Icelanders take out a ‘funeral’ for glacier lost to global warming
Rise in global temperatures has induced large scale melting of the ice cover in the Arctic region. After the complete loss of a glacier in Iceland, a symbolic funeral was held to protest global inaction over climate change.
Feminist uprising in Mexico against patriarchal violence
The massive demonstrations were in response to several high-profile rape cases wherein the perpetrators were police officers
Turkey removes pro-Kurdish mayors, detains over 400 for PKK links
The three mayors, alleged to have links with the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party, will be replaced by state-appointed governors. Protests broke out in the cities of Diyarbakir, Van and Mardin over the incident
Syrian government regains control over Khan Sheikoun in Idlib province
The government offensive against the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces may end the nine-year-long war in Syria. The group has been in control of areas in the Idlib province, which lies on the border with Turkey.
US extends temporary trade license for Huawei, despite extending ban on affiliates
The extension of the deferred ban on 46 affiliates of Huawei is seen as an attempt to pressure China for leverage in the ongoing trade negotiations.
Peruvian feminists demand an end to gender-based violence
So far in 2019, over 105 cases of femicides have been registered in Peru
Defying US pressure, Gibraltar court orders release of the seized Iranian tanker
The order is a setback to the US, which tried to prevent the release of the tanker until the last moment
Mobilizations and indignation in Argentina over latest devaluation of the peso
The further devaluation of the Argentine peso last week has plunged the working class of Argentina into further economic insecurity and instability