Iraqi parliament elects new president, ending months-long political deadlock
New President Abdul Latif Rashid immediately designated Shia al-Sudani as prime minister, whose nomination had earlier led to violent clashes in the country leaving dozens of people dead
People of Haiti mobilize for sovereignty and against imperialist intervention
Activist and journalist Jackson Jean spoke to Peoples Dispatch about the current situation in the country and the history of crises caused by foreign military interventions.
Daily Round-up | Palestinian factions reach reconciliation deal & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of a deal between Palestinian factions, China’s condemnation of the US ‘Cold War mentality,’ the latest Global Hunger Index Report, and the soaring bonuses of British bankers
Massive demonstration by educators in Belgium for better working conditions in schools
Insensitivity of the authorities towards the pressing needs of educators amid the ongoing cost of living crisis has worsened working conditions in schools across Belgium
India’s Supreme Court suspends acquittal of activist GN Saibaba
GN Saibaba, a professor and an activist, was acquitted by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday. He was convicted in 2017
South Africa Labor Court interdicts NUMSA strike at Macsteel
The union had announced a strike at the steel company on October 11, citing a unilateral withdrawal of employment benefits including medical aid
In France, strike by energy sector workers leaves government reeling
Workers in fuel depots and refineries of oil giants like Total Energy and Esso-ExxonMobil are holding strikes demanding an increase in wages to combat the soaring inflation
Daily Round-up | Palestinians resist Israeli siege of refugee camp & other stories
In this episode, we bring you stories of Palestinian resistance to the Israeli siege of a refugee camp, Venezuela commemorating Indigenous resistance to colonialism, the latest from strikes by French workers, and UN’s criticism of Finland