West Asian countries demand collective international action to stop Israel in UN special debate
The UNHRC special debate was held to discuss Israel’s attacks on Doha earlier this month targeting Hamas leaders engaged in ceasefire negotiations.
China warns of retaliation as US pushes 100% tariffs for importing Russian oil
The Chinese warning comes amidst renewed US pressure on its NATO and European allies to impose up to 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, blaming it for funding the war in Ukraine and controlling Russia.
Left-ruled Indian state of Kerala achieves lower infant mortality rate than US and developed countries
The Left’s dedication to strengthening the public health system has resulted in the improvement of health indicators in Kerala at a time when rampant privatization has made proper health services inaccessible to most other Indians.
Iran warns it will withdraw from fresh IAEA agreement if Europe invokes “snapback” sanctions
After halting cooperation with it for over two months, Iran signed a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this month to allow it conditional and limited access to its nuclear sites.
Indian Left condemns BJP government for hosting Israeli minister Smotrich
Smotrich is one of the architects of Israeli genocide in Gaza and has been banned by several countries for incitement of violence against Palestinians. There is a pending ICC warrant against him.
BRICS reiterates its resolve to fight for multilateralism and democratic global trade
A virtual BRICS trade summit was held at the invite of Brazilian President Lula da Silva amid the US President Donald Trump’s tariff war and threats against the organization
Left movements in South Asia call for increased mobilizations to face the effects of climate change
Incessant and unprecedented rains in the last month have caused havoc in the region with hundreds killed, millions displaced, standing crops destroyed, and cities in chaos.
Cotton farmers in India protest tariff withdrawal and betrayal by Modi
In comparison to their counterparts in the US and Europe, Indian farmers get very little to no support from the government assuring profitability of their labor which makes them highly dependent on protection from foreign competition