Chinese president Xi Jinping in front of various flags.
World

BRICS reiterates its resolve to fight for multilateralism and democratic global trade

A virtual BRICS trade summit was held at the invite of Brazilian President Lula da Silva amid the US President Donald Trump’s tariff war and threats against the organization

Abdul Rahman
September 9, 2025
aid workers give food to victims of floods
India Pakistan

Left movements in South Asia call for increased mobilizations to face the effects of climate change

Incessant and unprecedented rains in the last month have caused havoc in the region with hundreds killed, millions displaced, standing crops destroyed, and cities in chaos.

Abdul Rahman
September 5, 2025
Farmers protest Maharashtra
India

Cotton farmers in India protest tariff withdrawal and betrayal by Modi

In comparison to their counterparts in the US and Europe, Indian farmers get very little to no support from the government assuring profitability of their labor which makes them highly dependent on protection from foreign competition

Abdul Rahman
September 5, 2025
Victory Parade China
China

China celebrates 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese occupation, calls for an equitable and just world order

The massive military parade was attended by leaders from over 20 foreign nations, including Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Abdul Rahman
September 3, 2025
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iran

Only a diplomatic solution can resolve the nuclear issue, says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

During the SCO summit on Monday, Iran also pushed for the organization to play a more active and assertive role in peacebuilding in the region and beyond.

Abdul Rahman
September 2, 2025
Chinese president speaks at podium in front of blue wall
China

Xi Jinping proposes a new global governance framework based on sovereignty and multilateralism at SCO summit

SCO members condemned unilateral punitive measures and bullying tactics adopted by the Western states and called for enhanced cooperation among the countries of the Global South.

Abdul Rahman
September 2, 2025
Man wearing a mask holds up two fingers during a protest
Pakistan

Pakistan jails 75 opposition leaders in mass conviction over 2023 protests against Imran Khan’s arrest

Both the PTI and other opposition and rights groups called the convictions a clear case of political persecution and attempts to silence all forms of political dissent in the country.

Abdul Rahman
August 29, 2025
Journalists and activists holding signs argue with police in India
India

Journalists decry escalating state attacks on press freedom in India

The ultra-right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments in various provinces in India have used sedition charges against journalists for their critical reporting on policies and actions.

Abdul Rahman
August 28, 2025