Daily Archives: June 25, 2022

2022-06-25: News Headlines

The Conversation (2022-06-25). America's religious Communities are divided over the issue of Abortion. juancole.com Interview by Kalpana Jain, The Conversation | Interviewed: Luis Josué Salés, Scripps College; Rachel Mikva, Chicago Theological Seminary; Samira Meht University of Colorado Boulder; Steven K. Green, Willamette University; Susan M. Shaw; Oregon State University. Since the first indications that the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, following a …

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-25). Jordan's King Abdullah Says He Would Support a 'Middle East NATO'. news.antiwar.com Jordan's King Abdullah has said that he would support forming a "Middle East NATO" amid efforts by the US and Israel to build an anti-Iran alliance in the region. | "I would be one of the first people that would endorse a Middle East NATO," Jordan is designated by the US as a major "non-NATO ally" and has a history of cooperating and drilling with the military alliance. "I'd like to see more countries in the area come into that mix," he said. | Abdullah's comments came…

John J. Mearsheimer (2022-06-25). The Causes and Consequences of the Ukraine War: A lecture by John J. Mearsheimer. juancole.com Robert Schumann Center for Advanced Studies: "Professor John J. Mearsheimer will discuss the current Russian invasion on Ukraine whilst exploring the potential causes and consequences of the crisis. In this lecture, Prof. Mearsheimer will aim to focus on both the origins of the war in Ukraine and some of its most important consequences. He will …

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Pres. Zelensky sacks 5 Ukrainian ambassadors, incl. to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — In a decree on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky sacked five Ukrainian ambassadors to other countries, including his envoy to Tehran.

Staff (2022-06-25). Ukraine claims being targeted with missiles from Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — A Ukrainian military official on Saturday claimed that a large-scale missile strike had been launched from inside Belarus into Ukraine's Zhytomyr region.

Staff (2022-06-25). Hezbollah reacts to possible formation of Middle East NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general reacted to the news on the formation of a Middle East NATO, describing the US threats against the Axis of Resistance as empty rhetoric.

Staff (2022-06-25). Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the first major federal gun safety legislation passed in decades, marking a significant bipartisan breakthrough on one of the most contentious policy issues in Washington.

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. And women are likely to be twice as affected by dementia as men. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. It's not one disease. And Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic, says…

Staff (2022-06-25). Regional problems, crises resolvable without US presence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan says regional disputes and crises will be resolved through collective participation of regional actors and without the US presence.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran, Turkey universities ink MoU on future cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Razi University and Turkey's Ataturk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Staff (2022-06-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, June 25.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iranian, Tajik diplomats exchange views on Afghan issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Ghomi has held talks with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirajuddin Mehruddin.

Staff (2022-06-25). US sanctions hinder humanitarian aid to quake-hit Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The acting interior minister of the Taliban says that countries can not send their humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit people of Afghanistan because of the US sanctions.

Staff (2022-06-25). Quake jolts Charak, Hormozgan prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted Bandar Charak in Hormozgan province on Saturday morning.

Staff (2022-06-25). Amir-Abdollahian meeting with EU chief Borrell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday held a meeting with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell at Iran's foreign ministry.

WSWS (2022-06-25). India and the US send envoys to Sri Lanka amid worsening economic crisis. wsws.org Prime Minister Wickremesinghe told parliament that the country was "facing a far more serious situation" than the current shortages of fuel and other essentials and warned of "a possible fall to rock bottom."

Staff (2022-06-25). President to address Iranians on TV tonight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi is to address the nation on the state TV Saturday night.

____ (2022-06-25). VIDEO: Four killed in Russian military plane crash. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The death toll rose to four after an Il-76 military transport aircraft crashed in Russia's western region of Ryazan early Friday. Five others were hospitalized following the crash.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iraqi PM to arrive in Tehran tomorrow for unexpected visit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — According to local Iraqi media, the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will travel to Tehran on Sunday (tomorrow) to meet with Iranian high-ranking officials.

____ (2022-06-25). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, June 25.

_____ (2022-06-25). Iran, energy crisis reasons for Biden's visit to Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) —Bilgehan Alagoz says the global energy crisis and ambiguity surrounding the Iran nuclear talks are key factors for Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.

Staff (2022-06-25). Afghanistan receives Iran's 3rd humanitarian aid. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Afghanistan has received the third consignment of humanitarian aid from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran students shine at Asian Chess Champ. for Disabled. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Some Iranian university students have displayed good performances at Asian Junior Online Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities.

Staff (2022-06-25). Tajikistan, Iran discuss expanding transit, trade ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — After the visits of Iran and Tajikistan Presidents, the two countries are now discussing practical proposals and agreements for the expansion of bilateral and multilateral transit and trade interactions in the region.

____ (2022-06-25). Iran's non-oil exports up 40% in Q1: TPOI chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that country's non-oil export has increased 40 percent in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year in 1401 (from March 21 to June 22).

Staff (2022-06-25). Iran, Turkey to further enhance tourism ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran and Turkey have held a meeting in a bid to further boost tourism ties, Parham Janfeshan who is tourism chief of Tehran province said.

