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Zionist incursion into Al-Aqsa is a bid to destroy Palestinian history
On June 2, Zionists extremists from the ‘Third Temple Movement’ entered the Al-Aqsa compound with police protection. This is part of a larger movement to destroy symbols of Palestinian identity
The European parliamentary polls and the challenges of the Left
Ahead of the European parliamentary polls on May 23, Peoples Dispatch speaks to Ivan Orosa, a researcher and international political analyst, on its role and limitations, the impact of popular mobilizations such as the Yellow Vests, and the possibilities and challenges ahead of the Left.
With fresh round of tariffs, US-China trade war intensifies
After the Donald Trump administration imposed tariffs on USD 200 billion dollars worth of goods, China retaliated by imposing tariffs on USD 60 billion worth of US goods
Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ is an attack on Palestinian identity
The deal that may be announced after Ramzan might be a further blow to the aspirations of Palestinians, and involves Israel taking over all the illegal settlements in the West Bank
Iran to not comply with sections of 2015 nuclear deal
Faced with ruthless US sanctions, Iran has decided to resume storage of enriched uranium and heavy water. US sanctions ban the export of these materials, which was originally allowed under the JCPOA
Despite assemblies and multiple rounds of talks, peace remains elusive in Afghanistan
The recent Loya Jirga and rounds of talks between the US and the Taliban do not seem to be able to provide a clear road map for the peace process in Afghanistan
Global economy pushed to the edge over Iran sanctions
As the Trump administration refuses to extend the sanction waivers for buying Iranian oil to eight major economies, including India, China and Turkey, beyond May 2, the global economy is pushed on edge
Will Ukraine’s new president be able to carve out a new path?
Volodymyr Zelensky, who has no political experience, has been elected president of Ukraine by a huge margin. His lack of legacy is seen as a positive aspect when it comes to improving relations with Russia, which nosedived under his predecessor