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Mexico's Senate Approves Controversial Judicial Overhaul: Will Judges Elected by Popular Vote Weaken Democracy?

World

11 Sep, 2024

Mexico's Senate Approves Controversial Judicial Overhaul: Will Judges Elected by Popular Vote Weaken Democracy?


Mexico's Senate has approved a controversial judicial reform under which judges will be elected by popular vote. Its supporters say...

Venezuela Moves Christmas to October: Is Maduro Trying to Divert Attention From Election Fraud?

World

5 Sep, 2024

Venezuela Moves Christmas to October: Is Maduro Trying to Divert Attention From Election Fraud?


Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared that Christmas will come early this year, on 1 October, as he seeks to...

Northwestern University Mandates Antisemitism Training After Protests

World

28 Aug, 2024

Northwestern University Mandates Antisemitism Training After Protests


Northwestern University in Illinois has announced the creation of new educational programs on antisemitism, Islamophobia, and the Middle East, initiatives...

Protests Erupt at DNC as Thousands March in Chicago, Demanding End to U.S. Aid to Israel

World

20 Aug, 2024

Protests Erupt at DNC as Thousands March in Chicago, Demanding End to U.S. Aid to Israel


Chanting and holding signs decrying the Biden administration’s support for Israeli military action in Gaza, thousands of pro-Palestine and other...

DNC 2024: Security Measures in Chicago Tighten as Protests Begin

World

19 Aug, 2024

DNC 2024: Security Measures in Chicago Tighten as Protests Begin


The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is officially underway in Chicago, with a mix of excitement, political tension, and heightened security...

Venezuela: Opposition Rallies Despite Maduro's Re-Election, International Condemnation Grows

World

18 Aug, 2024

Venezuela: Opposition Rallies Despite Maduro's Re-Election, International Condemnation Grows


The opposition in Venezuela, along with a significant portion of the international community, is challenging the results of the presidential...

Sheikh Hasina Ousted: Bangladesh's Youth Rise Up, But Challenges Remain

World

11 Aug, 2024

Sheikh Hasina Ousted: Bangladesh's Youth Rise Up, But Challenges Remain


The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat for the Bangladeshi youth. However, many challenges lie ahead. By...

Leicester Protests: Five Arrests Made Following City Center Demonstrations

World

6 Aug, 2024

Leicester Protests: Five Arrests Made Following City Center Demonstrations


Leicestershire Police have made five arrests in connection with protests in Leicester city centre over the weekend. The protests, which...

Gibraltar Under Fire: UK MPs Urge Action to Stop US Tanker Carrying Jet Fuel for Israel

World

6 Aug, 2024

Gibraltar Under Fire: UK MPs Urge Action to Stop US Tanker Carrying Jet Fuel for Israel


The arrival of the US-flagged oil tanker Overseas Santorini headed for Israel has sparked a major political controversy in Gibraltar...

Nigeria Protests: Violence Erupts as Thousands Demand Tinubu Resignation

World

6 Aug, 2024

Nigeria Protests: Violence Erupts as Thousands Demand Tinubu Resignation


Determined protesters have continued their demonstration into the fifth day of the EndBadGovernance and Hunger protest in major Nigerian cities,...

Bangladesh: Prime Minister Resigns, Army Takes Control Amid Deadly Protests

World

5 Aug, 2024

Bangladesh: Prime Minister Resigns, Army Takes Control Amid Deadly Protests


The political landscape of Bangladesh has been thrown into turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the...

Bangladesh: Over 90 Killed in Renewed Anti-Government Protests, Curfew Imposed

World

5 Aug, 2024

Bangladesh: Over 90 Killed in Renewed Anti-Government Protests, Curfew Imposed


Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured as renewed anti-government protests swept across Bangladesh, with protesters calling for...

Tinubu Addresses Protests: Calls for Suspension, Vows to Continue Economic Reforms

World

4 Aug, 2024

Tinubu Addresses Protests: Calls for Suspension, Vows to Continue Economic Reforms


Protesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president. President...

Lancashire on High Alert: Potential Far-Right Protests Spark Fears of Disorder

Local

3 Aug, 2024

Lancashire on High Alert: Potential Far-Right Protests Spark Fears of Disorder


Lancashire Police will be on standby to tackle any potential disorder amid suggestions of various protests taking place across the...

Senator Accused of Sponsoring Abuja Protests: Wike Claims Food Was Provided

World

2 Aug, 2024

Senator Accused of Sponsoring Abuja Protests: Wike Claims Food Was Provided


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that security agencies have identified a senator who...

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