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India’s takeaways from the G20 Ministerial

July 12, 2022 by M.K. Bhadrakumar

Significantly, India has also conveyed to Wang Yi that “India will continue upholding strategic autonomy and an independent position on international affairs.”

World

James Webb telescope: First images reveal ancient galaxies

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Sandipan Talukdar

The images reveal far-distant galaxies as they were some 4.6 billion years ago. Experts believe that compelling images are the first step toward reshaping our understanding of the time when the universe dawned

Examining the US-Israel patron-client relationship ahead of Biden’s …

July 11, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

The US has been Israel’s biggest financial sponsor for decades, enabling human rights violations. Biden’s upcoming trip to the region is expected to further affirm this relationship.

Argentina

19 former Argentine military officers convicted for crimes during dict …

July 11, 2022 by Tanya Wadhwa

During over seven years of military dictatorship, Argentine security forces kidnapped, tortured and disappeared over 30,000 people suspected of being left-wing activists

Brazil

Brazil is bracing for a right-wing insurrection far worse than the 202 …

July 8, 2022 by Brasil de Fato

Post-2020 US elections, right-wing groups stormed the Capitol. As we approach the 2022 elections, Brazil is bracing for something worse.

World

Putin warns that Ukraine delaying negotiations under Western influence …

July 8, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

Russia also objected to the West’s doublespeak on Ukraine, saying that platforms such as G20 were being used to push an anti-Russia agenda instead of trying to find ways to tackle the rising economic hardships the world is facing

Germany

German parliament condemns psychological torture of Julian Assange

July 7, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

In a historic vote on July 6, the German parliament voted in favour of a petition condemning “in the strongest possible terms the psychological torture of journalist Julian Assange and the associated attack on press freedom in Germany and Europe.” This decision came after years of campaigning by German MPs from various factions for the release of Julian Assange.

World

Why is monkeypox in the news?

July 7, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

With more than 5000 cases, the recent monkeypox outbreak in Europe and North America has become a concern for many. As long as monkeypox was confined to Africa, where outbreaks have occurred for years, it raised little concern. We try to understand this phenomenon as well as explain the origins and the nature of the disease as well as ways to curb its spread.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set to step down

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to step down following a spate of resignations from his government. Reports say he may remain in power till later this year when a new party leader is elected

Israel | Lebanon

Hezbollah warns Israel against extraction from the disputed Karish gas …

July 6, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

The warning comes days after Israeli forces shot down three drones launched by Hezbollah towards the Karish gas field, 80 kilometers off the coast of Haifa, allegedly on a reconnaissance mission

Ukraine

Ukrainian court upholds ban on Communist Party

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Muhammed Shabeer

The Communist Party of Ukraine has been targeted by successive governments through decommunization laws, smear campaigns, and repression

Afghanistan

Plight of women in Afghanistan worsened due to US sanctions

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Umer Beigh

Economic sanctions by the US and the dress code restrictions imposed by the Taliban regime have only increased the suffering of women and girls in Afghanistan