In major blow against free speech, environmental group ordered to pay USD 667 million to pipeline corporation
United States

In major blow against free speech, environmental group ordered to pay USD 667 million to pipeline corporation

Greenpeace has been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages to Energy Transfer Partners, the corporation which built the Dakota Access Pipeline, in a case resulting from the mass protest movement against the construction of said pipeline

Peoples Dispatch
March 20, 2025
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, while mineral deal is pending
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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, while mineral deal is pending

The US has also lifted the temporary pause on military aid to Ukraine and intelligence sharing which they had imposed following the scene at the White House

Peoples Dispatch
March 11, 2025
Serbian students keep up pressure for accountability over Novi Sad tragedy
Serbia

Serbian students keep up pressure for accountability over Novi Sad tragedy

Serbia’s student movement continues protests and occupations, demanding justice and political accountability for the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse

Peoples Dispatch
March 10, 2025
Palestinian student organizer arrested and detained by US Department of Homeland Security
United States

Palestinian student organizer arrested and detained by US Department of Homeland Security

The arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil took place in the wake of increased threats by the Trump administration to student activists

Peoples Dispatch
March 10, 2025
Ammar Ali Jan: Will Pakistan remain a US proxy or become a regional partner in development and resistance?
Pakistan

Ammar Ali Jan: Will Pakistan remain a US proxy or become a regional partner in development and resistance?

Pakistan has for decades been a foot soldier for advancing the interests of US imperialism at the hindrance of its own development

Peoples Dispatch
March 9, 2025
Fossil fuel giant launches legal attack over Standing Rock protests
United States

Fossil fuel giant launches legal attack over Standing Rock protests

The 300 million dollar lawsuit over anti-pipeline protests could chill environmental activism and Indigenous struggle

Peoples Dispatch
March 7, 2025
“French neocolonialism is the main cause of our underdevelopment,” Beninese activist reiterates after release from prison
Benin

“French neocolonialism is the main cause of our underdevelopment,” Beninese activist reiterates after release from prison

Arrested after a demonstration demanding the expulsion of French troops, Beninese activists reiterate their commitment to fighting French neocolonialism upon their release.

Peoples Dispatch
March 4, 2025
“US out of everywhere!” Hundreds demonstrate against US war games in Korea
North Korea South Korea United States

“US out of everywhere!” Hundreds demonstrate against US war games in Korea

Activists stage protests across the United States against the expansion of the “Freedom Shield” military exercises

Peoples Dispatch
March 3, 2025