Afghanistan rejects US return to Bagram airbase
President Trump reiterated call to reclaim huge airbase; Taliban says US must engage without seeking military presence.
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France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?
The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
Western bids to recognise a Palestinian state put Israel first
If recognition is to matter, it must centre on Palestinian self-determination, not Israel’s security.
As its former ambassadors, we urge the EU to sanction Israel now
Europe must not let Gaza become the graveyard of international law and human rights.
Shaming Israel for Gaza genocide could embolden it, unless it is punished
Calling genocide by its name means nothing without action to stop it.
The Bolsonaro verdict shows Brazilian democracy is resilient
The Brazilian democratic system withstands yet another political storm.
Doctors can’t stop genocide. World leaders can
MSF staff in Gaza witness famine, disease and hospital destructions. Only political action can end the slaughter.
Here is the reason why markets in Gaza are ‘full’ while we starve
Israel is letting in commercial goods instead of aid. It wants to show there is food and charge Palestinians for it.
Indian cricket’s Pakistan problem: Can you monetise patriotism?
India boycotts Pakistan across all forums except multinational cricket. That’s because it stands to lose too much money.
Indonesia’s climate ambitions can’t shine in the dark
The Indonesian government cannot pursue an ambitious climate agenda while neglecting its human rights obligations.