____ (2022-06-25). End of US era in Latin America 'approaching'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The continuous serial political developments in Latin America indicate that countries of the region have become a major obstacle in the path of the policy of unilateralism by the United States.

Staff (2022-06-25). Amir-Abdollahian condoles with Afghanistan on quake disaster. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian condoled with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban and the Afghan nation and government on the recent earthquake that caused many deaths and strong material loss.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iran ready to resume talks in coming days: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — "We held positive and comprehensive talks," Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Saturday in Tehran at a joint press conference with the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-06-25). Iran volleyball powerfully defeats Canada in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — The national Iranian men's volleybal easily defeated Canada in 3 straight sets in Week 2 of 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday.

____ (2022-06-25). Deputy Prosecutor General visits MNA HQ. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Attorney General for Public Rights Division Gholamabbas Torki visited Mehr news agency (MNA) Headquarters in Tehran on Saturday and sat down for an interview.

Staff (2022-06-25). Iranian FM meets EU's Borrell in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell Fontelles on Saturday at Iran's foreign ministry.

Staff (2022-06-25). Inclusive Resistance strategic key to confront occupiers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) — During a meeting held in Beirut, Hamas's political bureau chief and the secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement emphasized that inclusive Resistance is a strategic key to confront the occupiers.

Jordan Schachtel (2022-06-24). Ukraine is a Mess: Celeb Visits, Banned Books, Ethnic Cleansing, A Broken War Effort, Sponsored by the "Free World" globalresearch.ca Ukraine is a total mess. A mess of epic proportions. | | And sponsored by the "Free World," which, in 2022, hardly resembles anything having to do with freedom or any semblance of western tradition. | Let's absorb the headlines of the past …

Staff (2022-06-24). Iraq, Syria, Iran: NATO to launch "anti-terror" drive on its southeast border Turkey. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsJune 24, 2022 NATO to organize special anti-terror meeting during Madrid summit The leaders of the NATO countries will broadly discuss the terrorism challeges stemming from the southern borders of the alliance, the Turkish foreign minister has said, thanking NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and the host country, Spain, for making this special session …

Staff (2022-06-24). Jordanian king: "I would be one of the first people that would endorse a Middle East NATO" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseJune 23, 2022 A Middle East NATO? A missile defense network with Israel? Major shifts brewing in region The growing perception of Iran's aggression in the Middle East, along with Washington's desire to reduce Russian and Chinese influence in the oil-rich Gulf Arab states, has prompted intense bouts of diplomacy in recent months that …

____ (2022-06-24). EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell to arrive in Iran tonight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that High Representative of European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell will arrive in Iran tonight for bilateral talks with Iranian officials.

Amarynth (2022-06-24). Sergey Lavrov's Presser at a joint news conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. thesaker.is Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Tehran, June 23, 2022…

Editor (2022-06-24). The Supreme Court Strips Us of Miranda Warnings. scheerpost.com (Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images) | By Elie Mystal / In 1966, the Supreme Court created the now famous "Miranda warnings," in the seminal case

Maryam Jameela (2022-06-24). Fascist Tories want to scrap the Human Rights Act. thecanary.co A new And th…

____ (2022-06-24). Russia urges Iran to export construction materials: Safari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Affairs announced that Russian Federation has called on Iran to export construction materials to this country.

____ (2022-06-24). BRICS emphasizes diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Leaders of BRICS group including emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in a statement stressed the need to a political and diplomatic solution over Iran's nuclear issue.

____ (2022-06-24). Quake jolts Paktika prov. in Afghanistan again, five killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — At least five people have been killed and 11 others injured in another earthquake in Afghan city of "Gyan" in Paktika province on Friday.

____ (2022-06-24). Iran brush off US in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iran defeated the US in straight sets (25-18, 29-27, 27-25) in Week 2 of 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Thursday.

____ (2022-06-24). Saudi-led coalition not even show mercy to Yemeni pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Criticizing sabotage of Saudi aggressor coalition on sending Yemeni pilgrims to Mecca to perform Hajj rituals, Yemeni National Salvation Government called on UN and intl. organizations to fulfill their duties in this respect.

____ (2022-06-24). Chinese, Iranian FMs holds phone conversation on ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian at the latter's request.

____ (2022-06-24). Syrian army launch operation to cleanse Raqqa from ISIL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — The Syrian army's ground forces backed by Russian air force began operation to cleanse remnants of ISIL terrorist groups in southeastern province of Raqqa.

____ (2022-06-24). UN confirms Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Findings show that Israeli security forces fired bullets that killed Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in May and not indiscriminate firing from Palestinians, a spokesperson for UN Human Rights Office said.

Dr. Robert Malone (2022-06-24). Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines Analysis Re-do: "Serious adverse events of special interest": Dr. Malone. globalresearch.ca There has been a bit of a stir lately concerning…

Joe Glenton (2022-06-24). As Afghans dig through earthquake rubble, their wealth remains in the hands of US banks. thecanary.co Afghans in the east of the country have spent several days digging through rubble, often by hand, following an earthquake. The disaster hit both Afghanistan and Pakistan on The Taliban gove…

TeleSUR-mcs-JL (2022-06-24). Irán ordena a EE.UU. pagar indemnización por científicos asesinados. telesurtv.net Teherán denunció ante el Consejo de Seguridad por el discurso de odio de un senador estadounidense, quien incita a Israel a asesinar más científicos iraníes.

