Sri Lanka and China announce enhanced economic and political cooperation
The president of Sri Lanka promised greater coordination with China within a multilateral, Global South framework.
Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over martial law decree
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested, is under investigation over his martial law decree in December 2024.
Indian farmers issue united call for mobilizations against BJP policies
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) continues to build unity amongst farmers’ organizations in its struggle against the pro-corporate agriculture policies of the Narendra Modi government.
Students in Singapore demand their universities cut ties with Israel
Students pointed out that due to research collaborations with Israeli universities that help develop military technology and training, universities in Singapore are “major accomplices in Israel’s occupation and apartheid”
Iran refutes Macron’s allegations that it is a “strategic and security challenge” for Europe
In response to Macron’s allegations, Iran highlighted France’s record on nuclear weapons, the genocide in Palestine, and its legacy of colonialism in Africa.
Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation
As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia’s inclusion strengthens BRICS’ efforts to democratize global governance.
Farmers in India intensify battle against big corporates in agriculture
Since 2020, Indian farmers have been agitating against repeated attempts by the ultra right-wing BJP-led government to open the country’s agricultural sector to big corporations.
China imposes sanctions on US defense contractors for selling arms to Taiwan
China alleges that the US approach to Taiwan is guided by “cold war zero sum mentality” which violates its own declared commitments to the “one-China policy” and agreements of non-interference in internal matters.