India’s top court refuses to recognize same-sex marriage
A majority decision by the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court ruled against recognizing the same-sex marriage, despite acknowledging discrimination against LGBT+ couples
Global South countries participate in 3rd Belt and Road Forum to assess progress
The third Belt and Road Forum, which was launched in 2013, is estimated to have surpassed over a trillion dollars in total value
Artists across the globe stand in solidarity with Palestinian resistance
Over 100 artists sign on to a letter condemning Israel and “to stand in solidarity with those resisting occupation and fighting for their right to self-determination”
Over 500 Palestinians massacred in Israeli hospital bombing
An additional 600 were injured following the Israeli bombing of a Christian hospital in central Gaza
UNSC rejects resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution was rejected by the US and its European allies strongly backing Israeli siege on Gaza which has killed over 2,800 Palestinians in 11 days
Ecuador elects new right-wing president linked to big banana business
In the second round of the anticipated elections in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa defeated progressive candidate Luisa González
Thousands of Pakistanis hold solidarity protests for Palestine
While displaying unwavering support, tens of thousands of Pakistanis across the political spectrum thronged to streets denouncing Israel’s ongoing seige of Gaza
Israel refuses ceasefire, carries out most intensive bombings of Gaza yet
People across the world mobilized to support the Palestinian cause and to denounce their government’s support to Israel’s genocide in Gaza