Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
The text provides for a gradual transition, guarantees salary maintenance, and establishes two days off.
Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
Another massacre was committed in Gaza on the same day, killing nine people, despite the US-brokered ceasefire deals in both Arab territories.
Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
The newly-appointed general commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Odeh, was killed in the lethal strikes carried out on the eve of Eid al-Adha, less than two weeks after his predecessor was assassinated.
Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
Janez Janša’s fourth administration is expected to bring attacks on labor rights and public services, while heralding renewed ties with Israeli occupation authorities.
With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
Iran hinted on Monday that progress has been made in the talks with the US on a 14-point proposal submitted by it last week, which may end the war and establish confidence-building measures.
Burkina Faso asserts financial independence from the West with mineral-backed sovereign fund
Financed by surpluses generated when international mineral prices rise above the state-set benchmark, the fund will not be used for short-term budgetary expenditure, but ring-fenced for long-term, strategic infrastructural and industrial projects.
At least 20 farmers massacred in Honduras
The perpetrators and masterminds behind the attack remain unknown. A few hours later, five police officers were executed by a criminal gang in another part of the country, alerting the government to a clear surge in violence in recent hours.
The social crisis in Bolivia triggers diplomatic rifts and a cabinet reshuffle
The protests have prompted various response strategies from the government. Now, mounting pressure has led the Paz administration to reshuffle the cabinet in an attempt to defuse calls for resignations. At the same time, it has opened another front of conflict with Colombia by expelling the ambassador from Bogotá.
Protestors demand justice for Congolese migrant Yves Sakila
Hundreds of people joined a protest demanding justice for Yves Sakila, who died last week after being violently restrained by security guards.
Flotilla activists deported after days of abuse in Israeli detention
Over 400 flotilla activists are expected to be transferred to their countries after days of abuse in Israeli imprisonment.
Cuba condemns US indictment of Raúl Castro as pretext for aggression
The US Department of Justice has indicted the historic leader of the Revolution for an event that took place nearly 30 years ago. Havana maintains that this is a ploy to justify military aggression against Cuba.
At the World Health Assembly, Cuba denounced the US energy blockade’s impact on health
First Deputy Minister of Health, Tania Cruz, said that causing shortages and hardship to millions of people is genocide.






