Stories tagged “Protests.”
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Unrelenting Russian anti-war protesters in Japan fight through inescapable doubt
Russian anti-war protesters in Japan continue to demonstrate against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, despite the challenges they face.
Iran has executed a protester who ran over police officers in December 2023. The man, identified as Sharam Sadeghi, was convicted of "acting against national security" and "collaborating with the US and Israel".
Protesters in India's Jharkhand state have marched towards the state Legislative Assembly building, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. The protesters are demanding an overhaul of the state's examination system, cancella…
Dharmendra Pradhan, a senior BJP leader and MP, has spoken out about his resignation as Education Minister amidst protests over NEET paper leaks. He claims that attempts were made to mislead Gen Z during the protests, leading him to offer his resignation to Prime Minister…
Lebanon's politics and social unrest are escalating, with the US sending a general to Beirut and a new US law proposing $200 million in annual military aid to the Lebanese army, while imposing sanctions on individuals supporting Hezbollah. Meanwhile, a public sector union…
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal offered to brief Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Deputy Chief Liaquat Baloch on the country's situation amid protests against the petroleum levy and rising fuel prices.
Jamaat-e-Islami has called for protests across all four provinces tomorrow, from Khyber to Karachi, against fuel levies and rising inflation. Demonstrations and road closures are planned at 510 locations nationwide.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has spoken about the protests in December 2023, saying that the country should not have reached this point. He also accused the US of arming protesters and questioned the number of deaths reported.
Over 100 supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were arrested on Wednesday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters held rallies nationwide to mark three years of his imprisonment. The demonstrations, which called for Khan’s release, saw police…
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has expressed alarm over the rise in executions and death sentences in Iran since March, with at least 56 people executed on national security-related charges. He also raised concerns about the country's judicial processes and the u…
Deadly protests overshadow Pakistan’s elections in Kashmir
Elections in the Pakistan-administered territory of Kashmir have been marred by violent clashes between protesters and security forces, underscoring the fragile security situation in the region.
A family in Iran has found the body of their missing son in the grave of another protester who was killed during the recent protests. The family had been searching for their son, Soroush, for seven months after he went missing during the protests. They had been told by se…
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of farmer groups, has announced plans to restart protests at 100 locations across India, including Delhi, from November 26. The protesters will demand a law guaranteeing MSP, repeal of all FTAs, and other key demands.
Leaked exams and dashed dreams: Why India’s ‘Cockroach’ youth turned on Modi
Young Indians are protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing leaked exams and dashed dreams. The protests are spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical movement.
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between security officials and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protesters are demanding affordable flour, electricity, and their basic rights.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on students who protested against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of failing to acknowledge the suffering of students and their families.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has revealed details about the first hours after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a drone attack by Israel and the US. He said that he and former security chief Ali Larijani decided to announce Khamenei's death …
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests in July, saying that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs 202 in Delhi, Rs 209 in Kolkata. PM Modi says he forgives the youth who 'abused' him during protests.
AISA's national president Neha Bora talks about the next target for Gen Z, the ideologies of Sonam Wangchuk and CJP, and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A Bolivian court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, who is being investigated for his involvement in protests against the government's economic policies. Morales has denied the charges and vowed to continue fighting alongside the people.
A video is going viral on social media claiming that the CJP has started protests again. However, the video is from 21 July, when Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi visited the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar after the violence on 20 July.
Protests erupt in Libya's Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts, with demonstrators demanding accountability for alleged corruption and the immediate dissolution of Libya's fractured political institutions.
India's youth-led protest movement led to a rare instance of the government giving in. Dozens of protesters are seen in a shot taken from slightly overhead, many of them young people holding up phones as they record photo and video, others holding signs. A young man acros…
Escalating Protests in Libya Threaten Oil and Gas Supply
Protests in Libya are escalating, threatening the country's oil and gas supply. The situation is causing concern for the global energy market, with prices potentially rising as a result.
Mumbai Police are allegedly employing surveillance and intimidation tactics to deter young people from participating in protests, particularly those related to the NEET exam controversy. Detentions, police visits to homes, and requests for live location sharing are among …
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to reform the country's education system following widespread protests by the Kakerlaken movement. The protests were sparked by a cheating scandal in a medical entrance exam and errors in the online evaluation of nea…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of a task force to overhaul the country's examination system following weeks of youth protests over exam paper leaks.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan quit after days of public protests demanding his resignation for examination paper leaks in May that affected about 2 million students.
India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
India's education minister has resigned in a major victory for the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement, which has been protesting against the government's handling of education and corruption.