Lancet letter estimates there could be as many as 186,000 deaths in Gaza
Israel Palestine

Lancet letter estimates there could be as many as 186,000 deaths in Gaza

A letter published in one of the world’s most prestigious medical journal renews accusations of genocide and claims that current death toll estimates of people have been killed in Gaza since October 7 are far below the real number

Peoples Dispatch
July 9, 2024
President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian promises continuity in Iran’s regional and foreign policies
Iran

President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian promises continuity in Iran’s regional and foreign policies

Considered a moderate-reformist, Pezeshkian was declared a winner by the country’s interior ministry on Sunday

Peoples Dispatch
July 9, 2024
Hurricane Beryl causes vast destruction in the Caribbean
Latin America Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl causes vast destruction in the Caribbean

Since its formation on June 28, Beryl has caused severe damage in Grenada, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Venezuela, Mexico, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Peoples Dispatch
July 9, 2024
Kerala, India’s Communist-led state, provides a model for digital literacy
India

Kerala, India’s Communist-led state, provides a model for digital literacy

“Little Kites” program introduced in public schools in 2018 has prepared over 1.2 million students for the future with a sense of community and sharing

Peoples Dispatch
July 9, 2024
Hundreds protest NATO Summit in Washington, DC
United States World

Hundreds protest NATO Summit in Washington, DC

Anti-war organizations and activists gathered by the hundreds in Washington, DC to protest the upcoming NATO Summit, to be held in US capital

Peoples Dispatch
July 9, 2024
Just one month since Modi’s reelection, Indian students and youth keep pressure on in the streets
India

Just one month since Modi’s reelection, Indian students and youth keep pressure on in the streets

Students and youth activists in India have been protesting the policies of the Narendra Modi government to undermine the education sector through centralization of curriculums and testing

Peoples Dispatch
July 8, 2024
Venezuelan presidential campaigns kick off
Venezuela

Venezuelan presidential campaigns kick off

The leading presidential candidates marched through the capital flanked by supporters and gave speeches about their vision for the future

Peoples Dispatch
July 7, 2024
Activists to protest NATO Summit in Washington
United States World

Activists to protest NATO Summit in Washington

NATO Summit to take place in US capital as the United States provides unconditional support for Israeli genocide

Peoples Dispatch
July 6, 2024