India is gearing up for a historic worker-farmer’s strike on February 12
Millions will stop work on Thursday demanding the withdrawal of the new anti-worker labor codes, restoration of the rural employment guarantee act, and the protection of the country’s sovereignty and the secular-democratic constitution.
Hundreds of thousands participated in a national strike in Pakistan against the conservative government’s policies
Protests were organized to observe the second anniversary of national elections considered rigged by the opposition and to demand Pakistan’s withdrawal from the so-called Board of Peace for Gaza.
Trump endorses right-wing Takaichi as Japan heads to the polls on February 8
The Takaichi-led conservative coalition has tried to maximize its electoral prospects by promises of balancing its militaristic nationalism with the growing economic concerns of the people
Iran and US agree to fresh round of nuclear talks in Oman
The two countries carried out five rounds of talks last year over Iran’s nuclear program and lifting of US sanctions. The talks were discontinued after the US joined Israel in launching airstrikes inside Iran in June.
Pakistan prepares for national strike in defense of democratic rights, and for the release of Imran Khan
Another of the major demands of the strike is the withdrawal of Pakistan from the Donald Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace.
India trades in Russian oil for 7% reduction in US tariffs
The Indian opposition, including the left parties, say the deal surrenders to US dictates as it demands zero barriers on US exports to India, including its agricultural products, threatening millions’ livelihoods.
People’s Tribunal in Pakistan holds government and the World Bank equally responsible for displacement and environmental damage
Houses belonging to over a hundred fisherfolk living on the banks of the Indus were demolished by the local authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province last week after declaring them “encroachers”.
Amid renewed US attacks on Cuba, Indian left parties call for solidarity
Five major left parties in India urged the Indian government to speak up in solidarity with Cuba calling it a “noble nation” which has stood with most of the Global South during their difficult times.