2023-06-15: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2023-06-15). India's curbs on Chinese companies set to ruin its attractiveness. ecns.cn India's unfriendly and unfair restrictions on Chinese smartphone manufacturers will only damage its own business climate and technological innovation, and will greatly ruin its attractiveness to global investors and market players in the long term.

Jacob Andrewartha (2023-06-15). Indian Communist: 'Modi represents the Indian brand of fascism'. greenleft.org.au Clifton D' Rozario, a leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, and guest speaker at the upcoming Ecosocialism 2023 conference, talks to Jacob Andrewartha about the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and how the left is fighting back against his fascist regime.

Oriel María Siu, Last Real Indians. (2023-06-15). The Truth About The Lies Students Learn. popularresistance.org As a settler nation, the United States has necessitated the invention and sustained dissemination of various lies in order to negate, hide, and distort the truth about its past and present. These lies get taught to children as fairy tales at schools -as stories with sweet beginnings and happily-ever-after endings- and these fictions form the backbone of the history and social studies curricula of most K-12 classrooms in the U.S. Reinforcing these myths is recent legislation in at least 42 states barring teachers from teaching the honest history of the land we live on, forcing educators to lie about the origins of…

Saurav Sarkar, The Real News. (2023-06-15). He Thought He'd Been Accepted To A Canadian University. popularresistance.org As the days and hours melted away, it was looking like all hope was lost: Tuesday, June 13, was going to be Lovepreet Singh's last day in Canada before being deported. | "[My family] sacrificed their whole life savings to sponsor my education here… and I'm facing deportation," Singh told CBC News last week. "My dream is shattered," he added. | Now, thanks to a formidable protest mounted by international students and former students facing similar circumstances, Singh will be allowed to stay, at least temporarily. Singh, whose father is a farmer in Punjab, India, entered Canada several years ago on a student vis…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-06-15). Enfrentamientos locales dejan 11 muertos en Manipur, India. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de India, Narendra Modi, no se ha pronunciado sobre estos asesinatos que comenzaron el 3 de mayo.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-06-15). Más de 100.000 evacuados en India por ciclón Biparjoy. telesurtv.net Se estima que el fenómeno meteorológica deje lluvias torrenciales a lo largo de 325 kilómetros de costa entre el estado indio de Gajurat, y Karachi, Pakistán.

infobrics (2023-06-14). Russia Wants to Settle Its Trade in Yuan—and India Is Running Out of Options. infobrics.org In 2022, the share of yuan payments for Russian imports rose to 23% from 4% before the Ukraine war…

infobrics (2023-06-14). Strategic Triangle Russia-India-China: Limitations and Opportunities. infobrics.org In the realm of global geopolitics, the convergence of three major powers – Russia, India, and China – has captured the attention of analysts and policymakers alike. Known as the Russia-India-China (RIC) triangle, this complex trilateral relationship carries significant implications for the regional and international order…

infobrics (2023-06-14). Health Care and Charity: Lessons from India. infobrics.org Interview with Dr. KESEVAN VASU (India), founder of Om Nityanand World Health care & spiritual healing trust…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Russia and India Aim to Reach $50 Billion in Trade in 2023. telesurenglish.net The India-Russia Business Forum was held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ( SPIEF). | RELATED: | The participants discussed the efforts the governments of India and Russia are taking to overcome transport and logistics problems, prospects of setting up a joint banking and financial structure to support the bilateral trade potential, and high-priority areas of coope…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). 9 Killed and 10 Injured in Fresh Violence in India's Manipur. telesurenglish.net On late Tuesday night, 9 people were killed, and 10 others wounded in fresh violent incident in India's northeastern state of Manipur, local police officials reported it on Wednesday. | Related: | According to official reports, the killings took place due to a firing incident in the Khamenlok area of the Kangpokpi district, about 25 km northeast of Imphal, the capital city of Manipur. | "There was firing in the village … and 9 people were kil…

