Yemen war: US peace proposals are a sham
Despite the increase in international pressure, the Saudis seem set on their current course in an attempt to secure their energy interests. In this context,…
US Midterm Elections 2018: A bitterly contested results
The Democratic candidates in both Georgia and Florida are African-Americans and if elected, they could be the first African-American governors of their respective states.
#WontBeErased: U.S. Transgender community protests against government’s attempt to enforce stricter gender definitions
The Health and Human Services (HHS) department has drafted a memo to establish the legal definition of gender, with the proposal to recognise only either…
US Midterm Elections 2018: A Possible Blue Wave With A Progressive Tilt
US progressives are hopeful that just two years after Donald Trump was elected president, the midterm elections will shift the balance in Washington DC and…
Bitterly contested US polls see record levels of spending
An analysis estimates that nearly $5.2 billion is likely to be spent in this election cycle with the Democrats outspending the Republicans. Opinion polls predict…
189 countries unite to demand end to US sanctions on Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly voted by a margin of 189-2 to demand that the sanctions be withdrawn. The United States and Israel were the…
In Pittsburgh, Thousands gather to Protest Donald Trump’s Visit to the Tree of Life Synagogue
The Jewish Community had expressed their anguish over the the rising hate crimes in USA under the presidency of Donald Trump.
India gets waiver from Iran sanctions, will continue to import oil till March
US attempts at choking Iran through sanctions have not been positively received, with many countries either refusing to accept the measures or seeking waivers
Workers at Chicago hotel continue strike seeking benefits
They were among the 6,000-odd workers who began a strike last month in 26 hotels. New contracts with increased benefits for workers were drawn in…
Urging US and China to halt trade war, IMF admits no culpability
Instead of seeking to alter the “free-trade regime” to address the grievances of American workers, Trump, singling out China as the enemy, has declared an…
Pompeo’s visit to North Korea, China show limits of US influence
The tense exchanges between secretary of state Pompeo and Chinese officials, as well as stronger relations between China, the Koreas and Russia all indicate declining…
International Court of Justice asks US to withdraw sanctions on Iran
The court also said that the US sanctions “have the potential to endanger civil aviation safety,” and that the limiting of sale of goods like…
