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Yonhappolitics1 day ago
Seoul Protests Over June 3 Local Election Ballot Shortages Enter 17th Day as Election Commission Says No Rerun Required
Demonstrators gathered outside SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul's Songpa district on June 21, 2026, demanding a rerun of the local elections affected by ballot shortages at 26 polling stations.
thehindu.compolitics22 hrs agoUpdated
Thousands March in Tirana Against Planned Resort
Thousands of protesters marched through Albania's capital on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations since rallies against a planned resort began nearly three weeks ago. The project has drawn public opposition over its reported links to U.S. President Donald Trump's family.
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thenation.comworld1 day ago
Albanian Protesters Hold Largest Demonstration Against Resort Project
Demonstrators gathered in Albania to oppose government support for a resort project backed by an investment company. The protest marked the largest turnout so far in the ongoing dispute.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance1 day ago
Bolivia Declares 90-Day Emergency as Road Blockades Cut Fuel and Food Supplies
President Rodrigo Paz ordered the military to clear barricades after five weeks of protests. Shortages have left at least 17 people dead and isolated the capital La Paz.
thenation.compolitics1 day ago
Hundreds Protest Netanyahu Government While Police Seize Sound Equipment in Jerusalem
Israel Police in Jerusalem seized sound equipment from demonstrators last week under Sabbath noise rules. Protests continued on June 20 at multiple sites including planned gatherings at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.
France 24world1 day agoUpdated
Bolivia Declares State of Emergency After 50-Day Blockade Crisis
President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on June 20, 2026, hours after reaching a deal with the main trade union federation. The measure allows military deployment nationwide amid shortages of food, medicine and fuel.
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France 24politics1 day agoUpdated
Bolivian President Declares State of Emergency After Deal With Workers’ Confederation to Clear Road Blockades
President Rodrigo Paz invoked emergency powers Saturday after 50 days of protests that have halted fuel, food and medicine supplies across parts of the country.
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japantoday.compolitics2 days ago
Albanians Protest Resort Project for 20th Straight Day
Thousands marched in Tirana on Friday against a coastal hotel development. Demonstrators also called for the prime minister's resignation and cited concerns over protected land.
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Yonhapworld4 days ago
Protesters Block Sports Officials From Seoul Gymnasium Over Election Commission Distrust
Demonstrators prevented access to the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park on Monday, forcing Korea's national fencing team to compete abroad with borrowed equipment.
france24.comworld4 days ago
Bolivian Union Leaders Urge Expanded Blockades, Seek President Paz Resignation
Bolivian union leaders called for nationwide blockades to be expanded amid ongoing protests. They also demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz as disruptions entered a seventh week.
Fox Newspolitics4 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Indict 15 Alleged Antifa Members Over Minnesota ICE Operations
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota announced indictments against 15 people tied to an Antifa-linked group for allegedly conspiring to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Charges include conspiracy to impede federal officers along with additional counts of…
middleeasteye.netpolitics6 days ago
Iranian women rally nightly in Tehran
Women in military fatigues receive weapons training at pro-government rallies in Tehran. The gatherings occur every night since hostilities began on February 28.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics6 days ago
White House officials debated Insurrection Act use after Minnesota shootings
Officials considered invoking the law after two protesters were killed during demonstrations in Minneapolis. Discussions occurred amid broader enforcement actions involving federal agents in multiple cities.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
Protests at Delaney Hall Detention Facility Lead to Arrests of Demonstrators from Multiple States
Demonstrations at the Newark, New Jersey facility have involved multiple national activist organizations. Officials report arrests and supplies consistent with coordinated activity.
france24.comworld6 days ago
11-Year-Old Girl Killed in France
Demonstrations have spread across France after officials disclosed that a man charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl had been flagged to law enforcement before the crime. The girl was found dead earlier this month.
france24.comworld6 days ago
Protesters clash with police in Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Thousands demonstrated in Geneva against the upcoming G7 summit scheduled to begin Monday in nearby Evian. Police used tear gas and water cannons after protesters threw stones and firecrackers.
