCC) get started on exercise Ramstein Dust II 2022 running June 20 — 28. The DACCC based in Poggio Renatico, Italy deployed its core DARS capability to Tàºrkiye last week. The …
(2022-06-21). Employees At Parent Of Collapsed Crypto Terra Luna And UST Put On No-Fly List. moguldom.com Multiple current and past employees at Terraform Labs have been put on a no-fly list after the South Korean company's so-called stablecoin TerraUSD collapsed in May to the tune of $40 billion and its sister token, Luna, tanked, triggering a chain reaction and selloff across crypto markets. Several retail investors claimed on social media that …
(2022-06-21). US Occupation Troops Steal Wheat from Syria to Send to Iraq. marktaliano.net In addition to stealing Syrian wheat supplies, the US military has also been stealing Syrian oil By The Cradle Global Research, June 21, 2022 The Cradle 20 June 2022 To receive …
(2022-06-21). Colombians elect leftist Gustavo Petro in historic election, despite violence and threats. fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – Despite massive amounts of corporate media propaganda, police crackdowns and right-wing violence, Colombians elected leftist Gustavo Petro as president in a runoff election on June 19. The new vice president is Francia Marquez Mina, an Afro-Colombian woman. This is the first time Colombia elected a president who is not from either the mainstream liberal or conservative parties. | This election victory is a rejection of the reactionary agenda of Rodolfo Hernandez, who is now making allegations of electoral tampering and fraud. Not only did the people of Colombia defeat this right-wing agenda, they ele…
(2022-06-21). Organizer's notebook: Indianapolis social workers decide to go union. peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS—Motivated by union victories at Amazon and Starbucks, my co-workers and I at Step-Up, a social service agency here, decided that it was time to demand representation and democracy in our workplace. The 23 social workers and case managers at Step-Up provide care coordination, case management, and mental health counseling to clients living with HIV and …
(2022-06-21). US Outlines Continued Primacy Over Asia at 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue. journal-neo.org 
The British International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has hosted the "Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore since 2002. It is billed as "Asia's premier security summit," all while being almost entirely Western-centric in agenda and design. To help illustrate this, since the format was created, the first plenary meeting has always been centered around the US …