(2024-06-23). Thousands of fighters offer to join Hezbollah against Israel. newarab.com 
Thousands of fighters from Iran-backed groups in the Middle East are ready to come to Lebanon to join with the militant Almost daily exchanges of fire have occurred along Lebanon's frontier with northern Israel since fighters from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip s…
(2024-06-23). Hezbollah has offer from thousands of Iran-backed fighters to go to Lebanon to battle Israel. scmp.com Officials from Lebanese and Iraqi groups backed by Iran say Iran-backed fighters from around the region will join in if war erupts on the Lebanon-Israel border.
(2024-06-23). Report: Hezbollah storing Iranian weapons, ammo at Beirut's civil airport. haaretz.com After The Telegraph reported that Hezbollah has been accumulating Iranian weapons at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport, the Israeli army said it would 'have no choice but to respond' if Hezbollah attacks civilians from the site…
(2024-06-23). Harsh response awaits Israel if it invades Lebanon: Iran's top commander. presstv.ir Iran's top commander says the resistance front will give a harsh response to any Israeli new war on Lebanon.
(2024-06-23). The Kibbutzniks Blocking Humanitarian Aid To Gaza. popularresistance.org The issue of Israelis physically blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza has been reported in the mainstream media over the past few months. In March, CNN's Clarissa Ward reported on Israeli right-wing activists seeking to block the crossings into Gaza where humanitarian aid was being transported in with their bodies. Ward pushed back on the demonstrators' claims that the rice bags were being filled with bullets by explaining that Gazans were dying of starvation, to no avail. | On Friday, the Biden administration issued a selective sanctioning of the primary organization blocking the aid "Tzav 9" — meaning "Order…
(2024-06-23). USS Theodore Roosevelt crew should take lessons from Eisenhower fate: Yemen. presstv.ir Yemen has reacted to the upcoming deployment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier in West Asia and the departure of its predecessor USS Dwight D. Eisenhower from the Red Sea, urging incoming US marines to "learn their lesson" from the fate of their outgoing counterparts.
(2024-06-23). Yemen's Houthis claim joint raid on Israeli ships with Iraqi militia. aljazeera.com The Houthis say they targeted vessels in Israel's Haifa port together with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
(2024-06-23). Yemen's Houthis target commercial ship in Gulf of Aden. newarab.com 
A commercial ship traveling through the The apparent fire by the Houthis comes after the sinking this week of the ship
(2024-06-23). Climate Activists Blockade Citigroup's Doors with Model Pipeline and Protest Bank's Ties to Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-06-23). National Trust Under Pressure To Drop Barclays Over Israel, Fossil Fuels. popularresistance.org Fossil Free London activists unfurled a large banner reading 'National Trust: Protect Nature, Drop Barclays' across a tower at the iconic Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, on Friday 21 June. the protest was over the organisation's links to the fossil fuels and arms manufacturer-supporting bank. | Bodiam Castle, which was built in 1385 and is famous for its beautiful, moated setting, is one of hundreds of sites owned by the National Trust; the guardian of nature reserves, national parks, coastline, historic buildings and estates across the country. | Activists claimed the National Trust were 'hypocrites' for banking wit…
(2024-06-23). France must swiftly free jailed Iranian musician: Top rights official. presstv.ir Iran's top human rights official says Paris must swiftly release Iranian musician and filmmaker Bashir Biazar.
(2024-06-23). Monitor says three pro-Iran fighters killed in Syria strike. newarab.com 
A war monitor on Saturday said three According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the strike occurred in
(2024-06-23). Iran overturns the death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi. newarab.com 
Iran's Supreme Court overturned the In a post on social media platform X, Raisian said that the court…
(2024-06-23). Climate Activists Blockade Citigroup's Doors With Model Pipeline. popularresistance.org New York—Tensions were high outside of Citigroup's global headquarters on Friday morning as climate activists blockaded the doors for an hour and hundreds of employees waited in the plaza to get to work. | The demonstration marked the end of the second week of the "Summer of Heat on Wall Street," a sustained, direct-action campaign targeting financial institutions, with a particular emphasis on Citi for its robust financing of fossil fuel projects, despite stated commitments to a clean energy transition. According to the Banking on Climate Chaos report from the Rainforest Action Network, an advocacy group,…
(2024-06-23). Uncle Sam Wants You, To Kill And Die For The Empire. popularresistance.org The United States ended conscription, the military draft, in 1973. The all volunteer military came about because of mass protest over the Vietnam war. Richard Nixon believed, and not without reason, that opposition to the war would wane, and his re-election chances would improve, if young men didn't fear being called up for service. The draft was becoming more and more unpopular, as activists raided draft board offices and young men burned their draft cards. In so doing they forced the issue which led to the end of conscription. | But it was not long before a different kind of draft re-emerged. In 1980 under pres…
(2024-06-23). The Moribund vs. the Nascent. libya360.wordpress.com Tariq Marzbaan Painting by Hieronymus Bosch, An Angel Leading a Soul into Hell Much of the world is tired of monsters and seeks not a "re-set" but a rebirth of its original identities and historical legacies… which have been held too long hostage by a ruthless all-devouring Empire. Since the early 1900s, Mackinder's "Heartland doctrine"…
(2024-06-23). Tourism upswing in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Data from the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) show the recovery of tourism in Cuba, with 1,174,888 international visitors in the first five months of 2024.
