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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Over 200 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The Independent provides critical coverage of key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
#protest
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
London politics

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
#myanmar
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World politics

The Guardian view on Myanmar's forgotten war: the military cosplay democracy but people demand the real thing | Editorial

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president

Min Aung Hlaing aims to improve international relations and ties with ASEAN following Myanmar's coup and ongoing civil unrest.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Myanmar's forgotten war: the military cosplay democracy but people demand the real thing | Editorial

China's support for Myanmar's junta highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy amid military control and widespread violence against civilians.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Myanmar junta chief elected president what comes next?

Min Aung Hlaing was elected president of Myanmar, solidifying military control under a facade of civilian governance amid ongoing civil war.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
#taiwan
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Taiwan opposition leader calls for reconciliation' after meeting Xi

Cheng Li-wun and Xi Jinping oppose Taiwan independence, advocating for peaceful resolution and shared cultural heritage between Taiwan and China.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Taiwan opposition leader calls for reconciliation' after meeting Xi

Cheng Li-wun and Xi Jinping oppose Taiwan independence, advocating for peaceful resolution and shared cultural heritage between Taiwan and China.
#iran-war
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area Iranian community gather in San Francisco to protest against war and genocide

Protesters in San Francisco demand an end to the war with Iran, advocating for peace and redirecting funds to social services instead of military actions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area Iranian community gather in San Francisco to protest against war and genocide

Protesters in San Francisco demand an end to the war with Iran, advocating for peace and redirecting funds to social services instead of military actions.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Trust in EU grows in Southeast Asia, but challenges remain

The EU is Southeast Asia's preferred third party to counter US-China rivalry, with growing trust and strategic partnerships in trade.
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Met police make arrests at London Palestine Action protest

Mass demonstrations against the proscription of Palestine Action have begun, following a high court ruling deeming the ban unlawful.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Met police make arrests at London Palestine Action protest

Mass demonstrations against the proscription of Palestine Action have begun, following a high court ruling deeming the ban unlawful.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Guinea-Bissau on edge after activist's killing

Vigario Luis Balanta, a critic of Guinea-Bissau's military regime, was found murdered, raising concerns about civic space and human rights in the country.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

60 years after Indonesia's killings: Is the Cold War back?

The Indonesian army, with Western support, executed mass killings of suspected communists after a failed coup in 1965.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

The protests, dubbed No Kings, took place at about 2,100 sites nationwide, from big cities to small towns, with a coalition of more than 100 groups.
Washington DC
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

No Kings! No Wars!

The No Kings movement protests against Trump's authoritarianism and military actions, drawing parallels to the abuses of King George III.
#iran
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Pro-Iran protesters gather outside Downing Street shouting 'Allahu Akbar' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Pro-Iranian demonstrators protested outside 10 Downing Street against Donald Trump's threats towards Iran, calling for action against US military involvement.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Pro-Iran protesters gather outside Downing Street shouting 'Allahu Akbar' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Pro-Iranian demonstrators protested outside 10 Downing Street against Donald Trump's threats towards Iran, calling for action against US military involvement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
World politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

AMRO holds Asia's 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war | Fortune

ASEAN+3 region showed resilience with 4.3% growth in 2025 despite tariffs, but the Iran war poses new risks to Asia's economy.
#hong-kong
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Telenor faces lawsuit for giving Myanmar junta customer data

Telenor faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing customer data with Myanmar's military junta, endangering lives post-coup.
#iran-protests
London music
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police brace as thousands set to march through central London for Iran war protests

Thousands will protest in London against the Iranian government this weekend, with multiple events planned and strict conditions imposed for safety and noise control.
London music
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police brace as thousands set to march through central London for Iran war protests

Thousands will protest in London against the Iranian government this weekend, with multiple events planned and strict conditions imposed for safety and noise control.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Trump Is Betraying Iran's Pro-Democracy Protesters

Trump promised support to Iranian pro-democracy protesters but abandoned them when their quick victory became unlikely, treating them as disposable allies while considering deals with the existing regime.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law

Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate, and a new law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation.
World news
fromAol
4 days ago

Trump's Iran threats spark protest plans in NYC; what to know now

Trump's ultimatum to Iran has triggered emergency protests across the U.S., with fears of retaliation and calls for action against military threats.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests

A Japanese citizen has been released on bail in Iran, according to Japan's top government spokesperson, months after their detention amid the country's antigovernment protests.
World news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again

London's Met Police warns that supporting Palestine Action may lead to arrest despite a High Court ruling against its proscription.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Washington Square Park chaos: Protesters clash over Iran air strikes and ayatollah's death; far-right influencer exhibits anti-Muslim hate | amNewYork

Chaos ensued in Washington Square Park on Friday evening when opposing protesters threw fists at one another, and a far-right influencer showed up to disparage Muslim New Yorkers. The pandemonium unfolded just after 5 p.m. on March 6 under the iconic Washington Square Park Arch as demonstrators opposed to the U.S./Israel air strikes on Iran established a makeshift memorial to slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Washington DC
#iran-military-strikes
NYC politics
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Protest planned in NYC after US, Israel attack Iran

