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Another Shinawatra suspended More shakeups in the Thai government

In Bangkok, there were familiar scenes as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended on 1 July by the kingdom’s Constitutional Court in what many interpret as yet another judicial coup against the party which forms the beating heart of Thailand’s long-running Red Shirt Movement.

Israel escalates crackdown on Palestinian Prisoners’ Movement Israel escalates crackdown on Palestinian Prisoners’ Movement

Another Palestinian prisoner died in Israeli jails, raising the death toll to 73, while the freedom of released prisoners has been restrained by regular persecution campaigns.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Europe is fueling global tensions and undermining diplomacy, Iran says

Iran slammed Germany and other European countries for violating its commitments to the NPT and international law, after they failed to condemn Israeli and US attacks on its nuclear sites last month.

Israel has killed or imprisoned directors of all North Gaza hospitals

Since October 2023, Israel has killed or imprisoned directors of every hospital in northern Gaza, continuing assaults on medical facilities.

Israel escalates assault on Lebanon amid mounting US pressure to disarm Hezbollah

Analysts argue that Israel intensified its aggression on different areas across Lebanon recently in a bid to force the disarmament of Hezbollah, which the US also has been pushing for.

Anti-NATO protest Istanbul, Turkiye Turkey must leave NATO, expel foreign military bases, says Communist Party

The presence of NATO poses a greater threat to regional and Turkish security as it is dragged into unnecessary wars which promote only the interests of big capital, the TKP claims.

Indian farmers reject proposed trade deals with US, UK, and European Union Indian farmers reject proposed trade deals with West and prepare for July 9 national strike

Major farmer’s groups have announced they will participate in the upcoming July 9 national strike call made by the central trade unions against the government’s anti-worker policies.

Israel accepts US proposal for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza Israel reportedly accepts US proposal for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

Netanyahu is set to visit Washington early next week to discuss the proposal further with Trump, which Hamas is currently reviewing to “bridge the gaps”.

Pakistan calls for India’s compliance with the Indus Water Treaty, proposes diplomacy Pakistan calls for India’s compliance with the Indus Water Treaty, proposes diplomacy

In April, India put the 1960 treaty in abeyance and has refused diplomatic engagements with Pakistan, accusing it of supporting anti-India armed groups and “cross border terrorism”.

Food sovereignty as resistance in Palestine Food sovereignty as resistance in Palestine

In Palestine, agriculture is a form of resistance against the Israeli occupation.

Iran is not alone- This war is a historic moment for the Global South to end imperialism Iran is not alone: This war is a historic moment for the Global South to end imperialism

Iran is standing alone, yes. But it carries on its shoulders the weight of generations who have suffered under imperialism, sanctions, and subjugation.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza beach kill dozens, including a journalist

The massacre raises the death toll of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since October 7, 2023, to 228.