“Why aren’t you at The Hague?”: Journalist dragged from US Secretary of State briefing
Palestine United States

“Why aren’t you at The Hague?”: Journalist dragged from US Secretary of State briefing

Palestinian journalist Sam Husseini was manhandled by security personnel after asking questions to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Peoples Dispatch
January 16, 2025
Warhawk Senator Marco Rubio confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of State
United States

Warhawk Senator Marco Rubio confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of State

Anti-war organizers call out Rubio’s loyalty to the Israel lobby as Rubio indicates he will pursue additional sanctions against Cuba

Peoples Dispatch
January 16, 2025
Biden removes Cuba from list of State Sponsors of Terrorism
Cuba United States

Biden removes Cuba from list of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Biden removes Cuba from the US’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in his final days as President

Peoples Dispatch
January 14, 2025
Deadly attack on MST settlement in São Paulo: two killed, six injured amid land disputes
Brazil

Deadly attack on MST settlement in São Paulo: two killed, six injured amid land disputes

The armed attack left two dead and six injured. Lula’s government pledges support for the victims and a renewed focus on agrarian reform.

Peoples Dispatch
January 13, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister visits Iran to strengthen regional unity and resist external interference
Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister visits Iran to strengthen regional unity and resist external interference

The two West Asian nations discussed regional cooperation, economic partnership, and the strengthening of resistance to foreign interference.

Peoples Dispatch
January 11, 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in for the 2025-2031 presidential term
Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in for the 2025-2031 presidential term

On January 10, at the National Assembly of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moro was sworn in as the head of state for the next six years.

Peoples Dispatch
January 10, 2025
Democratic Party botches attempt to secure majority on labor law enforcement board
United States

Democratic Party botches attempt to secure majority on labor law enforcement board

Workers continues winning gains in labor struggle as Democratic Party fails to maintain majority on National Labor Relations Board

Peoples Dispatch
January 10, 2025
Amazon extracts profit from the suffering of its workers
United States

Amazon extracts profit from the suffering of its workers

Workers are ready take on the most profitable logistics corporation after staging the largest strike against Amazon in US history

Peoples Dispatch
January 8, 2025