Venezuela’s gold dispute in UK courts is a battle for sovereignty
The official government of Venezuela has been engaged in a legal dispute with the Bank of England to regain control over gold assets worth over $1.8 billion
Are Western wealthy countries determined to starve the people of Afghanistan?
The UN has issued an urgent appeal to countries across the world to raise billions of dollars in aid for Afghanistan amid an impending humanitarian catastrophe
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Afghanistan after five months of economic sanctions
The global economic sanctions that were imposed on the interim government of Taliban in August have led the country on the path of an economic collapse and deepened a nationwide humanitarian crisis with shortages of cash, food and electricity.
UK blocks Venezuela from accessing its international reserves
Britain’s Supreme Court passed a ruling to continue blocking Venezuela from accessing 31 tons of Venezuelan gold valued at USD 2 billion
Venezuela condemns British Supreme court ruling to maintain blockade on gold
The Central Bank of Venezuela has been engaged in a legal battle to recover 31 tons of public gold deposited at the Bank of England
Venezuela’s ability to fight COVID-19 is hamstrung by 31 metric tons of gold stolen from its treasury
The Bank of England has refused to hand over 31 metric tons of gold that belongs to Venezuela. This gold worth $1.95 billion is planned to go toward the purchase of essential medical equipment and supplies
The US and UK are a wrecking ball crew against the pillars of internationalism
Vijay Prashad writes on the imperialist actions led by the US and the UK against Venezuela and the emptiness of their commitment to international law