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rediff.compolitics6 days ago
Coastal Project in Albania Draws 15 Days of Protests
A large coastal development on the Adriatic is linked to Jared Kushner. Demonstrations against the project have continued for 15 consecutive days in Tirana.
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upi.compolitics7 days ago
Protesters Block Seoul Arena for 11th Day, Halting Both Sports Offices and Ballot-Box Removal
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee called for authorities to reopen access to nine national sports federations inside SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium after protests over June 3 ballot shortages disrupted operations.
swissinfo.chworld4 days agoUpdated
Swiss police deploy tear gas, water cannons after protesters damage vehicles, UN-linked buildings in Geneva
Demonstrators clashed with officers hours before the summit opens across Lake Geneva. Police confiscated weapons and reported roughly 20,000 participants.
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New York Postpolitics8 days ago
Twelve Arrested in Newark Protests Outside Migrant Detention Center
Newark police arrested at least 12 people last weekend during protests outside Delaney Hall. Most of those detained came from outside New Jersey.
pbs.orgpolitics8 days ago
Protesters Tear Down Fencing at $5.7 Billion Albanian Resort Site
Around 200 demonstrators removed barriers at a $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands. Clashes with police occurred at the site, and larger protests took place in Tirana.
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Newsweekpolitics8 days ago
Thousands Rally in Rome and Belfast as EU Migration Pact Takes Effect
Thousands marched in Rome on Saturday in competing demonstrations over immigration policy while thousands more in Belfast protested recent anti-immigrant violence. The events followed the EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact and came after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged in a…
thenation.compolitics8 days ago
Protesters clash with police at Albanian resort site backed by Jared Kushner
Demonstrators confronted police at a luxury resort construction site in Albania on Friday. Separate protests occurred in Tirana against the $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands.
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al-monitor.comworld8 days ago
Gaza Activists Call for June 26 Rallies Against Hamas Rule
A new protest movement in Gaza is organizing mass demonstrations on June 26 against Hamas governance and the ongoing war. Activists are urging residents to join street protests and have stated that Hamas rule has ended.
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leftfootforward.orgfinance8 days ago
Rioting Follows Stabbing in Belfast; Anti-Racism Rallies Held in Belfast and Glasgow
Demonstrators gathered in Belfast and Glasgow on Saturday to oppose unrest that followed a stabbing and targeted homes believed to house immigrants.
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archaeology.orgworld8 days ago
Albanian Officials Blame Iran for Recent Protests
Officials in Albania stated that Iran is involved in recent protests. They cited activity by an Iranian government spokesperson on social media.
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washingtonpost.comworld9 days ago
Four British Activists Get Over 20 Years Combined for 2024 Raid on Elbit Systems UK Site
A UK judge cited a terrorism connection in handing down combined sentences exceeding 20 years for a 2024 raid that caused more than £1 million in damage at an Elbit Systems UK facility.
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france24.comworld4 days ago
Teenager Killed as Kenyan Police and Protesters Clash Over Defiance of Court Order on Ebola Centre
Seventeen-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u died Tuesday during protests in Nanyuki against a planned U.S.-linked isolation facility. His mother found his body at a mortuary two days later.
Wiredtechnology9 days ago
Youth Group Linked to Neo-Nazi Network Advised Belfast Protesters
A youth organization connected to the Active Club movement provided guidance on protest tactics in Belfast after a knife attack. Police arrested a Sudanese man and charged him with attempted murder. The group shared instructions on clothing and anonymity via Telegram.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Indonesian Students Protest Fuel Price Rise and State Spending
Hundreds of students marched in Jakarta on Friday against higher fuel prices and a government free-meals program. Demonstrators said the measures risk bankrupting the country and cited recent mass poisonings and corruption allegations.
