Europe drives global surge in military spending in 2024
In 2024, European countries were major contributors to a global rise in military spending, allocating over USD 690 billion to armament
London police arrest over 70 protesters at Palestine solidarity rally
In a crackdown on the right to assembly, London police arrested more than 70 protesters during the national Palestine solidarity rally on January 18
London calls on incoming Labour government to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza
July 6 was the 16th national march which took place in London since the genocide in Gaza began on October 7.
Hundreds of thousands march in London to commemorate Nakba day
The protesters demanded an immediate ceasefire, restoration of full aid and an end to the embargo on Gaza.
Activists, anti-war groups slam trilateral security alliance AUKUS as anti-China move and a return to Cold War
China too slammed the move calling it an “extremely irresponsible” act which may lead to an arms race. It also said that the move reflects “Cold war mentality and ideological biases”
Renewed global pressure to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
More than 90 human rights and anti-war organizations wrote a letter to the US president demanding cancellation of billions of dollars of arms sales to the two countries on the day that the European Parliament adopted a resolution asking member countries to do the same
Anti-war groups and opposition demand the UK government suspend arms sale to Saudi Arabia
The demand to suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia has gained widespread support in the UK and across party lines in the parliament following Joe Biden’s announcement for the same last week
Celebrating 100 years of the communist party in Britain
The centenary celebrations of the Communist Party of Britain were organized online on August 1
Hundreds take part in ‘Don’t Extradite Assange’ rally in London
The rally featured several celebrities and progressive activists advocating for Assange’s release, along with his father John Shipton, who also addressed the crowds
- ICE detainees at Delaney Hall stage uprising over inhumane conditions
- Israel launches comprehensive airstrikes against Iran, warns operation will last days
- Sheinbaum addresses misleading White House statement and offers support to Mexicans in LA
- Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US to face Trump admin indictment
- Activists launch “Freedom ride” caravan in defense of immigrant rights
