Commemorating the legacy of slain Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh
On the anniversary of the assassination of journalist Gauri Lankesh by religious extremists in India, her sister Kavitha Lankesh talks about her legacy
Palestinian prisoner Daud Al-Khatib dies after 18 years in Israeli jail
Daud Al-Khatib died a few months ahead of his release. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society alleged that al-Khatib was not given proper medical care by the prison authorities
On third anniversary of Gauri Lankesh’s assassination, Indian organizations vow to continue struggle
September 5 marks three years since progressive journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was assassinated in front of her house. A Hindu right-wing group Sanatan Sanstha is suspected to have carried out the murder
Palestinian groups lay down time frame for national unity plans
All major Palestinian factions including Fatah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad met virtually to discuss major challenges and the need for unity. They have decided to convene a special session of Palestinian Liberation Organization’s Central Council
International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions on its officials
The US secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced sanctions against ICC officials over its investigation into allegations of war crimes against the US troops in Afghanistan
Tunisian parliament votes to approve third government in less than a year
Hichem Mechichi’s government won the majority in the parliament although many members expressed reservations with it and voted for it only to avoid early elections
Lebanon struggles to rebuild after Beirut blasts
Lebanon has a new prime minister in Mustapha Adib but to many, he is part of the same corrupt and inefficient old leadership that created the crisis in the country
Barring US, all parties reiterate commitment to Iran nuclear deal
Delegates from Iran, Russia, China, the UK, France and Germany said the deal was a key component in the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture. They also rejected US bids to trigger snapback sanctions