On Friday, more than 200 trade unions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout major cities in Spain launched a 24-hour general strike to protest the ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine, as well as Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon. Protestors urged Spain to sever all ties with Israel immediately, with demonstrations taking place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao.
Geopolitics
Turkish Minute: EU criticizes Turkey for continued deterioration of democratic standards and rule of law
The European Commission in its yearly report on Turkey said there are “serious concerns” about the continued deterioration of democratic standards, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights Read HERE Photo: Hilmi Hacaloğlu/Voice of America
National Politics
The Ferret: IHRA definition of antisemitism rejected at Aberdeen University
Aberdeen University has rejected a “working definition” of antisemitism as recommended by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for governments and organisations around the world to adopt. Read Here Image: QueenBarenziah
Climate Crisis
New Scientist: Global emissions must peak in just three years to stay below 1.5°C
A major report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that the window for avoiding more than 1.5°C of global warming has almost closed, with immediate and drastic cuts the only way to stay […]
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