Iran vows revenge after deadliest attacks since 1979 revolution
Iranian authorities have called for mass protests on Friday, when the funerals of the victims' of twin blasts will be held.
Fri Jan 05 2024
'Stop killing us': Polish women protest against strict anti-abortion law
The death of a pregnant woman whose family believe she could have survived if she had been offered termination, provoked a mass protest.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Netanyahu sacks defence minister, sparking mass protests
Tens of thousands take to streets to protest dismissal.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Netanyahu postpones visit to London after pilots refuse to fly him
The refusal of the pilots is associated with Netanyahu's plans to reorganise the Israeli legal system, which caused mass protests in Israel.
Fri Mar 24 2023
China's Xi told EU less lethal Omicron opens way for fewer COVID restrictions
Xi Jinping blames mass protests in Chinese cities on youth frustrated by years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Iran prison fire death toll rises as protests rage
Eight prisoners died as a result of a fire at Tehran's Evin prison over the weekend, Iran's judiciary said.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Mass protest in Vienna against Austria's controversial COVID restrictions
Around 1,400 police officers were on duty to oversee the protest, which attracted an estimated 44,000 people.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Australians may face longer lockdown after "reckless" mass protests
Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls the anti-lockdown protests in Sydney reckless and self-defeating.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Armoured vehicles deployed to major Myanmar cities after mass protests
Armoured vehicles appeared in the commercial capital of Yangon, Myitkyina and Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine state.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Hand signals only: How Thais are marshalling mass protests
Thai protesters are learning a whole new language, developed within days to coordinate among crowds of thousands of people at demonstrations
Tue Oct 20 2020
'Masked men' detain Belarus opposition lawyer
Masked men detained one of the last high-profile opposition figures still free in Belarus.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Belarus police crack down on mass protests against strongman president after election
Police crackdown on protests that erupted on Sunday as President Alexander Lukashenko was set to claim another election win in the face of the biggest challenge in years to his grip on power.
Mon Aug 10 2020
Hong Kong police detain veteran democracy activists in raids
Police arrested 14 activists on charges of illegal assembly, in the biggest crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement since the outbreak of mass protests last year.
Sat Apr 18 2020
Police report lodged over plan to protest against Perlis Mufti and Dr Zakir Naik
Three NGOs have urged the police to take action against Hindraf who is allegedly trying to incite the Indians to hold a mass protest at a Hindu temple in Butterworth on May 21.
Tue May 16 2017
Jakarta governor Ahok questioned after violent hardline demo
Indonesian police Monday questioned Jakarta's Christian governor for allegedly insulting Islam, after the accusations sparked a violent mass protest by hardliners.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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