Israel assassinates another journalist in Gaza
According to the IFJ, at least 236 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed since Israel began its genocidal aggression on Gaza on October 7, 2023.
Israel and Lebanese state in new talks as ceasefire hangs in the balance
The latest developments in Lebanon showcased that direct negotiations with Tel Aviv are fruitless, and that only Iran has been able to secure a ceasefire there by using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
13 World Cup nations call out UEFA president over ‘uninteresting matches’ remark
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin’s remarks suggesting that the increase in the number of teams at the World Cup could lead to “uninteresting matches” has been strongly criticized by several football federations.
US imposes even more sanctions on Cuba
Washington’s latest move will likely deepen the man-made economic crisis that millions of Cubans are currently suffering.
China responds to the blacklisting of major companies by adding 10 US firms to its export ban list
The repeated use of national security measures against hundreds of its major companies has been objected to by the Chinese as economic warfare, the suppression of its legitimate economic interests, and destabilizing to global supply chains.
Trump and Netanyahu congratulate de la Espriella, Cepeda campaign alleges fraud and calls for calm
Preliminary results show a slight lead of 250,000 votes for Abelardo de la Espriella. However, Iván Cepeda has promised to challenge the results at nearly 33,000 polling stations and is asking his supporters for patience.
Despite disruptions caused by Trump’s threats, Iran and US claim ‘major progress’ in talks
Qatar and Pakistan claimed a “de-confliction cell” has been formed between Iran and the US, with Lebanese representation, to ensure the proper observation of the ceasefire.
South African jazz legend and anti-apartheid icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Abdullah Ibrahim’s death has drawn an outpouring of tributes from across the world, celebrating his extraordinary musical legacy and his lifelong contribution to the struggle against apartheid and the global genre of jazz.