UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
The decision was a compromise after an earlier resolution to continue support for the rebel-held areas for a full year was vetoed by Russia. The Syrian government and Russia have said the supply violates the country’s sovereignty
Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
Marcelo Arruda was celebrating his 50th birthday with a Worker’s Party-themed event when he was shot and killed by a right-wing Bolsonaro supporter
Uncertainty prevails in Sri Lanka as protesters wait for president, PM to quit
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said he will quit on July 13 and prime minister and his cabinet have also announced their resignations. In the event of these resignations, the parliament speaker will become the interim president
Saudi forces violate ceasefire in Yemen, killing 17
Scores were also injured after Saudi Arabia’s border guards opened fire across the border in Yemen’s Sa’ada province on Sunday. Sa’ada is at the extreme north-west of the country, sharing a long land border with Saudi Arabia
Bid to ‘normalize’ relations with Bulgaria sparks protest in North Macedonia
Lured by the prospective EU membership, the North Macedonian government continues to negotiate unpopular agreements with neighboring countries
Uruguayan workers protest the economic crisis and high cost of living
Thousands of Uruguayans took part in a partial national strike called for by the PIT-CNT and mobilized against the right-wing national government, its austerity policies, rising hunger, high cost of living, privatization of public companies, among other issues
Lula could win Brazilian presidential elections if the first round was held today
In recent polls, the leftist former president has a strong lead over far-right incumbent Bolsonaro or any other candidate
Fresh US sanctions on Iran despite claims of wanting to revive nuclear deal
The current round of sanctions add to the numerous rounds of similar coercive measures imposed by the US on Iran after the Donald Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the multi-party JCPOA in May 2018
“Insulting to Shireen’s memory”: Palestinians respond to US probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
The US report on the killing of the Palestinian-American journalist appears to dilute the clear responsibility of Israeli forces
Blood continues to spill in Colombia
According to INDEPAZ, so far in 2022, 99 social activists and 22 ex-combatants were assassinated in Colombia, in addition to over 180 people killed in 51 massacres
National strike in Panama continues amid heavy repression
Thousands of Panamanians have been on strike since July 1 to demand the government of Laurentino Cortizo take immediate action to address the country’s economic crisis
Tunisian President Kais Saied releases new draft constitution ahead of referendum
The draft constitution, which has not been fully released to the public, provides increased power to the president, and decenters the role of the parliament and judiciary
- UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
- Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
- Uncertainty prevails in Sri Lanka as protesters wait for president, PM to quit
- Saudi forces violate ceasefire in Yemen, killing 17
- Bid to ‘normalize’ relations with Bulgaria sparks protest in North Macedonia
