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Farmers in Pakistan mobilize to demand fair prices and agrarian reform

Farmers allege that successive governments in the country have failed to address concerns raised by majority of the country’s farmers and continue to serve the interests of big landlords and international capital

Communist-led Kerala soon to become India’s first state free of extreme poverty Communist-led Kerala soon to become India’s first state free of extreme poverty

A targeted program has been undertaken to develop sustainable livelihoods for thousands of families suffering under extreme poverty.

Removal of “unlawful” US sanctions is Iran’s top priority in talks with the US Removal of “unlawful” US sanctions is Iran’s top priority in talks with the US

Iran says instead of blaming it for the regional situation, the west must acknowledge Israel’s responsibility in regional unrest, the occupation and crimes against the Palestinians, and act against it.

Thai protestors demand justice 15 years after protest killings 15 years after deadly crackdown, Thai protestors demand justice and amnesty

Pro-democracy movements in Thailand have demanded the removal of a section of the country’s law which allows the authorities to book dissidents for years in jail for “royal defamation.”

Pakistan continues forced displacement of thousands of Afghan refugees Pakistan continues forced displacement of thousands of Afghan refugees

Between 500,000-800,000 Afghan refugees have been expelled from Pakistan since September 2023 in complete violation of their rights and despite the concerns about their safety under Taliban rule.

Trump escalates tariff war with China China retaliates with 84% tariff as Trump’s trade war escalates to 125%

Donald Trump announced 50% additional tariffs on Chinese goods. In response, China announced an 84% tariff on all American goods, then on Wednesday, Trump escalated the tariffs to 125%.

Iran to hold indirect nuclear talks with the US in Oman, rejects Trump’s claims of direct negotiations

On Tuesday Iran held a second round of trilateral negotiation with Russia and China in Moscow, apparently to chart out a common position on nuclear and other international issues.

India’s largest communist party slams Israel, calls for an end to US blockade on Cuba

The 24th Congress of India’s largest communist party, CPI (M), concluded with the election of M A Baby as its new general secretary and several young leaders to its top decision-making body.

Massive celebrations after South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol removed from his post

Yoon, whose government was highly unpopular due to authoritarian policies and escalating war efforts, was impeached by the country’s parliament for imposing a short-lived martial law over the country last year in December.

Indian opposition questions Modi’s silence over Trump’s steep tariffs

Identifying it as one of the “worst offender” countries president Trump announced a 26% blanket tariff on all goods coming from India to the US as part of his reciprocal tariff regime

Anti-Erdogan protests sweep Türkiye, entering their third week

The protests were triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, mayor of Istanbul and a potential challenger to president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the next presidential elections.

On International Quds Day, millions in Iran march in solidarity with Palestine

Millions of people in over 900 Iranian cities and towns participated in rallies held in solidarity with the Palestinians facing Israeli occupation and genocide.