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
India's Congress party to launch street protests against Gandhi's conviction
Gandhi was convicted by a court in the western state of Gujarat, which also gave him bail and suspended the sentence for one month.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Imran Khan plans street protests to press for new Pakistan elections
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday night warned of nationwide street protests in the coming days if the government doesn't agree to hold new general elections.
Sun Sep 11 2022
He's back: Wickremesinghe named Sri Lankan PM for 6th time amid crisis
Wickremesinghe replaces the president's brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned amid street protests in the main city Colombo.
Fri May 13 2022
Malaysians in protest-hit Kazakhstan safe - Saifuddin
The 50 Malaysians identified to be in Kazakhstan where massive street protests triggered by rising fuel prices are taking place are reported to be safe.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Thousands gather for second day of street protests in Myanmar - Witnesses
They marched under bright sunshine in the middle of the road waving NLD flags making the three-figure salute, protesting against the coup.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Fastest food: The Thai street cooks who get to protests first
Business is booming as tens of thousands of people take to the streets in protests against the government and the monarchy.
Thu Oct 22 2020
I'm 'preparing' to lift emergency decree in Bangkok - Thai PM
Last Thursday, Prayuth declared 'Serious Emergency Situation in Bangkok' to ban gatherings of five or more people, effective from 4am in a bid to end three months of student-led street protests.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Police say they banged on Breonna Taylor's door 30 to 90 seconds - recordings
The newly revealed details from the police officers contrast with earlier witness reports, and their account has been a point of contention.
Sun Oct 04 2020
Two dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man
Two people died and a third was wounded after street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets
The Women's March on Washington was one of a series of street protests throughout the country and the world against the new president's often angry, populist rhetoric.
Sun Jan 22 2017
Bersih 5: Peaceful end, no drama
The street protest to demand for clean elections and government, Bersih 5, ended at 6pm on Saturday after a peaceful march that saw parts of Kuala Lumpur enveloped in yellow shirts.
Sat Nov 19 2016
Demonstrations dent government resources - Nur Jazlan
Demonstrations by various parties are causing wastage of manpower which could be put to better use by the authorities to safeguard the nation, says Home Deputy Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Federal Court orders 7 for trial to establish street rallies
The seven, including three MPs, had previously been charged with participating in the 'KitaLawan' and 'Bersih 4' street protests.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Police to summon organiser of illegal anti-government rally
Deputy IGP Tan Sri Noor Rashid says the organiser had flouted the laws and will be investigated under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
Sun Aug 28 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024