US move to designate Houthis in Yemen as terrorist organization raises concern
The Houthis control a majority of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. Their designation as a terrorist organization will make it difficult for international agencies to engage with the group which could harm millions
Police attack demonstration commemorating Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht in Berlin
Police in Berlin tried to disrupt a rally attended by more than 3,000 people in memory of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht who were murdered on January 15, 1919. Protesters were injured due to police violence on Sunday and many were arrested
Communist youth mobilize across Italy demanding safety in schools
Leftist organizations in Italy have condemned the government’s lack of planning when it comes to the education sector and its bowing to the interests of corporates
Braving crackdown, Turkish students resist Erdogan’s bid to subjugate universities
Students and teachers of Boğaziçi University and across Turkey have been protesting the undemocratic appointment of Erdogan loyalist Melih Bulu as the institution’s rector
As disputes over election continue, Nana Akufo-Addo sworn in as president for second term in Ghana
A day after a scuffle in parliament during the election of the speaker, incumbent president Nana Akufo-Addo was sworn in for a second term. The opposition National Democratic Congress led by John Mahama has challenged the results in court
Sudan’s transitional government signs Abraham Accords normalizing ties with Israel
According to the deal Sudan will recognize Israel and will “normalize” relations with it. The UAE and Bahrain had signed the deal in September last year
11 Shia Hazara coal miners killed by members of ISIS, thousands stage protest
Despite harsh weather, thousands from Shia Hazara community continued to protest, refusing to bury the dead while demanding justice for the victims who were killed on Saturday
Julian Assange’s bail plea denied
A UK judge turned down the bail application of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange despite concerns raised by the defense about his health and the conditions at Belmarsh prison