Three workers die in an accident at plant run by one of India’s leading cement manufacturers
The accident due to an oxygen cylinder blast occurred at a cement plant in Himri village run by one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies, UltraTech Cement, on July 18
Iraqis protest fall in value of currency after US bans 14 more private banks
The US Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve imposed bans on 14 private banks this month, accusing them of money laundering and transferring funds to Iran
Deadly fires a new normal in the Greek calendar
The latest round of wildfires has exposed the Greek government’s lack of preparedness in dealing with disasters. Extreme climate events have been occurring frequently in many parts of Europe due to climate change
A month after Nael’s killing, has the French state learned any lessons?
The killing of 17-year-old Nael and the mass protests that followed once again revealed structural issues and discrimination in France. Activists say these need to be addressed urgently but it does not look like the government has learnt any lessons
Jordanians protest proposed cybercrime law
The draft law introduces criminal charges related to the use of the internet and social media, such as undermining national unity, inciting immorality, spreading fake news, character assassination, and publishing hate speech
Doctors without Borders call Israel’s forceful eviction of Palestinians from Masafer Yatta a war crime
Hundreds of Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta for generations are being constantly harassed by the occupation forces in order to force them to leave the area and allow Israel to build a firing range for the military
On second anniversary of ‘Presidential coup,’ Tunisians resolve to continue resistance
President Kais Saied, despite enjoying absolute power for the last two years, has done little to improve the economic and social situation as the people struggle with high inflation, poverty, unemployment, and acute shortages of basic food items. Meanwhile, he has concentrated power and repressed opposition
Russia-Africa summit may discuss corridor to transport grain and fertilizers
At least 49 African countries will take part in the Russia-Africa summit that will begin in St. Petersburg on July 27. The food sovereignty of African countries is likely to be high on the agenda and the summit will try to finalize the establishment of a new grain deal fitting their needs