New Jersey imam and community leader succumbs to wounds after being shot
United States

New Jersey imam and community leader succumbs to wounds after being shot

Although authorities claim “the evidence collected… bias or an act of domestic terrorism,” this attack comes as Islamophobia is on the rise

Peoples Dispatch
January 4, 2024
Mohammad Yunus conviction called a “travesty of justice” in Bangladesh
Bangladesh

Mohammad Yunus conviction called a “travesty of justice” in Bangladesh

The social entrepreneur Mohammad Yunus was sentenced to six months along with three of his colleagues from Grameen Telecom, attracting widespread condemnation

Peoples Dispatch
January 4, 2024
Hezbollah warns Israel of retaliation, calls out international community for inaction
Lebanon

Hezbollah warns Israel of retaliation, calls out international community for inaction

Tensions continue to rise between Israel and Hezbollah following the Israeli strike on Tuesday in Beirut which killed senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri

Peoples Dispatch
January 4, 2024
Malaysia stands up for Palestine
Malaysia

Malaysia stands up for Palestine

Activists in Malaysia organized the “Blockade for Palestine” outside the US Embassy in response to the US’ continued support of Israel’s war crimes

Peoples Dispatch
January 4, 2024
Israel continues to bomb hospitals and refugee camps, as fears grow of regional escalation
Israel Palestine

Israel continues to bomb hospitals and refugee camps, as fears grow of regional escalation

The death toll in Gaza currently stands at 22,313 Palestinians killed, along with 57,296 injured, as Israel continues to bomb the central and southern parts of Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
January 3, 2024
103 killed in terrorist attack near Qassem Soleimani’s burial site in Iran
Iran

103 killed in terrorist attack near Qassem Soleimani’s burial site in Iran

103 were killed and 188 injured in two explosions during a ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of the martyrdom of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

Peoples Dispatch
January 3, 2024
Anti-imperialists protest use of Norwegian weapons by Israel
Norway

Anti-imperialists protest use of Norwegian weapons by Israel

Despite official restrictions on Norwegian arms export to Israel, weapons produced by the country’s firms are reaching Israel through other countries like the US

Peoples Dispatch
January 3, 2024
Massive march for Palestine disrupts NYC on New Years Eve
Israel Palestine United States

Massive march for Palestine disrupts NYC on New Years Eve

Thousands marched on December 31 in New York City to demand an immediate ceasefire and that the US end all aid to Israel

Peoples Dispatch
January 2, 2024