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Venezuela Demands ‘Decolonization’ of International Justice in Hague Group Anti-Genocide Conference

By Andreina Chavez Alava on July 17, 2025

the Hague Group in Bogota conference

The eight-nation Hague Group was formed in January by the Progressive International to mobilize progressive forces around the world and uphold international law. (Progressive International) (more…)

US Admits Burning 500 Tons of Food after USAID Closure

July 17, 2025

Almost 500 tons of food intended to combat child malnutrition will be incinerated by order of the US government after it was stored and spoiled following the closure of USAID, the US Agency for International Development. (more…)

Gaza Fishermen Banned from the Sea as Israel Tightens Blockade Amid Famine

July 14, 2025

Amid a worsening famine in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation army has enforced a complete ban on fishing and sea access off Gaza’s coast, further deepening the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing genocide. (more…)

Colombia to Host International Summit Against Israeli Impunity

July 12, 2025

Photo Credit: Presidencia de Colombia

More than 20 states will gather in Bogota on 15–16 July to declare “concrete measures” against Israel’s violations of international law, according to diplomats speaking to Middle East Eye. (more…)

The BRICS and Their Declared Enemies

By José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez on July 10, 2025

photograph with Members, Partners and Outreach invitees of  the 17th BRICS Summit at Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on July 7, 2025.

From July 6 to 7, 2025, the 17th annual meeting of the group of countries known as BRICS took place in Rio de Janeiro. The meeting was attended by the founding members, new members, and associate members, for a total of 21 delegations, in addition to special guests. Together, these countries represent 51% of the world’s population and 40% of global annual production of goods and services, depending on the source consulted. (more…)

BRICS Summit in Rio Signals a Shift in World Order

By Alejandra Garcia on July 8, 2025

BRICS nations make up 56% of the world’s population. chart: Global Economy

The closing of the BRICS summit chaired by Brazil ended with a resounding message to the world: the geopolitical balance is shifting, and the bloc is determined to assert itself in the face of growing pressure from Western powers. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that the increasing influence of BRICS is “causing discomfort,” and he didn’t crumble when addressing recent threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump. (more…)

Reality Is Winning: War, Resistance, and the Reunification of Nation and State in Iran

By Nahid Poureisa on June 20, 2025

graphic: Zeinab el Hajj, Al Mayadeen 

Something is Happening in Iran.

People are not only supporting the war, but they are getting closer to the state. The concept of “nation” has undergone a shift. In recent days, I have seen things I never could have imagined. (more…)

Only Force Will Stop Genocide

By Paul Larudee on January 8th, 2025

photo: Bill Hackwell

We have long passed the point of mobilizing world opinion against Israel’s shameless and wanton slaughter of countless defenseless civilian Palestinian men, women, children and even the unborn. (more…)

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