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If the migrants of the world—all 281 million of them—lived in one country, then they would form the fourth largest country in the world. Yet, migrants receive few social protections and little respect.

The first task is to prevent the attack on Rafah and end the genocide. However, soon thereafter, the political malaise that has befallen the Palestinian people must be overcome.

From Israel’s bombing of Iran’s embassy in Damascus to Ecuador’s raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito, leaders feel emboldened by the impunity granted by the Global North to disregard diplomatic norms and respect.

Racism against people of Arab and African descent in France has become almost banal, something that takes place and no longer raises an eyebrow. The killing of Nael was absolutely explicable — the result of general social toxicity towards minorities.

We need to be far more generous with each other, able to hold conversations without resort to insults and abuses. Out of disagreement comes understanding. But out of malicious slander only comes disorientation.

The U.S. military has 29 known military bases in 15 of the African countries.

The United States claims that its military presence on the African continent has to do with its counterterrorism campaign and aims to prevent the entry of China into this region.

Protests against the French military presence have been taking place for over a year.

Would the United States government exercise its veto in the UN Security Council if the UN Charter came up for a vote? Based on the historical actions of the US government, the answer is simple: certainly.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Vijayan told the people of Kerala about the status of the pandemic in Kerala before announcing the Left Front's win. This victory, he said, ‘makes us humbler. It demands that we should be more committed’.