With cranes and excavators, Indian farmers prepare to march on capital
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Wed Feb 21 2024
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water
Street protests began after the court directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days this month.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Indonesian farmers protest against rising cost of palm oil export ban
Hundreds of Indonesian smallholder farmers demand the government end a palm oil export ban that has slashed their income.
Tue May 17 2022
Indian farmers aim for nationwide protests against reforms on Monday
Indian farmers opposed to reforms they say threaten their livelihoods aim to renew their push against the changes with nationwide protests.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Indian judge sees no reason to detain climate activist charged with sedition
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Wed Feb 24 2021
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Wed Feb 03 2021
Indian farmers start hunger strike to pressure Modi on reforms
Farmers step up pressure on PM Modi to repeal three agricultural reform laws by starting a 24-hour relay hunger strike today.
Mon Dec 21 2020
India's Modi says government committed to farmers' welfare
Modi says reforms will help draw investment in agriculture and benefit farmers.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Why are Indian farmers protesting, and what can Modi do?
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Sat Dec 12 2020
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Wed Dec 09 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
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Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024