Afghanistan disaster won’t stop the US’ imperialist adventures – Tariq Ali

On this episode, we speak to author, filmmaker, and activist Tariq Ali. He discusses the death of Colin Powell and his involvement in the US’ many foreign wars, the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and why it won’t mean the end of US imperialism … Read More >Afghanistan disaster won’t stop the US’ imperialist adventures – Tariq Ali

Washington thought it could divide Russia & China. But, despite their differences, they’re still set on standing up to US hegemony

As tensions rise between East and West in the Pacific Ocean, Russian and Chinese warships have together charted a course through the Tsugaru Straits that divide Japan amid large-scale joint exercises between Moscow and Beijing. … Read More >Washington thought it could divide Russia & China. But, despite their differences, they’re still set on standing up to US hegemony

US has opened door to Ukraine joining NATO military bloc, Putin says, warning West could station rockets ‘under Russia’s nose’

The Pentagon chief’s recent visit to Kiev must be seen as a precursor to Ukraine joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed, saying the bloc could use training as a pretext to station rockets in the country. … Read More >US has opened door to Ukraine joining NATO military bloc, Putin says, warning West could station rockets ‘under Russia’s nose’

Zelensky’s honeymoon over? Increasingly authoritarian Ukrainian leader & ruling party suffer huge drop in popularity, poll finds

The popularity rating of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has plummeted almost 10% in just one month, and his party Servant of the People would come in second place if an election were held today, a poll has shown. … Read More >Zelensky’s honeymoon over? Increasingly authoritarian Ukrainian leader & ruling party suffer huge drop in popularity, poll finds

Striketober, fascist passports, corrupt Manchin and the exploitation of black bodies

Lee covers the wave of strikes that are happening in the country. Workers across industries from fast food to nurses to Hollywood are demanding that they receive the bare minimum. As businesses like John Deere try to operate without their trained workers, they’re discovering the hard way how valuable their workforce was. … Read More >Striketober, fascist passports, corrupt Manchin and the exploitation of black bodies

WATCH: Asylum seekers stuck on Poland-Belarus frontier for more than two months attempt to destroy border fence with rocks & logs

A group of asylum seekers from a refugee camp on the Belarusian frontier with Poland has been filmed attempting to destroy a border fence after more than two months of being stuck in no man’s land between the two nations. … Read More >WATCH: Asylum seekers stuck on Poland-Belarus frontier for more than two months attempt to destroy border fence with rocks & logs

Letting Ukraine join NATO would be a dangerous escalation with Russia. But it would also be a disaster for Kiev & the West itself

Russia’s position on Ukraine’s hopes of joining NATO is well known: It’s a red line that, if crossed, would have profound repercussions for Moscow, Kiev and the whole military bloc. ‘Active measures’ have even been promised. … Read More >Letting Ukraine join NATO would be a dangerous escalation with Russia. But it would also be a disaster for Kiev & the West itself

Putin rejects Security Council veto reform, says UN would ‘die same day,’ turn into ‘debate club’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pushed back on his Turkish colleague’s proposal to remove the veto power of UN Security Council permanent members, saying it would turn the world body into another ‘League of Nations’. … Read More >Putin rejects Security Council veto reform, says UN would ‘die same day,’ turn into ‘debate club’