On Oct. 14, tens of thousands of protesters gathered across the U.K. and Europe to express support for Gaza, where more than 1 million Palestinians have fled their homes since Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel declared a siege in retaliation. In London, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered … Read more
ABUJA, Nigeria — Many Nigerians on Friday remembered the victims of the historic protests against police brutality which took place three years ago, with Amnesty International reporting that at least 15 of the protesters are still being detained illegally. In October 2020, thousands of Nigerians staged nationwide protests to kick against the abuses of the … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave BEIRUT — Israel and its staunch ally the United States were targets of rage, condemnation and protest that surged across the Middle East late Tuesday into Wednesday, blamed by demonstrators and regional governments alike for a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds of … Read more
GUATEMALA CITY — In what Guatemalan authorities described as a national security incident, hackers affiliated with the activist group Anonymous disabled multiple government webpages Saturday. The attacks were in support of demonstrations led by Indigenous organizations in the Central American country. For almost two weeks, demonstrators have been calling for the resignation of Guatemalan Attorney … Read more
Kanye West’s Italy gig to go ahead despite protests from war veterans Kanye West, the acclaimed rapper, has been a controversial figure due to his unusual statements praising Hitler and remarks regarding Jews. The singer has a sold-out gig scheduled for next week in Italy and despite protests by war veterans against Kanye for his … Read more
STORY: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul held a news conference to outline their security measures and law enforcement deployment to safeguard communities. Hochul reassured New Yorkers there was “no reason to feel afraid” but that authorities would rather prevent before any escalations, while Adams also said NYPD … Read more
Guatemala’s attorney general is calling for the government to act against largely peaceful protesters, which have taken to the streets for weeks demanding her resignation for what they say are clear attempts to undermine their nation’s democracy Commuters have to walk due to streets being blocked by protesters during a national strike in Guatemala City, … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia — In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday within the Indonesian capital, Chinese language Premier Li Qiang underscored his nation’s significance because the world’s second-biggest economic system and because the prime buying and selling associate of the area. Countering renewed alarm over Beijing’s aggression within the disputed South China Sea, Li cited China’s … Read more
NEW DELHI — India is protesting a brand new Chinese language map that lays declare to India’s territory forward of subsequent week’s Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, a overseas ministry official stated, exacerbating tensions throughout a three-year army standoff between the 2 nations. The timing of the protest is vital, as Chinese language … Read more
Touch upon this storyComment BEIRUT — Protests in opposition to the federal government of President Bashar al-Assad have unfold throughout southern Syria within the days following a authorities choice to slash gasoline subsidies, amid rising desperation as hyperinflation sends costs hovering. Because the comparatively uncommon protests gained power below a authorities that has utilized brutal … Read more