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The Lobito Corridor: U.S. imperialism’s latest plot against the Democratic Republic of Congo
The people are living in a situation of chaos and despair, deprived of security and essential resources such as housing, food and medicine. The Congolese people, who have long suffered the horrors of war, bloody conflict and the atrocities of colonization, are plunging into an even darker period.
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The Gaza “war” was a lie, as is the ceasefire
During Netanyahu’s visit, Trump dropped Washington’s sugar coating of Israel’s 15-month genocidal destruction of Gaza. This was always about ethnic cleansing
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Google finally admits it pursues advanced AI weapons programs
In a blog post published on February 4, Google updated its public “ethical guidelines” regarding AI, removing any references to the use of such advanced technologies solely for peaceful purposes. For years, the controversial company was adamant that it would “never pursue high-tech that could cause or are likely to cause overall harm”.
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In Venezuela, the commune is not just a utopia: A conversation with Cira Pascual Marquina
The commune as both means and end in Venezuela’s socialist project.
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Interview with Mamadou Koné – A long, tragic history of the Senegalese Riflemen: A story of colonial racism and murder
In this interview, Mamadou Koné, curator at the Musée historique des forces armées du Sénégal, looks back at the long history of the Senegalese riflemen, the African troops employed by the French army during the colonial period.
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Trump’s plan for Gaza heralds an age of naked fascism
“I watched Trump’s joint press conference with Netanyahu, in utter disbelief. Not that the idea, or indeed the practice, of ethnic cleansing of Palestine is new. But at that press conference the mask has fallen. Recently, fascism has been on the march everywhere, but that press conference seemed to herald an age of naked fascism.”
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Trump and the crisis of hegemony in the United States
Since the beginning of the process of colonization and conquest of the territories that are commonly called the United States, the idea of it being the land of abundance and opportunity has been promoted.
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Israel attacking hospitals and blocking medical aid in the West Bank, warns MSF
Doctors Without Borders notes significant increase in settler violence and systematic hindering of healthcare services.
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Let us find our lost diamonds: The Sixth Newsletter (2025)
Since returning to office, Trump has made clear his intentions of ushering in a new Golden Age of imperialism. With NATO at his disposal, what will this new hyper-imperialism mean for the rest of the world?
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The death of DEI
Black people must be discerning about racist attacks on DEI programs while also acknowledging that “diversity” can be a con that damages Black politics, just as it was meant to do.
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The national missile defense fantasy—again
National missile defense advocates live in a world of magic and make-believe.
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Silent propaganda on U.S. imperialism breeds confused Americans
U.S. imperialism is almost never discussed in depth, critically or intelligently, within corporate media or the educational system.
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Interview with Deepseek Founder: “We’re done following”
DeepSeek-R1 is shaking Silicon Valley. Founder Liang Wenfeng: “We’re done following. It’s time to lead.”
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Trump issues sanctions on Iran, threatens to “obliterate” it if he’s killed
Trump has signed an executive order to exert pressure on Iran while also trying to obtain a nuclear deal.
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Where is the 21st-century protest song?
JOHN NEWSHAM draws attention to the uncompromising path of U.S. singer/songwriter CONOR OBERST.
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Trump’s tariffs to enrich the oligarchy
BRICS—initially founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa and now joined by Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—is a coalition mainly of Global South countries. It is a counter to the G7 and NATO that offers an alternative to U.S. imperialist policies.
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Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy as Trump casts doubt on phase two and three
Hamas official tells MEE that group remains committed to agreement but ‘manipulation’ of truce may cause it to collapse.
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The mass deportation handoff, Biden to Trump
And the Booming Border-Industrial Complex.
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In Gaza ‘never again’ happened again as the powerful looked on
Following the ceasefire, Toufic Haddad reflects on the complicity & failures of global powers & institutions. We must keep mobilising against Israel’s crimes.
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China’s economy in 2024 continued to far outgrow the U.S.
China’s GDP growth of 5.0% in 2024 meant it successfully hit its GDP goal of “about 5.0%” for the year. More significantly for China’s strategic economic development, Figure 1 shows that it means its economic growth continues to be ahead of the target discussed at the time of the adoption of the 14th Five Year Plan of doubling GDP between 2020 and 2035.