(2023-06-05). Ukraine is Going Kamikaze. sonar21.com 
Ukraine's vain attempts to launch an offensive ostensibly to oust Russia from "conquered" lands in the Donbass reminds me of the Japanese Kamikaze bombers trying to impede the inevitable U.S….
(2023-06-05). US Anti-Tank Weapons Shipped to Kiev in Hands of Mexican Gangs. orinocotribune.com A video footage broadcast in a Mexican news report has shown a Mexican gang member carrying a US-made Javelin anti-tank missile launcher, thousands of which were shipped to Ukraine for use against Russian forces. | The report broadcast by Mexico's Milenio TV on Thursday pointed to the image of a man carrying what it described as the Javelin anti-tank weapon, identifying him as a member of the Gulf Cartel member based in Matamorous, Mexico, noting that such weapons were shipped to Ukraine months ago. | The weapon, identified by media outlet as a Raytheon-made FGM-148, is believed to be a Javelin missile launcher s…
(2023-06-05). Journalists for Sale: US Troops to Peru, Castillo's Coup and the Future of Latin America (w/ Ben Norton). scheerpost.com 
Ben Norton breaks down the recent deployment of U.S. troops to Peru, and the shocking events that have led to this moment.
(2023-06-05). Train horror in India: Another crime of decaying capitalism. wsws.org The government has been spending lavishly on the military, as part of its deepening strategic alliance with US imperialism against China, while refusing to make the necessary investments in a rail system that is a crucial means of transportation for the country's more than a billion people.
(2023-06-05). Putin, South Africa, and the International Criminal Court. transcend.org 31 May 2023 – The Upcoming BRICS Meetings in South Africa – The West has deployed the International Criminal Court in the US/NATO proxy war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-06-05). BRICS Bank to Vote on Argentina's Membership. infobrics.org Brazil is backing Argentina's entry into the bank, its head Dilma Rousseff said…
(2023-06-05). Journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow & Crimea (Part 2). transcend.org Eyewitness Crimea – In May of this year, we took the long, 27-hour train ride from Moscow to Crimea to see how life is there and what the sentiment of the people are as the US and Ukraine sharpen their threats to "recapture" this peninsula from Russia.
(2023-06-05). French National Assembly to examine €413 billion defense spending bill. wsws.org While imposing an illegitimate and overwhelmingly unpopular pension cut, Macron is building a "war economy" amid the NATO war with Russia.
(2023-06-05). Russian autoworkers protest low wages. wsws.org Seven workers were arrested when they and dozens of others laid down their tools at the lunch hour and refused to restart the line until that night.
(2023-06-05). Spanish PM Sanchez mooted as possible NATO Secretary General. wsws.org Sánchez has not brought down his own PSOE-Podemos government in order to campaign against the right, but to coordinate with it and with NATO an escalation of the war with Russia.
(2023-06-05). 19 killed at mountain collapse in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn 19 people were killed and five others slightly injured after a mountain collapsed at a state-owned forest farm in Leshan, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, and other workers at the mine were evacuated to safety.
(2023-06-05). Peace Disruption (Part 2): Palestine's Killing Fields—The End Must Go On. transcend.org Endless, 75 years of apartheid Israel's discrimination, tyranny, oppression, massacres of women and children, targeted ethnic cleansing and displacement of indigenous Palestinians, marked by the total silence of world religious leaders.
(2023-06-05). China explores recycling options for waste from photovoltaic sector. ecns.cn With Monday being China's ninth National Environment Day, themed this year on modernization characterized by harmonious coexistence between man and nature, experts are calling for greater attention to an emerging issue: the coming surge in photovoltaic panel waste.
(2023-06-05). Cruise industry gears up to haul anchor in Q4. ecns.cn China's cruise industry is expected to resume operations in the fourth quarter, industry players and researchers said at a forum in the port city of Tianjin recently.
(2023-06-05). 19 die in mountain collapse in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn A total of 19 people were killed in a mountain collapse on Sunday in Leshan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2023-06-05). Defense minister calls on countries to stay vigilant on South China Sea. ecns.cn State Councilor and Defense Minister General Li Shangfu called on Sunday for regional countries to stay highly vigilant and firmly reject the actions of some countries outside the South China Sea, which exercise "hegemony of navigation "in the name of "freedom of navigation".
(2023-06-05). Defense minister calls for mutual respect to repair ties. ecns.cn The right way for China and the US to get along is to follow the three principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, the Chinese defense minister said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday.
(2023-06-05). Military affirms commitment to safeguarding one-China principle. ecns.cn The root causes of tensions across the Taiwan Strait lie with external forces and "Taiwan independence" agitators, both of which are exploiting each other, the Chinese defense minister said on Sunday.
