Iraq demands halt to Turkish attacks in Kurdistan region, denies cooperating with offensive
Turkey, a NATO member, began its land and air invasion inside northern Iraq on April 17. It is targeting the forces of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and Syrian YPG militia
Israel bombs Gaza for the second time this week
Israeli forces have both bombed Gaza and escalated attacks on Palestinians in the occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank. The raids have led to widespread anger among Palestinians as they are taking place during the holy month of Ramadan
NATO countries gear up to supply more weapons to Ukraine
Germany, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, and Romania are among the countries that have pledged the supply of more weapons to Ukraine. The US has already announced a billion dollars worth of arms supplies in a week
How can Sri Lanka’s economy be turned around?
In the second part of this interview, Ahilan Kadirgamar, senior lecturer at the University of Jaffna, explains how strengthening the public distribution system, a wealth tax, and focusing on agriculture, the rural economy and the food system are vital.
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is decades in the making
Ahilan Kadirgamar, senior lecturer at the University of Jaffna, explains the roots of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.
Putin accuses Ukraine of going back on promises made at Istanbul talks
Putin claimed that until Ukraine recognizes Crimea as part of Russia and the independence of the Donbass republics, “no progress could be reached in the talks”
Thousands march in Tunisia against president’s continuing power-grab
The demonstrations went ahead despite heavy presence of security forces and riot control personnel to prevent protesters from joining
Greek rail workers protest transport of tanks for NATO’s military ventures
The Greek working class has intensified protests against the country’s involvement in the imperialist maneuvers of the US and NATO alliance in Europe