Nepal’s top court halts government’s attempts to ban trade unions for civil servants
The move has attracted protests from thousands of government employees, political parties, and international organizations, calling it a violation of basic rights and the country’s international obligations.
Indian trade unions mobilize in solidarity with low-wage workers
Unions demand the end of state repression against the workers’ movements for decent wages and better working conditions, warning that repression cannot assure industrial peace in the country.
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, oil prices spike
The failure of peace efforts so far has caused fresh spikes in the price of oil and increased speculations of wider long-term impacts on the global economy, with more countries seeking alternatives.
Israel violates ceasefire in Lebanon in attack reportedly coordinated with the US
At least 837 Palestinians, including 216 children, have been killed in thousands of ceasefire violations by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) in Gaza since October last year.
US declares end of “Operation Epic Fury” and “Project Freedom” while threatening Iran in talks
During the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Beijing, China reiterated the need for a comprehensive ceasefire in the region after calling the US-Israeli war on Iran “illegitimate”.
At least five Iranians killed in US attack on civilian cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran refuted the claim that the US destroyed several of its speedboats and alleged it targeted two small civilian boats in fear and desperation over its failure to implement “Project Freedom”.
Iran warns of retaliation if US tries to violate the blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Iran has also dismissed reports about the temporary suspension of its nuclear activities being one of the proposals for peace submitted to the US last week.
Workers and left parties in South Asia mark May Day, preparing for bigger fights
Large-scale rallies and meetings were organized by trade unions and left parties in every country in the region to commemorate the martyrs of Chicago from the 1886 strike for an eight-hour workday.