(2023-06-05). More 5G applications, 6G on the horizon: Minister. ecns.cn China will widen the industrial application of 5G and promote the research and development of 6G as it works to establish a beachhead in the future tech frontier, the country's top industry regulator said on Sunday.
(2023-06-05). Shanghai remains top city for attracting talented professionals. ecns.cn Shanghai's net inflow of talented individuals continued to rank first in China last year, according to a recent report released by Zhilian Recruitment titled "China City Talent Attraction Ranking: 2023".
(2023-06-05). Cross-border market opportunities beckon. ecns.cn Companies in China as well as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are rushing to pursue cross-border market opportunities and seek new growth avenues in green development, digital technologies and services.
(2023-06-05). Plastic Bank uses wastepickers and blockchain to fight pollution. america.cgtn.com 
See how one social enterprise is fighting plastic pollution in developing nations like Brazil.
(2023-06-05). Why hasn't alleged Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith been charged? wsws.org While prosecuting whistleblowers who exposed war crimes with zeal, Australian authorities are refusing to charge those credibly accused of murdering Afghan civilians.
(2023-06-05). Afghanistan: All Airports Officially Operational. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation reported that all airports located within Afghanistan's borders are currently operational. | Related: | According to the ministry, a total of 20 foreign flights per day are making use the national airfields, adding that every airport is currently fully operational. | The ministry has stated on Twitter that Hamidullah Akhundzada, the incumbent Minister of Transp…
(2023-06-05). Iran to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization in July. transcend.org 1 Jun 2023 – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said today that his country's accession to the SCO will be completed in the next summit on 4 Jul under the chairmanship of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(2023-06-05). Venezuelan President Maduro Visits Saudi Arabia. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, where he will hold meetings with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. | RELATED: | The Bolivarian leader traveled in the company of his wife, legislator Cilia Flores, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, and Communications Minister Freddy àëáñez. | After arriving at the King Abdulaziz International Airport,…
(2023-06-05). Venezuela and Vietnam Strengthen Agreements for Oil Production. orinocotribune.com Representatives of the Venezuelan Petroleum Corporation (CVP) reached agreements with PetroVietnam to strengthen domestic production. | The information was provided by the Venezuelan Petroleum Corporation (PDVSA) team on their social networks. During the meeting, the reactivation strategies and business plans for the Petromacareo SA Mixed Company were reviewed. | La junto a rep…
(2023-06-05). President of Venezuela travelled to Saudi Arabia. plenglish.com Maduro reached the King Abdulaziz International Airport in the company of the First Lady and Deputy to the National Assembly Cilia Flores, Foreign Minister Yván Gil and the Minister of Communication and Information Freddy àëáñez, among other officials. | The President travelled to Saudi Arabia from Türkiye, where he attended the assumption of his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his victory in the second round of the elections last Sunday. | Maduro had been in Saudi Arabia in 2015 and 2016, when he promoted the recovery and stabilization of crude oil prices, official sources indicated. | The bila…
(2023-06-05). Former President of Ecuador Rafael Correa Denounces Intensifying Persecution During Election Season. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-05). El Niño-Related Rains Prompt Monumental Floods in Ecuador. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, powerful rains affected four cantons in Esmeraldas, a coastal province located in northwestern Ecuador and bordering Colombia. | RELATED: | Twelve continuous hours of rain caused the overflow of six rivers, floods, cut roads, and destroyed infrastructure. | Some 500 people were rescued by means of rubber boats and another thirty citizens by helicopter. The most affected cities are Quinindé, Atacames, Muisne, an…
(2023-06-05). Brazil's Congress launches January 8 coup inquiry as Lula covers for the military. wsws.org The PT wishes to prevent at all costs the exposure of the military's involvement in the bid to overturn Brazil's election.
(2023-06-05). Kite Line: Raid on the The Atlanta Solidarity Fund. itsgoingdown.org Long running abolitionist podcast and radio program Kite Line discusses the recent police raid on the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. Listen and Download HERE On the morning of May 31st, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Atlanta Police Department raided a house and arrested three staff members of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. The Atlanta Solidarity Fund is…
(2023-06-05). From the Bay to the A, No Cop City Anywhere: Report from the Stop Cop City Solidarity March in Oakland. itsgoingdown.org 
Report from recent march in Oakland in solidarity with the struggle to stop the massive counter-insurgency Cop City project in Atlanta, Georgia. On May 30th, 2023, approximately 70 people gathered in Oakland at Oscar Grant Plaza, hitting the streets in solidarity with the struggle to Stop Cop City and defenders of the Weelaunee Forest. The…
(2023-06-05). NLG Condemns State Repression and Raids Against Atlanta Solidarity Fund Activists. indybay.org This morning, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Atlanta Police Department (APD) raided the homes of and arrested three activists with the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. These arrests are a clear attempt to silence protest and sever activists from legal counsel and community support.