(2024-06-23). Sri Lankan newspaper publishes experience in Cuba of woman from US. plenglish.com Colombo, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The Sri Lanka Guardian newspaper today published an article by writer Amanda Yee on her recent visit to Cuba and the effects of the U.S. blockade on the Caribbean nation. | In her article, Three key conclusions from my visit to Cuba, the U.S. social activist, who was on the island to deliver medicines for the treatment of cancer in children, also highlighted the democracy project defended by Cubans, centered on the protection of human rights and full dignity. | Yee pointed out that the Cuban revolution offers key lessons for U.S. progressives on how to create a society in a way tha…
(2024-06-23). Crew forced to abandon vessel off Yemen's southeastern coast: UKMTO. presstv.ir UKMTO says it has received a distress call from a vessel off Yemen's southeastern coast, with its crew forced to abandon the ship due to flooding that could not be contained.
(2024-06-23). Iran's parliament plans to designate Canadian army as terrorist entity. presstv.ir Iranian lawmakers have tabled a motion that requires the administration to designate the Canadian Army and federal police forces as terrorist entities.
(2024-06-23). Iran issues indictment against US officials in Gen. Soleimani assassination case. presstv.ir Iran issues an indictment against US officials in the case of the 2020 assassination of top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
(2024-06-23). Denotan alza turística en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 jun (RHC) Datos de la Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información (ONEI) constatan la recuperación del turismo en Cuba, al computar un millón 174 mil 888 visitantes internacionales en los cinco primeros meses de 2024.
(2024-06-23). Iran's manufacturing of home appliances rises by 18%. tvbrics.com 
The country is expanding production…
(2024-06-23). Saudi Arabia cuts crude oil prices. tvbrics.com 
The oil market has renewed its focus on fundamentals…
(2024-06-23). Two European Thorns in the Empire's Side: Rightist Orban and Leftist Fico (and Look What Happened to Him). defenddemocracy.press by Eve Ottenberg Jun 14, 2024 Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban may be a far-right politician, but he also opposes the west's proxy war in Ukraine and that, much more than his extreme conservatism, is what infuriates imperial henchmen. The European Union is in a constant snit over Orban, because every time that organization turns …
(2024-06-23). Death in Muslim Mecca. independent.co.ug 
Hajj death toll tops 1,000 after extreme heat ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The death toll from this year's hajj had by June 21 exceeded 1,000, a tally by the international news agency AFP has said. More than half were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The new deaths reported on …
(2024-06-23). Iran Presidential Race Heats Up with TV Debates. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Six men running for the Iranian presidency have faced off in three rounds of nationally televised debates to discuss economic and cultural issues, defend their plans, and criticize those of the rivals.
(2024-06-23). Thailand: Joint call to end judicial abuse and arbitrary detention, and to investigate Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom's death. fidh.org International organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call on the Thai government to end the abuse of the judicial process and the arbitrary detention of human rights defenders, activists, and protesters. Additionally, they urge a thorough and independent investigation into the death in custody one month ago of Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom.
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(2024-06-23). New Caledonia independence activists sent to France for detention. aljazeera.com Pro-independence leader Christian Tein among seven flown to the mainland after last month's large-scale riots.
(2024-06-23). NEET UG 2024: Arrested medical aspirants confess to receiving leaked paper. ummid.com NEET UG 2024: At least two medical aspirants, who appeared in NEET UG 2024 exams but later arrested by Bihar police have confessed to receiving leaked paper a day before the medical entrance exam.
