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Bomb blast near Athens train office amid recent protests over 2023 rail disaster; no injury reported

A bomb went off late Friday night near the offices of Hellenic Train in central Athens, Greece. No injuries were reported, but the explosion caused limited damage. The site is located on Syngrou Avenue, a busy area filled with restaurants and bars. Police confirmed that the bomb had been placed inside a bag left near […]

At least 72 arrested across Bangladesh after anti-Israel protests turn violent

Anti-Israel protests turn violent in Bangladesh (Photo: AP) At least 72 people were arrested across Bangladesh on Wednesday for their involvement in vandalism and looting during large-scale anti-Israel protests held earlier this week, reports Dhaka Tribune. Demonstrations erupted in multiple cities, including the capital Dhaka, on Monday as thousands took to the streets to condemn […]

Mass protests in Bangladesh against Israeli attacks on Gaza

Protest in Bangladesh over Israel attacks in Gaza. (AP) Demonstrations broke out across Bangladesh, including Dhaka city, on Monday protesting against Israeli actions in Gaza. Different organisations spanning political, social, cultural, religious and professional spheres took to Dhaka’s streets in protest.The demonstrations form part of worldwide protests against attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, according to […]

70 pro-Awami League lawyers jailed, to face assault charges over 2024 anti-govt protests

DHAKA: A court in Dhaka on Sunday sent to prison 70 lawyers known for their support for the Awami League party to face charges of “assault” and “attempt to murder” of fellow advocates during last year’s mass uprising that toppled then PM Sheikh Hasina’s govt.Court officials said Dhaka’s metropolitan sessions judge Mohammad Zakir Hossain ordered […]

‘Tax the rich, not penguins’: Cheeky slogans at ‘Hands Off!’ protests target Trump, Musk

Thousands gathered at the ‘Hands Off’ protest Crowds in cities across the United States and beyond took to the streets on Saturday, raising homemade signs and chants aimed at US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, in what organisers called the largest coordinated protest since Trump began his second term after assuming office this […]

‘Goes from 0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Tesla ‘swasticar’ satire targets Elon Musk in London protests

Anti-Elon Musk sentiment is gaining momentum across the UK and Europe, manifesting in a wave of biting satire and guerrilla activism. In London, provocative posters have appeared on bus stops and billboards, mocking Musk’s ties to far-right ideologies.One of the posters went viral for showing Musk rising from a Tesla while giving a straight-arm salute, […]

50501 Movement: What is 50501 Movement? Activist network fueling anti-Donald Trump, Elon Musk protests across US

Representative image (Picture credit: PTI) As protests erupt across the United States against US President Donald Trump’s second-term policies and the influential role of billionaire Elon Musk, a growing political resistance is being led by the 50501 Movement, which is an activist network built on the principle of nationwide, decentralised mobilisation. What does “50501” stand […]

Hands Off Protests: ‘Hands off!’ protests against Donald Trump, Elon Musk today: Time, place, reason all you need to know

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) The United States is now bracing for a major wave of anti-Trump and anti-Musk protests under the “Hands Off!” banner. Organisers say more than 1,200 events are planned across all 50 US states on Saturday, in what’s being described as the largest coordinated protest since Donald Trump began his second […]

‘Hands Off!’: Nationwide protests against Donald Trump and Musk’s government cuts

Thousands of demonstrators across the United States are expected to take to the streets on Saturday in a coordinated protest against the policies introduced by US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk. The “Hands Off!” movement, backed by more than 150 civil rights groups, trade unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans and fair-election campaigners, has […]