Venezuelan Political Crisis August 28, 2024 Maduro crackdown on political opponents following rigged election: 'chilled people into silence' In the wake of political turmoil and socioeconomic upheaval, Venezuela finds itself at a crossroads amplified by its latest election cycle as the President Nicolas Maduro regime targets and jails opposition figures.
India August 19, 2024 Protests intensify across India over rape and murder of medic, disrupting hospital services Protests have swept India following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old medic, with some medics refusing to end their demonstrations until their demands are met.
Asia August 17, 2024 Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats' Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.
India August 15, 2024 Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor The rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in India has sparked nationwide protests, with hundreds of thousands of women marching in cities across the South Asian country.
United Kingdom August 11, 2024 Schools to teach how to spot fake news, misinformation after UK riots Students in the United Kingdom could soon be learning how to identify extremist content and fake news online in response to recent riots that broke out across the country.
World August 10, 2024 King Charles lauds ‘resilience’ over ‘aggression’ in riots after criticism he didn't condemn UK unrest sooner King Charles III spoke out against rioting that enveloped the nation for more than a week on Saturday after he faced criticism for not condemning the violence sooner.
Russia August 10, 2024 Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts The incursions into Russian territory might allow Ukraine to retake some territory as Moscow shifts its forces, but one expert argued the attack could strengthen Putin, too.
World August 9, 2024 UK government warns 'think before you post' amid threats to arrest citizens for offensive rhetoric on socials The United Kingdom government warned citizens to "think before your post," threatening jail time for individuals posting offensive messages amid anti-immigration riots across the nation.
United Kingdom August 8, 2024 Britain remains on alert for further unrest, even after anti-racism campaigners face down far right After a week of anti-immigrant violence across the U.K., British authorities said they are preparing for possible further unrest and applauded the efforts of police and anti-racism campaigners.
Asia August 7, 2024 Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.
Asia August 6, 2024 Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.