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Nicolas Maduro and protesters

Incumbent president Nicol谩s Maduro was sworn in for a third term on January 10, following Venezuela鈥檚 disputed July 28 elections, reports Federico Fuentes.

Protesters with a banner

The signing of the world鈥檚 biggest free trade agreement between the European Union and Southern Common Market 鈥 after 25 years of stalled negotiations 鈥 has grave implications for the environment and human rights, reports Ben Radford.

burning village

Indonesia officially joined the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa consortium), marking a significant milestone in its foreign relations, writes Ali Mirin.

Jews against the Occupation 鈥48 is calling on the international community to demand Israel be prevented from imposing a ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, due to take effect on January 30. Jepke Goudsmit reports.

Creative transport in Havana Cuba

Many fear that Donald Trump will reverse Joe Biden鈥檚 decision to remove Cuba from the United States鈥 list of 鈥渟tate sponsors of terrorism鈥, writes Tamara Pearson.

While NSW Labor claims it cannot afford to pay medical professionals the same rates as their counterparts in other states, the public doesn鈥檛 buy it.聽Suzanne James reports.

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the聽South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanction Coalition were among many pro-Palestine organisations around the world that responded positively, yet cautiously, to news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pip Hinman and Susan Price 谤别辫辞谤迟.听

Muslim Votes Matter聽expresses its outrage at the Albanese government鈥檚 decision to send Australia鈥檚 most senior legal officer, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, to Israel to 鈥渞epair鈥 strained diplomatic ties.

It is no exaggeration to say that whether Dutton wins or loses, his racist campaign is already harming people, argues Peter Boyle.

Find out where and when to join protests across the country on Invasion Day.

Internally Displaced Persons in West Papua

In a concerted effort to stifle support for West Papua鈥檚 aspiration for independence, Indonesia has embarked on diplomatic initiatives with Pacific nations and communities, writes Ali Mirin.

The Socialist Alliance met for聽19th聽National Conference to discuss its perspectives and plans for 2025, a federal election year. Isaac Nellist reports.