(2023-06-04). Eric Zuesse: Why America Is Losing Its War Against Russia. southfront.org 
Written by The reason, in a nutshell, is that America's neoconservatism (or aggressive insistence that it must remain the world's leading nation) is antagonizing so many previously neutral or "non-aligned" nations to shun America, so that the steam is going out of the U.S.-led effort to salvage Ukraine as a U.S. 'ally'. America's existing 'allies' need to…
(2023-06-04). Ukrainian Forces 'Took Control' Of Bakhmut Outskirts. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Kiev is yet to admits its defeat in the "Bakhmut fortress". According to Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov, the situation "remains stable" in the city. | After the Wagner PMC claimed full control of Bakhmut on May 20, Russian fighters secured the area and began withdrawal from the city. As of June 2, 99% of the "Wagnerians" left the city, handing over all the positions of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. | On June 1, the commander of the land forces of the Arme…
(2023-06-04). Dark Truth Behind Ukraine's NATO-Armed Border Raids + Cost of Attrition Continues to Mount. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for June 3, 2023 | — Ukrainian cross-border operations are spearheaded by militants identified by even the Western media as N*z**; — Ukraine has increasingly relied on terrorism following the loss of Bakhmut and a growing missile and drone campaign being carried out by Russia across Ukraine; | — New "security assistance" package from the US Department of Defense to Ukraine includes munitions reflecting Ukraine's growing shortage of air defense capabilities; | — Talk of tanks and warplanes are admittedly for Ukraine's use in the distant future, not for the upco…
(2023-06-04). BREAKING: Battle Is Ongoing In Russian Village, While Governor Of Belgorod Region Is Holding Talks With Kiev's Militants. southfront.org 
In the afternoon of June 4, pro-Kiev militants again crossed Russian border and attacked Russian village of Novaya Tavolzhanka. According…
(2023-06-04). New Wave Of Russian Strikes Hit Military Facilities In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | In response to the massive shelling of Russian borders regions, Russian forces launched another wave of precision strikes on military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) throughout the country. | During the night, an air alert has been declared in all Ukrainian regions. This time, the attack, which was carried out by UAVs and cruise missiles, was not massive, but targeted. Targets in Kiev, Kirovograd, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions were hit. | Ukrainian military officials co…
(2023-06-04). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slovyansk; | The AFU reportedly hit a control point, missile system, 6 artillery units, 3 ammo depots in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces a…
(2023-06-04). Russia Warns Germany, France Against Supplying Ukraine With Long-Range Missiles. southfront.org 
The Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile. By Wikimedia user (axesofevil2000) | Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has warned Germany and France against supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles. | Peskov told the "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" program on the Rossiya-1 TV channel on June 4 that the supply of such missiles will only lead to more escalation."Now we are already seeing that discussion begins about deliveries, for example, from France, Germany of missiles with a range of 500 or more k…
(2023-06-04). Roger Waters faces attacks by Zionists, Labour and Tory politicians as tour hits UK. wsws.org For the German and British ruling class, Waters' "crimes" are that he has repeatedly expressed opposition to the US-NATO-instigated war against Russia in Ukraine—for which he has been smeared as a propagandist for Putin—and his vocal support of the Palestinian people in the face of criminal attacks on them by the State of Israel, for which he is falsely denounced as an anti-Semite.
(2023-06-04). Russia warns of escalation if Ukraine gets long-range missiles. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) Providing Ukraine with some Western countries ¥ long-range missiles will increase escalation in the region, as warned by the Russian Presidency spokesman Dmitri Peskov.
(2023-06-04). Erdogan's Mediatory Role on Ukraine Cannot Be Wished Away. orinocotribune.com By M.K. Bhadrakumar — May 29, 2023 | Among the host of implications for international security stemming out of Turkish President Recep Erdoƒüan's The international community puts China as the frontrunner in the race for peacemaking in Ukraine but don't be surprised if Erdogan…
(2023-06-04). Journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow & Crimea. orinocotribune.com 
By Daniel Kovalik and Rick Sterling — Jun 1, 2023 | At the end of April of this year, the two of us ventured together to Russia. We went with the purpose of fact-finding and also to make a point that we do not believe that Russia should be isolated from the world through sanctions and travel bans. | At this moment, Russia is more isolated from the West than it has ever been, quite possibly in history. As just one example, while V.I. Lenin was able to famously travel from Finland via train to St. Petersburg, even during the height of WWI, the train from Finland to Russia ceased operating after February 24 of…
(2023-06-04). Military Situation In Donbass On June 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slovyansk; | The AFU reportedly hit a control point, missile system, 6 artillery units, 3 ammo depots in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashe…
(2023-06-04). Nine Ukrainian UAVs Targeted Crimean Peninsula. southfront.org 
Mugin-5 Pro kamikaze UAV was intercepted in the area of Feodosiya | On the night of June 4, Ukrainian forces targeted Crimea with UAVs. Russian air defence forces intercepted all the targets and Ukrainian attempts to struck targets on the peninsula failed. | According to head of the Crimean Republic Sergey Aksenov, Russian air defence forces shot down five enemy UAVs. Four other drones were intercepted by means of electronic warfare. In total, nine UAVs targeted the peninsula. | There are no casualties. As a result of th…
(2023-06-04). Military Situation In Syria On June 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 4, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 4, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra; | On June 4, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Benin; | On June 4, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in al-Bara; | Fateh al-Mubin Operations Room claimed that five SAA servicemen were killed and two oth…
(2023-06-04). Polish Mercenaries Took Part In Attack On Russian Border Region. southfront.org 
(2023-06-04). Russia thwarts Ukrainian attempt to cross Dnieper River. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces on Sunday thwarted another attempt by Ukrainian nationalists to cross the Dnieper River, causing numerous casualties, Russia ¥s Defense Ministry reported.
