Palestine solidarity activists stage strategic shut downs in Italy
Italian activists joined the international call to “shut it down for Palestine,” including a shutdown of the Port of Genoa to prevent weapons transport through company ZIM
South Korean lawmakers pass landmark labor bill, amid rising trade union mobilizations
The “yellow envelope bill” is an outcome of years of labor mobilizations demanding reforms of existing labor laws, in the aftermath of workers suppression in the SsangYong Motors strike of 2009
The people shut it down for Palestine
On November 9, thousands of people disrupted business as usual in solidarity with Palestine. Peoples Dispatch brings you a report on this day of action
Portugal heads for fresh elections after PM António Costa resigns
The Socialist Party (PS) government in Portugal, headed by António Costa, got mired in a corruption scandal over its handling of lucrative lithium and green hydrogen projects. The left has strongly criticized the government’s pro-corporate policy
Seoul Metro workers stage “warning strike” over planned layoffs
The management of Seoul Metro has used losses over the past few years as a reason behind laying off over 2,200 workers, while trade unions argue it will affect safety standards
Israel increases attacks on health infrastructure in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes on hospitals in Gaza have caused severe damages and many have been forced to shut down, putting thousands of patients and refugees at risk
Mass exodus from northern Gaza as Israel continues its indiscriminate bombing
In Gaza, over 10,600 have been killed and more than 26,000 injured, while the death toll in the West Bank has reached 175.
Thousands displaced in Myanmar amid renewed fighting
Over 48,000 civilians have been internally displaced in the latest spree of fighting in Myanmar, with reports of airstrikes resulting in civilian casualties