In split decision, US apex court rejects Steven Donziger’s review plea despite irregularities
Environmental lawyer Steven Donziger is widely known for representing thousands of Ecuadorian villagers in a multi-billion corporate pollution lawsuit against Chevron
Progressives in the Philippines reject move to overhaul 1987 Constitution
Progressive minority bloc lawmakers voted against the proposal that will seek to form a constitutional convention through elections by October
Indonesian court convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans
The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates
Despite government’s back-to-work order, South Korean truckers continue strike
The nationwide truck drivers’ strike completed 10 days on December 3, despite back-to-work orders and further strike-busting threats from the conservative Yoon Suk-yeol government
Wikileaks delegation in Latin America to rally support for Assange’s release
A delegation from Wikileaks is canvassing among progressive movements, press freedom advocates, and political leaders across Latin America to garner support for Julian Assange’s release
“Harris Imperialist!”: Filipino movements criticize US Vice President’s visit
The three-day visit to the archipelago included an unprecedented visit to Palawan, an island close to the South China Sea dispute, and promises of military aid to the Marcos administration
Marcos family returns to power in the Philippines
Bongbong Marcos and running mate Sara Duterte were elected in the Philippines with a landslide amid allegations of electoral fraud and violence
US and Pacific allies panic over Solomon Islands-China security deal
The security cooperation deal signed between the two governments came in the backdrop of anti-Chinese violence and riots precipitating in a political crisis on the island nation in November last year