Protests

Ride-hailing drivers cheer Prabowo’s May Day cap on commission cut; will they end up worse off?

wypopulist - After delivering his speech, President Prabowo Subianto took off his brown, long-sleeved tactical shirt, revealing a black undershirt. He then stepped off the stage, immersing himself in a crowd of thousands to shake hands with the people.

Photo credit: Indonesia Presidential Palace

Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest dozens at May Day rallies

On May 1, a large deployment of police, many in riot gear, and metal barricades were seen choking access to central neighbourhoods of Istanbul.

Acid attack on activist was premeditated, says Indonesian military prosecutor at trial

Advocacy for Democracy Team members hold posters in solidarity with activist Andrie Yunus, who suffered burns to his face and arms from an acid attack.

Ultra-Orthodox draft protesters storm Israel military police chief’s home

An Ultra-Orthodox Jew, who is largely exempt from military service, holds a placard while protesting with others against conscription near the centre of the Israeli city of Bnei Brak on April 28, 2026.

Protesters demand Cambodia unfreeze accounts with scam-linked firm

Some demonstrators wielded umbrellas and clashed with scores of local security personnel armed with batons near the National Bank of Cambodia headquarters in Phnom Penh on April 27.

Clashes in Indonesia’s Papua as hundreds protest against military presence

Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

A local violinist performs during a demonstration in support of Andrie Yunus, a staff member of Indonesian human rights NGO KontraS, who was attacked with acid.

Under Trump, green card seekers face new scrutiny for views on Israel

Under new guidance issued by the Trump administration, immigrants could be denied a green card for participating in pro-Palestinian protests.

Malaysia’s Anwar to drop anti-graft chief, but protesters want deeper reforms after corruption saga

Protestors at the "Arrest Azam Baki" rally on April 25, 2026 march to Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to call for reforms in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission which will see a new chief after the government announced Tan Sri Azam Baki will not be renewed when his contract ends on May 12, 2026.

CREDIT: THE STAR

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal flight from Malabo to Rome, April 23, 2026, at the end of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. Andrew Medichini/Pool via REUTERS

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