(2023-06-02). Stop the state-led censorship of opponents of the US/NATO war against Russia! Defend the IYSSE's Toronto June 4 meeting! wsws.org The open intervention of a government minister in the campaign to shut down an antiwar meeting organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Toronto marks a new stage in the efforts of ruling elites around the world to censor opponents of imperialist war.
(2023-06-02). US and Taiwan Sign First Trade Agreement Under New Initiative, Angering China. news.antiwar.com The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced Thursday that the US and Taiwan signed the first trade agreement under a new economic initiative that was launched last year. The deal was signed in Washington by representatives of the US and Taiwan's respective de facto embassies, the American Institute in Taiwan, and the Taipei …
(2023-06-02). Blinken Dismisses Calls for a Ceasefire, Says US Must Build Up Ukraine's Military. news.antiwar.com The US will focus its efforts on arming Ukraine and not attempting to bring the war to a negotiated settlement, America's top diplomat said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken laid out a plan to massively expand Kiev's military before talks begin.In a speech delivered in Finland on Friday, Blinken stated, "The United States — together …
(2023-06-03). Support builds for IYSSE anti-war Toronto meeting in face of right-wing censorship campaign. wsws.org Workers and young people have spoken out powerfully in defence of the IYSSE's right to hold its anti-war meeting in opposition to the threats and intimidation from the far-right UCC and its allies within the Canadian state.
(2023-06-03). The US Censors Dissenting Voices: On the Attacks Against the Midwestern Marx Institute. orinocotribune.com By Edward Liger Smith, Carlos L. Garrido, and Noah Khrachvik — May 31, 2023 | The First Amendment of the United States Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law… Abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Yet in 2023 the United States is attempting to extradite Julian Assange because he
(2023-06-03). Ukrainian Forces Target City Of Berdyansk, Zaporozhie Region, For Second Day In A Row. southfront.org 
On June 3, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) resumed strikes on the peaceful cities in the Zaporozhie region which are under control of the Russian military. | About an hour ago, Ukrainian forces launched several missiles ,targeting the city of Berdyansk. According to preliminary reports, at least six missiles were intercepted. Residents of the city filmed numerous explosions in the sky which were the result of the work of Russian air defence forces. | The wreckage of the Ukrainian Tochka-U…
(2023-06-03). Greater Selfishness is Lurking Behind US' Seeming Impartiality. dissidentvoice.org The sudden escalation of the situation in the Balkans in the past few days has drawn great concern from the international community. From May 26, when the Kosovo authorities forced the inauguration of the Albanian mayor, triggering protests and demonstrations from the Serbs, to May 29 when violent clashes broke out between NATO "peacekeeping" troops …
(2023-06-03). Sudan solidarity rally: 'we will rise stronger and more beautiful than ever'. greenleft.org.au Protesters marched in Meanjin/Brisbane for peace and justice in Sudan, writes Alex Bainbridge.
(2023-06-03). Ceasefire Is the First Step Toward Lasting Peace. youtube.com Phyllis Bennis on Ukraine War.
(2023-06-02). Headlines for June 2, 2023. democracynow.org Senate Approves Debt Deal Limiting Domestic Spending and Rolling Back Climate Protections, Senate Votes to Rescind Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan, Russia Fires More Missiles at Kyiv Amid Fresh Cross-Border Attacks from Ukraine, U.N. Warns Foundering Black Sea Grain Deal Could Exacerbate Food Crisis, Zelensky Presses EU and NATO to Grant Ukraine Membership; China Calls for Peace Talks, Protesters Disrupt Arms Convention as Canadian Defense Minister Touts Cybersecurity Plans, Rights Groups Slam "Sham Trial" for Iranian Journalists Who Helped Expose Death of Mahsa Amini, Workers Protest Florida&#…
(2023-06-02). Brazil: Can Lula's plan bring peace to Ukraine? greenleft.org.au Israel Dutra, of the Brazilian Socialist Left Movement within the Socialism and Liberty Party, speaks to Federico Fuentes about Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's peace proposal for the war in Ukraine.
(2023-06-02). Science and imperialism: Scientists as workers for peace. mronline.org 
Imperialism and militarism have always disguised and justified themselves as the defense of freedom.
(2023-06-02). The U.S. censors Dissenting Voices: On the attacks against the Midwestern Marx Institute. mronline.org 
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law… Abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
(2023-06-02). June 10-11: International Summit For Peace In Ukraine. popularresistance.org 'The aim of the International Peace Summit is to publish an urgent global appeal, the Vienna Declaration for Peace, calling on political actors to work for a ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine. Prominent international speakers will point to the danger around the growing escalation of the war in Ukraine and call for a reversal towards a peace process. | Speakers include: Former Colonel and Diplomat Ann Wright, USA; Prof. Anuradha Chenoy, India; Advisor to the President of Mexico Father Alejandro Solalinde, Mexico Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly, Ireland; Vice President David Choquehuanca, Bolivia;…
(2023-06-02). Washington Is Using the Ukraine War to Rebuild Its Global Power. jacobin.com With no peace in sight, the war has provided the opportunity to rebuild America's tattered informal empire.
