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Free market economy in Syria: We’ve seen this failure before

The model the new regime seeks to implement, is a standard international recipe which includes tax cuts for corporations, and privatization of public assets.

Workers in Samsung India’s Chennai plant win a significant pay raise after a protracted battle against management
Workers in Samsung India’s Chennai plant win a significant pay raise after a protracted battle against management

In September-October 2024, hundreds of workers led a 38-day strike at the plant under the leadership of the Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) after the management objected to its registration.

Israel maintains aid blockade as UN warns that 14,000 babies could die
Israel maintains aid blockade as UN warns that 14,000 babies could die

Netanyahu said he allowed minimal aid into Gaza “for practical and diplomatic reasons”, however, the UN was unable to distribute it due to logistical hurdles imposed by Israel.

Thousands worldwide sign onto “Anti-genocide pledge” in solidarity with Palestine

Pledge challenges signers to “stand with Palestine – not just in words, but in action,” denouncing not only genocide but occupation and weapons shipments to Israel

Indian workers demand withdrawal of pro-corporate labor codes, prepare for a national strike on July 9
Indian workers demand withdrawal of pro-corporate labor codes, prepare for a national strike on July 9

Trade union leaders denounce the recent war frenzy whipped up by the ultra-right-wing government in the country, calling it a diversionary tactic. They declared their support for peace in the region.

Indonesia May Day 2025- Thousands take to the streets nation-wide
Workers on the move in Indonesia

Cities across Indonesia saw workers flood the streets on May Day amid growing militarism and anti-worker laws.

IOF troops in Gaza
Israel launches expanded ground offensive “Gideon’s Chariots” while facing growing international repudiation

The IOF denied media reports, which pointed out that one operation on Monday was a “failed attempt” to rescue Israeli captives held in Gaza.

Trump’s Persian Gulf visit
Trump’s Persian Gulf visit: A diplomatic show or a liberal delusion?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei described Trump’s visit as a “performance to project strength”, condemning Washington’s pressuring of Iran under the guise of diplomacy.

PRCS workers Ramallah
Israel’s final solution for Gaza

The attacks to prepare the way for the attempted annexation of Gaza have been ferocious. Israeli bombs have eradicated entire families of Palestinians.

Iran reasserts its right to maintain peaceful nuclear program as US proposal surfaces
Iran reasserts its right to maintain peaceful nuclear program as US talks show new promise

The US and Iran conducted their fourth round of indirect nuclear talks on May 11 in Oman, after which Trump claimed the US had submitted a written proposal to Iran for consideration.

Protests in Gilgit-Baltistan
Protests in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan demand the release of detained rights activists

Advocate Ehsaan Ali and several other activists of the Gilgit-Baltistan Awami Action Committee were arrested on Wednesday and charged with anti-state activities and hate speech.

Amid RSF’s drone strikes on Sudan’s humanitarian infrastructure, US sells weapons to its “regional sponsor” UAE

As the UAE-backed RSF carries out drone strikes on humanitarian infrastructure in war-torn Sudan, the US sells more weapons to the UAE. Meanwhile, Sudan’s de-facto government appeals to China.