Widespread Opposition in Ecuador Over Reform Allowing Foreign Military BasesEcuador’s National Assembly approved a partial reform to Article 5 of the Constitution, which previously declared the country a territory of peace and explicitly prohibited foreign military bases. The reform passed with 82 votes in favor, 60 against, and 6 abstentions. The change is backed by President Daniel Noboa’s government, which argues it is necessary to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/widespread-opposition-in-ecuador-over-reform-allowing-foreign-military-bases/“It’s a coup d’état”: Petro’s labor referendum draws ire of Colombia’s opposition partiesIn an address to the nation, Petro confirmed that he will issue a decree ordering the National Registry to begin organizing the referendum that seeks to dramatically expand the rights of workers. "The decree of the popular consultation must be signed before the people, hopefully before hundreds of thousands of people. It was born from the people, it remains in the people. We do not have much time, therefore we do not have much time to call it."
https://colombiareports.com/petros-labor-referendum-draws-ire-of-colombias-opposition-parties/El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth LopezShe left Wednesday's hearing shouting that she was innocent and said she had now been charged with illicit enrichment. "I am a political prisoner. All the charges are because of my legal work, due to my denunciation of corruption in this government," Lopez added.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/el-salvador-judge-orders-detention-prominent-lawyer-ruth-lopez-2025-06-04/Unions file complaint over Saudi Arabia's treatment of migrant workersThe International Trade Union Confederation and its sister African organisation filed a formal complaint on Wednesday urging the International Labour Organization to investigate Saudi Arabia's labour practices. It raised concerns about mistreatment of migrant construction and domestic workers as the 2034 soccer World Cup looms on the horizon, citing examples of workers being forced to work up to 20 hours a day, denied wages and subjected to beatings.
https://www.newarab.com/news/unions-file-complaint-over-saudi-arabias-migrant-worker-abusesJordanian authorities arrest prominent left leader Dr. Issam KhawajaAccording to the security source, those “individuals” were arrested “over chanting misleading and offensive slogans against the state, and violating the provisions of the law.” The source added that the detainees “will be referred to the Public Prosecutor, who will act thereupon as required by the law.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/06/04/jordanian-authorities-arrest-prominent-left-leader-dr-issam-khawaja/Gaza food hub stops operations for second day as access routes remain ‘combat zones’The GHF had previously said it had asked the Israeli military to “guide foot traffic in a way that minimises confusion or escalation risks” near military perimeters, develop clearer guidance for civilians and enhance training to support civilian safety.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/04/israel-warns-palestinians-against-travel-on-roads-to-gaza-aid-hubs-labelling-them-combat-zonesIsrael strikes Syria hours after missiles launched towards occupied Golan HeightsThe missiles were reportedly fired from the town of Tasil in Syria's Daraa Governorate - an area where Israel conducted military operations in April as part of its ongoing incursions into Syrian territory. A previously unknown group calling itself the Martyr Mohammed Deif Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack. The group is named after the late commander of Hamas' armed wing. "From the heart of occupied Palestine, we announce the establishment of the Martyr Mohammed Deif Brigades, in loyalty to the pure blood shed and as a continuation of the resistance path," the group said in a statement.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-attacks-syria-following-launch-missiles-south-golan-heightsNorway MPs reject call to stop wealth fund investing in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territoriesAfter the vote, Hussein told the Guardian: “I’m incredibly disappointed. This should have been the easiest vote of our lives, especially for the Labour party and the Labour government.” She added: “We are not backing down. Shortly before the government recognised the state of Palestine, they voted against it in parliament. We will continue to put pressure on the other parties together with the massive movement in civil society.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/04/norway-mps-reject-call-to-stop-wealth-fund-investing-in-occupied-palestinian-territoriesTrump’s tariffs to squeeze Vietnam even if it lifts all duties on US goods: Lutnick“Absolutely not, absolutely not. That would be the silliest thing we could do,” Lutnick said when Republican Senator John Kennedy asked him whether the US will respond in kind if Vietnam decided to eliminate all tariffs and trade barriers against American imports, calling a potential agreement like that “a terrible deal”.
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3313102/trumps-tariffs-squeeze-vietnam-even-if-it-lifts-all-duties-us-goods-lutnickAboriginal community shaken by second death in Australian police custody“We know that he was held down by two police until he lost consciousness and perished. But at the moment we are in the dark about what really happened,” Hargraves added. “Family representatives need to see all available footage of this incident immediately – both CCTV and body cam so we can understand what happened to my Jaja,” he said. “But so far they are refusing to grant this.” While details are still emerging of the circumstances surrounding the death, Hargraves said his grandson had been living in supported accommodation because of disabilities.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/4/aboriginal-community-shaken-by-second-death-in-australian-police-custody