Popular movements and workers across Asia condemn US aggression in Venezuela
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in various cities across the continent expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan people and demanding respect for their sovereignty and international law.
Trump visit met by popular protests in Malaysia over US backing of Israel
The Malaysian government also faced condemnation from protesters who criticized its decision to invite Trump to the 47th ASEAN summit despite US attempts to destabilize the region.
Malaysian activists hold six-day “Siege for Palestine” near US embassy
Activists are on a six-day sit-in protest in Kuala Lumpur in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the blocking of ceasefire attempts by the US. They have continued their protests despite obstructions by the police and city authorities
Malaysian socialists arrested during protest against forced eviction of farmers
Chairman of Parti Sosialis Malaysia and three others were arrested as they tried to resist an eviction drive against 200 farmers in the Prime Ministers’ constituency
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- 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