upi.comworld10 days ago
Addresses of immigrants shared online after knife attack sparked Belfast unrest
A list of more than two dozen addresses believed to be homes of immigrants was shared on closed social media networks during two nights of unrest in Belfast. The violence followed a stabbing attack on June 8.
thehindu.comworld10 days ago
British High Commission Demands Kenyan Response Over Uniform in Nanyuki Protest
The British High Commission said British military uniforms seen during June 9 demonstrations were misappropriated and that no BATUK personnel policed the protests. One protester was killed and at least nineteen arrested.
japantoday.compolitics11 days ago
Protests in Albania Enter Second Week Over Coastal Development Plans
Demonstrations in Tirana have expanded from opposition to two large resort projects on protected Adriatic coastline into calls for the political establishment to resign. Organizers have used social media to coordinate gatherings without formal leadership or party structures.
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france24.comworld11 days ago
Protesters torch buildings and block roads in Belfast after stabbing
Anti-immigration demonstrators set fire to buildings and vehicles and blocked roads in Belfast one day after a stabbing that police said was allegedly carried out by a Sudanese refugee.
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theolivepress.esworld11 days ago
Over 50 Groups to Protest Mass Tourism in Palma on July 26
More than 50 organisations will hold a demonstration in Palma, Mallorca, on July 26. The coalition, led by Menys Turisme Mes Vida, cites housing shortages and visitor numbers ahead of an August solar eclipse.
france24.comworld12 days ago
Belfast Knife Attack followed by Protests; Police and Leaders Urge Calm
Hundreds of masked demonstrators gathered at multiple locations on 10 June 2026 after a knife attack the previous night. A bus, several cars and a building were set alight, forcing evacuations.
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The Guardianworld9 days agoUpdated
Kenyan court blocks US-funded Ebola facility plan ahead of Nanyuki protest
A man was shot dead during a protest near Laikipia airbase in Nanyuki against a planned U.S. Ebola quarantine center. Police dispersed demonstrators with tear gas and arrested at least 19 people.
Le Mondeworld12 days agoUpdated
Man charged with attempted murder in Belfast stabbing
Anti-immigration demonstrators torched vehicles and a building in Belfast on June 9, 2026, one day after a knife attack. Police increased patrols while political leaders called for calm.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.comfinance12 days ago
Protests Erupt in Belfast Following Stabbing of Local Man
Flash protests are forming in Belfast tonight over a stabbing incident involving a Sudanese suspect. Demonstrations are also expected elsewhere in the UK.
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nationalpost.comworld12 days ago
Former soccer player sentenced to one year for injuring five protesters with car
A former soccer player received a one-year prison sentence after driving into demonstrators during an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv. Five people were injured in the incident.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld12 days agoUpdated
U.S. Establishes Ebola Monitoring Facility at Kenya's Nanyuki Air Base
Demonstrators clashed with police Tuesday in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki against a proposed quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola. The center would be built on an air base roughly 200 kilometers from Nairobi.
sbs.com.aupolitics12 days ago
Protests Continue in Albania Over Luxury Resort Project
Demonstrations have taken place across Albania for more than a week against a luxury resort development. The project has drawn renewed attention to existing public concerns about corruption in the country.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days ago
Protester Killed as Kenyan Police Disperse Crowds Opposing U.S.-Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base
A demonstrator died from a gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki against a planned U.S.-linked quarantine facility. Police used tear gas and detained more than 10 people as demonstrations continued.
France 24politics12 days ago
Bolivia faces widespread protests and economic crisis as president moves toward military intervention
President Rodrigo Paz has advanced plans for a state of emergency that would permit military intervention in demonstrations. Protests have continued for weeks over the country's economic crisis.
thehindu.compolitics13 days ago
Thousands Protest Education Spending Cuts in Brussels as Police Deploy Crowd-Control Measures After Days of Clashes
Large crowds marched in Brussels on 8 June 2026 against police tactics used in earlier demonstrations over proposed spending cuts to French-speaking schools.
