Left groups in Nepal form united Communist Party
The merger may boost the left’s chances of revival in the country in the March elections, after the so-called Gen Z protests forced the left-liberal alliance to relent power in September of this year.
The US resumes nuclear tests and justifies it with lies
As a justification for his order to resume US nuclear tests, Donald Trump had claimed on Sunday that China, Russia, and Pakistan, among others, have been conducting secret nuclear tests.
Left-ruled Kerala becomes the first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Alliance (LDF) government achieves a unique feat in India which, according to the World Bank, has the world’s largest number of extremely poor.
Protesters in Pakistan demand withdrawal of false charges against farmer leaders
The leadership of the left-wing Mazdoor Kisan Party (MKP) faces growing state repression in Pakistan for its attempts to mobilize for the rights of peasants and workers.
Trump met with popular protests in South Korea over tariff war and coercive policies
Trump, who is visiting South Korea to attend the APEC summit, has been accused of threatening thousands of jobs and forcing the country to increase its defense expenditure and buy US weapons.
China pitches greater regional integration at the ASEAN summit at Kuala Lumpur
Timor-Leste became the 11th member of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its first expansion since 1999. The regional economic and trade grouping was first formed in 1967.
Trump visit met by popular protests in Malaysia over US backing of Israel
The Malaysian government also faced condemnation from protesters who criticized its decision to invite Trump to the 47th ASEAN summit despite US attempts to destabilize the region.
Communist Party of China concludes Central Committee session with adoption of 15th five-year plan
The goals set by the Central Committee of the CPC for the plan include achieving scientific and technological self reliance and further improving the quality of life for the common people