(2023-06-04). The reorganization of the Russian armies. thealtworld.com In the midst of the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian Federation has decided to complete the reorganization of its armies. It's a mammoth task that has been accomplished since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the complete anarchy that followed. However, despite the very serious problems that arose last year, first with the dispatch to the front of young men with no military training, then with delays in the supply of certain units, a professionalization of the system is already clearly visible. The announced reform aims not only to homogenize the Armed Forces upwards, but also to radically transform command…
(2023-06-04). How to Destroy Russia. 2019 Rand Corporation Report: "Overextending and Unbalancing Russia" globalresearch.ca Force the adversary to expand recklessly in order to unbalance him, and then destroy him. This is not the description of a judo hold, but a plan against Russia elaborated by the Rand Corporation, the most influential think tank in the USA.
(2023-06-04). What "Security Threat" Does China Pose? covertactionmagazine.com If U.S. leaders were really interested in Americans security, they would upgrade public health and housing rather than upgrading the military and thereby encouraging a dangerous arms race with China. Everyone who abhors war, detests imperialism, and favors cooperation between nations on global warming, poverty reduction, protection of biodiversity, international disarmament, implementation of international law, …
(2023-06-04). 40 Tibetan kids play soccer with peers in Beijing. ecns.cn Kids from a welfare center in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, play soccer with thirty kids Beijing Guoan football team at new Workers' Stadium in Beijing.
(2023-06-04). The Israel Lobby Is Trying to do a Jeremy Corbyn on Roger Waters. strategic-culture.org 
By Asa WINSTANLEY | Last weekend, rock legend Roger Waters, journalist Katie Halper and yours truly were invited by our friend Danny Haiphong onto his popular YouTube livestream, The Left Lens. | The topic was my new book Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn ( But the livestream happened to coincide with a massive new wave of a
(2023-06-04). Israel's upheaval is Palestine's opportunity. electronicintifada.net BDS movement report only serious analysis of current situation.
(2023-06-04). China denounces NATO labelling it a threat. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersJune 3, 2023 China objects to NATO labelling it a "threat," embassy to Norway says China "strongly opposes" NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China's embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent visit to the Scandinavian country. "China urges NATO to stop stirring up …
(2023-06-04). (W.E. Talk, ∑ Understanding the Chinese path to modernization) Zheng Yongnian: What can the Chinese path to modernization bring to globalization. ecns.cn Modernization is a global social transition spanning several hundred years and involving the five continents. It covers such fields as the economy, science and technology, politics and culture and has brought earth-shaking changes to the world. China is undoubtedly a part of this historical process.
(2023-06-04). China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts return safely. ecns.cn Three Chinese astronauts on board the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship returned to Earth safely on Sunday, after completing their six-month space station mission. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). Xi calls for efforts to build modern Chinese civilization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a symposium on cultural inheritance and development on Friday and made an important speech. He stressed that it is our new cultural mission in the new era to further promote cultural prosperity and develop a great culture in China and a modern Chinese civilization from a new starting point. It is imperative to have greater confidence in our own culture, shoulder the mission, work diligently and proactively, and make concerted efforts to create a new cul…
(2023-06-04). Giant pandas find cool ways to beat summer heat. ecns.cn As temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius in some areas of China, giant pandas have found some cool ways to beat the summer heat. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). China's first domestic large cruise ship to undock in Shanghai. ecns.cn China's first domestically-built large cruise ship, "Adora Magic City," has started its "floating-up process" early Thursday morning and is expected to be undocked in Shanghai on June 6. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). Exploring world's longest underground karst cave with water. ecns.cn Developed about 500,000 years ago, Benxi Water Cave in northeast China's Liaoning Province has more than 400,000 cubic meters internal space and a total length of 5,800 meters. Of this, about 2.8 kilometers are accessible by boat. Comprising a dry cave and a water cave, it is the world's longest underground karst cave with water. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). China strongly opposes so-called 'Initiative on 21st Century Trade': FM. ecns.cn China strongly opposes official interactions of any form between China's Taiwan region and countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and that includes negotiating or signing any agreement that implies sovereignty and has an official nature, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-06-04). Tibetan children visit Minzu University of China. ecns.cn Tbetan children from the Welfare Center of Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu in northwest China's Qinghai Province visit the library and museums of the Minzu University of China, Beijing, June 2, 2023.
