People’s Summit set to begin in bold challenge to the Summit of the Americas
The People’s Summit, organized and supported by social movements throughout the continents, will begin on two days after Biden’s Summit of the Americas
The People’s Summit for Democracy offers a progressive vision to counter US dominance in the region
Parallel to the exclusionary Summit of the Americas organized by the Biden Administration, people’s movements and organizations have organized the People’s Summit for Democracy to uplift diverse voices from across the region and engage in necessary dialogue
“It’s time for Our America”: ALBA Movements Assembly concludes in Argentina
The III Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements held in Argentina from April 27-30 concluded with a panel highlighting proposals and initiatives of people’s movements to transform the world.
Latin American and Caribbean movements call for united struggle and other stories
Today we look at the 3rd Assembly of ALBA Movimientos, the ongoing boycott of Israeli courts by Palestinian administrative detainees, and more
By trying to sanction the whole world, Washington backs itself into a corner
As the US loses Russia as a key supplier of oil, poor relations with energy giant Venezuela have a strong chance of backfiring
The state of the US war industry under Joe Biden
The US defense budget is a good sign of the fact that while Joe Biden may lack his predecessor Donald Trump’s penchant for hyperbole, the two administrations so far have been pretty similar on many counts
Biden’s first year: Did anything fundamentally change?
Responding to pressure from people’s movements, Biden set lofty goals for his administration. How many of these promises has the administration fulfilled?
Daniel Ortega sworn in for a fresh term in Nicaragua
During his inauguration speech, President Daniel Ortega vowed to continue working for the benefit of Nicaraguans and promoting socio-economic development in the country
Sudha Bharadwaj granted bail in Bhima Koregaon case after 3 years and other stories
Today we look at the release of Indian activist Sudha Bharadwaj after 3 years in jail, the murder of Filipino journalist Jesus Malabanan, and more
Iran claims to have thwarted US attempt to steal oil from its ship in Sea of Oman
According to the Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel landed on a tanker which the US was trying to confiscate and later steered it into Iranian waters
Millions head to the polls amid socio-economic crisis in South Africa and other stories
Today we look at the local elections in South Africa, renewed protests against the lese majeste laws in Thailand, and more
Cuba reaches milestone with 60% of its population being fully vaccinated
According to the Cuban Public Health Ministry, as of October 12, 6,500,743 Cubans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with its own vaccines. The figure represents 58.1% of the country’s entire population
- 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
