Hong Kong's Joshua Wong taken into custody after guilty plea
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong and two other activists were taken into custody Monday after they pleaded guilty to charges related to a demonstration outside police headquarters.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist "at China's request"
Thailand on Wednesday barred entry to a Hong Kong student activist who helped organise pro-democracy protests in the Chinese-ruled city in 2014, with a newspaper saying he had been "blacklisted".
Wed Oct 05 2016
South Korea vows no tolerance after violent protest in Seoul
More than 60,000 people took part in Saturday's protest, according to South Korean police, and a group of a few dozen fought with the police at the front line.
Sun Nov 15 2015
No police records of demos held specifically to demand PM's resignation - Ahmad Zahid
Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there were no police records of demonstrations held in the country since 1998 with specific demands for the Prime Minister to resign.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Police: Join illegal demos and face the music
Participants of the illegal Bersih 4.0 rally will face legal actions under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (PAA 2012) if they continue to gather.
Thu Aug 20 2015
"Not joining Bersih 4.0 doesn't make you any less patriotic" - Nur Jazlan
The Deputy Home Minister says the majority Malaysians who choose not to join street demos show that they'd rather express their patriotism differently.
Thu Aug 20 2015
Heavy police presence for G7 as protesters stage colourful demos
Around 4,000 people staged colourful and largely peaceful protests under a very heavy police presence on the eve of the G7 summit.
Sat Jun 06 2015
Millions unite against terrorism in historic French demos
Millions marched against terrorism in the largest protests France has ever seen, led by world leaders in Paris uniting in tribute to the victims of Islamist attacks as the crowd cried "Not Afraid".
Sun Jan 11 2015
Demonstrators retreated from Istanbul protest square
Demonstrators retreated from an Istanbul protest square Wednesday after a night of running battles with riot police.
Wed Jun 12 2013
'Terrorists' at Turkey demos: Erdogan
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that members of a "terrorist organisation" were taking part in deadly anti-government protests sweeping Turkey.
Thu Jun 06 2013
Cabbies, bus drivers say demos are a nuisance
Taxi, bus drivers express concern over this Saturday's rally, claiming it is a nuisance and will 'threaten their source of income'.
Wed Jan 09 2013
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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