May 21, 2026
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Putin’s Beijing Stopover and the Alliance Trump Couldn’t Crack
The back-to-back summits in Beijing revealed not only China’s growing diplomatic confidence but also the emergence of a deeper Sino-Russian axis that increasingly challenges the foundations of the US-led global order. Continue reading
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Change without change?
Britain could have a new prime minister soon. Keir Starmer saw off calls to resign following the heavy losses in the local elections, but his premiership remains far from secure. On Tuesday, Andy Burnham was confirmed as the Labour Party candidate in the Makerfield by-election in June. It’s set to be a significant proxy leadership… Continue reading
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LIVE May 21st 12pm eastern 6pm CET w/ Sharmine Narwani!
Thursday, 21 May 2026 — Chronicles of Haiphong We do a full overview of geopolitical and geoeconomic developments in West Asia and beyond! Continue reading
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NHS patients have a message for the new Health Secretary
In the wake of the local election results we have seen a number of senior ministers resigning from the Labour government, and that included the Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Just a few weeks ago we sat in his office, urging him to do more to protect patients and the NHS and presenting him with a… Continue reading
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Cuba: Raúl Castro’s indictment exposes U.S. hypocrisy
The Trump administration’s decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro (2008–2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft in February 1996 has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations… Continue reading
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Iran Drops DEVASTATING War Bombshell on Trump, Netanyahu HUMILIATED | Sharmine Narwani
Editor of the Cradle Sharmine Narwani joins the show to discuss the major reversal under way in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the bombshell dropped on Trump that is precipitating a massive geopolitical shift in the region and beyond. Continue reading
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Socialism Is Slow to Mature: The Twenty-First Newsletter (2026)
While the capitalist system rewards short-term cycles, building a dignified future is a slow task that requires disciplined organisation and an enduring struggle to bring forth the social forces of a new world. Continue reading
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Putin in China: The New U.S.–Russia–China Equation| Pepe Escobar
Has Putin finally given up on the illusion of a grand deal with the United States after this visit to China? Continue reading
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How Zionists created Tommy Robinson
Ahmed Alnaouq and Hala Hanina are joined by hip hop artist, activist and journalist Lowkey and author and investigative journalist from the Electronic Intifada, Asa Winstanley. They discuss the rise of the far right in the UK and its connections to Israel, the unprecedented legal proceedings facing direct action activists and the ongoing Israeli genocide… Continue reading