Milei’s approval collapses under corruption scandals and prolonged economic crisis
In addition to the economic crisis Argentina is facing, a series of corruption allegations has caused the Argentine president’s popularity to plummet to one of its lowest levels since he took office.
Nepal heads to first elections since mass protests
Polls predict that a new coalition government will be formed as no single party is expected to gain the majority required in the parliament on its own.
El levantamiento de la generación Z en Nepal tiene que ver con el empleo, la dignidad y un modelo de desarrollo fallido
La renuncia del primer ministro nepalí, KP Oli, en medio de masivas protestas juveniles, ha planteado numerosos interrogantes para el pueblo nepalí y su otrora unida izquierda. Si bien muchos han acusado el levantamiento de ser simplemente una respuesta a la prohibición de las redes sociales, sus raíces son mucho más profundas.
Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising is about jobs, dignity – and a broken development model
The resignation of Nepali PM KP Oli, amid massive youth-driven protests has raised many questions for the people of Nepal and its once united Left. While many have accused the uprising about merely being in response to a social media ban, the roots are much deeper.
Tariff pressure under Trump: a new economic colonialism
Through the blatant imposition of “unequal treaties”, Trump is flexing his muscles, bringing trade partners to their knees – though at great cost to the US reputation.
One year after historic protests, Kenya’s youth return to the streets in fresh outrage
The recent killing of a blogger while in police custody has sparked a wave of demonstrations in Kenya as outraged citizens take to the streets to demand justice and accountability.
They are making Venezuela’s economy scream
US-led sanctions caused Venezuela to lose oil revenue equivalent to 213% of its GDP between January 2017 and December 2024, resulting in losses of roughly USD 77 million per day. Who is the real target of these and other unilateral coercive measures?
Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, Ruto calls it a win-win situation
President William Ruto’s recent five-day state visit to China marked a significant deepening of Kenya-China relations, culminating in the signing of over 20 bilateral agreements.
Milei’s crypto scandal sparks calls for his impeachment
The Argentine President promoted a cryptocurrency that promptly collapsed after its price increased. The opposition is demanding impeachment proceedings against the president. More than 117 complaints regarding $LIBRA have been filed in the Argentine courts.
Political crisis in Mozambique escalates following controversial election ruling
The political crisis in Mozambique is in crisis after the Constitutional Court upheld controversial election results.
The Argentinazo: 23 years since the massive anti-neoliberal protests in Argentina
On December 19 and 20, 2001, thousands of Argentines took to the streets to demand a change of course from the IMF-sponsored neoliberal policies that had reigned in the country during the 1990s.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi elected for a third term
Al-Sisi got almost 90% of all votes despite his government’s failure to address economic crisis in the country and allegations of widespread suppression of dissent
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
