In major setback for US and EU, OPEC+ decides to cut global oil production
The decision may further exacerbate the energy crisis in European countries that are struggling to diversify supply after the G7 imposed a price cap on Russian oil
Conservatives led by Boyko Borisov take lead in Bulgarian elections
Political instability with back-to-back snap polls and the ongoing cost of living crisis have led to resentment towards mainstream political parties, evident in the low voter turnout of just 39.40%
Houthis blame Saudi-led coalition for expiry of Yemen ceasefire
The ceasefire in Yemen that began in April has expired after the warring sides failed to reach an agreement. The Houthis alleged that the Saudi-led coalition had failed to address major humanitarian concerns in the last six months
Hazara women protest attacks on students in Kabul
Following a blast in a predominantly Hazara majority area, which killed 43 and injured 82, women from the ethnic minority community demonstrated against the attacks and demanded the “end of this genocide”
Belgian left launches ‘Fridays of Rage’ against government’s failure to tackle cost of living crisis
The Workers Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) has demanded that the government cap the rise in fuel and food prices, increase wages and pensions, and tax the excess profits made by energy corporations like Engie-Electrabel
Abahlali baseMjondolo demands justice for its members lost to “the politics of blood”
AbM leader George Mqapheli Bonono called on the UN to take a stand against the murders of the movement’s leaders, and for the South African government to set up a commission of inquiry to ensure justice for all victims of political killings
Lula and Bolsonaro to face off in second round of presidential elections in Brazil
Leftist candidate Lula da Silva obtained 48.43% of the votes, while conservative Bolsonaro followed him with 43.20% of the votes
British Trade unions and leftist organizations hold massive mobilizations over cost of living crisis
On Saturday, over 100,000 people joined the protests called by the Enough is Enough Campaign across the country. Protests were also held on Sunday in front of the Tory party conference in Birmingham