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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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, […]

‘Murderer’: Protests erupt in Bangkok as Myanmar junta chief attends summit amid earthquake crisis

[ad_1] Members of Spirit in Education Movement holding posters during a press conference to condemn the visit of Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing for the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok (Photo: AP) Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing faced protests in Bangkok on Friday as he attended a regional summit, despite the ongoing crisis in […]

Nepal lawmaker demands probe into former king’s role in protests

[ad_1] KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) senior vice-president Rabindra Mishra and general secretary Dhawal Shumsher Rana, a member of the lower house, were remanded in custody for five days by Kathmandu district court judge Taradevi Maharjan. The court permitted further investigation under charges related to crimes against the state. The duo were among 11 people […]

Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests: Who are the international students that faced arrests, deportation

[ad_1] Mahmoud Khalil, Yunseo Chung, Badar Khan Suri, Rumeysa Ozturk and Ranjani srinivasan (From left to right) International students in the United States now live in fear that if they have political views that are inimical to America’s interests, then they will either be deported or arrested. Since 2023, Trump has repeatedly vowed to revoke […]

Kathmandu Protests: Nepal protests: What led citizens to protest for restoration of monarchy

[ad_1] 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 […]

Watch: Pikachu seen fleeing police during anti-Erdogan protests in Turkey

[ad_1] A person wearing a Pikachu costume joined numerous demonstrators in Istanbul, protesting against the detention of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is a significant opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.A viral video showed tumultuous scenes in Turkey’s streets, where protesters can be seen running from the police. One particular demonstrator, dressed in an inflatable Pokemon […]

Rubio says stripped US visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university protests

[ad_1] GEORGETOWN: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday he has canceled the visas of more than 300 “lunatics” in a growing crackdown against anti-Israel activism on American university campuses.Asked to confirm reports of 300 visas stripped, Rubio said: “Maybe more than 300 at this point. We do it every day.”“Every time I find […]

Gaza’s anger boils over: Rare anti-Hamas protests erupt in war-torn territory

[ad_1] Palestinians attend an anti-war protest and against Hamas in a rare show of public anger against the militant group that rules the territory in Beit Lahiya of northern Gaza Strip on March 26. (Pic credit: AP) Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets of northern Gaza on Wednesday, marching through the ruins of war-ravaged […]

Turkey protests: Hundreds arrested amid crackdown, US raises concerns; all you need to know

[ad_1] Turkish authorities have detained nearly 1,500 people, including an AFP photographer, as widespread protests continue across the country following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges. The opposition has condemned the move as politically motivated, sparking the largest demonstrations Turkey has seen in over a decade.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has […]