Peasants form action committee in southern Sri Lanka to fight government attacks
The inaugural meeting issued a call for the formation of a wide network of action committees to organise united action to overcome the serious economic problems confronting peasants. Facebook Twitter…
More statements in defence of Zero-COVID advocate Dr David Berger
The WSWS is continuing to receive statements supporting Dr. David Berger, a dedicated Zero-COVID advocate, who has been ordered by the Australia Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority to undertake a special…
China’s youth unemployment rate climbs to record high
Dissatisfaction about the economy and jobs is sparking discussions on social media and more broadly at breakneck speed. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Australian government prepares pro-business university “Accord”
The purpose of the “Accord” is to bring the education trade unions into a closer partnership with business chiefs, university managements and government representatives to further restructure universities to satisfy…
Growing opposition to Twitter censorship of Socialist Equality Party (Australia)
More than 48 hours since it effectively disabled the SEP’s account, the social media corporation has provided no credible explanation or responded to demands for the measure to be reversed.…
Jury finds Trump co-conspirator Stephen Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress
Bannon is the highest ranking Trump co-conspirator to face any legal repercussions for his actions related to the January 6 coup. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
SEP condemns state attack on Galle Face protesters in Sri Lanka
The military/police violence is a warning of what is to come if the parties of the capitalist class are left in power. It adds to the urgency of workers and…
Truck driver protests reach critical juncture as port threatens arrests over blockade
Truck drivers in Oakland speak on the conditions facing them under Assembly Bill 5 and the need for a joint struggle with dockworkers. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
The pandemic in Russia and the bankruptcy of national-chauvinist politics
The pandemic continues to exact a terrible toll in Russia. Since the invasion of Ukraine, efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have been abandoned. This essay has been submitted…
Three killed in Philippines university shooting during graduation
Official says the attack appears to be an assassination since a former mayor of Lamitan town is among the dead. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Rights group seeks arrest of ex-Sri Lanka president in Singapore
International Truth and Justice Project says Rajapaksa committed grave breaches of Geneva Conventions during civil war. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Iran says suspected Israel cell members planning attack arrested
Ministry says the arrested individuals were purportedly about to blow up an unspecified ‘sensitive centre’ in Isfahan. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Legislating ‘apartheid’: Critics slam Bosnia’s election law plan
Critics say the high representative’s plans will give disproportionate influence to Croat and Serb nationalists. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 151
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 151st day, we take a look at the main developments. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Russia says attack on Ukrainian port only hit military targets
President Zelenskyy said Saturday’s attack on Odesa’s sea port ‘destroyed the very possibility’ of dialogue with Moscow. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Volcano erupts on Japanese island Kyushu, prompting evacuations
Sakurajima is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and eruptions of varying levels take place on a regular basis. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Mediterranean ships recover 5 bodies, rescue over 1,100 refugees
There has been a series of rescues in recent days in the central Mediterranean, Italian coast guard says. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Brazil’s Bolsonaro officially launches re-election bid
President kicks off his candidacy in Rio de Janeiro with a speech focusing on God, guns and family. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Why has Mbeki lashed out at Ramaphosa?
Former president warns South Africa is heading for its own Arab Spring. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
China blasts Japan’s radioactive water plan
Tokyo approves the discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the ocean Japan’s nuclear regulator has given its final approval to a controversial plan to release over 1.3 million tons of water…