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2023-06-15). US Imperialist Gangsterism And Cuba. popularresistance.org The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a Rogue State as "a nation or state regarded as breaking international law and posing a threat to the security of other nations." This simple and neat definition not only perfectly captures the character of the relationship between Cuba and the United States, but also the character of U.S. policies toward the nations and peoples of our region and the world since its ascendancy as a global power at the end of the second imperialist war in 1945. And what was the driving interest for much of U.S. policies during the period since 1945? To prevent authentic decolonization in the…

Conor Gallagher, Naked Capitalism. (2023-06-15). What's Behind The US-Driven Reforms Coming To The World Bank? popularresistance.org Change is coming to the World Bank. While not expected to be formalized until October, it looks like the two big shifts will involve climate change and a bigger emphasis on middle income countries. It's difficult to predict exactly how the new mission will play out, but one thing is clear: the efforts are being driven by the desire to counter/thwart Beijing's expanding global influence. Both Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan devoted chunks of their big China speeches in April to the subject. And it looks like the reforms will go hand in hand with pushing the debunked narr…

ecns.cn (2023-06-15). Beijing ready to facilitate peace talks. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Wednesday China's support for the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights, saying that China is ready to play a positive role in facilitating peace talks on the Palestine issue and promote a comprehensive, fair and lasting solution.

ecns.cn (2023-06-15). China's economy continues recovery. ecns.cn China's economy continued to recover in May with continuous advancement in economic upgrading, but the foundation of economic recovery remains "not yet solid", the National Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-06-15). Japan's Embassy in Beijing holds press conference on dumping plan 'without inviting Chinese media'. ecns.cn Japan has not only failed to reflect on its wrong decision to forcibly dump nuclear-contaminated water into the sea, but it has again spread misinformation, attempting to confuse the international community.

José Carlos Llerena (2023-06-15). The Amauta Mariátegui and the Commander Che. peoplesdispatch.org June 14 marks the birth of two of the most important revolutionaries and Marxist thinkers in Latin America: José Carlos Mariátegui La Chira (1894-1930) and Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967). The Peruvian forefather of Indo-American Socialism and the Argentine internationalist of the Cuban Revolution may have not known each other personally, but they had a special relationship, proving themselves necessary and essential to each other. | The relationship between Mariátegui and Che Guevara is an ongoing one. It is thanks to Mariátegui's work we remember, in the way that we do, the revolutionary Che Guevara. And thanks…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 12—18 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GRxb6-CyPxM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-06-15). Consumer Health: Cancer survivorship and life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 4, which makes this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and more than 18 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Survival rates are improving for many types of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic receives top honors for environmental excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and leadership in sustainability practices through its Environmental Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Rochester received the Top 25 Award, Practice Greenhealth's highest honor for hospitals for…

Staff (2023-06-15). President of Kenya: We Must Stop Dependence on US Dollar. orinocotribune.com The president of Kenya, William Ruto, questioned the need to involve the US dollar in intra-regional business operations, urging African nations to use their national currencies instead of the dollar, as a means of promoting trade on the continent. Ruto's speech was received with a standing ovation by the audience in Djibouti. | "Why is it necessary for us to buy things from Djibouti and pay in dollars? There is no reason," Ruto said during his speech to the parliament of Djibouti this Tuesday, June 13. "We are not against the US dollar. We just want to trade a lot more freely. Let's pay for the things we buy fro…

WSWS (2023-06-15). Author Elizabeth Gilbert suspends novel's publication due to protests by Ukrainian nationalists. wsws.org Gilbert explained she was "removing the book from its publication schedule" because of complaints about its Soviet-Russian setting.

teleSUR (2023-06-15). Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office Building is Attacked. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office condemned the armed attack carried out against one of its headquarters in the province of Santo Domingo, where the assailant was killed by police officers. | RELATED: | The Public Ministry also requested that government authorities assign more security personnel to safeguard the facilities of the Institution on a national scale. | In a statement, they rejected "the arm…

teleSUR (2023-06-15). Fiji: Illicit Drugs, Major Challenge for National Security. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, during a workshop on establishing a national drug rehabilitation center, Fiji's Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci said that Illicit drug trafficking has become a major challenge for Fiji's national security, that a strategy is to be tabled. | Related: | During the workshop, Raikaci explained that illicit drug trafficking is driven by a combination of factors, including the country's strategic location in the Pacific, pov…

