Algeria has once again brought attention to the urgent matter of compensating victims affected by landmines planted during the era of French colonization. These landmines have caused devastating consequences, resulting in over 7,000 casualties and leaving many with permanent disabilities. The repercussions of this historical atrocity continue to be felt…
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Protesters Halt England Cricket Team’s Coach The England cricket team’s coach was unexpectedly held up by demonstrators from the Just Stop Oil movement prior to a Test match against Ireland. Wicketkeeper and batter Jonny Bairstow captured the scene in an Instagram story, sharing a photo of protesters and police officers…
Legal Barriers and Long Battles for Divorce in the Philippines Divorce remains illegal in this predominantly Catholic country, and obtaining a court annulment is a lengthy and expensive process. Advocates for divorce argue that the ban creates additional hurdles for couples seeking to end their marriages, remarry, and escape from…
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Rakesh Tikait’s Mahapanchayat in Aligarh: A Stand in Solidarity with Protesting Wrestlers
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“Rakesh Tikait to Address Mahapanchayat in Support of Wrestlers” Rakesh Tikait, the national president of the Indian Farmers Union, is set to address a mahapanchayat of farmers in the Tappal police station area of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. This gathering is organized to show solidarity with the wrestlers protesting against alleged sexual harassment by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during his tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of…
Mobile Internet Access Suspended as Protests Erupt Over Omar Diop’s Death Authorities in Mauritania have suspended mobile internet access across the country, causing widespread disruptions, as activists take to the streets in protests over the controversial death of a young man. The internet restrictions come after the death of Omar Diop, who died shortly after being arrested for allegedly participating in a brawl. The suspension of mobile internet services has…
Security Measures Strengthened at Delhi’s Border Points In anticipation of nationwide demonstrations called for by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) in support of protesting wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, security has been tightened at Delhi’s border points. Delhi Police officials have reported that security personnel are maintaining strict vigilance, and additional pickets have been set up to prevent any untoward incidents. The objective…
President Gustavo Petro has declared his intention to participate in the nationwide mobilization organized by the Unitary Confederation of Workers of Colombia (CUT), The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), and the Confederation of Colombian Workers (CTC). The labor unions are planning to take to the streets of Colombia to demonstrate their endorsement of the government reforms. In a tweet, President Gustavo Petro expressed his intention to actively participate in the upcoming march, stating, “Today, I will be hitting the streets…
Employees Gather in Protest at Amazon Headquarters: More than 100 Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) employees staged a walkout on Wednesday to express their discontent with the e-commerce giant’s recent changes to its climate policy, layoffs, and a return-to-office mandate. The protest took place near the Spheres, the glass-dome monument at the heart of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, with participants chanting slogans such as “Emissions climbing. Time to act!” and “Stand together; don’t turn back!” Activist Group Organizes Global Walkout: The organizers of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its displeasure over the announcement of a new regime of prices for petroleum products by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The labour union said the new pricing template was against the spirit and principles of social dialogue and deregulation. NNPCL’s Outrageous Pricing Template The NNPCL on Wednesday released a list of adjusted pump prices for its mega stations across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.…
Everton Decline Permanent Option for Conor Coady Everton Football Club has made the decision not to exercise a £4.5m option that would have secured defender Conor Coady’s permanent transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Coady’s Season at Everton During his season-long loan at Everton, the 30-year-old Coady showcased his skills in 25 appearances and netted two goals. His contributions on the field were notable, particularly in Everton’s crucial 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the final day of the season, which secured their…
Human Rights Watch OfficialGreat Concerns on Taliban’s Increase in Oppression of Women and Girls The head of the Women’s Department of Human Rights Watch, Heather Barr, expressed alarm on the intensified oppression of women and girls under the Taliban regime. In a tweet on May 31, she reported about the meeting between the Taliban leader, Hebatullah Akhundzadeh, and the Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani. According to Barr, the discussions between the two leaders do not…
Officials from the Gauteng premier’s office have committed to meeting with students from the Gauteng Nursing College to address the challenges they have been facing. The students took to the streets and marched to Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office after a week of protests regarding contractual agreements with the provincial health department. Their main demand is to be placed in healthcare facilities for the next six months, allowing them to gain practical experience before their board exams in November. Nursing Students…
Union Criticizes Inadequate Pay Offers The Ministry of Education recently presented revised pay offers to primary, area, and secondary school teachers, but the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) has declared them inadequate. The offers, which were shared with union members by the PPTA and the Educational Institute, included identical pay packages. They consisted of a lump sum payment of $4500 and three pay increases totaling between 11 percent and over 16 percent by the end of next year. Front-Loaded Pay…
Union members stage massive walkout, blaming government for prolonging the dispute Aslef, the train drivers’ union, has accused government ministers of causing misery for rail passengers by preventing rail bosses from presenting a potential deal that could resolve the ongoing strikes across the network. As members of Aslef downed tools once again, affecting 13 operators including Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, and Thameslink, the nationwide disruption reached a grinding halt, with further disruptions anticipated. Ongoing Dispute and Strikes Cause Summer…