U.S. appeal to extradite Julian Assange upheld by UK High Court and other stories
Today we look at the UK High Court ruling allowing Julian Assange’s extradition to the US, the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Nicaragua, and more
Mapping Faultlines: The dilemmas of Non-Alignment
Newsclick’s Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha talks about the history and legacy of the Non-Aligned movement which marks 60 years
Activists denounce AUKUS alliance as a possible new Cold War and other stories
Today we look at the military pact between Australia, the US, and the UK; sanctions imposed against Guinea’s military junta; and more
Activists, anti-war groups slam trilateral security alliance AUKUS as anti-China move and a return to Cold War
China too slammed the move calling it an “extremely irresponsible” act which may lead to an arms race. It also said that the move reflects “Cold war mentality and ideological biases”
‘Anti-encroachment’ demolitions target Karachi’s working class and other stories
Today we look at the demolition drives in poor and working class communities in Pakistan, the joint communique presented by NATO leaders, and more
From G7 to NATO meetings, imperialist powers turn more aggressive towards China
In both the crucial summits of global north nations, political leaders led by US president Joe Biden, made sweeping and unsubstantiated charges against China
US civil society stands up against anti-China bill as Senate moves closer to passing it
A bipartisan vote closed debate on the omnibus US Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), which many argue includes provisions that could escalate trade disputes between the US and China and could further rising anti-Asian racism
G7 or failed colonial powers telling the world what to do
G7 are a bunch of western countries—the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and Canada—who believe that they have the “civilizational” mandate to tell the world how it should be run
Gabriel García Márquez and magical internationalism
While García Márquez is internationally recognized for his literary work, little attention is paid to his lifelong dedication to revolutionary internationalism. Laura Capote explores this rich history and his career as a militant journalist
Actions in 60 cities in solidarity with Asian community against racism, war
On March 27, activists in over 60 cities and towns across the United States held actions in solidarity with the Asian community in response to the horrific, racist and misogynist massacre that took place in Atlanta on March 16
Why Biden will keep the US-imposed Cold War rolling
Will US foreign policy change significantly under the incoming Biden administration? Vijay Prashad argues that this is unlikely, especially with regard to the Cold War on China
The novel coronavirus and the virus of new cold war
Some of the brickbats that western media and the governments are hurling at the Chinese is racist. Most of it is a continuation of the new cold war that Trump and co. have unleashed on China
- 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