Jim McMahan (2023-06-15). Researchers, 2,400-strong, strike University of Washington. workers.org Seattle Researchers, scientists and engineers (RSEs) and postdoctoral student workers, part of a burgeoning national movement of campus workers, struck the University of Washington June 7. They belong to United Auto Workers Local 4121, with 6,000 members and growing, and they demand decent pay along with other contract improvements. The . . . |

Anonymous834 (2023-06-15). Europe Reverses Prior Statement 'We Are At War Against Russia'. southfront.org Written by On January 24 2023, the Foreign Minister of Germany and author of Germany's forthcoming National Security Strategy, Annalena Baerbock, said at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, On 5 April 2023, Hervé Blejéan, Director General of the European Unio…

Dean Baker (2023-06-14). National Public Radio Promotes Lie in Defense of Child Labor. cepr.net National Public Radio's All Things Considered show had a piece on a bill that would make current national child labor standards apply to children working on farms. Currently, children as young as 12 can legally work in agriculture. The bill under consideration would impose the same rules for child labor on farms as apply to …

Abolition Media (2023-06-14). June 11th Statement from Anarchist Prisoner Michael Kimble. itsgoingdown.org Statement from anarchist prisoner Michael Kimble on June 11th, an international day of solidarity with long-term anarchist prisoners. Greetings of Love and Solidarity, Alot has taken place in my life in the last year. I got married to a beautiful and smart trans woman. In March I had surgery for a hernia repair, which I…

Anonymous834 (2023-06-14). German FM Slammed My Brazilian Internet Users For Comments On Ukraine. southfront.org Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was severely criticised on Brazilian social media for saying during her official visit to Brazil that poor mothers in the Latin American country do not care about international conflicts because they focus "on the price of rice and beans in the supermarket." | During her speech at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation in Sà£o Paulo, Baerbock sugg…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-06-14). The Rise and Rise of Far-Right in Germany. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Germany's far-right protesters fly national flag at demonstration The political class in Germany is stunned by the findings of a YouGov poll published on Friday that 20 percent of German voters would give their vote to the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany), making it the second-strongest party behind the centre-right CDU (28%) and ahead…

Kari Polanyi Levitt (2023-06-14). Prof. Kari Polyani Levitt: Regaining Canada's Sovereignty: June 14, 2023 We Celebrate Kari's 100th Birthday. globalresearch.ca This weekend, friends and family will be meeting up in Montreal to celebrate Kari Polyani Levitt's 100th birthday. | While Kari's health is fragile, she remains firm in her incisive understanding and analysis of World events, committed to national sovereignty and …

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-06-14). In Canada, the strike wave is winning workers real gains. therealnews.com From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada. | In Part 1 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Emily Leedham, the Prairie Reporter for PressProgress and editor of Shift Work, PressProgress' weekly national labour newsletter; Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employee…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-06-14). Helms-Burton Act violates international law, says Cuban FM. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The Helms-Burton Act, enacted by the United States in 1996, is a flagrant violation of international law and has the audacity to regulate the future of a sovereign State, the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said Wednesday during a master conference at the opening of the 2nd International Seminar "Legal Implications of the Helms-Burton Act in the US legal system and its impact in the light of International Law".

