Reports indicate Israel and Hamas likely to accept Witkoff ceasefire proposal
Israel had rejected an earlier version of the deal on Monday which was proposed by Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, prompting further changes on Tuesday.
US and Israel hijack aid, massacre starving Palestinians
The Israeli and US aid distribution maneuver sparked chaos among desperate, starving Palestinians and Israeli forces responded by killing at least five.
Interim government in Bangladesh faces growing popular anger and accusations of authoritarianism
After a public spat with the army chief last week over the country’s political situation and the delay in elections, Yunus threatened to resign from his post as the chief advisor of the interim government.
Yet another left activist is arrested in Pakistan as state crackdown on dissent intensifies
Dissent grows in Pakistan against the government’s economic policies considered exploitative and environmentally hazardous by the local population in different parts of the country.
Following leaks of fresh Israeli threats, Iran warns of retaliation to any provocation
Media reports suggest Israel is preparing to attack Iranian nuclear sites as the fifth round of talks between Iran and the US under Omani mediation continues in Rome.
Workers in Samsung India’s Chennai plant win a significant pay raise after a protracted battle against management
In September-October 2024, hundreds of workers led a 38-day strike at the plant under the leadership of the Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) after the management objected to its registration.
Indian workers demand withdrawal of pro-corporate labor codes, prepare for a national strike on July 9
Trade union leaders denounce the recent war frenzy whipped up by the ultra-right-wing government in the country, calling it a diversionary tactic. They declared their support for peace in the region.
Iran reasserts its right to maintain peaceful nuclear program as US talks show new promise
The US and Iran conducted their fourth round of indirect nuclear talks on May 11 in Oman, after which Trump claimed the US had submitted a written proposal to Iran for consideration.