Abc Newsworld13 days ago
Bolivia protesters clash with police after president signs emergency powers law
Demonstrators demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation threw stones and firecrackers at police in Cochabamba. Officers used tear gas and made dozens of arrests after Paz signed legislation easing a state-of-emergency declaration.
timesofindia.indiatimes.comworld13 days ago
Protests Erupt in Albania After Government Allocates Land to Foreign Investors
Demonstrations broke out in Albania after the prime minister said a coastal area would be transferred to U.S.-Saudi investors. Police responded with force, and several people were detained.
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thehindu.comworld13 days ago
Protesters in Albania oppose $1.6 billion resort project on protected coast
Thousands demonstrated in Tirana this week against a luxury resort planned for the Vjosa-Narta delta and Sazan island. Demonstrators cited risks to beaches, wetlands, and migratory bird habitat. The project is led by Affinity Partners and has received support from Prime Minister…
thehindu.comworld13 days ago
11 killed as police clash with supporters of outlawed group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of planned protest
Police clashed with supporters of an outlawed group ahead of a planned protest over political rights. The confrontation left at least 11 people dead.
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politics14 days ago
Thousands Protest in Tirana Against Proposed Coastal Tourism Complex
Demonstrators gathered in Albania's capital to oppose a coastal tourism project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Some carried signs calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and depicting him handing keys to Ivanka Trump.
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citizen.co.zaworld14 days ago
South Africa President Addresses Migration After Anti-Foreigner Protests
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government would improve migration strategies and tighten border enforcement. The statement followed protests demanding that foreign nationals leave by 30 June and repatriation movements over the weekend.
Al Jazeeraworld14 days ago
Bolivia’s Legislature Passes Law Allowing Military to Clear Roadblocks
Bolivia’s Chamber of Deputies approved legislation on Sunday granting President Rodrigo Paz authority to deploy troops against roadblocks set up by antigovernment protesters.
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Newsweekpolitics14 days ago
Albanian Prime Minister Defends Coastal Resort Project
The prime minister posted a video on X showing a protest of about 2,000 people and said coverage had overstated opposition. Demonstrations have continued in Tirana and other areas over plans for hotels, villas and a marina in a protected wetland.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld14 days ago
Haredi Protesters Block Israeli Highway After Police Try to Arrest Yeshiva Student for Draft Evasion
Demonstrators halted traffic after police tried to detain a yeshiva student. The action is part of ongoing opposition to ending military-service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community.
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jpost.comworld14 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem Tunnel Checkpoint after draft-related arrest
Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked traffic routes at the Tunnel Checkpoint on Sunday. Police units responded to the disruption of routine checkpoint operations.
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world15 days ago
Bolivian police clash with protesters blocking roads over president resignation demand
Police clashed with anti-government protesters in eastern Bolivia on Saturday as officers tried to clear a road blocked by rural workers. Demonstrations calling for President Rodrigo Paz to resign have continued for a month.
Abc Newspolitics4 days ago
Protests Turn Violent Outside Newark Immigration Detention Center, More Than 80 Arrested Amid Competing Claims of Abuse
More than 80 people have been arrested in clashes outside Delaney Hall since late May. Detainees allege poor conditions while federal officials defend operations.
japantoday.compolitics15 days ago
Albania Protests Continue Against Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort on Former Military Island as Government Vows to Proceed
Demonstrators in Tirana and Zvërnec opposed a billion-dollar resort development on Sazan Island and nearby protected land. The project involves investors including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
france24.comworld16 days ago
Bolivia protests and road blockades cause oxygen shortages in La Paz hospitals
Hospitals in La Paz are running critically low on oxygen as protests and road blockades aimed at removing President Rodrigo Paz disrupt supply routes across Bolivia.
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Al Jazeeraworld13 days agoUpdated
Albania Approves $1B Foreign Investment Projects Backed by Kushner
Edi Rama stated construction of the billion-dollar resorts will continue. Protests have run for nine days and an investigation into land purchases has opened.
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