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Protests

India’s key labour reform prompts trade union protests

epa12549719 Members of different trade unions and workers hold placards and shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi, India, 26 November 2026. A coalition of ten major Indian trade unions staged nationwide protests condemning the government’s implementation of new labor codes as a 'deceptive fraud' against workers.  EPA/HARISH TYAGI
epa12549719 Members of different trade unions and workers hold placards and shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi, India, 26 November 2026. A coalition of ten major Indian trade unions staged nationwide protests condemning the government’s implementation of new labor codes as a 'deceptive fraud' against workers.  EPA/HARISH TYAGI

UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins

Protesters from \"Palestine Action\" demonstrate on the roof of Guardtech Group in Brandon, Suffolk, Britain, July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Protesters from \"Palestine Action\" demonstrate on the roof of Guardtech Group in Brandon, Suffolk, Britain, July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Thousands of trade union workers protest against India’s new labour codes

India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy, but a slowdown over the last year has left it short of the eight per cent growth rate.
India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy, but a slowdown over the last year has left it short of the eight per cent growth rate.

Gen Z, a youth rebellion across the globe

A protester covers himself with a banner featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide.
A protester covers himself with a banner featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide.

Hundreds protest violence against women in Mexico

Mexico is experiencing a wave of feminist fervour fuelled by anger over the high number of assaults.
Mexico is experiencing a wave of feminist fervour fuelled by anger over the high number of assaults.

Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests

FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo

Forum: Climate justice a way to make climate action relevant to everyday people

Inside the Sims rebellion

(FILES) A sign is posted in front of the Electronic Arts (EA) headquarters on January 30, 2024 in Redwood City, California. Video game maker Electronic Arts will report third quarter earnings today after the closing bell. Electronic Arts on on February 28, 2024 said it is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce, as belt tightening continues in the video game and tech industries. (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
(FILES) A sign is posted in front of the Electronic Arts (EA) headquarters on January 30, 2024 in Redwood City, California. Video game maker Electronic Arts will report third quarter earnings today after the closing bell. Electronic Arts on on February 28, 2024 said it is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce, as belt tightening continues in the video game and tech industries. (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Thousands protest against state takeover of palm oil plantations in Indonesia’s Riau

A worker harvesting fruit bunches at a palm oil plantation in Kampar regency in Riau.
A worker harvesting fruit bunches at a palm oil plantation in Kampar regency in Riau.

Curfew in Nepal town after political clashes

Nepal's interim prime minister Sushila Karki called on all parties to "refrain from unwanted political provocation".
Nepal's interim prime minister Sushila Karki called on all parties to "refrain from unwanted political provocation".

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.