Conversations
Lula’s win in Brazil shows Latin Americans can reject US-backed political choices: Analyst
Lula’s reelection in Brazil has dealt a setback to Trump’s agenda, demonstrating that Latin American voters can reject political choices favoured by Washington, says a Brazilian analyst.
‘Mentally disturbed’ Trump appears determined to ‘obstruct and discredit’ midterm elections: Author
US historian Abba A. Solomon warns that Trump may seek to undermine the midterm election process as economic discontent, the war on Iran and concerns over executive power intensify political tensions.
Europe’s ties to US, ‘disastrous war against Russia’ fuel cost-of-living protests: Economist
Belgian economist Xavier Dupret links Europe’s escalating protests to inflation, soaring energy costs, youth unemployment, inequality, and governments’ alignment with Washington and their policies toward Russia and Iran.
Trump’s war on Iran risks political backlash and could hurt Republicans in midterms: Analyst
Trump’s war on Iran could backfire politically, with his “ego” and misguided advice driving costly miscalculations that may hurt Republicans in midterm elections, says a US analyst.
Trump’s war on Iran risks political backlash and could hurt Republicans in midterms: Analyst
Trump’s war on Iran could backfire politically, with his “ego” and misguided advice driving costly miscalculations that may hurt Republicans in midterm elections, says a US analyst.
Iran has several potential legal avenues to pursue accountability for US-Israeli crimes: Lawyer
Pakistani Supreme Court advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique discusses his Iran visit after two recent wars, civilian casualties, international law, Iran’s right to self-defence, and legal avenues for accountability.
French protests reflect complete distrust of government, failure of neoliberalism: Analyst
A French lawyer links the widening student protests to education cuts, rising living costs and growing distrust of the government, warning that mounting social tensions could fuel a broader crisis across France and Europe.
Student protesters across Europe are challenging conscription, rearmament and austerity: Organizer
Student strikes spreading across Europe oppose conscription, rearmament and austerity, while demanding better education, resisting repression and strengthening European antimilitarist solidarity, says a German student organizer.
Iran's military victories, Iraqi resistance pressure forced US to withdraw from Iraq: Analyst
An Iraqi analyst says several factors, including Iran's victories over the US and public anger in Iraq, accelerated the expulsion of the occupying US forces from Iraq.
BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst
The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc’s evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
Iran’s strategic location, energy resources position it as a key player in BRICS alliance: Analyst
Iran’s strategic location and energy resources position it as a key player in BRICS, offering major potential for trade, connectivity and energy cooperation with emerging economies, according to Chinese journalist and political analyst Qinduo Xu.
Yemeni military advance along Red Sea alters balance of power amid Saudi siege, aggression: Analyst
The Ansarullah-led Yemeni Armed Forces’ advance along the Red Sea coast has shifted Yemen’s balance of power, signaling a move toward offensive strategy against Saudi-led aggression and siege, analyst says.
Featured
West’s waning influence in LATAM
This episode examines US influence in Latin America amid regional resistance and China’s growing presence.
Israel West Bank brutal repression
This episode examines Israel’s escalating crackdown in al-Khalil, its broader strategy to consolidate control over the occupied West Bank, and the implications for Palestinian statehood.
Cost of living protests in Europe
This episode looks at how rising living costs and austerity are fueling protests across Europe and deepening the continent’s economic and political crisis.
Iran
US blockade, war of aggression root cause of maritime insecurity in Strait of Hormuz: Iran at UNSC
Iran’s envoy to the UN Security Council has slammed the United States and the Israeli regime for waging a "brutal war of aggression" and imposing an illegal naval blockade.
US carrot-and-stick approach will not work against Iran: Qalibaf
Iran’s parliament speaker says Iran’s conditions for negotiations and ending the war have been repeatedly stated, rejecting US pressure tactics.
Iran condemns ‘illusory’ UAE-Canada claims on Iranian trio islands
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb are inseparable and eternal parts of Iran’s territory
Palestine
Israeli soldier charged with spying for Iran in return for cryptocurrency
An Israeli soldier has been charged with carrying out espionage activities on behalf of Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency.
UK advertises Israeli agency, firms involved in illegal settlements, ethnic cleansing: Report
An international travel event in the United Kingdom is set to promote an Israeli agency and firms involved in the construction of illegal Israeli settlements and the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, a report says.
Israel holds London job fair to attract UK doctors amid physician exodus, Gaza genocide
Amid a deepening physician brain drain, Israeli agencies have launched a recruitment drive in London to attract British doctors to the occupied territories.
World
Kerry slams Trump’s war on Iran as based on ‘false assumptions’; senator warns new attack ‘insane’
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry says President Donald Trump “rushed into” the war on Iran “with a whole bunch of false assumptions”.
Sayyari: Enemy failed in three wars on Iran, will face defeat again
Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Iranian nation will never surrender in the face of aggression.
War on Iran has left US ‘more vulnerable’ as Tehran holds Hormuz ‘veto power’: Obama
Barack Obama says the war on Iran has left the US ‘more vulnerable’ as Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Global South
Egypt rejects Turkey-Libya maritime agreement as ‘null and void’
Egypt has condemned a maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya as “null and void”, reaffirming its maritime delimitation pact with Greece.
Eritrean forces enter Ethiopia’s Tigray as regional war looms: Report
Eritrean forces have reportedly entered Ethiopia’s Tigray, as renewed fighting heralds a possible regional war.
Somali president: We won’t allow Israeli presence on our land 'under any circumstances'
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says his country will not accept an Israeli presence on its territory “under any circumstances”.
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