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French police suspend use of stun grenades at school protests after a student lost a hand. Minister rejects accusations of brutality.
The government plans to dig trenches and place containers, hurdles, and barricades on major routes connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Islamabad to manage political protests.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that ongoing protests and sit-ins could cost the economy up to Rs120 billion daily, jeopardizing the country's shift from stabilization to growth.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will lead a 20-km march in Leh, Ladakh next week to mark the first anniversary of civilian killings in September 24 last year.
Syria's government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent, triggering widespread protests across several regions as citizens struggle with escalating costs of living and pervasive poverty.
The Ladakh administration has announced compensation for the families of four individuals killed and others injured during police firing at statehood protests in Leh last year.
ANP to join JI protests over petroleum levy and rising inflation
Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced plans to boost energy supplies by installing a 24-megawatt generation machine and a 50-megawatt solar power plant to address ongoing power outages and protests in the country.
Visa pour l'image: Spanish photojournalist Luis Tato awarded for his work in Madagascar
Spanish photojournalist Luis Tato won the Visa d'Or News at the Visa pour l'image festival for his coverage of Madagascar's Gen Z uprising.
Farage and Jenrick to speak on final day of Reform conference marred by scandal and protests – UK politics live
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reveals details of PTI founder's instructions regarding protests against former Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.
South Africa's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster has expressed deep concern over ongoing instability, violent protests, and disruptions in the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape.
The University of Sharif has expelled six students and filed charges against 115 students over protests that took place in December 2023. The university's deputy of student affairs, Mahmoud Bahman Abadi, defended the decision, stating that the students were involved in an…
Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks
Protests have erupted in Ben Guerdane, Tunisia, following the sinking of a migrant boat off the southeastern coast, which claimed at least 12 lives and left two missing. The incident has reignited anger in the marginalized city, a known departure point for migrants.
Lebanese President Saad Hariri congratulated the Lebanese people and Muslims on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, emphasizing the importance of values such as mercy, moderation, and justice.
Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says
Amnesty International says Indian police used excessive force during protests in New Delhi and Bihar, including electric shock devices and pellet guns. The protests were triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test and turned violent on 20 July.
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman announced the continuation of nationwide protests, including a major rally in Lahore, against the government's economic policies and high taxes.
Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions, including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, people familiar with the matter said.
Iran executes 'foreign national' over alleged involvement in January protests
Iran has executed a foreign national, identified as Qaim Hosseini, for alleged involvement in deadly anti-government protests in Isfahan in January 2026, drawing strong condemnation from human rights groups.
Schools and colleges in Manipur will be shut for three days due to law and order situation amid agitation demanding NRC implementation.
Qa'im Hosseini, an Afghan citizen and one of the protesters in January 2024 in Isfahan, has been executed. The Iranian judiciary has announced that Hosseini was a 'foreigner' and did not mention his nationality. He was accused of 'being involved in the crime of Ali Khani …
Indian students worry universities are not keeping pace with a fast-changing job market, where employers increasingly value practical skills, adaptability and AI literacy. Students are taking greater responsibility for their own futures, whether that means going outside t…
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.