Thousands stage pro-Palestinian protests worldwide, on eve of Oct 7 attack that triggered Gaza war
Demonstrations held in cities from Jakarta to Istanbul to Rabat, followed by protests in European capitals, as well Washington and New York.
Mon Oct 07 2024
British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests
Far-right groups target asylum center and immigration law firms, sparking anti-fascist protesters to organise counter-demonstrations.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests
Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia have all sent out alerts, giving advice to their nationals in the UK to avoid demonstrations.
Tue Aug 06 2024
UK charges 17-year-old with murder in Southport killings as demonstrations continue
The teen already in custody has been charged with murder for the deaths of three young girls in a frenzied knife attack in Southport.
Thu Aug 01 2024
'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms
Labour unions prepared another day of strikes and demonstrations against Macron's pension reform, marking the sixth day of protest.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Activists donned purple and held demonstrations from Jakarta and Singapore to Istanbul, Berlin, Caracas and Montevideo.
Thu Mar 09 2023
SpaceX launches latest space station crew to orbit for NASA
The crew's six-month science mission will encompass about 200 experiments and technology demonstrations.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
The Koran-burning was carried out by Rasmus Paludan, who has held a number of demonstrations in the past where he has burned the Koran.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China
Deadly apartment fire in Urumqi sparked demonstrations.
Mon Nov 28 2022
Security forces tear gas students defying Iran protest ultimatum
The confrontations at dozens of universities prompted the threat of a tougher crackdown in a seventh week of demonstrations.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Iranians keep up protests over Mahsa Amini death despite mounting fatalities
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as "scattered riots" planned by Iran's enemies.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, rampant crime
The demonstrations come as inflation surged to its highest in a decade, gang violence has left much of Haiti's territory beyond govt reach.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Goods price hike: Demonstrations, rallies not the answer
The people need to give space, time and cooperation to the government, which is currently working to address the issue of rising prices of goods and the cost of living.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Street demonstrations are not the solution - Johor Sultan
Protesting on the streets is not the Malaysian way...there will be no winners when this happens, Sultan Ibrahim says.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Three people injured in riots in Sweden
In some places counter-protesters attacked police ahead of planned right-wing extremist demonstrations.
Mon Apr 18 2022
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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