For over a month, protests in Bolivia blocked major highways, causing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The situation started when the president cut fuel subsidies to reduce government spending. This move angered many people, leading to widespread unrest. After weeks of turmoil, lawmakers final
On a Saturday in Paris, a group aiming to spotlight executions in Iran found its plans blocked by local authorities. Despite receiving permission earlier, organizers faced a last-minute court decision upholding a ban on their rally at Place Vauban near Les Invalides. About 20 people were detained as
A political science professor known for her strong opinions about the Middle East is back in the classroom this fall at the City University of New York (CUNY). Corinna Mullin, who was arrested last year for leading protests that caused damage at a campus, will teach two courses: one on Middle Easter
South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung has called for a sweeping reform of the country’s election framework after a series of problems hit the local polls on June 3. The most visible issue was a shortage of ballot papers, which sparked public outrage and led to protests that questioned the fairness of
The region of Pakistani‑administered Kashmir has been thrown into chaos after a week‑long protest that claimed over twenty lives and halted everyday activities across the territory. The unrest began when a local political group, now banned, called for a strike on June 9 to oppose the reservation o
Northern Ireland has seen a sharp rise in violent protests sparked by immigration fears, not the old religious divisions that once defined the region. Clashes erupted after a violent incident where a Sudanese asylum seeker was accused of a knife attack, escalating into a wave of mob violence. Protes
The story began when 11‑year‑old Lyhanna vanished and was later found dead in late May. Her case shocked the nation and sparked a new, grassroots campaign that has drawn support from many well‑known French actors and actresses. The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had a long history of legal complaints t
Political moves in Congo may soon let President Felix Tshisekedi stay beyond traditional term limits. The Senate just voted 89-0 to support a bill changing how the constitution works. This could reset his term count, letting him run again even though he’s now in his second term. The vote happened Mo
A recent speech by a well-known journalist highlighted growing concerns about how political leaders influence media. The speaker pointed to recent changes in major news networks, where key figures were replaced by people with strong political views. These shifts worry some observers, who see similar
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
