Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu-Gantz unity government
Thousands protested against Benjamin Netanyahu continuing on as the Israeli prime minister while corruption cases against him are pending. Protesters accused the two sides of trying to “crush democracy”
Report highlights direct link between climate change and militarism
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided us the opportunity to discard the old “normal” and start building a world without extractive economies and militarism, a new report says
Italians commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Liberation from Nazis amid lockdown
By the end of April 1945, during World War II, the Italian partisans liberated Northern Italy after defeating the forces of the German puppet state and the fascist collaborators.
In Africa, malaria deaths may double if preventive measures halted: WHO
WHO head for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, warned governments against ignoring other diseases, quoting a study stating that malaria deaths in Africa could double to close to 769,000 this year if preventive measures are not implemented on time
UN calls for debt relief as world reels under economic impact of COVID-19
As the crisis in the global economy deepens, international bodies and agencies are proposing debt restructuring plans for the developing economies. However, many creditors have been reluctant to accept the possibility
46 years of Carnation Revolution
The revolution has also immortalized the Portuguese song ‘Grândola, Vila Morena’ written by Zeca Afonso in 1972, based on the theme of fraternity between people of the Portuguese town of Grândola.
Israel conducts multiple violent raids in occupied Palestinian territories
Israeli forces carried out raids in various towns and villages across Palestine, arresting 14 Palestinians including a former prisoner. Despite the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis, the Israeli state has kept up its policies of oppression
Czech communists issue 10-point charter to fight COVID-19
The Czech party and its youth wing cadre have also initiated various activities such as making and distributing masks to health workers. As of April 23, at least 7,136 people have tested positive for COVID-19 and 210 people have died