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Links for June 23, 2026 | Naked Capitalism

  • 2026年6月23日
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In a world where strange headlines and unexpected stories dominate our feeds, one particularly heartwarming tale involves an overstuffed orange tabby cat resembling a pumpkin who has found a loving family through SPCA Cincinnati’s CEO. This whimsical story captures the charm of unexpected companionship.

Alan Greenspan passes away at 100 according to Financial Times. It’s important to be candid about famous figures after their passing, as it’s often necessary to evaluate their legacies critically.

Ebola

#COVID-19/Pandemics

Climate/Environment

Seal pups and seabird chicks are facing harsh conditions in extreme weather. How might we safeguard them? The Conversation

Climate change could soon bring about catastrophic losses to global biodiversity Nature

A Missing Element in Climate Models: Nature’s Own Emissions Yale 360

Uncontrolled Icebergs Are Causing Chaos in Oceans Futurism

Britain braces for ‘tropical night’ temperatures with an extreme heat warning in place Sky

‘Termination shock’: heeding expert warnings on the environmental risks of geoengineering Guardian

China?

China enacts trade restrictions on numerous U.S. firms in response to a Pentagon blacklist CNBC

DARPA seeks advanced battery technologies for military use, yet China has already developed them Kevin Walmsley

Transmission Dominance, Chinese Style China Talk

Japan

Japan’s currency policy keeps investors alert to potential yen interventions Reuters

Koreas

South Korea criticizes North Korea’s new border security measures Anadolu Agency

The Korean won reaches its lowest June level since the 1998 crisis AJP

India-Pakistan

Pakistan’s Defence Minister threatens war over water security against India amidst the ongoing crisis NDTV

At least seven people killed in twin roadside bomb blasts in northwest Pakistan Independent

Southeast Asia

Thailand rebuffs Cambodia’s territorial claims, advocating for a joint investigation to prevent conflict Nation Thailand

Africa

10,000 individuals affected in a significant cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria Yahoo

Warning Signs in the Red Sea Corridor as Sudan’s conflict spills over borders BISI

The second-largest medical aid in South Africa faces financial instability Daily Investor

Ebola-related closures sever an essential connection between DRC’s Goma and Rwanda Aljazeera

Nigerian forces eliminate 18 terrorists in northeast operations, according to military sources TRT

Sahel forests are more than a refuge: they serve as bases for jihadist groups Agence France-Presse

As climate conditions evolve, malaria is spreading in southern Africa Malaysian Reserve

Israel has deployed troops to Somaliland following official recognition, sources indicate Middle East Eye

South of the Border

A U.S. strike on a suspected drug vessel results in two fatalities and leaves six survivors in the eastern Pacific Independent

Trinidad persists in a state of emergency BISI

Colombia’s intensifying internal conflict is shaping its presidential election BBC

The Bolivian president declares a state of emergency, deploying military forces to suppress anti-government protests Guardian

European Disunion

ECB’s Chief Economist anticipates a prolonged period of high inflation Wall Street Journal

German farmers express concerns over an impending liquidity crisis amidst rising prices Yahoo

Zelensky’s interview may have intensified his ongoing dispute with Poland Andrew Korybko

Thousands of Czech public broadcaster staff strike over funding issues Guardian

Balkans

‘We demand a new Albania’: Protests against a resort backed by Jared Kushner turn sentiment against the government Guardian

Old Blighty

Burnham poised for leadership Telegraph

Starmer indicates that the new PM will assume power by mid-July if Burnham runs unopposed, or by the end of August if an election occurs Guardian

Bank of England reveals a stress test scenario ‘more severe than the financial crisis’ City AM

Israel vs. The Resistance

Reports suggest Netanyahu is in turmoil over a new oversight mechanism involving the U.S., Iran, and Lebanon; U.S. denies Israel has been excluded Times of Israel

Israel sets forth ‘conditions’ for concluding its occupation of southern Lebanon: Several reports The Cradle (Kevin W)

‘JD Vance’s critique: Iranians hold the advantage in peace negotiations’ FRANCE 24

U.S. eases Iranian oil sanctions RT (Kevin W). Note that this information is often reported inaccurately—a 60-day waiver has been issued.

The U.S. has eased sanctions on Iranian oil, as Iran refutes Vance’s allegations regarding inspectors. BBC accurately reports the sanctions easing.

A ship off the coast of Yemen was attacked, marking the second incident of its kind in two weeks, as reported by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Shafaq

The Law of Iran War Dead-Enders Daniel Larison

New Not-So-Cold War

Russian strikes may limit Ukraine’s grain exports by one-third Reuters

Sabotage incidents beneath the waves The Times. Micael T: “Now we’re hearing that a porn star has caused the Nord Stream explosion. This is becoming increasingly absurd.”

For those with resilient stomachs: Anne Applebaum and Fiona Hill: Are the Autocrats Winning?” YouTube. Robin K: “This is what our best thinkers in international relations have come to.”

A dispute over a WWII army unit threatens to create tensions between Poland and Ukraine Guardian

Imperial Collapse Watch

When Military Experts Supplant Hill Staff Antiwar.com (Kevin W)

Grounding Back in Reality Postliberal Order

Trump 2.0

‘Obvious violations’: Judge halts DOJ subpoenas directed at Tim Walz Politico

Enormous quantities of fentanyl have emerged on the streets as the DEA remained inactive, according to newly disclosed records Associated Press (resilc)

Economy

‘Running into failure’: An alarming increase in household debt jeopardizes the U.S. economy Yahoo

AI

The GOP embraces narratives regarding China’s involvement in data center controversies The Hill

AI poses risks of triggering ‘catastrophic’ outages in telecommunications Telegraph

Trump’s Iran peace initiative appears to be faltering alongside the AI bubble Australian Financial Review

Are we officially experiencing an AI bubble? Just look at San Francisco’s housing market Independent

Guillotine Watch

Apocalypse Early Warning System Kyle McDonald

Antidote du jour: Tracie H: “Spotted this lovely Swallowtail resting between a Magnolia tree and a Lily of the Nile during today’s stroll.”

A bonus (Chuck L):

A second bonus:

A third:

And a different kind of bonus:

For those interested, you can view the previous day’s Links and Antidote du Jour here.


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