(2024-06-23). Iran to Conduct Two Major Satellite Launches in Coming Weeks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is set to conduct two significant satellite launches in the coming weeks, according to Hassan Salariyeh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
(2024-06-23). IAEA's Demands beyond Legal Framework Out of Question: Iran's Nuclear Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The interaction between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency has a definite legal basis, thus any request inconsistent with the NPT or the Safeguards Agreement would fall outside the purview of the UN nuclear agency, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said.
(2024-06-23). Germany's Greens Now Targeted by Friend and Foe Alike. fairobserver.com The German results of the European parliamentary elections have confirmed the predicted rise of far-right parties across Europe. Despite recent dips in opinion polls, internal espionage and bribery scandals, the far-right party Alternative fàºr Deutschland (AfD) soared to their best-ever nationwide election result with 15.9% of the vote. In contrast, voters punished the incumbent traffic…
(2024-06-23). Post Hajj 2024 Umrah: Saudi Arabia begins issuing e-visas. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started issuing electronic visas for post Hajj 2024 Umrah season, as part of its efforts to enable more Muslims to come to the Kingdom to perform Umrah and facilitate its procedures for them.
(2024-06-23). Iran Unveils Digital Currency to Strengthen Payment Infrastructures. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran unveiled the digital currency "CBDC" in a ceremony on Sunday attended by Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammad Reza Farzin and some senior CEOs of the country's banks.
(2024-06-23). Copa America: Mexico, Venezuela win on Day 3. independent.co.ug 
HOUSTON | Xinhua | A second-half strike from Gerardo Arteaga fired Mexico to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their opening Copa America Group B clash here on Saturday. Arteaga broke the deadlock in the 69th minute at NRG stadium when he received Luis Romo's layoff before rifling an 18-yard shot into the far corner. …
(2024-06-23). Iran World's 30th Producer of Nuclear Electricity in 2023. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran managed to produce 6.6 terawatt/hour of nuclear electricity last year, becoming the 30th producer of nuclear electricity in the world.
(2024-06-23). Karnal Singh's Guide to Internal Security: A Must-Read for Civil Services Aspirants. devdiscourse.com Former Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Karnal Singh has authored an extensive book targeting UPSC and state civil services aspirants, concentrating on the nuances of internal security.
(2024-06-23). Death toll of Tunisian pilgrims in Mecca reaches 53. independent.co.ug 
TUNIS | Xinhua | The death toll among Tunisian pilgrims who performed Hajj in Saudi Arabia has risen to 53, Tunisia's state television Wataniya 1 reported. "Until this Saturday, the number of Tunisian pilgrims who died in holy places in Saudi Arabia while performing the Hajj rituals, increased further from 49 to 53," said the …
(2024-06-23). Iranian MPs Decry Canada's Blacklisting of IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Parliament vehemently condemned Canada's decision to list the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a so-called terrorist entity, expressing strong support for the IRGC and its leading role in the elevation of Iran's regional and international position.
(2024-06-23). Cuba celebra Día Internacional de la Mujer en la ingeniería. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 jun (RHC) Cuba honra hoy en ocasión del Día Internacional de la Mujer en la Ingeniería a todas aquellas féminas que destacan en este campo.
(2024-06-23). Concluye en Cuba X Encuentro Internacional de Pantomima. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 jun (RHC) El X Encuentro Internacional de Pantomima Habana 2024 concluirá hoy en esta capital, tras varias jornadas en las que notables maestros de esa expresión convirtieron en arte cada movimiento.
(2024-06-23). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-06-23). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-06-23). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-06-23). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-06-23). Palestina destaca decisión de Cuba de sumarse a demanda contra Israel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 jun (RHC) La Cancillería palestina agradeció hoy la decisión de Cuba de sumarse a una demanda presentada por Sudáfrica contra Israel ante la Corte Internacional de Justicia debido a los crímenes cometidos en Gaza desde hace nueve meses.
(2024-06-23). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-06-23). Díaz-Canel resalta la inteligencia y ternura de la mujer ingeniera. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 jun (RHC) A las ingenieras cubanas me las encuentro en cada recorrido por el país, superando adversidades con inteligencia y ternura, destacó hoy el presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
(2024-06-23). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-06-23). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-06-23). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-06-22). In Canada, a pattern of police intimidation of freelance journalists is emerging. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Savanna Craig On the morning of April 15, I headed to a branch of Scotiabank in downtown Montreal to cover a pro-Palestine protest. Activists had chosen the venue due to the Canadian bank's investments in Israeli defence company Elbit Systems. I watched as protesters blocked the bank's ATMs and teller booths and the…