(2024-06-16). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-06-16). G7 warns Iran over continuing nuclear programme escalation. newarab.com 
The "We urge Tehran to cease and reverse nuclear escalations, and stop the continuing ura…
(2024-06-16). Russia and Cuba, Beyond Warships. orinocotribune.com By Mi Cuba por Siempre — Jun 13, 2024 | While the international media only report on the arrival of a Russian naval detachment in Cuba, relations between the Russian Federation and Cuba go much further and are getting stronger. Unlike the Biden administration, which is focused on maintaining the economic and financial persecution measures against Cuba, the Russian government is working together with the Cuban government to reach mutually beneficial agreements, which you will certainly not read about in the major mainstream outlets. | Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuban minister of Foreign Affairs, visited Russia…
(2024-06-16). The Perils And Promise Of The Emerging Multipolar World. popularresistance.org In his recent article for Common Dreams, Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs describes the world's trajectory towards multipolarity over the past three decades. He notes that, "in 1994, the G7 countries constituted 45.3% of world output, compared with 18.9% of world output in the BRICS countries (Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Russia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates). The tables have turned. The BRICS now produce 35.2% of world output, while the G7 countries produce 29.3%." | The West's political influence is also waning, as exemplified by the failure of the US-led sanctions against Russia from 2022…
(2024-06-16). My Presentation at the St. Petersburg International Economic forum. sonar21.com 
This is short and to the point. My speech was well received. The Syria's Ambassador to Moscow was present and applauded. You can see Alexander Dugin, Maria Zakharova sitting behind me. You will also see my good friends, Pepe Escobar and Zeinab Saffar, on the extreme right of the stage.
(2024-06-16). Comicomment: Ocean safety should not be based on lies. ecns.cn The Japan Atomic Energy Regulation Authority has revealed that a nuclear fuel development corporation falsified inspection records for radioactive waste tanks and other equipment for up to 14 years.
(2024-06-16). America Has Been at War with Russia for More than 100 Years. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-16). The NeoCons' Proxy War "Against Ukraine": Nuclear War is On the Table. The Privatization of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-16). Video: Russia Aims to Cripple Ukraine's Military as Putin Launches Major Offensive. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-16). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
(2024-06-16). The Hiroshima Nagasaki "Dress Rehearsal": Oppenheimer and the U.S. War Department's Secret September 15, 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca The head of the Manhattan Project, General Groves was in permanent liaison with Oppenheimer. On Sept. 15, 1945 The War Department requested an estimate of the "number of bombs required to ensure our national security" against the USSR…
(2024-06-16). Giving Ukraine Missiles to Shoot Into Russia Is a Declaration of War. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-16). Tuesday 8/6: On Anniversary Of Hiroshima-Never Again! STOP Drive For Nuclear Weapons In Japan & Asia. indybay.org Japanese Consulate San Francisco | 275 Battery St/California St | San Francisco…
(2024-06-16). Russian army advances near Kharkov. plenglish.com During the offensive, the units of the North and East battle groups made significant advances in the areas under the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in addition to defeating the enemy units, the military institution said in a statement on its Telegram profile on Sunday. | The Defense Ministry indicated that in the northern direction, the troops and equipment from the 71st Jaeger Brigade and the 125th Ukrainian Territorial Defense Brigade were destroyed in Volchansk and Ternova. | Seven counterattacks by the 36th Marine Brigade and the 13th National Guard Brigade were also rejected. | The Ukrainian Armed F…
(2024-06-16). Iran, Russia should swiftly implement comprehensive cooperation deal: Mokhber. presstv.ir Iran's interim president urges the implementation of a comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement with Russia as soon as possible.
(2024-06-16). Ha, CNN Reports… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
actual news from Havana. Not the first half of the report, of course. But visit to Admiral Gorshkov is open for public. Upper deck only, of course. Obviously, no one is allowed on board of Kazan. As expected, the discussion board below the video is dominated by massive numbers of TSIPSO and simply genuine article Khohol and other Western fanboys, but the truth is–as I reiterated a number of times–it is what is in waters in the Eastern and Western seaboards which really matters. Couple of the US
(2024-06-16). Peace Summit Calls for Dialogue With Russia, Backs Ukraine's 'Territorial Integrity'. themoscowtimes.com "We believe that reaching peace requires the involvement of and dialogue between all parties," read a final communique.
(2024-06-16). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 842. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 842nd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-06-16). Russian Journalist Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike. themoscowtimes.com His employer said the attack happened around the Saint-Nicolas monastery near the town of Vugledar.
(2024-06-16). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-06-16). Iran's BRICS Membership Marks New Age in Regional Relations: Russian Politician. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's membership in BRICS and its cooperation agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union have opened a new chapter in the promotion of Tehran's relations with regional countries, a senior member of Russia's State Duma said.
(2024-06-16). Spokesman Refutes G7 Statement on Iran's Nuclear Program. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson dismissed the allegations the Group of Seven has made against Tehran's peaceful nuclear activities.
(2024-06-16). Islamic State Inmates Take Prison Guards Hostage in Southern Russia. themoscowtimes.com State media reported that IS members who are due to appear in court on terrorism charges are among the hostage takers.
(2024-06-16). Russian Prison Standoff Ends With Hostages Freed, Suspects 'Liquidated'. themoscowtimes.com State media reported that IS members who are due to appear in court on terrorism charges were among the hostage-takers.
(2024-06-16). Iran Denounces UN, G7 Warnings on Nuclear Program and Coordination With Russia as 'Politically Biased'. themedialine.org 
(2024-06-16). Blue State Dems Throw Wrench in Plan to Extend Life of Zero Emission Power Plant. wattsupwiththat.com The Democratic-controlled California Senate and Assembly opposed a loan that would extend the lifespan of the state's last remaining nuclear power plant, Newsweek reported Friday.
(2024-06-16). Russian forces storm detention centre, free guards taken hostage. aljazeera.com Several assailants, reportedly linked to ISIL, killed in operation to rescue two guards at Rostov detention centre.
(2024-06-16). Hostage Crisis at Rostov Detention Center. devdiscourse.com Two employees of a pre-trial detention centre in Russia's Rostov region were taken hostage by detainees, Russia's RIA agency reported on Sunday, citing the Federal Penitentiary Service.