Whither Ukraine’s counteroffensive?
The Western media is speculating that it may come by late May. The chances of Ukraine making some sort of “breakthrough” in the 950-km long Russian frontline cannot be ruled out but a Russian counteroffensive is all but certain to follow.
Russia announced Christmas ceasefire, US anti-war activists urge others to follow suit
After Putin ordered troops to observe a ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas, US anti-war organization CODEPINK insists that the US and Ukraine also declare a Christmas truce
Over 900 faith leaders in the US demand Christmas Truce in Ukraine
Faith leaders invoke the legacy of the 1914 Christmas Truce during WWI, calling for peace and negotiations in Ukraine
Examining the US-Israel patron-client relationship ahead of Biden’s Middle East visit
The US has been Israel’s biggest financial sponsor for decades, enabling human rights violations. Biden’s upcoming trip to the region is expected to further affirm this relationship.
US Congress approves $1B for Israel’s Iron Dome in govt. spending bill and other stories
Today we look at the military aid to Israel approved by the US Congress, the targeting of Sahrawi activist Aminatou Haidar with Pegasus, and more
Workers in India go on strike for living wages and social protection and other stories
Today we look at a strike by government scheme workers in India, a violent eviction drive by police in the Indian state of Assam, and more
- Greek health workers intensify protests for pay hike, more staff
- Censorship of pro-Palestine content on social media continues
- On day of historic strike in São Paulo, thousands rally against privatization
- Nearly the entire US House of Representatives just equated anti-Zionist to anti-semitism
- Community organizations in the UK step up solidarity with Palestine by blockading arms supply companies
