Presidential elections in Syria
Teachers announce strike against violence and insecurity in Haiti and other stories
Today we look at a strike against violence by teachers in Haiti, the severe second wave of Covid-19 in India, the announcement of presidential elections in Syria, and protests against the police killing of Adam Toledo
Syria to hold presidential elections in May
The elections will be held on May 26 amid a deteriorating economic situation, badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union and the decade of war in the country
- Pakistan’s community health workers form first national union
- No-confidence vote overthrows French prime minister Barnier
- Israel jeopardizes Lebanon ceasefire agreement with dozens of airstrikes
- Gaza faces complete medicine shortage amid ongoing Israeli blockade
- Hamas announces first official death toll of Israeli captives in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Egypt
