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The war in Sudan from a left perspective

Sudanese activists from the frontlines of the struggle for democracy participated in an online press conference organized by the International Peoples’ Assembly (IPA), Peoples Dispatch and Madaar on Thursday, July 18.

Israeli forces continue to attack Palestinian shelters, killing civilians in Rafah

Israeli forces take complete control of Gaza-Egypt border in violation of 1979 Camp David Accords and continue to shut the Rafah border crossing, preventing flow of international aid

Yemeni forces attack US ship trying to cross Red Sea, Hezbollah retaliates Israeli strikes

The regional resistance to Israeli war in Gaza and US support to it has continued despite US attacks in various countries in the region including Yemen, Iraq and Syria

Israeli war on Gaza continues for 76th consecutive day, death toll over 20,000

Israeli forces reportedly leveled a cemetery and executed 11-12 unarmed men after separating them from their families, shocking international community

Egyptian journalist held for over a day following expose

Egyptian journalist Karim Assaad was detained for over a day after his site revealed the names of Egyptians who were on board a plane which carried cash and weapons to Zambia

Syrian reintegration Arab League votes to withdraw Syria’s 12-year long suspension 

Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2012 after war broke out in the country. Several members of the League supported anti-government forces which included Islamist militias

Iranian oil to Lebanon Hezbollah claims the US is preventing Iranian oil supply to Lebanon, leaving millions to suffer

Iran had offered free fuel to crisis-hit Lebanon to address shortages that have affected almost all economic activities in the country. Most of Lebanon is able to get just two hours of electricity each day due to the severe shortage

Amidst widespread condemnation, first ever Arab-Israel summit concludes in Negev

In an apparent attempt to strategize against Iran, foreign ministers from Egypt, UAE, Bahrain and Morocco met with Israel and the US

Millions across India protest Modi government’s anti-worker policies and other stories

Today we look at the landmark 2-day general strike by Indian workers; a 2nd failed vacancy motion against Peru’s President Castillo, and more

Sudan protests 2 killed and 172 injured in 18th country-wide protests against military coup in Sudan

At least 15 barricades have been erected along the Sudan-Egypt highway to disrupt trade with the northern neighbor, known to be supporting the coup generals 

Ecuador court upholds Indigenous rights against oil, mining projects and other stories

Today we look at an Ecuador court ruling on Indigenous rights against extractive projects, ongoing anti-coup protests in Sudan, and more

African Union suspends debate on observer status for Israel

Last year, the AU gave Israel a major diplomatic victory by granting it observer status, a decision which was condemned by member countries