Asia
Russia and Iran sign a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement

The bilateral cooperation agreement is aimed at creating a more just and multipolar world order without targeting any particular country

2024 in Review: Philippine workers fight for better wages and social protections

Workers in the Philippines faced various struggles in 2024, from inflation-driven wage demands to the fight for public health insurance.

Sri Lanka and China announce enhanced economic and political cooperation

The president of Sri Lanka promised greater coordination with China within a multilateral, Global South framework.

“Why aren’t you at The Hague?”: Journalist dragged from US Secretary of State briefing

Palestinian journalist Sam Husseini was manhandled by security personnel after asking questions to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The possibility of a war against Iran

Iran’s Armed Forces showcase strength and resolve amid regional tensions during the Payambar-e Azam military exercises.

Details of historic Gaza ceasefire deal

The deal will be implemented in three phases involving a permanent halt to fighting, a captives-for-prisoners swap in batches, IOF’s complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the return of displaced Palestinians from the south to the north.

Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over martial law decree

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested, is under investigation over his martial law decree in December 2024.

Gaza ceasefire agreement reached

Qatar’s PM announced in a press conference that Israel and Hamas had reached a comprehensive three-phase agreement on a ceasefire and captives-for-prisoners swap

In Gaza, fifteen children disabled a day in Israeli attacks

New analyses highlight the devastating toll of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, revealing that 15 children each day sustained injuries leading to permanent disabilities

Indian farmers issue united call for mobilizations against BJP policies

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) continues to build unity amongst farmers’ organizations in its struggle against the pro-corporate agriculture policies of the Narendra Modi government.

Israel commits further violations of ceasefire in Lebanon on the pretext of “self-defense”

Since the ceasefire deal took effect last November, IOF has committed repeated violations which have resulted in the death of civilians and extensive destruction.

Students in Singapore demand their universities cut ties with Israel

Students pointed out that due to research collaborations with Israeli universities that help develop military technology and training, universities in Singapore are “major accomplices in Israel’s occupation and apartheid”