Protesters organized a rally in Times Square to oppose U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, characterizing the attacks as unprovoked and illegal.
World news
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Hundreds of New Yorkers, including Iranian Americans, protest US strikes

Hundreds of New Yorkers protested U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed at least 200 people and injured over 700, demanding an end to military intervention in the Middle East.
NYC politics
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Protest planned in NYC after US, Israel attack Iran

Protesters organized a rally in Times Square to oppose U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, characterizing the attacks as unprovoked and illegal.
World news
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Hundreds of New Yorkers, including Iranian Americans, protest US strikes

Hundreds of New Yorkers protested U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed at least 200 people and injured over 700, demanding an end to military intervention in the Middle East.
#indonesia-foreign-policy
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Indonesian president's US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war

Indonesian President Prabowo's mediation offer in the US-Israel-Iran conflict faces domestic criticism for appearing to align with Trump and potentially compromising Indonesia's position as the world's largest Muslim nation.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Indonesian president's US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war

Indonesian President Prabowo's mediation offer in the US-Israel-Iran conflict faces domestic criticism for appearing to align with Trump and potentially compromising Indonesia's position as the world's largest Muslim nation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Tens of thousands of people have gathered around the world for al-Quds Day, an annual event on the final Friday of Ramadan demonstrating solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation. Rallies took place across numerous countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kashmir and Yemen.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: February 25, Dictator flees the Philippines after 20 years of rule

On Feb. 25, 1986, President Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines after 20 years of rule in the wake of a tainted election; opposition leader Corazon Aquino the first woman to lead the country assumed the presidency.
US news
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Clashes erupt at antigovernment protest in Albanian capital Tirana

Violent protests in Tirana involved clashes, arrests and injuries as the opposition demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over alleged corruption by him and his allies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ASEAN won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia says

ASEAN will not endorse or certify Myanmar's recent election due to lack of inclusive and free participation and absence of ASEAN observers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britons' right to protest is under threat like never before. If you value it, speak up now | Imran Khan

Lawful protest and free speech are fundamental but can be abused; laws are inconsistently applied, leaving racialised groups—especially Muslims—disproportionately unprotected.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People are gripped by huge fear': defiance and hope on the streets of Tehran

Tehran residents experience fear and uncertainty amid American and Israeli airstrikes, with many evacuating to countryside while security forces increase presence and internet blackouts complicate information access.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza

We are afraid that Indonesia will be used as the buffer to control the Palestinians. Indonesia has built a reputation in Palestine as one of the most active partners on the ground. It would be very painful for both Palestinians and Indonesians if they see the Indonesian army becoming an instrument of the occupation.
World politics
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Pakistan deployed military and imposed curfews in northern cities after Shiite protests over Ayatollah Khamenei's death killed at least 25 people nationwide, with demonstrators attacking UN offices and US consulates.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines People Power' revolt

President Marcos Jr's popularity has declined three years into his term amid corruption scandals, political divisions, and unfulfilled promises of unity and better governance.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Tokyo protests as China blocks dual-use' exports to 20 Japanese companies

China restricts exports of dual-use items to 20 Japanese firms, citing military concerns and national security, while Japan protests the move as intolerable.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar's elections as of now': Philippine FM

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday that ASEAN has not endorsed the three phases of the elections that were held in Myanmar, which concluded last weekend. Lazaro was speaking after hosting ASEAN's first major ministerial meetings this year in the central Philippines city of Cebu, where the Myanmar crisis was high on the agenda. Asked in a news conference if the bloc did not recognise the elections, Lazaro said yes, as of now.
World politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inside Myanmar's five-year armed resistance a photo essay

Armed local resistance in Tanintharyi has contained Myanmar's military, with revolutionary youth and ethnic rebels pursuing a five-year struggle to restore democracy.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pro-democracy People's party is leading the polls, but Thailand has been here before

The People's Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, gains youth-driven support and leads polls but faces legal obstacles and challenges forming a coalition.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

More Australia protests over police crackdown on rally against Herzog visit

Sydney police used excessive force against largely peaceful protesters during demonstrations against Israel's president, prompting arrests, injuries, and calls for officials' resignations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Bangladeshi youth toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister

Youth voters (ages 18–37), making up 44% of the electorate, mobilized after 2024 protests and helped remove Sheikh Hasina from power.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Week in pictures: From anti-Trump protests in Greenland to Uganda elections

Syria's military seized Tabqa and Maskana from the SDF amid regional advances, while unrest and political demonstrations produced deadly funerals and rallies.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Trump Supports Protesters in Tehran but Not in Minneapolis

Widespread Iranian protests met with brutal state repression, internet shutdown, and heavy casualties, prompting international concern and claims the regime may be near collapse.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Calls to free frail Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai from jail before it's too late

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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