Peoples Dispatch (2023-06-14). Brazilian President Lula launches new children's literacy program. peoplesdispatch.org Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Monday, June 12, launched a new children's literacy program called the National Commitment to Literate Children. The initiative will support concrete actions by States, municipalities and the Federal District to promote literacy among all children in the country. For this purpose, the federal government will invest over USD 205 million in 2023 and another USD 410 million in the next three years. | The central objective of the program is to ensure that 100% of Brazilian children receive education at least until the second grade, as set out in the goals of the Natio…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-06-14). Trump's worst crimes are overlooked in latest arrest and arraignment. peoplesdispatch.org The former US president committed many crimes before and during his time in office. But he is being arraigned for crossing the US national security apparatus…

Sam Pizzigati (2023-06-14). How Contractor CEOs Get Rich Off Taxpayers. otherwords.org Does anyone have a sweeter deal than military contractor CEOs? | The United States Just eight years ago, the national defense community

Staff (2023-06-14). "Money Has Won": Saudi Rights Activist Says PGA-LIV Golf Merger Gives MBS More Power & Influence. democracynow.org We speak to Lina Alhathloul, the sister of a Saudi dissident who was jailed and tortured, about how the kingdom is using its oil fortune to reshape its image by taking over the world of professional golf with the merger of its own LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. This comes after President Biden pledged to make Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "pariah" after the brutal assassination of Jamal Khashoggi. Lina Alhathloul discusses Saudi Arabia's human rights record and its latest diplomatic moves with regional and international powers, including its reestablishment of ties with Iran.

Staff (2023-06-14). Alex Saab's Illegal Detention Reaches 3 Years. orinocotribune.com This Monday marked three years of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab's illegal detention in a United States prison, in a case in which violations of international law and diplomatic conventions by the US regime stand out. | On June 12, 2020, Alex Saab was traveling to Iran on a diplomatic mission for the Venezuelan government to negotiate medical supplies and food for the Venezuelan people amid the crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the strengthening of illegal US and European sanctions. | The Venezuelan government plane Saab was traveling in stopped on Sal island in Cape Verde, an archipelago country off t…

WSWS (2023-06-14). The global significance of the North American dockworkers' struggle. wsws.org If rank-and-file dockworkers take action to unite across national boundaries, they can launch a counteroffensive against the operators and galvanize support among workers everywhere.

WSWS (2023-06-14). Postal workers speak out against Communication Workers Union's partnership with Royal Mail over punishing workloads: "The union has well and truly sold its members out" wsws.org There is a deep well of opposition to the Communication Workers Union's efforts to impose its rotten deal to end the national dispute.

Yves Engler (2023-06-14). Canadian looting of Zambian resources led to debt crisis. mronline.org While a geopolitical tussle between Washington and Beijing over Zambia's debt default has received significant international attention, Canada's contribution has been largely ignored.

Fight Back (2023-06-14). Frank Chapman to speak at Emergency Conference to defend the Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – Frank Chapman, a prominent leader of the Black Liberation movement and the executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will speak at the "Emergency Conference to Defend the Tampa 5: Civil Liberties in the Era of DeSantis" that is set for June 24 in Tampa, Florida. | The Tampa 5 are students and employees of the University of South Florida who were arrested and charged with multiple felonies on March 6 after being attacked by police at a protest demanding USF president take a stand against GOP attacks on the Florida university system. | Chapman states, "These vic…

Laith Fadel (2023-06-14). Honduran President makes historic visit to China. america.cgtn.com With the President of Honduras Xiomara Castro nearing the end of her historic visit to China, the two countries will see the fruits of this developing relationship, as the Central American nation strengthens its self determination in the international arena. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports. …

