UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshis jailed for anti-Hasina protests | Protests News

UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshis jailed for anti-Hasina protests | Protests News

The Bangladeshi nationals were sentenced to long prison terms for protesting against the unrest in their home country. The president of the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens jailed for holding protests in the Gulf country against their own government. The decision, announced on Tuesday, by President Sheikh…

Protesters, Indian police face off over rape and murder of doctor | Protests

Protesters, Indian police face off over rape and murder of doctor | Protests

NewsFeed Protesters angry over the rape and murder of a young doctor in August jumped barricades in the Indian state of West Bengal and clashed with police. Striking doctors and healthcare workers have led protests in several cities, joined by students and members of the BJP party. Published On 2…

‘Why was my child killed?’ Parents grieve a month after Bangladesh clashes | Protests

‘Why was my child killed?’ Parents grieve a month after Bangladesh clashes | Protests

Dhaka, Bangladesh – In the early afternoon of July 19, four-year-old Abdul Ahad was on the balcony of his family’s toy-strewn, rented apartment in Rayerbag neighbourhood when he saw a commotion on the street. Abdul, loud, curious and always asking questions, called out to his father. “Dad, look. Look what…

In Venezuela’s diaspora, protests erupt against Maduro’s contested election | Nicolas Maduro News

In Venezuela’s diaspora, protests erupt against Maduro’s contested election | Nicolas Maduro News

By harnessing their political power, members of the Venezuelan diaspora, like Arellano, are hoping to make a difference from their host countries in Latin America, where a majority of the diaspora is settled. Heads of state in the region are spearheading negotiations with the Maduro government. Colombia and Brazil, allies…

India police fire tear gas at protest against Kolkata doctor’s rape, murder | Sexual Assault News

India police fire tear gas at protest against Kolkata doctor’s rape, murder | Sexual Assault News

Protesters are demanding the resignation of the top elected official in West Bengal state, where the crime took place. Police have fired tear gas and water cannon, and used batons to break up protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata….

Portland protestor left paralyzed in 2022 mass shooting dies after choosing to be pulled off ventilator
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Portland protestor left paralyzed in 2022 mass shooting dies after choosing to be pulled off ventilator

A woman who was shot and left paralyzed while protesting a police-involved shooting at a Portland park in 2022 has died after she chose to be pulled off a ventilator that was keeping her alive. The woman — identified only as “Deg” — requested to be pulled off the life-saving…

Cricket: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in historic Rawalpindi Test | Cricket News

Cricket: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in historic Rawalpindi Test | Cricket News

Bangladesh dedicate their historic win to the people who lost their lives in recent protests, and top player donates prize money to flood survivors. Bangladesh’s cricket team have shrugged off political unrest back home to notch a historic 10-wicket win over Pakistan as the host nation collapsed to 146 all…

Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety? | Sexual Assault

Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety? | Sexual Assault

India’s outrage over a doctor’s brutal murder; we explore sexual violence, workplace safety, and the fight for women’s rights. In India, the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata have provoked nationwide outrage and protests. This episode explores the broader implications of sexual violence against women, focusing on…

Argentina’s Milei to veto pension reform to push through austerity measures | Business and Economy News

Argentina’s Milei to veto pension reform to push through austerity measures | Business and Economy News

The Senate defied the president by approving a pension increase to match the country’s triple-digit inflation rate. Argentina’s President Javier Milei is set to veto a pension reform passed by the Senate in a move that is likely to widen the rift between the libertarian leader and the opposition-controlled Congress….