India’s top court refuses to recognize same-sex marriage
India

India’s top court refuses to recognize same-sex marriage

A majority decision by the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court ruled against recognizing the same-sex marriage, despite acknowledging discrimination against LGBT+ couples

Peoples Dispatch
October 18, 2023
Global South countries participate in 3rd Belt and Road Forum to assess progress
China

Global South countries participate in 3rd Belt and Road Forum to assess progress

The third Belt and Road Forum, which was launched in 2013, is estimated to have surpassed over a trillion dollars in total value

Peoples Dispatch
October 18, 2023
Artists across the globe stand in solidarity with Palestinian resistance
Israel Palestine World

Artists across the globe stand in solidarity with Palestinian resistance

Over 100 artists sign on to a letter condemning Israel and “to stand in solidarity with those resisting occupation and fighting for their right to self-determination”

Peoples Dispatch
October 18, 2023
Over 500 Palestinians massacred in Israeli hospital bombing
Israel Palestine

Over 500 Palestinians massacred in Israeli hospital bombing

An additional 600 were injured following the Israeli bombing of a Christian hospital in central Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
October 17, 2023
UNSC rejects resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Israel Palestine

UNSC rejects resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The resolution was rejected by the US and its European allies strongly backing Israeli siege on Gaza which has killed over 2,800 Palestinians in 11 days

Peoples Dispatch
October 17, 2023
Ecuador elects new right-wing president linked to big banana business
Ecuador

Ecuador elects new right-wing president linked to big banana business

In the second round of the anticipated elections in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa defeated progressive candidate Luisa González

Peoples Dispatch
October 17, 2023
Thousands of Pakistanis hold solidarity protests for Palestine
Pakistan

Thousands of Pakistanis hold solidarity protests for Palestine

While displaying unwavering support, tens of thousands of Pakistanis across the political spectrum thronged to streets denouncing Israel’s ongoing seige of Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
October 16, 2023
Israel refuses ceasefire, carries out most intensive bombings of Gaza yet
Israel Palestine

Israel refuses ceasefire, carries out most intensive bombings of Gaza yet

People across the world mobilized to support the Palestinian cause and to denounce their government’s support to Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
October 16, 2023