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Iranian President Arrives in Cuba on His Tour of Latin America. telesurenglish.net Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived Wednesday in Cuba, the last stop on his first Latin American tour since taking office in 2021. | RELATED: | The Persian head of state was received by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez at Havana's José Martí International Airport. He is accompanied by his wife, Jamileh Alamolhoda, and a high-level delegation composed of several members of his cabinet. | During his official visit,…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Three Days of National Mourning for Shipwreck Victims in Greece. telesurenglish.net Greece's acting Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas declared three days of national mourning for the victims of the shipwreck that occurred early Wednesday on the high seas off the Greek coast. | RELATED: | According to a statement issued by the prime minister's press office, the national mourning begins at 21: 00 on Wednesday, June 14, and will be in effect until 21: 00 on Saturday, June 17, 2023. | "Everyone's thoughts are with…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Ecuador Early Elections: 8 Presidential Candidates Registered. telesurenglish.net The National Electoral Council (CNE) announced Wednesday that eight presidential candidates have registered their candidacies to participate in the early general elections on August 20. | RELATED: | The period for registration of candidacies for the early presidential and legislative elections ended at midnight Tuesday, the CNE said, noting that "it was successfully completed." | Eight presidential candidates a…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Opens in Russia. telesurenglish.net The 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) kicked off on Wednesday at the Expo forum exhibition center in St. Petersburg, Russia. | RELATED: | The forum will be attended by more than 17,000 people from some 130 countries and territories, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. | SPIEF 2023 ends next Saturday, June 17, under the main theme, "Sovereign Development as the Foundation of a Just World: Join…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Death Toll Rises to 78 After Refugee Boat Sinks Off Greece. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, national broadcaster ERT said that the death toll has risen to 78 following the capsizing of a fishing boat carrying refugees and migrants off southwestern Greece. | RELATED: | A total of 104 passengers have been rescued, while a search and rescue operation was underway to locate a yet unclear number of missing, according to the latest report. | The incident happened in international waters, 47 nautical…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Greece: Boat Carrying Migrants Capsized, 32 Dead & 100 Rescued. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, in the southern coast of Greece, at least 32 people have died and more than 100 were rescued after a fishing boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized and sank off. | Related: | According to an official statement from the coast guard authorities, the accident occurred in international waters in the Ionian Sea and prompted an extensive rescue operation complicated by strong winds. | Rescue actions included 6 coa…

teleSUR (2023-06-14). Nigeria: 1,629 Suspected Cholera Cases & 48 Deaths Since April. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announces that, as of April this year, 1,629 people were suspected of cholera, including 48 deaths. | Related: | In Abuja, at a national cholera plan review conference, the director general of the NCDC, Ifedayo Adetifa, said that 13 states were impacted by cholera. | According to Adetifa, the health agency has taken measures to strengthen the country's prevention, control an…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-06-14). CIA And Intelligence Agencies Lied About Hunter Biden Laptop To Help Joe Biden Win 2020 Election, New Report Proves Beyond Any Reasonable Doubt. covertactionmagazine.com So When Will They Be Punished? Don't Hold Your Breath If the Pinocchio story were true, then former CIA Directors John Brennan, Leon Panetta and Michael Hayden, and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper would have such long noses that they would take up entire city blocks. In October 2020, the four habitual liars, …

macleans (2023-06-14). Why Canada might just need a tenant revolution. macleans.ca Canadians should rethink what we call our national housing crisis.

Anonymous834 (2023-06-14). China And Honduras — Coup-Attempt On The Way Again? southfront.org Written by Gavin O'Reilly. | On Monday, the growing international influence of China was again rubberstamped, with the signing of a comprehensive bilateral cooperation Coming only three months after a Chinese-brokered deal established a rapprochement betw…

ecns.cn (2023-06-14). China urges U.S. to be sincere in rejoining UNESCO. ecns.cn If the U.S. is serious about what it means to rejoin the organization, it needs to show the sincerity of observing international rules and respecting international rule of law, and earnestly fulfill its due international obligation as a responsible nation, including paying off its dues in arrears owed to UNESCO for years.

ecns.cn (2023-06-14). Trump hears document charges. ecns.cn Donald Trump on Tuesday became the first former U.S. president to be arraigned on federal criminal charges when his lawyer pleaded not guilty for him in a downtown Miami courthouse to illegally keeping national security documents after leaving office.

ecns.cn (2023-06-14). Envoy urges climate governance support for developing countries. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday urged the international community to further support developing countries fostering advancements in global climate governance.

Smithsonian (2023-06-14). Thursday 6/29: 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. indybay.org National Mall, Washington, D.C.

WSWS (2023-06-15). Sri Lankan workers back SEP campaign against sweeping privatisation. wsws.org The SEP interventions are revealing growing working-class opposition to the government's IMF-dictated austerity measures and anger over the treacherous role being played by the trade unions.

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