Protests

A year after Gen Z protests, why are Kenyans back on the streets

Thousands of Kenyans staged protests on Wednesday (June 25) to mark the demonstrations against a tax bill last year that had turned deadly. As agitation spread in several parts of the country, reports of clashes between the police and protesters emerged, with at least two people being killed and eight others sustaining gunshot wounds

LA protests: Can Trump arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom?

A war of words between US President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom has spiralled into one of the most intense federal-versus-state showdowns. As protests erupt in Los Angeles following controversial immigration enforcement actions, Trump has not only deployed National Guard troops without the state's consent but also suggested arresting Newsom

Trump's troops in Los Angeles: What is the National Guard? Is the deployment legal?

Federal immigration arrests in Los Angeles have sparked citywide protests, freeway blockades and clashes with law enforcement. US President Trump bypassed California Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops under Title 10. The Guard is now federally controlled for 60 days. Federal agents have made over 100 arrests

Why Gilgit-Baltistan protesters have blocked highway linking Pakistan with China

Protests have intensified in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, as local traders blocked the Karakoram Highway for a third day on Sunday. The demonstrators are protesting the suspension of trade between Pakistan and China at Khunjerab Pass since December last year. This is not the first time locals have taken to the streets over the government’s policies

What is the ‘#50501’ movement that has led to protests across the US?

Protesters across all 50 US states are participating in the 50501 movement, a grassroots initiative organising widespread protests against Donald Trump’s policies. The movement is demanding Trump’s removal or resignation, investigations into his appointees, including Elon Musk, and the repeal of ‘oppressive’ executive orders, among other actions

FirstUp: South Korea vote on impeachment motion against acting president and other headlines of the day

The National Assembly of South Korea will vote on the impeachment motion of acting President Han Duck-soo. In India, the Congress will launch the 'Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan' convention to mark the centenary celebrations of the party's national session of 1924 while PM Modi will preside over the e-distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards

Who is Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose life is ‘hanging by a thread’?

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal is ‘critical’ after not having consumed anything for more than 20 days. The 70-year-old is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana to press the Centre over various demands of the agitating farmers

From K-pop and carols to free food: Inside South Korea impeachment protests

Protests calling for the removal of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have been in full swing in Seoul this past week. Demonstrators are now using K-pop songs and Christmas carols to urge Yoon, who briefly imposed martial law, to step down

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?

Farmers are holding a 'Delhi Chalo' march from Noida to the Parliament complex in the national capital, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Ahead of the protest, heavy traffic disruptions were reported across Delhi and Noida. But why are they back on the streets? What are their demands?

Why is a South Korean women’s university planning to admit male students?

Protests have sparked at the Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul over plans to admit male students. Students argue the move threatens the safe space the institution provides, while administrators cite demographic challenges and long-term competitiveness