US secretary of state Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump will be hosting a host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards on Tuesday to celebrate and recognise women who have portrayed ‘exceptional courage, strength and leadership,’ from around the world. The 19th edition of the ceremony will be held at the department […]
Nepal protests: What led citizens to protest for restoration of monarchy (Picture credit: AP) Kathmandu witnessed violent clashes on Friday as pro-monarchy protesters took to the streets demanding the reinstatement of Nepal’s former king, Gyanendra Shah. The unrest left two people dead, including a journalist and over 30 others injured, prompting authorities to impose a […]
CAIRO: Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza on Wednesday in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of public anger against the militant group. The protests, which centered mainly on Gaza’s north, appeared to be aimed generally against […]
Demonstrators in Serbia gathered in large numbers on Monday to protest against the planned transformation of a Nato-bombed former military facility into an upscale development, backed by the company of Jared Kushner, US president Donald Trump’s son-in-law.The Belgrade protesters sought to reinstate the site’s heritage status and cancel the development plans. The Serbian authorities had […]
People march as part of the international day against racism and fascism, in Paris (Pic credit: AP) Paris witnessed massive demonstrations on Saturday as tens of thousands rallied against racism and the growing influence of the far-right, with similar protests unfolding across multiple French cities. The demonstrations took place amid a noticeable shift in French […]
