How the International Monetary Fund Underdevelops Africa
Featured image by Tricontinental’s art department for their May dossier, Africa’s Faustian Bargain with the International Monetary Fund. Article by Vijay, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. At the start of 2025, Sudan registered an alarming debt-to-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio of 252%. This means that the country’s total public debt is 2.5 times the size of its entire…
Bitcoin Hits Record High, Surges to USD $111,000
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached an all-time high, breaking past USD $111,000 for the first time in history. As of this report, BTC continues to trade above USD $110K, capping a powerful rally driven by institutional investment, regulatory progress, and favorable macroeconomic conditions. From Slump to Surge The climb to this milestone wasn’t without setbacks. Just…
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Paving Way for Economic Recovery and Global Reconnection
Trump Announces End to Sanctions on Syria On May 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump declared the end of long-standing American sanctions on Syria during a visit to Saudi Arabia. The decision marks a significant shift in US policy and a major diplomatic win for Syria’s new government, which came to power after the ousting…
Siege of Gaza – MSF denounces deliberate humanitarian catastrophe
The US-Israel proposition to control the distribution of supplies under the guise of humanitarian aid raises grave humanitarian, ethical, security and legal concerns, says international medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Making aid conditional on forced displacement and vetting of the population is another tool in the ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing of…
China Launches World’s First Commercial 10G Broadband Network in Hebei
A Major Leap in Internet Technology China has taken the global lead in fixed-line internet technology by rolling out the first-ever commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province. This milestone was achieved through a collaboration between telecom giant Huawei and state-owned operator China Unicom, underscoring China’s rapid progress in digital infrastructure. Built on…
The Heartbreaking Death of Pakistan’s Asif Jutt: A Former Nestlé Employee’s Desperate Stand for Workers’ Rights
On 25 February 2025, outside the Lahore High Court, Mohammad Asif Javed Jutt, a 48-year-old former Nestlé employee, set himself on fire after dousing himself in petrol. After nearly a decade of fighting for fair labor rights, he succumbed to his injuries days later. His death symbolizes not only a personal tragedy but also highlights…
Bangladesh’s Legal System Fails Male Rape Survivors – Reform Efforts Underway
On 8 March, a 20-year-old man from Narayanganj, Bangladesh, endured a traumatic experience when his 40-year-old neighbour, Sayeed, allegedly lured him into his home and sexually assaulted him. Fearful and overwhelmed, the victim initially remained silent. It wasn’t until days later that he found the courage to confide in his family. His mother, heartbroken but…
Israel’s Crimes in the West Bank
Featured image: Malak Mattar (Palestine), If the Olive Tree Knew, 2025. Article by Vijay, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. In 1948, the newly proclaimed Israeli government seized 78% of Palestinian land and expelled more than half of the population (750,00 people) from their villages and towns. This act disregarded United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181 (1947), which called for…
RSF World Press Freedom Index 2025: Economic Fragility a Leading Threat to Press Freedom
Although physical attacks against journalists are the most visible violations of press freedom, the wide cracks in the media’s economic sustainability are shaking the foundations of journalism. The economic indicator on the RSF World Press Freedom Index now stands at an unprecedented, critical low as its decline continued in 2025. As a result, the global…
China’s Strategic Expansion: Xi Jinping Inaugurates Chancay Port Amid U.S. Concerns
Chinese President Xi Jinping has inaugurated the Chancay deep-water port in Peru, a significant development under China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This $1.3 billion project aims to enhance China’s trade links and strategic influence in Latin America, representing a vital connection in the modern maritime Silk Road. A Crucial Hub for Trade and…
