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Greece protests: 8,000 workers strike against ‘13-hour workday’ reform; calls new bill ‘modern slavery’ | World News

Greece protests (Pic credit: AP) Greece witnessed large-scale disruption on Wednesday as thousands of workers staged a 24-hour general strike against the conservative government’s proposal to allow a 13-hour workday. The strike affected public transport, with trains and ferry services suspended in Athens and Thessaloniki. Teachers, hospital staff and civil servants also joined the protest, […]

Madagascar president fires government after Gen Z protests

Demonstrators hold up placards reading “water and electricity are basic human rights” (Image credits: AP) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations says left at least 22 people dead. “I have decided to terminate the functions of the Prime Minister and the government,” Rajoelina […]

Morocco: Police detain dozens in Gen Z protests

Security forces disperse and arrest protesters (Image credits: AP) Police detained dozens of people on Monday in Morocco, according to a local rights group and news agencies, as they sought to quash a third day of protests calling for education and health reforms.A heavy security presence was seen in cities such as the capital Rabat […]

At least 19 injured in Peru anti-government protests

Riot police throws a tear gas canister to an anti-government protesters (Image credits: AP) LIMA: At least 19 people, including a police officer, were injured during protests against the government of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and Congress over the weekend, authorities and human rights advocates said Sunday.Hundreds of people marched over the weekend toward the […]

‘Unwanted, unneeded, un-American’: Portland leaders slam Trump’s threatened troop deployment; issue open letter

The Portland Metro Chamber on Sunday issued an open letter warning that US President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy federal troops to the city would “undermine” Portland’s recovery and damage its reputation.The letter, signed by 110 community leaders and co-signed by Oregon governor Tina Kotek, senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, several House members, and […]

Black lives matter fallout: FBI agents photographed kneeling during 2020 George Floyd protests fired; report says about 20 dismissed

The FBI has dismissed agents who were photographed kneeling during racial justice demonstrations in Washington following the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to three people familiar with the matter, the associated press reported.The bureau had reassigned the agents last spring but has since terminated their employment, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity […]

Protests Erupt in Leh Demanding Statehood for Ladakh; BJP Office Torched | Udaipur Kiran

Leh, September 24 (Udaipur Kiran News): Violent protests broke out in Leh on Wednesday as students clashed with police and security forces while demanding full statehood for Ladakh. Agitators set fire to the BJP office, pelted stones at the police, and even torched a CRPF vehicle. The protests were held in support of social activist […]

Nepal ‘Gen Z’ protests: 5-time PM Deuba left bleeding; FM chased and thrashed — harrowing visuals go viral

Heartwrenching visuals have flooded social media as Nepal plunged into a total chaos, forcing President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. The turmoil erupted after Gen Z protesters poured onto the streets, accusing the government of corruption and censorship.What began as youth-led demonstrations quickly spiralled into mob violence. Crowds vandalised government […]

Spent 9 days under army security: Deposed Nepal PM Oli moves to private house; fled during violent protests

Deposed PM KP Sharma Oli (PTI file photo) Days after massive unrest upended Nepal’s political situation, deposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has shifted from army protection to a private residence. According to news agency PTI, citing Nepal army sources, Oli spent nine days under army security before moving out.Oli had flown to an army […]

Windsor poised for global spotlight with Trump state visit

US President Donald Trump, Britain’s King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Melania Trump on the left wait to review the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England (AP) WINDSOR: The historic town of Windsor braced Tuesday for a return to the global spotlight, as its world-famous castle prepared to host Donald Trump amid […]