Dr. Omar Emile Awad The Lebanese Communist Party has launched a petition and solidarity campaign in support of imprisoned comrades in Jordan. They are calling on people to sign on and spread word about this ongoing issue. Dear comrades, Sign (and spread) the petition: The situation of our comrades in Jordan is becoming critical as members of the leadership of the party have been under abrupt detention for 65 days. We need to raise attention on this matter, get it covered in t

Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that "Panspoudastiki KS," the list supported by the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), once again emerged as the leading force in the university student elections held across Greece on Wednesday May 13, securing 32.47% of the vote and more than 14,900 votes. The list supported by the New Democracy government (DAP) came second with 25.40%, while that of the social-democratic PASOK (PASP) placed third with 11.22%. Oth

Image via the PCC via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish "In more than six decades of socialist Revolution, ninety miles from the U.S., not a single offensive action against the national security of that country has ever originated from this territory," said the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, through the social network X. "In any case, and as has been proven, doc

Image via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that civil servants across the country are striking and demonstrating today (Wednesday, May 13). This comes after a decision by the Civil Servants' Confederation (ADEDY), responding to a call from unions representing government agencies, public organizations, hospitals, local authorities, schools, and other sectors. This strike constitutes the first militant response to the government’s announcements of new reactio

Progressives across Europe marked Victory Day on May 8-9, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as EU authorities persist in historical revisionism. Greek and Turkish Communists honour Victory Day at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin-Treptow -- image via the KKE By Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch On May 8 and 9, left and progressive movements in Europe marked Victory Day – the 81st anniversary of fascism’s defeat in World War II. “For the Left this cannot be

Image via the PCC Via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The spokesperson for the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hu Zhaoming, has demanded the immediate lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. In a message published on the social network X, Hu said that Washington has maintained a comprehensive blockade and illegal sanctions

A Global Signature Solidarity Campaign with Cuba has been launched. The Yo firmo por Cuba / I sign for Cuba campaign seeks to get people around the world to add their name to a global petition for peace, sovereignty, and solidarity with the Cuban people. George Mavrikos, Honorary President of the World Federation of Trade Unions and President of the IWI IOI International Workers Institute helped launch it with a strong message to the global working class: "Why does Trump want

Screenshot from video Cuba has responded to Trump’s aggressive, bombastic and overtly violent and imperialist rhetoric towards the socialist nation with a symbolic Lego-style video inspired by Iran’s viral AI animations, emphasizing resilience and national dignity. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials strongly criticized Trump’s comments suggesting Cuba’s government was in its “last moments.” Cuban leaders have said these remarks are attempts to pressure and

Image via the CPC Jin Xin, Vice-minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with a delegation of young cadres from communist parties in Europe and the United States on May 7th in Beijing. The meeting focused on elaborating the scientific foundations and global relevance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Jin highlighted the CPC’s efforts to advance internal party self-buildin

On April 28, 2025, Uber drivers in Victoria, British Columbia, officially ratified their first-ever union contract, after joining United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1518 in July 2025. This represents a historic achievement as the first collective bargaining agreement for app-based workers in Canada. The agreement covers more than 1,000 drivers, who now have access to face-to-face representation and support through the union. Being unionized allows drivers to advo

Starmer on February 28 -- Number 10, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons In the May 8, 2026 local elections, the reactionary Labour Party under Keir Starmer suffered massive, historic setbacks, losing over 1,300 to nearly 1,500 councillor seats and control of up to 38 councils. These losses marked one of the worst local election performances for the party in recent history, with Labour’s vote share hitting record lows across multiple regions. The big winner was far-right Reform

Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish On Saturday May 2, Alina and Nerelys, two young workers who are single mothers and heads of their households, received the first two houses completed in Havana through the modular housing program using repurposed shipping containers. This initiative, being implemented across the country, shows the potential of this alternative to quickly address the growing housing needs of the Cuban people. Alina

The Executive Order of May 1st and the Blockade Measures Announced Today Further Increase the Harm to the Cuban Population and Reinforce the Threat of Aggression Communiqué issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects, in the strongest possible terms, the Executive Order issued by the White House on May 1st, 2026, which tightens, to unprecedented and extreme levels, the economic, commerc

May Day in Havana, 2026 Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The Puerto Rico Committee of Solidarity with Cuba (CSC) has called for a total national and international rejection of organizations and governments supporting Donald Trump’s new order against Cuba. Milagros Rivera, president of the CSC, called out the audacity of the U.S. president for threatening dangerous military aggression against Cuba on May 1st, the very day millions of Cubans filled s

The WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram audio recordings leaked by Hondurasgate reveal an alleged plot and secret agreements involving Honduran President Nasry Asfura, former President Juan Orlando Hernández (convicted of drug trafficking), Argentine President Javier Milei, and the US and Israeli governments, among others. Juan Orlando Hernández and Javier Milei By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch In 2024, former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted and sentenc

May Day in Havana, 2026 Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity (URNG) party has denounced U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of a possible military intervention against Cuba and condemned the blockade of the island. In a statement, the political group emphasized that in the year marking the Centennial of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro, there is no better or more fitting tribute to him than the unity and res

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) has called on the international community to resolutely oppose the threat or use of force by the United States against Cuba. The regional bloc stated its deep concern and strong opposition to the escalating remarks made by the U.S. government that "threaten the use of force against the sister Republic of Cuba," in a regional sett

Image via the Communist Party of Cuba Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish On Saturday, Vietnam reiterated its strong support for Cuba amid the challenges the island is facing and stated that it has provided tangible assistance in areas like agriculture and energy to help ease the hardships of the Cuban people. At the regular meeting of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ambassadors at the UN headquarters in New York, Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese missi

Pinarayi Vijayan campaigns on April 8 -- image via the CPI(M) on Facebook The 2026 Kerala election results indicate a serious setback for the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), which has been in power for the past decade. Early trends and vote counting showed some LDF ministers trailing and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is leading in over 100 of the 140 Assembly seats. While Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan managed to retain hi

“Money for welfare, not for war” in Hebrew and Arabic – YCLI members at the demonstration held today in Nazareth (Photo: Zo Haderekh via the CPI) Various Sources The offices of the Communist Party of Israel (CPI) and its allied Hadash party were raided by police in multiple locations, including Nazareth, Umm al-Fahm, and Haifa, in late April, shortly before planned May Day rallies. In some cases, police confiscated flags, including Palestinian flags, and arrested several acti