(2023-06-05). Three Atlanta Activists Arrested, Home Raided Over Bail Fund. indybay.org Around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, three members of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund were arrested during a raid by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Atlanta Police Department and charged with money laundering and charity fraud.
(2023-06-05). Sunday 6/4: Book launch- "Crossing Borders — The Search for Dignity in Palestine," by Christa Bruhn. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-05). China advierte contra alianzas tipo OTAN en Asia-Pacífico. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa de China, Li Shangfu sostuvo que la mentalidad de la Guerra Fría estaba resurgiendo en la región de Asia y el Pacífico.
(2023-06-05). Italia e Israel clasifican a semifinales del Mundial de fútbol Sub-20. telesurtv.net Las semifinales se desarrollarán el jueves 8 de junio, mientras que la final, que tendrá a un campeón inédito, se llevará a cabo el domingo 11 de junio.
(2023-06-05). Presidente de Venezuela inicia visita oficial a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net Altos funcionarios de ese país le dan la bienvenida. Cumplimentará una agenda de trabajo que apunta a reforzar las alianzas políticas, diplomáticas y energéticas.
(2023-06-05). Venezuela participa en la 186 Conferencia Ministerial de OPEP. telesurtv.net Tellechea señaló que asiste a la Conferencia para representar a Venezuela "en la tarea de mantener la estabilidad del mercado petrolero mundial".
(2023-06-05). Casi 12.000 afectados por inundaciones en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos de Ecuador señaló que 16 personas perdieron sus viviendas y enseres.
(2023-06-05). Suspenden caso por lavado de dinero contra Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net El magistrado sobreseyó a la expresidenta luego de que el fiscal a cargo determinara la no existencia de pruebas.
(2023-06-05). Presidente Petro desmiente haber recibido dinero del narcotráfico. telesurtv.net El contenido de las grabaciones causó inmediato repudio en sectores políticos mientras el diplomático involucrado en el escándalo aseguró que los audios fueron manipulados.
(2023-06-05). Reportan nueva masacre en San José del Guaviare, Colombia. telesurtv.net Sujetos que se movilizaban en una motocicleta llegaron hasta un estadero y asesinaron a un hombre, una mujer y un menor de edad.
(2023-06-05). Corea del Sur y Uruguay clasifican a semifinales de Mundial Sub-20. telesurtv.net Corea del Sur, con esta victoria, será el rival de la selección de Italia en el partido de semifinal que tendrá lugar el jueves próximo.
(2023-06-05). Colombia — Presidente Petro: Cada torero trae su cuadrilla. globalizacion.ca Para entender la coyuntura actual en Colombia, en este momento de crisis global generalizadas y de intensa lucha de clases mundial y regional, puesto en escena con el culebrón mediático judicial Benedetti-Sarabia, es indispensable, como lo escribí en mi pasada…
(2023-06-05). Al menos 14 muertos deja alud de tierra en el suroeste de China. telesurtv.net El colapso ocurrió alrededor de las 06H00 horas en una granja forestal en el poblado de Yongsheng, en el distrito de Jinkouhe de la ciudad.
(2023-06-05). Tiroteo en Ecuador deja cinco muertos y ocho heridos. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General del Estado anunció el inció de una investigación de oficio tras el ataque armado.
(2023-06-05). Eight years since Ni Una Menos, the struggle against gender-based violence in Argentina continues. peoplesdispatch.org According to a recent report by the 'Now That They See Us' Observatory, between June 2015 and May 2023, 2,257 femicides were reported in Argentina…
(2023-06-05). Celebran encuentro de fiscales de Bolivia y Argentina. telesurtv.net En el foro se trataron de identificar "buenas prácticas" para permitir enfrentar de manera oportuna y eficaz a la delincuencia organizada.
(2023-06-05). Temporal provoca severas inundaciones en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Declaran esa provincia en emergencia. Se reportan crecidas y deslaves. Un total de 530 personas fueron rescatadas hasta el momento.
(2023-06-05). Israel Rojas: "El reto está en seguir adelante, con las mejores canciones posibles" cubadebate.cu "El reto está en seguir adelante. Con las mejores canciones posibles. Trabajando duro como cultores del amor y la buena fe entre los seres humanos", expresó el cantautor Israel Rojas tras la gira de Buena Fe por España.
(2023-06-05). Avanza gira del presidente de Venezuela en Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro llegó al Aeropuerto Internacional King Abdulaziz, ubicado la segunda ciudad más importante de esta nación, acompañado de la primera combatiente, Cilia Flores.
(2023-06-05). Volcán Cotopaxi lanza ceniza a mil metros de altitud en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El coloso mantiene un proceso eruptivo desde el pasado mes de octubre con tendencia a disminuir.