(2023-06-04). FM Says: China offers opportunities, not risks. ecns.cn
(2023-06-04). Iran Reveals Plan To Form Naval Alliance With Gulf Arab States. southfront.org 
Forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf. FILE IMAGE: IRNA | The commander of Iran's navy announced that the Islamic Republic will form a joint naval alliance with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, India and Pakistan. | Rear Admiral Shahram Irani made the announcement during a televised program that was aired on June 2. According to the semi-official Fars news agency, the commander said that "countries of the region have realized that the security of the region c…
(2023-06-04). Historic Bill Would Stop New York from Subsidizing Illegal Israeli Settlements. scheerpost.com 
The bill to "End New York funding of Israeli settler violence Act" would establish a civil penalty for nonprofits that help fund settlements. The pro-Israel backlash has predictably described it as antisemitic.
(2023-06-04). Vancouver action calls for freedom for Walid Daqqah, demands Scotiabank #ShutElbitDown. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 3 June, Samidoun Vancouver organized a flash rally and leaflet distribution to free Walid Daqqah, the Palestinian prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter jailed by the Israeli occupation since 1986, and all Palestinian prisoners. The Vancouver action took place at the local headquarters of CBC, the state-sponsored broadcaster, which refuses to use the term …
(2023-06-04). Iran Says It Will Form Naval Alliance With Gulf Arab States. news.antiwar.com Iran's navy commander said Friday that Tehran was working to form a naval alliance with several Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iraq. "The countries of the region have today realized that only cooperation with each other brings security to the area," Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani said. In response to …
(2023-06-04). Actuating an Israeli 'Solution' — via an al-Aqsa Emergency. thealtworld.com Tensions between the ultra-Orthodox community and secular Israelis are nothing new, but the conflict is reaching unprecedented levels, with incidents turning violent. | Prime Minister Netanyahu will
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. A family statement, posted on The Carter Center website, says that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains, Georgia, and visits with loved ones. The statement goes on to say that it's hoped that sharing the family's news will increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor's offices around the country. More than 55 million people worldwide are believed…
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). Sunday 6/4: Book launch- "Crossing Borders — The Search for Dignity in Palestine," by Christa Bruhn. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-04). A hipocrisia do Ocidente nos conflitos Russia/Ucrania e Oriente Medio. strategic-culture.org 
É amplamente reconhecido que, em tempos de guerra, a verdade é frequentemente a primeira vítima, já que os envolvidos tendem a ocultar seus fracassos e exagerar suas conquistas. | No caso da complexa situaàßà£o entre Rússia e Ucrânia, as narrativas sà£o moldadas de acordo com os interesses do Departamento de Estado dos EUA, o qual influencia a grande mídia ocidental, sempre destacando as supostas "conquistas" ucranianas que, na realidade, nunca ocorreram. Recentemente, uma grande mentira se espalhou pelo mundo, afirmando que os russos já haviam perdido mais de 100 mil soldados em território ucra…
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). Irán, Arabia Saudita, EAU y Omán formarán una alianza militar. telesurtv.net El comandante de la Armada iraní, el contraalmirante Shahram Irani, dice que el país formará nuevas alianzas regionales y extrarregionales para mejorar la seguridad.
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). Retransmitirán este domingo programa Cuadrando la caja dedicado al desarrollo turístico. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, retransmisión del programa Cuadrando la caja sobre la situación actual y los desafíos del desarrollo turístico en Cuba. øQué situación presenta el turismo cubano en la actualidad? øPor qué no crece al ritmo deseado, funciona realmente como una locomotora de la economía?.
(2023-06-04). Tres soldados israelíes mueren en tiroteo en frontera con Egipto. telesurtv.net El incidente tuvo lugar cerca del cruce fronterizo de Nitzana y Al-Awja entre Israel y Egipto, ubicado a 40 km al sureste del punto donde convergen la frontera de Israel con Egipto y la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-06-03). Revolution and counterrevolution: Remembering Tiananmen 34 years later. liberationnews.org 
To put it simply, this particular narrative of a "massacre" of pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square on June 4 is a complete fabrication, the mythology of which has been exploited by the West for over 30 years as evidence of the ruthless, authoritarian nature of the CPC to justify imperialist aggression against China.
(2023-06-03). Revolution and counter-revolution: Remembering Tiananmen 34 years later. liberationnews.org To put it simply, this particular narrative of a "massacre" of pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square on June 4 is a complete fabrication, the mythology of which has been exploited by the West for over 30 years as evidence of the ruthless, authoritarian nature of the CPC to justify imperialist aggression against China.