____ (2022-06-24). Five dead, 35 injured in building blaze in Buenos Aires. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — At least five people were killed and 35 others were affected Thursday when an apartment caught fire in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, local authorities and medical personnel confirmed.

____ (2022-06-24). NE China nuclear power plant fully operational. ecns.cn The Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Station, the first nuclear power plant in northeast China, became fully operational on Thursday, according to the China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN).

____ (2022-06-24). Russia supports 3+3 format with Iran, Turkey participation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow supports the 3 + 3 format consisting of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia and neighboring countries namely Turkey and Iran.

Editor2 (2022-06-24). CENTCOM and Pentagon Approved Israeli Airstrikes in Syria. orinocotribune.com The Wall Street Journal reveals that Israel secretly coordinates with the US on many of the airstrikes it carries out in Syria.and that, since 2017, Israel has carried out more than 400 airstrikes in Syria and other parts of the West Asia region. | It claims that Israeli attacks have been aimed at restricting Iran and its allied forces in Syria. | The vast majority of those Israeli airstrikes have been approved by the US Central Command, CENTCOM and the Pentagon. | The US aim is to ensure that Israel's bombing raids don't interfere with the US led military campaign in Syria. | Many observers believed that the rev…

____ (2022-06-24). Russia's Putin to visit Iran for bilateral talk: Kremlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will certainly visit Iran at some point, but the exact date of this visit is yet unknown, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday.

____ (2022-06-24). Release of Afghanistan's assets should not be politicized. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said Afghanistan's assets blocked in the United States belong to the Afghan people and their release must not be politicized.

____ (2022-06-24). Cleric lauds managing role of martyr Beheshti in intl. arenas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Sedighi praised the prominent role and huge managing capacity of the late Shahid Beheshti in international spheres.

____ (2022-06-24). Regional countries must decide on future of region: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the regional countries must decide on the future of the region.

____ (2022-06-24). "BRICS" promises effective move for global peace: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that "BRICS" with its innovative vision promises an effective move towards the global peace.

____ (2022-06-24). (W.E. Talk) U.S. aim to 'maintain the existing international order' is not convincing. ecns.cn It has been a year and a half since the Biden administration took office, but China-U.S. relations have yet to bottom out. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently summed up "invest, align, compete"in the newly-announced governmental approach to China. So who is undermining the international order? And how should the U.S. find a new path in its China approach?

Walden Bello (2022-06-24). Reflections on a Path-Breaking Campaign for Democratic Socialism in the Philippines. fpif.org In the Philippines, as in the U.S., the "left" presents itself "the 'progressive' tail of the liberal elite." Our campaign made room for an actual progressive agenda.

____ (2022-06-24). Emirati gas facility targeted in Iraq again (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — The Emirati Company's facility "Dana Gas" in northern Iraq, which was recently attacked, was again targeted by a rocket on Friday.

Staff (2022-06-24). Iran reliable partner for linking BRICS to energy checkpoints. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian President said that Iran's unique geopolitical and geoeconomic position can make it a stable and reliable partner for connecting BRICS to energy checkpoints and major global markets.

____ (2022-06-24). Raeisi offers condolences to Afghanistan over deadly quake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi expressed his deep condolences to the government and noble people of neighboring Afghanistan on a recent deadly earthquake which claimed lives of many people in this country.

____ (2022-06-24). At least three dead in Ecuador's anti-govt. protests: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Anti-government protests in Ecuador over rising fuel, food prices and other basic necessities have been going on for days and three people have so far been killed and hundreds were arrested following the protests.

____ (2022-06-24). NE China's first nuclear power plant put into operation. ecns.cn After a trial run of 168 hours, the sixth generating unit at the nuclear power plant was ready for commercial operations. The power station has a total installed capacity of over 6.71 million kilowatts, making it the largest operating nuclear power plant in China at present.

Staff (2022-06-24). Detectan una mancha tres veces más grande que la Tierra, ubicada justo frente a nuestro planeta. cubadebate.cu Mirando directamente en la dirección de la Tierra, una mancha que triplica el tamaño de nuestro planeta apareció sobre la superficie del Sol. Según los astrónomos de la NASA que han observado el fenómeno, es posible que envíe erupciones y destellos es hacia nosotros en el futuro próximo.

Contributing Writers (2022-06-23). Vatican Endorses "Killer Vaccine": Commemorative Coins Promoting the 'Need to be Vaccinated' against COVID/By Kennedy Hall. marktaliano.net An eight-piece set includes a 20 euro silver coin depicting a young person getting jabbed with a needle. Original Link Here: Vatican Endorses "Killer Vaccine": Commemorative Coins Promoting the 'Need to be Vaccinated' against COVID Global ResearchGlobal Research Centre for Research on Globalization By Kennedy H..]…

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