Protests

Argentina: Suspected mastermind behind triple femicide arrested in Peru

After the bodies were found, the victims' relatives took part in a large march to Parliament in Buenos Aires on Saturday to call for justice

With Gen Z protests, is East Timor going the Nepal way?

Student-led protests in East Timor have forced the government to scrap controversial lifetime pensions for officials, reflecting growing youth activism against inequality and government excess.

Argentina: Triple murder live-streamed on social media sparks massive protests in Buenos Aires

Morena Verdi and her cousin Brenda del Castillo (both 20), as well as 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez, were found buried in the yard of a home in a Buenos Aires southern suburb

Who was Nepal King Prithvi Narayan, whose portrait sparked talks monarchy's return?

A portrait of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, displayed behind Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel during a national address, has triggered a debate over monarchy amid violent protests. Amid talks of an interim government, many are revisiting the legacy of the king who unified the Himalayan nation over two centuries ago

In Photos | Nepal tries to pick up the pieces after days of unrest

The roads of Nepal are deserted, a stark contrast to the recent violence that unfolded in Kathmandu and other cities. Curfew has been imposed for most of the day, and when relaxed, people rush to purchase groceries and fill fuel. This is the country’s new normal… for now

How ‘Block Everything’ protests have added to French President Macron’s woes

The ‘Block Everything’ protesters took to French streets on Wednesday (September 10) as thousands gathered to oppose proposed budget cuts and express anger at President Emmanuel Macron. The protests coincided with the new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, taking charge. Demonstrators blocked roads and schools in Paris and other areas, and pelted garbage at the police. But what’s behind the agitation?

'Just want to go home': How tourists and students have been stranded in Nepal

Nepal has been shaken by powerful Gen Z protests, with violence in the Himalayan country killing at least 20 and injuring over 300. As locals struggle to cope with the unrest, thousands of students, tourists, and workers, most of them Indians, have been caught in the middle

Indonesia to Nepal: How anime One Piece’s ‘pirate flag’ has become symbol of protest

After becoming a protest symbol in Indonesia last month, the popular straw hat pirate flag from the anime ‘One Piece’ has now appeared at anti-government protests in Nepal. Many carried the flag to show their refusal to remain silent. Teenagers and young adults are leading the movement that pushed the prime minister to step down in the Himalayan nation

Nepal crisis: How will the political turmoil impact India?

Another government has fallen in India’s neighbourhood. This time, it is Nepal – a historical friend of New Delhi. Protests led by Gen Z turned deadly, prompting KP Sharma Oli to step down as the prime minister. India’s border areas with Nepal are on high alert as the unrest continues there. As Nepal is on the boil, what does it mean for India?

VPNs, Discord & more: How Nepal’s Gen Z mobilised protests amid social media ban

Nepal blocked 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook, but later lifted the ban after large, violent protests led by teenagers and young adults rocked the nation. The restrictions sparked a sharp rise in the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), and people also turned to Discord, which became the main centre of the youth-led anti-corruption movement