South Africa’s Conference of the Left issues a bold call for working-class unity
The Conference of the Left in South Africa has brought together a wide range of left-wing political parties, socialist organizations, and progressive movements in an effort to forge greater unity, coordination, and collective action among working-class forces.
Bolivian president consolidates power as protests continue to grow
After nearly a month of intense protests, the Paz administration decided to call for dialogue once again, even as it passed a law granting it greater powers to declare states of emergency.
“Politically motivated” raid at home of Keralam left leader sparks mass protests
The left and opposition parties have termed the raid part of the political vendetta unleashed by the ultra-right-wing government, led by Narendra Modi against the country’s opposition leaders and parties.
China calls for a revitalized UN amid rising global conflicts
The dangerous erosion of respect for international law among powerful nations and deepening geopolitical rifts between them has paralyzed the UN Security Council established to protect the rights and sovereignty of its members.
Reflections on the US-Israeli multi-front war in West Asia: How the Axis of Resistance remains resilient
Dr. Issam Khawaja argues that the steadfastness of the Axis of Resistance throughout the war undermines US hegemony in West Asia, and the so-called “New Middle East” project.
No peace for Paz: Bolivian movements demand president resign
Demonstrators have closed several roads and faced heavy repression from security forces. Meanwhile, the Paz government has accused former president Evo Morales of being behind the mass protests.
Five children die in devastating shack fire at Abahlali baseMjondolo settlement in South Africa
A devastating fire in an informal settlement claimed the lives of five children, leaving South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo in mourning and renewing urgent calls for the state to address the crisis where poverty, lack of basic services, and eviction pressures continue to place poor communities at constant risk of death and disaster.
War as far as the eye can see: the US-led imperialist bloc is a threat to humanity
The US war on Iran is a decisive moment for humanity, signaling the end of the “rules-based order” and international law and a policy of endless war.