Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage
Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets
Police said they had to use force when protesters in the northeastern district of Sylhet broke through barricades to head for the courts.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas
Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests
The farmers brought tractors and trucks to the protest and have used these, and other farm equipment, as deterrents to the police action.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Thousands march in Peru, demanding resignation of leftist President Castillo
Police with helmets and plastic shields launched several tear gas canisters in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Haiti to investigate death of journalist struck by tear gas cannister
Romelson Vilsaint, who worked for a local radio station, was part of a group gathered outside a police unit, when officers opened fire.
Tue Nov 01 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
Indonesia's fatal soccer stampede caused by tear gas, say investigators
The team has been investigating how more than 130 people died in a crush after a match at Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java on October 1.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Tear gas, locked gates led to Indonesian soccer stampede, spectators say
The chaos that erupted in the soccer-mad Southeast Asian country left 125 dead and more than 400 injured.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent swelling numbers of protesters from marching towards the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Indonesia police fire tear gas to disperse protest at parliament
Hundreds of university students protest high cooking oil prices and a mooted extension of President Joko Widodo's stay in office.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Sudan forces fire tear gas as protesters head to presidential palace
Security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds on a tenth day of major demonstrations since an Oct. 25 coup.
Sun Dec 26 2021
At least 15 people shot dead in anti-coup protests in Sudan, medics say
Security forces fired live rounds and tear gas to prevent gatherings in all three cities, and mobile phone communications were cut.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Al Jazeera's Sudan bureau chief arrested after protests
Security forces used tear gas and gunfire to try to disperse the protests in the capital Khartoum and other cities.
Mon Nov 15 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024