Pakistan set for polls amid popular resentment against country’s elites
Despite legal troubles, former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains the most popular figure in Pakistan. Meanwhile, economic problems such as price hike and poverty emerge as the most important issues in the current election season
For survivors of Johannesburg building fire, justice must include dignified housing
While a commission is probing the uSindiso building fire, that killed 76, social justice organizations have amplified calls to address the severe lack of affordable housing
Death toll in Gaza crosses 27,000 as possible ceasefire hangs in the balance
The bombardment of Gaza continues unabated as disturbing reports emerge of mass graves being found with Palestinians reportedly blindfolded and tied at the hands before being executed
US approves plan to bomb Iraq and Syria
The country approved plans to widen the scope of the regional war originating in Israel’s genocide in Gaza
ICJ rejects Ukraine’s 2016 cases accusing Russia of terrorism
Ukraine had accused Russia of providing funding to the anti-Kyiv movement in Donbass region calling it “terrorism” and discriminating against Tatar and Ukrainian minorities in annexed Crimea
Leftists step up protests over Dutch backing of Israeli war on Gaza
Leftist groups have accused the caretaker government of Mark Rutte of duplicity as talk of complying with international laws and human rights is accompanied by the backing of imperialist wars, including Israel’s brutal attack on Gaza
Chicago becomes largest city in US to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
Local city governments are joining the movement to ramp up pressure against Biden, who continues to support Israeli genocide
New Yorkers rally to express solidarity between Black, LGBTQ, and Palestinian struggle
LGBTQ organizers of color drew historic connections between the struggles of the Palestinian people and those of Black and LGBTQ people in the United States