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North America
Mass mobilization in Havana China denounces US indictment of Raúl Castro as violation of Cuba’s sovereignty

Social and political movements in South Asia also reiterated their solidarity with the Cuban people amidst the prolonged energy blockade imposed by the US and its threats of military aggression.

Raúl Castro walks in front of coffins with Cuban flags over them Cuba condemns US indictment of Raúl Castro as pretext for aggression

The US Department of Justice has indicted the historic leader of the Revolution for an event that took place nearly 30 years ago. Havana maintains that this is a ploy to justify military aggression against Cuba.

Trump Xi Beijing Donald Trump comes to Beijing with hat in hand, and leaves with a handshake from Xi Jinping

Xi demonstrated that it is possible to resist US pressure without capitulation or resorting to theatricality. China approached the United States as a sovereign equal and insisted on that equality calmly.

VC Defensa press conference “We are not afraid”: Organizers in California vow to continue community defense after federal raids

Federal raids on immigrant rights organizers in Ventura County sparked protests and calls for broader mobilization against ICE and DHS operations.

Trump falls short on his objectives during state visit to China

China reiterated its red lines about US involvements in Taiwan, clearly warning that any “mishandling” would destabilize US-China relations and may even lead to conflicts.

People raise signs against data center A massive AI data center transforms rural Utah into a national flashpoint

A growing movement in Utah is challenging the “Stratos Project,” a city-sized AI data center backed by TV personality Kevin O’Leary, over concerns about democratic oversight, water use, and environmental collapse.

A naval officer aboard USS Tripoli oversees flight operations from the control tower as the amphibious assault ship sails in the Arabian Sea. US declares end of “Operation Epic Fury” and “Project Freedom” while threatening Iran in talks

During the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Beijing, China reiterated the need for a comprehensive ceasefire in the region after calling the US-Israeli war on Iran “illegitimate”.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan Trump imposes new sanctions against Cuba and threatens war

In addition to the new sanctions, Washington has imposed an economic, commercial, and energy blockade on the island. The Cuban president asserts that Cuba is not a threat to the US and vows to defend the homeland against any possible aggression.

Milei Trump Netanyahu Asfura JOH Stone Hondurasgate: leaked audio links Asfura, Hernández, Trump, Milei, Netanyahu in anti-left plot

The WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram audio recordings leaked by Hondurasgate reveal an alleged plot and secret agreements involving Honduran President Nasry Asfura, former President Juan Orlando Hernández (convicted of drug trafficking), Argentine President Javier Milei, and the US and Israeli governments, among others.

At least five Iranians killed in US attack on civilian cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran refuted the claim that the US destroyed several of its speedboats and alleged it targeted two small civilian boats in fear and desperation over its failure to implement “Project Freedom”.

Strait of Hormuz Trump moves to reignite Iran war as polls show intensifying domestic crisis

As Trump moves to resume the war on Iran, taking military action in the Strait of Hormuz, opposition to the war and the Trump administration is deepening in the US.

Esmail Baghaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Iran warns of retaliation if US tries to violate the blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Iran has also dismissed reports about the temporary suspension of its nuclear activities being one of the proposals for peace submitted to the US last week.