Saturday, June 29, 2024

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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US universities with hundreds arrested at Yale, NYU and Columbia

Nearly 550 demonstrators protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza at major US universities, including, Yale, NYU, and Columbia University, were arrested

Google fired 28 employees who protested its $1.2 billion contract with Israel

Google fired 28 employees who participated in protests against the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government.

Putin secures fifth term as Russia’s president amid protests against ‘sham election’

Vladimir Putin has declared a resounding victory in Russia's presidential election, securing 87% of the vote, as thousands worldwide protested against his growing dictatorship, the conflict in Ukraine, and what they saw as a rigged election with an inevitable...

Protests in India against ‘anti-Muslim’ citizenship law

Protests have erupted across India against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), voicing concerns about discrimination against Muslims.

Vigils held for US airman Aaron Bushnell who set himself on fire and died outside Israeli embassy to protest ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Vigils were held in cities across the United States on Monday evening, to honor and mourn the US active-duty airman, Aaron Bushnell, who died after setting himself on fire in protest of war in Gaza.

Zara’s controversial ‘Gaza War-inspired’ collection sparks backlash, Starbucks loses $11 billion amid boycotts

Spanish multinational fashion retailer Zara is the latest to join a growing list of brands to have triggered boycott due to their links or sympathies to Israel and Israeli forces, as they continue attacking civilians in Gaza. Separately, coffee...

Hundreds arrested, 40,000 police mobilized as riots rock France after police killed teenager

More than 600 people were arrested as the French government struggled to restore order as protests continued for a third straight night over the fatal police shooting of a French-Algerian teenager.

Dozens of NATO soldiers injured in clashes in northern Kosovo

Dozens of NATO peacekeepers have sustained injuries following intense clashes that erupted in northern Kosovo after ethnically Albanian mayors assumed office in a predominantly Kosovo Serb area.

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest sparks massive protests

The dramatic arrest of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan sparked demonstrations, escalating political turmoil and confrontation between the country’s civilian and military leaders.

Massive protests in Israel after Netanyahu fires defense minister who opposed judicial overhaul

Massive protests erupted across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister for speaking out against his controversial judicial overhaul plan.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.