(2023-06-03). Venezuela Completes Renovation of University Clinical Hospital Emergency Services. orinocotribune.com 
The emergency areas of the University Clinical Hospital of Caracas have been renovated. On Friday, June 2, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced the opening of the renovated pediatric emergency areas, the pediatric surgery area, and the pediatrics service, as well as a new neonatal intensive care unit — the only one in the country. The adult emergency and psychiatric services areas have also been revamped, "adapt[ing] to international parameters and protocols for the diagnosis of psychiatric illnesses," said Vice President Rodríguez. | During a tour of the university hospital, the vice presiden…
(2023-06-03). Venezuela's State Airline Conviasa Opens New Caracas—Lima Route. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, June 1, the Venezuelan airline Conviasa announced the opening of a new route from Caracas to Lima, connecting Venezuela and Peru. | #MásDestinos Este mes de — Línea Aérea Conviasa (@LAConviasa)
(2023-06-03). Guaido Babbles Incoherently in Attempt to Explain His Finances. orinocotribune.com In another episode of the Juan Guaidó show in the United States, the former Venezuelan opposition deputy was being interviewed by Colombia's RTN cable show NTN24 discussing Venezuela related topics, including the recent summit of South American presidents held in Brasilia and the opposition primary elections scheduled for next October. | Guaidó, who has been in the US for about five weeks since fleeing Venezuela, was upset and worried when the journalist asked him "how do you finance yourself today?" Guaidó left many questions unanswered about how he is managing to pay for his stay abroad. He left the impression…
(2023-06-02). The U.S. censors Dissenting Voices: On the attacks against the Midwestern Marx Institute. mronline.org The First Amendment of the United States Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law… Abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
(2023-06-02). June 10-11: International Summit For Peace In Ukraine. popularresistance.org 'The aim of the International Peace Summit is to publish an urgent global appeal, the Vienna Declaration for Peace, calling on political actors to work for a ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine. Prominent international speakers will point to the danger around the growing escalation of the war in Ukraine and call for a reversal towards a peace process. | Speakers include: Former Colonel and Diplomat Ann Wright, USA; Prof. Anuradha Chenoy, India; Advisor to the President of Mexico Father Alejandro Solalinde, Mexico Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly, Ireland; Vice President David Choquehuanca, Bolivia;…
(2023-06-02). Washington Is Using the Ukraine War to Rebuild Its Global Power. jacobin.com With no peace in sight, the war has provided the opportunity to rebuild America's tattered informal empire.
(2023-06-03). Venezuela Completes Renovation of University Clinical Hospital Emergency Services. orinocotribune.com The emergency areas of the University Clinical Hospital of Caracas have been renovated. On Friday, June 2, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced the opening of the renovated pediatric emergency areas, the pediatric surgery area, and the pediatrics service, as well as a new neonatal intensive care unit — the only one in the country. The adult emergency and psychiatric services areas have also been revamped, "adapt[ing] to international parameters and protocols for the diagnosis of psychiatric illnesses," said Vice President Rodríguez. | During a tour of the university hospital, the vice presiden…
(2023-06-03). Venezuela's State Airline Conviasa Opens New Caracas—Lima Route. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, June 1, the Venezuelan airline Conviasa announced the opening of a new route from Caracas to Lima, connecting Venezuela and Peru. | #MásDestinos Este mes de — Línea Aérea Conviasa (@LAConviasa)
(2023-06-03). Guaido Babbles Incoherently in Attempt to Explain His Finances. orinocotribune.com In another episode of the Juan Guaidó show in the United States, the former Venezuelan opposition deputy was being interviewed by Colombia's RTN cable show NTN24 discussing Venezuela related topics, including the recent summit of South American presidents held in Brasilia and the opposition primary elections scheduled for next October. | Guaidó, who has been in the US for about five weeks since fleeing Venezuela, was upset and worried when the journalist asked him "how do you finance yourself today?" Guaidó left many questions unanswered about how he is managing to pay for his stay abroad. He left the impression…
(2023-06-03). Presidente Erdogan afirma que ha comenzado el siglo de Türkiye. t.co En su discurso, el mandatario turco saludó en primer instancia al presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. Durante la jornada se anuncia el nuevo Gabinete.
(2023-06-02). Venezuela Records The Hottest Year In Its History. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, said this Friday that Venezuela is experiencing the hottest year in its history as a consequence of the effects of climate change. | RELATED: | According to the president, the country "has been registering up to 4 degrees Celsius above average, we are having the hottest year in the history of Venezuela." | In the framework of a working meeting on the progress of the Communal-Military Education and Health Brigades, Maduro said he was "very concerned about the a…
(2023-06-02). President Maduro to Attend Erdogan's Inauguration in Türkiye. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Turkey to attend the presidential inauguration of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who won the elections on May 28. | RELATED: | The Bolivarian leader was accompanied by his wife, legislator Cilia Flores. They were received by Murat Soylu, the deputy governor of Ankara, and other authorities. | On Saturday, the presence of over twenty world leaders is expected at the inauguration of E…
(2023-06-02). Russia and China Support Venezuela's Possible Entry Into BRICS. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-02). President Lula Responds to Comments From Boric and Lacalle on Venezuela (+Evo and Diosdado). orinocotribune.com 
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighted the fact that "each country is sovereign to decide its political model," when responding to criticism presented by the presidents of Chile, Gabriel Boric, and Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, regarding statements Lula made about Venezuela the day before Brasília's Summit of South American Presidents. | "I have always defended the idea that each country is sovereign to decide its political model, its internal affairs," Lula commented this Wednesday, May 31, at a press conference aired by Brazil's O Globo news network. "The same demand that the world makes o…