Greek communist youth resolve to intensify struggle against imperialism
The 29th edition of the anti-imperialist camp organized by the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) concluded on July 19. The event was organized under the banner “We stay strong, we do not stay silent, we go on the counter-attack”
Unions thwart liquidation of South African Airways
The decision of stakeholders to approve a rescue plan for the crisis-ridden South African Airways ensures that it will not get liquidated as was feared earlier. Unions fought a long battle to prevent liquidation
Palestinian prisoner with cancer who tested positive for COVID-19 is in critical condition
Kamal Abu Wa’ar, who suffers from throat cancer, was diagnosed with COVID-19 last week. He is currently in the Assaf Harofeh medical center and in a critical condition according to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society
UN’s envoy to Yemen calls for probe into Saudi coalition strike that killed 11
The airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on a house where people had gathered for a celebration led to the death of at least 11 people according to the UN humanitarian coordination office. Houthi sources said the death toll was 24
Social Democrat-led coalition leads in North Macedonian polls, Left enters parliament
The Social Democrat-led We Can coalition has established a slender lead in the polls in North Macedonia that were held on July 15. This is likely to strengthen the pro-EU bloc in the country
Writers and publishers express solidarity with Indonesian author Felix Nesi
The award-winning author was detained on charges of vandalizing parish property while protesting the impunity enjoyed by a clergyman who is accused of sexual abuse. Felix Nesi was released but the charges have not been dropped
Palestinian Authority imposes fresh restrictions to curb COVID-19 spread
The measures include a complete ban on movement of people between all the 9 governorates of the West Bank for two weeks, as well as restrictions on businesses and social activity
Emirates may lay off 9,000 employees due to pandemic
Emirates president Tim Clark said that nearly 15% of the 60,000 staff would be laid off due to the pandemic-induced economic crisis. He said that already, a tenth had lost their jobs